Wedding Party
Eileen O'Keefe
Matron of Honor
Kat and Eileen met back in 2014 performing in the musical OKLAHOMA! together. From the first rehearsal they had each other falling out of their chairs laughing. That summer they got into constant trouble, drank copious amounts of wine, and broke character on stage together an unforgivable amount of times. These girls have the kind of friendship you want to hate but can't help longing to be a part of. Soulmates, sisters, and life-wives...having Eileen by Kat's side on this day will truly be an honor.
Dre Colletti
Bridesmaid
Dre has always been a strong support system in Kat's life. Even though Dre is Kat's little sister, Kat is constantly finding herself looking up to her. Deeply empathetic, creative, and loving, Dre is a blessing in Kat's life. She has been there for Kat in times when she had no one else to turn to. Kat is so grateful to have her stand beside her on this happy day.
JessLee Colletti
Bridesmaid
Mom tells a story about when Jess and Katrina were in pre-school. It was Katrina's first year and they put her in the class below Jess. At recess a fence divided their classes. Mom came to visit one day at recess and when she went outside she found Jess and Katrina standing at the fence holding hands through the chain-link. She asked the teacher what they were doing and the teacher said, "They do this everyday." From pre-school, to sharing a bedroom all of their childhood/teenhood, Jesslee and Kat have been there for each other through the good and bad. Kat feels lucky to have such a strong big sister and she feels even luckier to have her by her side on the happiest day of her life!
Amanda Paul
Bridesmaid
Amanda and Kat have been friends since middle school and Kat remembers the day they became best friends. These two have gone through everything together and got into all KINDS of trouble back in high school. While their days of sneaking out at night to chase boys might be past, these two girls are forever besties and still feel like teenagers when they are together chatting and laughing about all things life! Kat couldn't walk down the aisle without Amanda by her side!
Brittany Bigelow
Bridesmaid
Thank God for this woman! Katrina and Brittany have been besties since high school and they have been each other's support through all of life's changes between then and now! Whether Kat needs life advice, a venting session, or a really good laugh she knows she can always turn to Brittany. The last few years may have kept these two apart physically, but nothing can come between their rock solid friendship or stop these two from sharing a three hour long FaceTime with margaritas on a random weeknight. There is simply no world where Kat gets married without Britt by her side! She is so thankful to have her on this most special day.
Kevin Connor
Bridesman
From performing together from the age of twelve through high school, to visiting each other throughout college, to Kat introducing Kevin to her bestie and his, now husband, Connor, life has always found a way to keep Kevin and Katrina together. You can usually find these two in a kitchen together mixing a cocktail and singing nonsensical songs they are making up on a whim that nobody asked for. KC and KC are forever friends and chosen family. Kat is so grateful to have Kevin beside her on this happy day.
Connor Stribling
Bridesman
It was college that brought Kat and Connor together and now she can't imagine life without him. His wit, humor and loyalty are just a few of qualities that made Kat want to be best friends with him. Connor has always believed in Kat and lifts her up when she feels like she's falling. Kat had the honor of marrying Connor to her other bestie, Kevin which was one of the happiest moments of her life. In this life of uncertainty these two are constant. It's even more special that Kat and Joe get to spend so much time with Kevin and Connor. They are truly their chosen family whom they can always depend on. This day wouldn't be complete without Connor by Kat's side.
Marianna DeAngelo
Bridesmaid
Mari has been a little sister to Kat since she met the DeAngelo family back in 2012! After living together for a Year in NYC and Mari playing a large role in introducing Kat and Joe, these two are linked for life and Kat wouldn't want it any other way. You can usually find these gals dancing on a bar or tabletop of a pub together to Shania Twain or arranging puppy dates for their daughters/goddaughters to play. Kat is so thankful for her sis/chosen family who is becoming OFFICIAL family when she ties the knot with Joe! Kat wouldn't be able to walk down the aisle without MarMar by her side!
Katie Weik
Bridesmaid
Katie was unexpectedly thrown into Kat's world when she moved into Kat's NYC apartment after Eileen moved out...Kat didn't expect to be making a new lifelong friend... especially one as unpredictable and gassy as Katie. But in no time at all these two became each other's comfort after long days, audition coaches during audition season, and confidants when life got hard. Even Joe and Katie developed a friendship that resembles one of a bullying older brother to his annoying little sis...its beautiful, really. Now Katie is locked into their relationship as a forever best friend and this day wouldn't be the same without her!
