We're Getting Married!
Bridal Party
Lauren Caridi
Maid of Honor
The bride's little sister and lifetime best friend. Being only 20 months apart in age, Lauren has always been the bride's sidekick and go-to person. As if living one bedroom apart wasn't close enough for them, they worked together from 2012-2019 and often spend their free time together catching up on TV shows and wedding planning. If you see someone ugly crying at the reception during her speech, that's Lauren.
Marco Valente
Best Man
Marco and the groom played on CCAC's inline hockey team together from 2014-2015; from that point on, the two became best friends. When the groom moved to the South Hills, Marco was the one who introduced him to "the guys". Marco also predicted the bride and groom to be the next ones to get married in the friend group.
Kaitlin Kopta
Matron of Honor
The bride's older sister and confidante. The bride and Kaitlin grew closer than ever in recent years, and have only gotten closer after Kaitlin promoted the bride to an aunt of the sweetest two girls. The bride can always go to Kaitlin for sound advice and the honest truth. If you see someone trying to hold back their ugly crying at the reception during her speech, that's Kaitlin.
Christopher Kolski
Best Man
The groom and Chris met during CCAC inline hockey practices. Chris would bully and smash the groom into the boards during scrimmages, which makes it a surprise that he's earned the title of "Best Man". Chris is the groom's go-to for a variety of things: working on cars, target practice, drinking, and roasting each other.
Coleen Brodman
Bridesmaid
The bride has known Coleen since they were little girls. The two became inseparable in high school, playing on the girls soccer team and eventually sharing co-captain status their senior year. Their adult relationship remains the same as it was in high school. You'll find these two having lunch at the North Park Clubhouse, laughing and reminiscing about their high school days.
Benjamin Crespo
Groomsman
The groom's uncle and close friend. The groom considers Uncle Benny an older brother and someone who always has his back. Growing up, these two would always wrestle and fight any time they were together - boys will be boys! You'll find these two hitting up Doce Taquerias and talking about life any time they're together.
Kaleigh Gable
Bridesmaid
The bride's first and longest friend. The bride would spend weeks at a time at Kaleigh's house in the summers throughout middle school. Kaleigh will tell you all about the bride's awkward teen years, hilariously embarrassing stories and anything you'd want to know about her. The bride considers Kaleigh and her family to be her own sister and family.
Shawn Dunsey
Groomsman
The groom met Dunsey in 2014. The two, along with the rest of their friend group, would hang out every single day playing inline hockey, drinking or chilling at Dunsey's apartment. The groom got Dunsey a job at the company he was working for, and they worked together from 2018-2019. You'll find these two screaming into their headsets while playing video games in the middle of the night.
Megan Downing
Bridesmaid
The bride and Megan went to high school together and were coworkers from 2013-2019. Megan was one of the first friends who knew the bride and groom reconnected in November 2017 and was by the bride's side when the bride and groom got back together on New Year's Day 2018. She's been a constant source of support for the couple ever since.
Bailey Kavanaugh
Groomsman
Bailey and the groom met through the Best Man, Marco, in 2014. They were notorious for ending up at Eat'n Park together after a night out drinking at South Side. If you see these two together, they're either playing hockey, out somewhere drinking, or working on cars with Chris.
Lauren Frey
Bridesmaid
The bride and Lauren became inseparable in high school. The two shared a love for Penguins hockey and played on the girls soccer team, eventually sharing co-captain status their senior year. Their relationship is centered around laughter, inside jokes, high school memories, and being their honest selves with each other. If you see Lauren around and want a good laugh, ask her to roast the bride.
David Karel
Groomsman
The groom met Dave through his friend group and played inline hockey together. Before the groom reconnected with the bride, you'd find him and Dave, along with their friend group, down in South Side drinking together every weekend. The two worked together, would go quad riding together and played hockey any chance they could. Dave was also kind enough to take the couple's engagement photos!
Domenica Manno
Bridesmaid
The person responsible for introducing the bride to the groom way back in 2014! Domenica introduced the bride to the groom way back in 2014. Domenica and the bride have known each other since middle school and were even college roommates their freshman year at Slippery Rock University. Domenica and the groom have known each other since they were little kids and worked together at Wildwood Highlands their senior year of high school.
Travis Lawrence
Groomsman
The bride's younger cousin. Travis and the groom bonded over a family vacation in the summer of 2019, and now have numerous inside jokes such as "Trav Jail" and recreating songs like "Starving" and "Boom Boom Boom Now Let Me Hear You Say Way-Ho". Surprisingly enough, Travis has assisted the bride in a few wedding-related decisions, and asks the bride every week if the wedding is and can be this weekend.
Kendra Antle
Bridesmaid
One of the bride's college best friends. The two instantly became friends upon meeting, and because they balanced each other out so well in their academics, they worked on every single collaborative project and paper together, which led to hours and hours (and hours) spent in SRU's library to get their assignments completed. They spent their last two school spring break vacations in Italy together. They explored many different cities on foot, enjoyed meal after meal together, created once (or twice)-in-a-lifetime memories, and even mastered Italy's train system on a day trip to Venice!
Tyler Lawrence
Groomsman
The bride's oldest cousin, who has always kept a watchful eye out for the bride. The groom and Tyler bonded over a family vacation in the summer of 2019 and have since sent dozens of Baby Yoda memes to each other. They've become quick friends and the bride and groom are excited to include Tyler in their special day.
Angela Delune
Bridesmaid
The bride's other college best friend. Angela was one of the first classmates to share a friendly smile and quickly become great friends with the bride, which led to being project partners for nearly every hospitality project that ensued in the years they took classes together. You could catch Angela and the bride venting and talking about life to each other before and after every class, with Angela always giving wise advice to the bride.
Eric Kopta
Groomsman
The bride's incredible brother-in-law. Eric feels bad for what Corey's gotten himself into, but is the first to participate in wedding drinking celebrations on their behalf. Eric has always looked out for the bride and is excited to have another brother-in-law join the family. If you see someone drunk crying or getting down on the dance floor, chances are that's Eric.
Scarlett & Addison Kopta
Flower Girls
The bride's sweet and sassy nieces. Scarlett has been excited ever since the bride and groom got engaged and loves to look at flower girl dresses online with the bride. Addison has no idea what's going on, but we know she'll rise to the occasion and help her sissy get the job done. If you see a little blonde girl randomly saying "Hi" to you, chances are that's Addi! Scarlett won't be too far away, just look for the little ball of sass with her hands on her hips!
Chase & Nicholas Kisiel
Ring Bearers
The groom's handsome cousins. Although their dad warned the bride and groom about Nick's pick-pocketing tendencies, we know that Chase will take the lead and keep a watchful eye on our diamonds. We feel relieved knowing our rings will be guarded by the best guys in town...and who doesn't love a bunch of blonde haired cuties!