Catherine & Harrison
Wedding Party
Christina Mezes
Maid of Honor
Cat's big sister and best friend since the day she was born! Despite the 3 hour time difference and 3,000 miles apart, Cat and Christina talk every day and try to visit one another often. They shared an awesome childhood together in Old Lyme, Connecticut where they could be seen in matching outfits, fighting over 'favorite spot' on the couch, playing in their backyard woods, and eventually driving to high school together. Naturally, Cat followed in her big sister's footsteps to Notre Dame, which is where they share some of their most cherished memories. They look forward to living close together again one day in the future! Ask Christina about: '03 Bonnie and Clyde and McDonald's snack wraps and sweet teas.
Blake Arnold
Best Man
Harrison's brother. He's been Harrison's best friend since the day he was born. Their childhood consisted of watching Boston sports, playing basketball in the basement, listening to burned CD's on drives in the car, sinking the pedal boat on Little Lake Sunapee, and tormenting their sister. Harrison is pretty damn proud of the man that Blake has become, especially because he taught him everything he knows. Ask Blake about: The monopoly money Harrison and Maura stole from his toy safe before picture day.
Adriana Dekirmendjian
Bridesmaid
Cat's first cousin, born six months after Cat. Adi and Kati (Cat's family nickname) grew up visiting each other back and forth between Adi's home in Toronto and the Mezes' house in Connecticut. They were so inseparable during visits, that they would often accompany one another to elementary school for the day. They have also been known to share books (like actually read one book between the two of them) and crush TV shows from Adi's laptop. Ask Adi about: The mosquitos at the cottage and their introduction to Sky Juice
Zach Burdeau
Groomsman
Harrison's college friend. Harrison and Zach lived next to each other freshmen year. In a major lapse of judgement, Zach agreed to room with Harrison sophomore year, way before he knew what he was getting into. It was the beginning of a lifelong friendship, which has taken them all over North America and beyond. From coaching Special Olympics together in Boston, to golfing in Nova Scotia, to camping in Washington. Ask Zach about: When Harrison forgot his passport.
Maura Arnold
Bridesmaid
Harrison's sister and Cat's future sister-in-law. Maura and Cat were fast friends when Cat and Harrison started dating, and since then, they've shared an unquantifiable number of laughs, links to clothing, and memes. They always have a blast together whether in New Hampshire (only skiing for the waffles), hanging out in Boston, or back at the Arnold's in Waterford, Connecticut. Ask Maura about: Rudy's first day in Boston.
Aaron Feinberg
Groomsman
Harrison's childhood friend. Harrison and Aaron have known each other since pre-school. They were reunited in middle school and have been best friends ever since. They share a wavelength and it's rare for them to go five minutes without making the other one laugh. Harrison is pretty excited to have Aaron and his girlfriend Courtney join him and Cat in the Pacific Northwest. Ask Aaron about: When the car alarm went off in Maine.
Molly Feeney
Bridesmaid
Cat's friend from Notre Dame. Molly and Cat met when Cat transferred to Notre Dame. They lived together throughout college--in Welsh Family Hall, their semester in Washington D.C., and Irish Flats their senior year (with other bridesmaid, Maggie Grissom). College would not have been the same without their 'jumbo slumbo' dorm room setup, countless hours of watching Law & Order SVU, and never missing an opportunity to karaoke 'No Air'. Molly is the Jordin Sparks to Cat's Chris Brown. Ask Molly about: Blooming onions
Chris Casaccio
Groomsman
Harrison's college friend. Chris and Harrison met at college orientation, and fate put them on the same floor freshman year. They quickly bonded over their love for the worlds of Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. Perhaps due to this bond, Chris and Harrison have been known to get lost on many an adventure together. Now they mostly argue about college football. Ask Chris about: When they went hiking in the Worcester woods.
Caroline Rando
Bridesmaid
Cat's friend from childhood. Cat and Caroline met in the first grade and have been friends ever since. From dressing in the same clothes on the annual Twin Day throughout elementary school, spending every Halloween together, and many hours at their town beach, Caroline and Cat have countless good (and hilarious) childhood memories together, which has continued through their adulthood. Caroline is still the funniest person Cat has ever met, never failing to make people laugh until they cry. Ask Caroline about: 50 Cent and calzones
Pat Voelker
Groomsman
Harrison's childhood friend. Harrison and Pat met their first year of Little League and have been best friends ever since. From the baseball diamond, to the black diamonds of the slopes, to the beaches and woods of Waterford, and everywhere in between, Harrison and Pat have been inseparable. Some of Harrison's fondest memories are sitting silent beside a fire with Pat. Ask Pat about: Getting lost with Harrison on a mountain in Colorado in the middle of the night.
