Wedding Party
Alyssa Carknard
Bride
Michael DiBernardo
Groom
Allison Carknard
Maid of Honor
Alyssa's younger sister - just like medieval times, the MOH carries a sword to protect the bride. Remember this information. We are beyond grateful to have her help in planning our big day all of the festivities leading up to it!
Rachel Mare
Bridesmaid
Alyssa's future sister in law & Alli's fiancee - We are so grateful for her help planning our special day, and for putting up with every wild decoration idea!
Adyn Rowley
Bridesmaid
One of Alyssa's closest friends - we met over our shared love of reading, particularly fantasy! Though she lives 1,321 miles away, she feels more like a sister than a friend.
Erin McCann
Bridesmaid
One of Alyssa's closest friends & colleagues - we met through our shared love of Neuroscience nursing, but grew our friendship over a love of Star Wars and fantasy books! It has truly been wonderful celebrating each other's weddings this year!
Svetlana Morrell
Bridesmaid
Alyssa's partner in crime since toddlerhood - to this day, we still bond over our love of Taylor Swift and Gilmore Girls. Alyssa could not imagine getting married without Svetlana by her side.
Katie DiBernardo
Bridesmaid
Michael's little sister and Alyssa's future sister-in law - we couldn't celebrate our big day without her! Katie was definitely right about not liking the orange for the bridesmaids - wine/burgundy was a way better choice!
Marcel Wing
Best Man
Michael's best friend of 15 years - he made our signature cocktail recipes for the reception, make sure you give them a try!
Andrew Strout
Better Man
Michael's one of a kind best friend, there's not another guy like him. He's a movie enthusiast, follow him on Letterboxd: Pills4Bills
Zac Chiera
Groomsman
Michael's cousin & also our officiant - we really hope he makes the ceremony a stand-up comedy act!
Alex Hedley
Groomsman
Michael's long-term friend, a man of many talents, and he makes a mean loaf of sourdough!
Bill Zimolka
Groomsman
Michael and Bill began their friendship working at GameStop together, but Michael "allegedly" fired him and Bill was so upset, that he moved across the country.
Ryan Palmer
Groomsman
Michael's long-term, close friend (bully). Ironically, Alyssa and Ryan also grew up down the street from each other and rode the same school bus.
Kevin Carknard
Father of the Bride
Alyssa's Dad - Philadelphia sports enthusiast. Due to the wedding being on a Sunday, he did ask if the venue had a TV in case the Eagles were playing. (Go Birds!) We are so thankful for his help in planning our rehearsal dinner!
Dawn Carknard
Mother of the Bride
Alyssa's Mom - an important part of Alyssa's story and has been there through every chapter of her life. We are so grateful for her help in planning an amazing bridal shower and rehearsal dinner!
Cathy DiBernardo
Mother of the Groom
Michael's Mom, the woman who helped make our wedding day possible! She has an absolute heart of gold, and we don't know where we would be without her!
Peggy Parnell
Flower Girl
Our beloved Flower Grammy - Peggy lights up any room she walks into. We love her so much and are so lucky to have her in our lives!