Mary & Chris
Wedding Party
David Pickett
Best Man
David is one of Chris's two cousins. Currently residing in Washington, D.C., David spends his days soaring through the skies as a Boeing 737 pilot for American Airlines. When he's not navigating flight paths or exploring Italy, you can find him locked in a friendly video game battle with Chris.
Zayna Nassoura
Maid of Honor
Zayna is Mary’s cousin and oldest friend. The highlight of every summer was going to Long Beach Island. They spent their time biking, swimming in the lagoon and critiquing each beach house they passed. Mary looks forward to their calls each week to catch up and get Zayna’s intel on what people are wearing in NYC. Zayna lives in the city and works part time as Mary’s celebrity news correspondent.
Joe Giordano
Groomsman
Joe and Chris's friendship dates back to history class in freshman year of high school. By junior year, they were working out daily at the Giordano gym. Over the years, they've maintained their connection through college visits, strategic alliances against Mary in Catan, and their annual pilgrimage to the Houston Rodeo. Recently, Joe made the move to Scranton, PA, fueled by the earnest hope of one day meeting his personal hero, Michael Scott.
Fran Cicciari
Bridesmaid
Fran and Mary met through their Chemical Engineering classes. Since then, they have traveled through Europe, moved to different parts of the South, completed a Master's program during the pandemic, each got engaged, and talked on the phone almost every week. To Mary’s delight, Fran’s visits to Houston are typically centered around shopping and going out to eat. We are looking forward to Fran and John’s wedding in August!
Gannon Reichart
Groomsman
Gannon and Chris's friendship began as freshman year roommates at Lehigh. Their shared passion for Halo cemented their bond, making it an easy choice to remain roommates through senior year. Gannon later purchased a home just a few blocks from Chris's parents. He's become a regular fixture there, often stepping in (in Chris's absence) to lend a hand or borrow tools.
Becca Wilkin
Bridesmaid
Becca lived across the hall from Mary during their freshman year at Lehigh. They were roommates every year after that. They bonded over their love of goldfish and chocolates, later evolving to a love of chickpeas and tofu. Becca has the best recommendations about what to read and watch. They are somewhat content that they received partial answers about the goats on the show “Severance.”
Grant Dalton
Groomsman
Grant and Chris's paths crossed during their Mechanical Engineering studies at Lehigh University. Originally from Seattle, Grant now calls New Jersey home, where he balances his career and home improvement projects with leading the local high school robotics team. Chris always looks forward to their Seattle reunions, especially the chance to tackle the challenging Mt. Ellinor upper trailhead hike.
Anika Chakravarti
Bridesmaid
Anika and Mary graduated from Lehigh together but did not meet until after school when their first jobs took them to the middle of rural PA. They were instant friends who bonded over going on walks, drinking tea and learning to crochet. They both escaped to Houston a year later. Mary and Chris were lucky enough to travel to Anika’s home in Zimbabwe to spend time with her family. Anika and Mary still go on walks together whenever they get the chance.
Jacob Skrmetti
Groomsman
Jacob and Chris met through a company rotational program. While roommates in Georgia and Minnesota, they kept busy at the basketball court and sampling the best local fried chicken. Bonded by a shared love for board games, they're always up to date on the latest releases, ready for their next strategic showdown.