Kali Cika
Bridesmaid
Cat's friend from childhood. Kali and Cat first met and became friends in middle school, having gone to Old Lyme's two different elementary schools. Kali is always up for any adventure or activity, especially if it's outdoors, including letting Cat be a frequent beneficiary of Kali's sailing skills. From cruising around Old Lyme in the GTO and getting together for hot tub and wine nights, to being Som Siam's favorite customers, Kali always knows how to make even the most basic outing fun. Ask Kali about: Getting the mail
Brett Cavallaro
Groomsman
Harrison's college friend. Harrison and Brett met early freshman year at Holy Cross, where they both lived on the second floor of Wheeler Hall. From then until now, at any given time, Harrison and Brett are exchanging recommendations for TV shows and movies, or discussing sports and current events. Harrison's always been grateful to have a friend who is as likely to get lost reading articles on Wikipedia as he is. Ask Brett about: A "Harry Hug."
Maggie Grissom
Bridesmaid
Cat's friend from Notre Dame. Cat and Maggie met through their good friend (and other bridesmaid), Molly Feeney, and the three of them lived together in Irish Flats their senior year. Maggie was Cat's first friend who REALLY knew and liked sports (while studying, she always had a game playing on her TV), and this quickly rubbed off on Cat. Together, they enjoyed many Notre Dame football and (even more) basketball games and have a shared love for watching The Holiday on repeat. Ask Maggie about: Chippewa Bowl
David Cardaropoli
Groomsman
Harrison's college friend. Harrison and Dave were assigned as roommates freshman year, and have been best friends ever since. Dave is known for being the kindest in the group, but that doesn't stop him from constantly ribbing on everyone else. He is annoyingly good at golf, but thankfully often chokes in fantasy football. In 2019, Harrison had the honor of officiating Dave and his lovely wife Tia's wedding. Harrison is also looking forward to spoiling their children Ben and Ivy. Ask Dave about: His injury at Stingray Reef.
Barbara Massa
Bridesmaid
Cat's friend from childhood. Barb and Cat first met in preschool and were born only three days apart. Having gone to separate elementary schools, they became very close friends when Old Lyme's two elementary schools joined in middle school. The first time they hung out in middle school, Barb asked Cat if she'd like to come volunteer at the soup kitchen with her mom and aunt, then sleep over at her house. Unsurprisingly, Barb is still one of the most joyful and generous people Cat knows, and she is always the life of the party. Ask Barb about: the boy's locker room at LOLMS
Nolan Brown
Groomsman
Harrison's childhood friend. Harrison and Nolan grew up less than a quarter-mile from each other, a convenience that Harrison has always been extremely grateful for. Though they attended CCD together, they didn't take many of the lessons to heart. They often spent their summers around fires on the beach between their two houses. Nolan has a contagious sense of humor and an adventurous spirit, two qualities that often combine for memorable events, such as riding around with paddles outside the window of his Mitsubishi Expo (which once "flipped" with him and Harrison inside) or showing up to a party at Holy Cross with a pizza box full of beer. Ask Nolan about: Waking up in a cot on a jetty.
Katie Comerford
Bridesmaid
Cat's friend from childhood. Katie and Cat have known each other as babies since before Katie moved to Old Lyme in the second grade, as Katie's aunt was Cat's next door neighbor. They have a shared love of wine, brie cheese, and makeup. Katie has always been artistic, and can spot (or create) beauty in anything. One of the big silver linings to Cat and Harrison moving to the west coast is being closer to Katie, who lives in San Francisco. Ask Katie about: midnight McDonald's deliveries.
Sam Casaccio
Groomsman
Harrison’s friend. Harrison and Sam met through Sam's brother Chris, during Harrison's freshman year of Holy Cross. After graduating from Fordham, Sam realized that he could just as easily apply to jobs from the guys' house at Holy Cross as he could from home, so he decided to move in. With a gregarious sense of humor and a zealous love for adventure, Sam was an instant hit. Even after he moved to New York, his friendship with Harrison grew stronger. They usually argue about fantasy/college football, but agree on basically everything else. In 2019, Harrison had the honor of officiating Sam and his lovely wife Emily's wedding in Key West. Ask Sam about: When Harrison locked him out of his Brooklyn apartment.
Olivia Wilkie
Bridesmaid
Cat's friend from childhood. They met when Liv and her family moved to Cat's neighborhood in the first grade (TFR forever) and were inseparable. When they were 6 years old, they even went as far as to plot what their (shared) adult home would be...a pink mansion, of course (sorry, Harrison and Andrew). Cat and Liv grew up riding their bikes, memorizing Britney Spears songs, begging their parents for rides, planning their outfits in middle school (jeans and sweatshirts only), and meeting at the edge of their yards (only when Liv was grounded). They're still working on procuring a pink mansion. Ask Liv about: Password journals and devil duckies.
Tim Mensel
Groomsman
Harrison's college friend. Tim transferred into Holy Cross sophomore year, and quickly became close with Harrison and the group. During their junior and senior years, Harrison and Tim shared the third floor of their house, which was coincidentally the coolest and most fun floor. Tim has been making Harrison feel a little bit cooler ever since, especially with his taste and skill in music, as well as his knowledge of the Boston restaurant scene. Some of Harrison's fondest memories from his time in Boston were the weekly trivia contests he and Cat enjoyed with Tim and his girlfriend Charlotte. Ask Tim about: When he wanted the guys to go to the dining hall but they had just gotten muffins.