Wedding Party
Samantha Edell
Maid of Honor
Bianca and Samantha’s friendship began in the most iconic way: on a middle school bus ride. Samantha is the kind of best friend who shows up, goes on adventures and laughs at all the worst jokes (including Bianca’s). She’s been Bianca’s ride-or-die since 6th grade, and now she’s here as her maid of honor armed with tissues, inside jokes, and probably snacks.
Gregory Monteleone
Best Man
Things didn’t look too promising between Greg and Mike when they first met in 4th grade. Mike was an annoyingly huge Yankee fan which really rubbed Greg the wrong way. Luckily, time heals all wounds and the two would start to form a bond during JV baseball that’s lasted ever since. Greg is a very respectful, yet competitive man who will always play along with anybody’s antics to no end, and there’s no one Mike would rather have by his side for the big day.
Jamie Maresca
Maid of Honor
Jamie and Bianca started off as accidental frenemies freshman year of college (picture side-eyes and passive-aggressive energy), but somewhere between cheer practice chaos and way too many lifts together, they became inseparable. Jamie is Type A in the best way, and basically the sister Bianca got to choose. After two years of living together and surviving everything from finals to roommate scandals, they’ve done it all side by side. Now she’s standing next to Bianca again, this time with a bouquet instead of a to-do list (she'll probably have a clipboard).
William Wenzel II
Groomsman
Willie and Mike first met each other as teammates on a horrendous travel baseball team in middle school, but it wasn’t until high school when they became good friends. Willie is extremely goofy and confident, which makes him the perfect guy to be the life of any party. He’s always looking to get out of the house to go to a ball game, a golf course, or anywhere where he gets the opportunity to spend time with family and friends. Be on the lookout for him on the dance floor when Mr. Brightside starts playing.
Marissa Dapolito
Bridesmaid
Marissa isn’t just Bianca’s cousin, she’s basically her sister, her boss and her partner in chaos. Over the past few years, their bond has grown into something way beyond family ties. Working together means Bianca gets to curse on the job (a perk), but more importantly, Marissa has helped her grow in all the best ways. Bianca doesn't laugh with anyone as hard. That’s not just a saying; they've literally peed and cried from laughing too hard on multiple occasions. She's family, she's everything, and she’ll absolutely be the reason everyone is confused while Bianca and Marissa are laughing at the bachelorette party.
Stephen Pantano
Groomsman
Steve and Mike have been good friends since high school, playing school ball, travel ball and video games together. As time has passed, baseball and video games have been replaced with poker and quoting The Sopranos. Steve is a very outgoing, charismatic and caring friend, and being friends with Steve is like being friends with his family. When Mike, Steve and their friends make plans, somehow Steve’s parents’ house is always involved. If it wasn’t for him and his family being such great hosts throughout the years, Mike wouldn’t have as many fond memories to share with the other groomsmen on this list.
Kelly Tuechler
Bridesmaid
Kelly and Bianca go way back to 4th grade, when they were the tiniest girls hauling around the biggest instruments, first the baritone, then the tuba (yes, really) and then the sousaphone on the football field. Since then, Kelly has grown with Bianca through every stage of life, always showing up with a big heart and an even bigger smile. She’s sweet, caring, endlessly kind, and just the right amount of delightfully spacey in the most lovable way. She's the person who will never forget someone's birthday and answer the phone at 4AM.
Dylan Sellitti
Groomsman
Dylan and Mike met each other during middle school but didn’t become good friends until the latter years of high school. Whether it was video games back in high school, or bowling and golf today, these two would always have a good time getting unreasonably mad at whatever competitive activity they were a part of. Dylan is quite a respectful and caring friend, always willing to stop what he’s in the middle of to help a friend or family member at a moment's notice. Dylan is a great time to be around, but let it be known that once it starts getting late, he may find a place to rest his eyes until it’s time to go home.
Kimberly Dortz
Bridesmaid
Kim is Mike’s little sister, but over the years she’s become so much more than that to Bianca. Since she was 13, Bianca has watched her grow into a hilarious, kind, and wonderfully goofy human being. These two have bonded over countless laughs, shopping trips, and the occasional tag-team effort to lovingly bully Mike (a true bonding activity). Kim brings the fun wherever she goes, and Bianca feels genuinely lucky to have gained not just a sister-in-law, but a real friend. Having her by Bianca’s side on the big day just makes perfect sense.
Sebastian D'Aguanno
Groomsman
As older brothers, both Sebby and Mike can always relate to what it’s like having a younger sister, which is naturally discussed within hearing range of Bianca. It’s moments like this where Bianca likes to say Sebby brings out the worst in Mike, which just goes to show how well the two get along when they’re together. Sebby is a hilarious and outgoing guy, who’s always ready to tell a joke at a moment’s notice, and he’s always down to having a good time no matter where he goes.