Alexandra Milbrath (MILF)
Bridesmaid
The nickname MILF is actually one that Alex had from college and before even knowing Kat, but for some reason Kat latched onto it and will never refer to her as anything else. Even MILF admits it feels weird if Kat accidentally calls her "Alex." These two met the same year Kat and Eileen met doing the musical OKLAHOMA! Kat, Eileen, and MILF referred to themselves as "The Lushes" and pretty much spent that summer dancing on the pool table and drinking wine out of red solo cups. These laaaadieees have been bonded ever since. Kat and Milf go to each other for life advice, work drama, deep talks and charcuterie. It's a beautiful loving and supportive friendship between these girls and Kat can't wait to have her beautiful MILFY by her side on this happy day!
Alexandra Carter
Bridesmaid
What do you get when you take two musical theatre girls who were only acquaintances in college, make them live in a tiny ship cabin and travel Europe together for a year? An unexpected and beautiful best friendship. Alexandra (or "Xan" as Kat likes to call her but no one else is allowed,) is the kind of friend everybody wants in their pocket. She is deeply kind and loving and always giving to everyone around her! From traveling the world together, to Alexandra becoming a body love/ intuitive eating coach and teaching Kat how to fully love herself, to being there for each other no matter how far away life takes them, these gals are linked for life and Kat is honored to have Xan by her side on the happiest day of her life!
Chelsea Amoroso
Bridesmaid
When Chelsea transferred to Kat's college musical theatre program in NYC, Kat knew she wanted this gal around her! Chelsea is a force and an absolutely amazing woman! Chelsea and Kat's friendship has always been so EASY! The two share so many similarities between their love for adventure/ the outdoors, their wildly masculine and tree-loving partners, and their big Italian families! Kat got to watch Chelsea and her husband Andrew tie the knot last year and she couldn't imagine her own big day without Chels their to do the same for her!
Julia DeAngelo
Bridesmaid
Julia and Kat's friendship goes back WAY before JOE! When Kat would join Santino and Marianna DeAngelo for holidays and summers in Binghamton she got to know Julia on many occasions and INSTANTLY loved her! After all of these years Julia feels like a true sister and Kat is simply honored that it's going to soon be official! Julia is the kindest, most fun, compassionate, and supportive energy anyone could ask for and Kat is so blessed to have her stand by her side on the day they become official family!
Elizabeth Darling
Bridesmaid
Elizabeth is going to be Kat's new older sister and Kat couldn't be more thrilled! Elizabeth is a strong fierce woman and incredible mother to her two children Magnolia (Flower girl) and Trevor (Ring bearer). Kat feels so lucky to be gaining a sister who is Kind, strong, and just as passionate about social justice and equality as she is. Kat is honored to have Elizabeth and her kids in the wedding!
Magnolia Darling
Flower Girl
Joe was there when Mags was born and Kat has had the privilege of knowing her for the last five years! She is sunshine and dance and joy and love personified and she is the ONLY little girl they could imagine as their flower girl!
Lisa Vinson
Mother of the Bride
Growing up Kat's mom had to play both mom and dad for Katrina and her sisters. Katrina knows it wasn't easy but is so grateful she had such a supportive, hard working, and kind mom who paved the way all these years and helped make her whole life and this wedding possible. Kat is honored to have her mother walking her down the aisle <3,
Rick Vinson
Father of the Bride
Rick is technically Kat's Step-Dad but like she's said for many years, he is the father she always wanted. With his constant support, love and humor, Rick is as good as they come and Kat is so grateful to have him in her life and for his help with this wedding. She loves her special bond with Rick and also loves how much he and Joe get along! Those two can go on for hours about golf, fishing, trees...anything outdoors really! Rick is one of a kind and Kat couldn't imagine this day without him!
Randy DeAngelo
Father of the Groom
As the father to Joe and the rest of his siblings, Randy had to wear many hats when they were growing up. Randy was the king of the chore chart, the chauffeur, chef and coach… but he was also his kids biggest supporters (still is) and the one who who remind us not to take life too seriously. Randy is extremely affectionate to his kids and Kat has been fortunate to have his love all of these years as well. Joe and Kat know that when things are difficult or if they need someone to turn to, Randy will be there waiting.
