Lauren & John
Wedding Party
Sarah Barnes
Matron of Honor
From high school volleyball teammate to best friends, Lauren and Sarah share a love of ice cream, Tomato Pie, walks around North Park Lake, volleyball, and Border's hot chocolate.
Joe Bray
Best Man
Joe and John met at the hospital, where Joe came into the world as John’s younger brother. Like most big brothers, John bossed Joe around for the better part of their adolescence. Despite that, Joe has always been there for John. Even when John needed someone to capture and photoshop pictures of him for a Chubbies Man Model contest.
Alyssa ("Dido") DiDonato
Bridesmaid
Another high school volleyball teammate turned best friend. Not sure what to do this weekend? Ask Dido, because she's our event planner and the best person to chat with on the phone.
Mike Erdeljac
Groomsman
Mike and John first became friends/teammates on the Offensive Line at St. Sebastian's School, but truly were inseparable at Vincentian Academy. Whether it was in high school, college, or late nights at Tequila Cowboy, Mike was always ready to have a good time, then go to Eat N Park afterward. Mike’s friendly, caring, and will be the first one on the dancefloor.
Lauren ("Theis") Swartz
Bridesmaid
You guessed it! Another high school volleyball teammate turned best friend! Theis brings the party and the laughs to all the events Dido plans.
Cooper Handlesman
Groomsman
Cooper and John met in middle school, where their friendship grew with a love of basketball. The two became so close, that Cooper saw no choice but to follow John to Kenyon College to continue their basketball careers. (Coop’s words, not John’s).
Cecilia Rambarat
Bridesmaid
Lauren and Cece met on the first day of college and ended up rooming together all 4 years! Cece always brought the positive and uplifting attitude unless it was cold out...this island girl does not do well with snow.
Jonathon Amador
Groomsman
Jonathan and John were teammates at Kenyon College but really became close (literally) when the two shared a dorm with Cooper. Whether it was organizing nerf gun wars, watching countless hours of YouTube videos, or some good old fashion college debauchery, Jonathan was always there to supply the good times.
Dr. Christina Gratkowski
Bridesmaid
This friendship started out as a very formal interview by Christina to see if Lauren was normal enough to live with during optometry school. Lauren somehow passed the test and lived with Christina and their other 2 roommates for 4 years!
Adam Dian
Groomsman
Adam and John became teammates and great friends at Vincentian Academy, where the two led the Royals to a WPIAL championship. Adam had a short stint as a minor league pitcher, but he’ll always be a major league friend in John’s eyes.
Kelly Peirish
Bridesmaid
Introducing Lauren's newest sister-in-law, Kelly! Kelly and Jeffrey tied the knot on June 8th and we couldn't be happier!
Jeffrey Peirish
Groomsman
Jeffrey didn’t really have a say in John entering his life. Jeffrey brings the only marriage experience to John’s wedding party. He’s also known Lauren longer than anyone.
Quinn Martin
Flower Girl
Little Miss Q is Lauren's youngest cousin. While Quinn has always loved Lauren, she has had quite a turbulent relationship with The Big Guy (AKA John). After John's persistent affection, she has finally decided she'll tolerate him.
Gabbie Rose
Flower Girl
Gabbie is the lone model in John’s family. If she’s not posing for a camera, she’s out on the dancefloor showing off her killer moves. John and Lauren realize that she and Quinn will most likely steal the show!