Brad & Piers
Wedding Party
Bill Farrell
Officiant
Piers and Brad are thrilled that Brad’s father, the prayer master, will be officiating the wedding ceremony! Catch him afterwards and make sure he has a drink in hand, and if you have any interest in a racquet sport… don’t be shy because HE’S YOUR GUY! (Rhyming is VERY intentional here.)
Suzanne Kellow
Mother of the Groom
Piers' mother, the ageless beauty, is a lover of all things music and instilled that love in Piers from an early age. In addition to her passion for music, Suzanne’s other talents include her innate ability to select the *best* names for her children and dogs (seriously.) She and her four sisters have also been visiting Seneca Lake their whole lives and will be your go-to for all things Finger Lakes!
Karen Farrell
Mother of the Groom
Brad’s mother, another ageless beauty, will likely be found harmonizing while dancing to the best of the 70s out on the dance floor. If you get the chance, ask her to show you her upside-down smile (it’s not a frown and somehow still a smile - you won’t regret it.)
Almerindo Portfolio II
Father of the Groom
Piers' father, who has one of the best names to ever exist, will be your go-to for all things golf. He's also the one to thank for Piers' nickname growing up, Ted (short for “teddy bear.")
Terri Traudt
Aunt of the Groom
Brad's aunt, Terri, has been a big part of his life since he was born. She is very much responsible for Brad's love of travel, film, and hosting themed parties with no detail overlooked (Brad has flown back to Minnesota *several times* to attend her Oscars viewing party with themed prizes including - but not limited to - mini Oscar statues.) She will also likely be found harmonizing and dancing with Brad and Piers' moms at the reception.
Tim Traudt
Uncle of the Groom
Brad's uncle, Tim, will most likely be your MVP of the night - and that IS a sports reference. Whether you follow college football (Nebraska Cornhuskers), the NBA (Minnesota Timberwolves), the PGA tour, or none of the above - you'll find yourself thoroughly enjoying yourself with Tim. Bonus points if you can recite a quote from the movie "Airplane."
Riley Farrell
Best Man
Brad’s brother, Riley, has held the title of "cool older brother" for 30 years and counting, and will be one of the few people taller than Brad at the wedding. What he offers in height, he matches in music taste, humor, and the ability to remember movie quotes exactly - it's an art.
Will Portfolio
Best Man
Piers’ brother, Will, has been by his side from birth all the way through adulthood, even while living states apart. Their name for each other, “Bory”, is a title they made up as kids and *not* the Polish word for “brother” as Brad once thought. Will is an accomplished golfer, commercial real estate broker, and family man who delivers the punchline to a joke better than anyone.
Molly Palma
Groomswoman
While the exact time is disputed, Molly and Brad have been friends since early high school (Molly thought Brad was “too cool” for her freshman year but that’s simply *not* true.) Molly and Brad went on to attend college together at Winona State and were roommates for their junior and senior years. She is an extremely talented writer, story teller, and makes everyone she talks to feel completely at ease. 10/10 would recommend having a Molly Palma in your life!
Gia Portfolio
Groomswoman
Piers’ sister, Gia, brings the glamour and a touch of sparkle wherever she goes (sometimes literally!) Before establishing herself as the @JerseyCityGal - a successful blog she founded highlighting local arts & culture - Gia was the original Gossip Girl of the NYU campus. Grab her a cocktail at the wedding and you may hear one of her riveting stories from her NYU days and beyond!
Mimi Danicic
Groomswoman
Brad’s friend, Mimi, is truly one of a kind. Having met early in college, Brad quickly noticed her ability to marry sincerity and humor with not taking things so seriously... and it was a match made in gay man / straight woman heaven. At the wedding, Mimi will likely ask for your life story, give you her full attention, and then demand that the two of you head to the dance floor together.
Rindy Portfolio
Groomsman
Piers’ brother, Rindy, formally known as Almerindo Portfolio III (the second person in attendance to have the greatest name of all time), will likely be *the one* to watch out for on the dance floor.
Katy Runyan
Groomswoman
Katy, Brad’s sister-in-law, has been an incredible addition to the Farrell family, and will be another one to look out for at the reception. She's always ready to dance (to Beyoncé, preferably), has the best go-to cocktail order (gin gimlet), and will likely be dancing well into the after party... Katy is sure to be your other MVP of the night.
Marie Philbin-Portfolio
Groomswoman
Piers' sister-in-law, Marie, has been a glowing addition to the Portfolio family. She and Piers regularly bond over their shared interests in DIY home projects, cooking recipes, and naturally... The Real Housewives. Marie and her husband, Will, are raising two gorgeous daughters: Penelope (5), and Sky (2), who will be seen as flower girls in the wedding ceremony.
Corrin Carlson
Groomswoman (Remote)
Corrin and Brad's friendship has spanned 10 years and two states. The two met in college in Minnesota and then were roommates in NYC for five years. They navigated the highs and lows of living in New York together: the highs being mostly food-related and the low being that one time Brad tragically tried to wingman for Corrin at The Stonewall Inn. Nevertheless, their friendship grew and blossomed. Corrin is currently based in Vietnam and will be videoing in for the ceremony.
Audrey Deng
Groomswoman
Piers' sister-in-law, Audrey, has been an important part of his life since he was 14 years old. The two would explore Manhattan together and visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park. She and her husband, Rindy, recently moved back to NYC with their son, George (2), after spending four years living in Malaysia. Needless to say, Brad & Piers are thrilled to have them back and are ready to assume their uncle responsibilities in person with George.