Mary DeAngelo
Mother of the Groom
Mary DeAngelo, who is not only the mother to the Groom but to five other kids, has undoubtedly secured her sainthood in this world. thru her tireless efforts in Joe’s childhood, Mary was able to provide for the family In many way. One of her most vocal ways was cheering the DeAngelo boys on at countless wrestling events. Now that wrestling competitions have passed she continues to cheer her children on in all aspects of their lives! Joe and Kat are extremely lucky to have such an amazing Mom in their corner for the rest of their lives.
Trevor Darling
Ring Bearer
Little Trevy at 2 years old has been training to be the cutest ring bearer to hit the greater Binghamton area. Bobby and Elizabeth who are both Trevors parents and cuteness trainers have done an amazing job!
Santino DeAngelo
Guest of Honor
Santino is one of those family members that Joe and Kat are lucky enough to also call a dear friend. Kat and Joe even had to fight over who’s side Santino would stand on in the wedding! Tino, who is Joe’s cousin, over the years developed a beautiful friendship with Kat working together on many theatre projects. Kat and Santino were so close that he invited her to many DeAngelo functions where- you guessed it- Kat and Joe met and the rest is history! If it had not been for Santino, none of this would be possible! You could say that Santino is the lead producer on this crazy production… but we’ll just call him the guest of honor!
Jake DeAngelo
Best Man
Jake is one of Joe’s younger brothers. Like all of Joe’s brothers they have a relationship unique to them. Jake and Joe had the “pleasure” of living together in college. Their bond grew as more than just brothers- many late nights of the typical roommate stuff like waking each other up in the middle of the night so that they didn’t eat fast food or Krispy Kreme alone, and lots of calling each other for life advice or just to catch up- these two are truly friends. Kat and Joe love any chance to hand with Jake and are so grateful he is here for Joe as his Best Man.
Tony DeAngelo
Groomsman
Just 15 months younger than Joe, Tony is the closest in age of all Joe's siblings. Growing up Joe and Tony shared a room and many similar hobbies. Their favorite hobby was finding new and exciting ways to beat each other up and put holes in the drywall. However with every spat there was a hug, a plan to cover up the damage they had done to the house, and an oath to never let Mom and Dad find out.
Rocco DeAngelo
Groomsman
Rocco is the youngest of the DeAngelo clan but he definitely is not the baby any longer. Having just graduated from college in Hawaii (yes, Hawaii,) Rocco is by far the most traveled and independent of the DeAngelo’s at his age. Over a decade apart in age, Joe and Rocco growing up had a codependent relationship. Rocco needed Joe to drive him places and Joe needed Rocco to stop growing up so fast! He still does...
Jack Lucie
Groomsman
Jack and Joe met while Joe was coaching at West Point were Jack has gone from one of his wrestlers to his close friend. Jack was there the first time Joe brought Kat to West Point and has witnessed their relationship grow. Kat and Joe are always eager for a chance to spend time with their awesome Captain Jack who is off serving in the Army each day and are thankful to have him is as friend.
Chris Chionuma (Chewy)
Groomsman
‘Chew baby” and Joe met at West Point where they were coaching together. In a very short time Chewy became one of Joe’s closet friends. If you know Chewy, you know that this is incredibly easy as he is one of the nicest and most outgoing guys out there. Even though Chewy lives in CA, he stays very close and thanks to the world of wrestling, gets to see Joe a few times a year. Kat and Joe love Chewy and his wife, Makenzie, and are so grateful to have gotten to see them tie the knot in CA just a few years ago!
Cody Boswell
Groomsman
Without a doubt the wild card of Joe’s friend group, Cody has known Joe since freshman year of High School where he joined the wrestling team. Cody, who now lives on a boat with his wife and two year old daughter, recently hosted Joe and Kat for an unforgettable week on their boat. Even though Cody might come off a little unorthodox or wild, he is extremely giving and full of joy! Everyone needs a Cody in their lives and Joe and Kat are happy to have theirs.
Joe Moon
Groomsman
Joe Moon is also one of Joe’s oldest friends. Joe Moon and Joe spent so much time together that Joe Moon is known in almost all friend circles as his first and last name to separate himself from Joe DeAngelo. Between wrestling and school, Joe Moon has always been a great friend to Joe. Joe and Kat are very happy to have him be apart of their Day.