Gabriella & Brandon
Wedding Party
Bianca Chapin
Matron of Honor
My not so big older sister! We are a whopping 12 years apart, but that only makes us closer as we never fight. Bianca has taken care of me since I was born and I am so lucky to have her as my sister!!! She is a teacher, mom of 3, woman of faith, health addict and an amazing role model. I was her Junior Bridesmaid over 12 years ago and now she will be standing by my side as my Matron of Honor!
Sean Peck
Best Man
Sean and Brandon went through the Academy together and eventually Brandon switched jobs to work at BU with Sean ;) lol! Although Sean moved home two years ago, these two are always talking on the phone or sending memes daily. They are two peas in a pod and we're so happy to have him in our wedding because he's a great time and will supply some entertainment for everyone!
Aimee Filippetti
Maid of Honor
There really is no one like your college Best Friend. Aimee and I met early on at the CIA, in fact we were partners in our very first Kitchen Class. It wasn't until after our internships and coming back our 2nd year that we started hanging out all the time! We have since then traveled to see each other whenever possible, from Florida to New York to Connecticut and Rhode Island (3 being states she lived in!). And that isn't all, we met up in London to travel from there to Prague, Budapest and Vienna! There are so many more places we have planned and hope to go someday! Not only do we love to travel, but we both love what we do. She also owns a cafe in Mystic called the Bleu Squid!
Erik Newhart
Groomsman
Erik and Brandon used to roam the streets of Endwell together on skateboards! Brandon’s known Erik for over 15 years and the two have been best friends since middle school. Erik and Brandon have kept their constant long distance friendship from Hawaii, to California to now Pittsburg!
Emily Frugard
Bridesmaid
Emily is my closest cousin and has always been the best friend in the world too! Emily and I are 5 years apart but we’ve got through all the milestones together. When I turned 13 she turned 18, when I turned 16 she turned 21 and when I turned 25 she turned 30!! She’s always been there to warn me about the next milestone, go to the beach, eat candy, watch stupid movies, go shopping and everything in between! Every summer I’d go to stay for a week and when up staying at least another week! She has one beautiful daughter, Ellie and another boy or girl along the way that we are so excited to meet!
Michael LoPiccolo
Groomsman
Michael and Brandon were friends loooong before Brandon and I started dating! They made trouble from elementary school to high school. In high school they worked together at the Pizza Shop! We all went on a haunted hayride and Brandon asked all my brothers and my dad if it was okay if we went on a date!
Katie Bushey
Bridesmaid
My partner in a lot of things (as fb would still say). I've known Katie for a dozen years and counting. We've had such fun times and we've been there for each other through some of the rougher times. I had the honor of making her wedding cake and watching her marry the love of her life. I am so lucky to have her be apart of my day and I know I can always count on katie for anything! ❤️
Nick Ross
Groomsman
Brandon and Nick met at work! Nick is always there to tell a crazy story, push Brandon/us to do something fun, and loves to have a good time. His girlfriend and him just had a baby girl and we are excited for them! Although he moved back home, Brandon and him are still close and you can always count on them talking on the phone at random hours of the day!
Crystal Kim
Bridesmaid
Like many of the best people in my life, Crystal and I met at Frank's so many years ago! We've shared everything from appetizers to laughs to onesies with sock monkeys on them!! Crystal is like a sister and truly part of our family! She has a connection with all my siblings as well as Brandon! She is an amazing friend and we are so lucky to have her in our lives!
Bella Chapin & Lilly Hawkins
Mini-Maids
Lilly and Bella are my two 11/12 year old nieces! They are both like my little sisters and since they are too old to be flower girls they are going to assist Maddie and Joe down the aisle!
Madeline LoPiccolo
Flower Girl
Little miss Maddie will be our flower girl! With her "sissy" Lilly's help we think she'll love throwing the petals - maybe we'll put Lou at the alter to coax her ;)!
Joseph Francesco Chapin
Ring Bearer
Joe will be our Ring Bearer! This kid has so much energy and spunk, maybe he'll run down the aisle - but that's okay - we know he'll look adorable doing it!