Wedding Party

Carissa Jaehnert

Bride

Michael Carpentier

Groom

Isa Nieves

Maid of Honor

Isa and Carissa met in 2015 on their way to London as college first-years (as 18 year-olds)! Despite Carissa's shyness and quiet voice, Isa and Carissa instantly bonded over shared interest in world politics, traveling, films, and good food. In London, they spent almost every day together, exploring new museums, food markets, libraries, exhibits, etc. Today, Isa is based in Los Angeles, California, where she is a USC alumna and is pursuing a career in the film industry and education.

Gavin Burns

Best Man

Michael has known Gavin for what feels like forever. Ever since the 1st grade, they have been friends and created countless memories: from getting midnight snacks and playing football as kids to going to the gym together during the week days after work. They have overcome many challenges together, always with a smile, and continue to share a laugh. Gavin currently resides in New York and works in accounting/project management.

Aislinn Bailie

Bridesmaid

Aislinn is Carissa's oldest friend, having met one another in kindergarten. Almost their entire childhood was spent together, which included many sleepovers watching Anne Hathaway in “The Princess Diaries,” going to American Girl Doll tea parties/fashion shows, and performing in musical concerts at multiple venues, including Carnegie Hall! Today, Aislinn lives in Madison, Wisconsin, where she is studying to become a lawyer and plays bassoon.

Joey Carpentier

Groomsman

Joey, Michael’s brother, has been a part of Michael’s entire life. Although there have been moments of typical brotherly rivalry, each and every moment spent together has created a lasting memory. From sharing laughs over random mishaps on vacation to now bonding over mudslides and different types of cocktails on vacation/at 4th of July parties, Joey and Michael continue to be important parts of each other’s lives. Always being there to help one another when needed is one of the staples of their brotherhood. Through his love for cars, Joey has found a career as a mechanic. Either riding his motorcycle or driving his corvette, Joey always had a need for speed.

Alena Larsen

Bridesmaid

Alena and Carissa met in London in 2015, where they enjoyed studying art history under Professor Lucinda Hawkins and discovering new bubble tea shops. Alena and Carissa also roomed together at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York for a year and a half, before junior year, when Alena spent year abroad (in Brazil and Vietnam studying anthropology) and Carissa ventured to Paris. During their time at Skidmore, Alena and Carissa loved attending different cultural events and shows. Today, Alena is based in Boston, Massachusetts and specializes in user experience (UX) design.

Trevor Scarperi

Groomsman

Trevor and Michael have been friends since the 2nd grade. Through many shared classes, lunches, and recess football games, Trevor and Michael developed a close friendship. They have gamed together, dined at numerous restaurants, and created vast memories with each other over the past 16 years. Although now residing in different states, Michael and Trevor are still close friends who interact as much as possible - whether that be through playing video games online and/or talking online. They always look forward to catching up whenever the opportunity arises. Trevor resides in Texas, is a skilled e-sports gamer, and is currently pursuing an academic degree.

Maddie Lang

Bridesmaid

Having moved to New York from California at the age of 8, Maddie quickly befriended Aislinn and Carissa in the 3rd grade in Ms. Smith's class. From 3rd grade on, Maddie, Aislinn, and Carissa would create many memories together, which included a science fair project of making music out of water in wine glasses, a talent show act that required jump-roping, and a stroll across the Vassar College campus that involved climbing on trees. In high school, as part of a project for English class, Maddie and Carissa also starred in a 40-minute Harry Potter film! Today, Maddie is based in Milford, Connecticut and works in media.

Nicholas LaRocque

Groomsman

Nick and Michael have been friends since playing football together in the 7th grade. Through many wins, losses, and different minor injuries, the two became friends. Their friendship would continue throughout high school and into college at Cortland University in upstate New York, where they shared many classes, meals, and a room together for two years. This is something that brought the two closer together. They helped each other navigate college’s challenges, supported one another at the gym, and shared numerous laughs together on difficult days. They both continued on to graduate school, where they excelled in their respective healthcare careers. Nowadays, they still talk about random things, send each other funny videos, and go to the gym together. Nick currently resides in New York and is an exercise physiologist.

Mallory Grossman

Bridesmaid

Mallory and Carissa met in 2015 as first-year students at college in London and connected over a shared interest in ballet and a course on "The Great War" with Professor Anzalone. They would soon take multiple trips together, traveling with mutual friends to Montreal, Canada; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Cape Cod, Massachusetts during spring breaks and summer vacations. Mallory is a graduate of the American Film Institute (AFI) in Los Angeles, California and is pursuing a career in cinematography.

John Chianfagna

Groomsman

John and Michael met sometime during middle school. They didn’t truly become friends until chemistry class, where they sat next to one another. Their friendship would continue to grow throughout high school and college. They bonded over different shows, games, and art, and used to engage in late-night random conversations while playing video games. These two have always been there for each other when they needed someone to lean on. Today, John resides in New York and is an experienced car salesman.

Olivia May

Bridesmaid

Having returned to Poughkeepsie after graduating from college, Olivia and Carissa soon became close friends, bonding over new restaurants, potlucks with shared friends over books, cycling on The Walkway Over the Hudson in the summers, and, more recently, shopping for wedding dresses together! Olivia is also a "bride-to-be," holds a degree in food science, and works in tech.

Matthew Castagnozzi

Groomsman

Matt and Michael have been friends since high school. Their friendship began in football and continued to the present. After the football season ended, they went to the gym together everyday after school, pushing each other to reach their respective fitness goals. Today, they stay in touch often and dabble in rock climbing, which is something that they enjoy for the challenge that it brings. Matt currently resides in New York, recently graduated from college, and works in finance/accounting.