Alyssa & Dave
Wedding Party
Sarah Konieczny
Matron of Honor
• Met in 2007 in LA via my college roommate • Became best friends immediately due to our mutual level of being weirdos • Share a love for pretty much everything • Have been there for each other through every bad decision (sometimes ones we made collectively) obstacle, heartbreak, and milestone in each other’s lives • Shes my GO TO person for life • Can multitask like a super human - she planned her wedding, graduated law school, passed the bar, and got married all at once • In 2011 was named Chicago’s St. Patricks Day Queen (she’s an Irish beauty) • Should be a famous singer, I still keep her demo CD in my car • Is due with her first babygirl in November (I can not freaking wait to be the weird aunt from Los Angeles who embarrasses her)
Matt Kohut
Best Man
• Is my brother • I've known him my entire life! • Made sure to get in trouble for things in HS so I could get away with them later • Used to cheat at Nintendo by pulling out the controller cord • Once erased my Super Mario World save that had all of the gates completed. I have never achieved this feat again. Thanks • Sounds like me more than looks like me • Nickname: Matty
Corey Brule
Man of Honor
• is my "little" brother • has way more manners than me • has been my best friend since the moment he was born • still can't figure out half the time what Im trying to say • gets his energy from laughing at something dumb I did, or mocking me • falls in any body of water he's left alone by, and thinks I saved his life once when he was little and fell into a lake trying to look for snakes • is a music industry major from CSUN and works as a music licensing manager at BMG • taiko drum extraordinaire, has played trumpet, can still play piano, guitar, and serenade you with any karaoke opportunity • ask him about his swimmeralls • is a very proud cat uncle • will tear up a dance floor • will probably tell you an embarrassing story about me... most definitely in his speech
Joe Lombardi
Groomsman
• Known each other since elementary school • Been through a lot together, from tee ball to lifeguarding, to being in each other's weddings • Can drive stick • Once walked through the screen door at his own house • Knows the right places to eat • Loves Vanilla Coke • Nickname: Party Hardy Joe Lombardi
Nina Boone
Bridesmaid
• We became friends via Corey when Corey and Nina met in college • Basically my little sister • Share mutual love for cheese, snacks, beer and dancing (Nina is way better at dancing) • Works in the music industry planning and running music events/raves/festivals and kicks butt at always making sure everyone has a good time • Has unicorn hair that is always a fun color • Loves sparkle + glitter • Is a free spirit that will keep you smiling always • Really good at giving out party names for your adventurous persona • Ready to vogue at any given moment
Tommy Larson
Groomsman
• One of my oldest friends • When I said I wanted to move to LA, Tommy said he was in. • For a year. Then he left. This is his return. • Is the inventor of the Starch Bucket, a NoHo speciality • Nickname: Tommy Tweener
Alicia Bronzetti
Bridesmaid
• Met in 7th grade in Science class when asked to interview the student next to them • Realized we had identical schedules, same initials, same favorite color, played the same instrument, live in the same neighborhood, instantly joined at the hip • Share a mutual love for basically everything - music, food, shopping, hiking, traveling • She’s a music teacher at Nottingham High school • Jazz master, piano master, vocal master, basically a musical wiz • Crazy cat lady (like I had always dreamed) • Mom of 2 adventurous cats who kayak and ride on shoulders (shout out to Albus and Halibut) • Yoga 200 hr certified, has a garden on the lake at her house in Ithaca • Obsessed with Veggies and Fruit • Happy to share humor via flatulent and or poop jokes (almost as classy as me)
Eric Leon
Groomsman
• Someone in LA who is actually from here! It can happen! • Eric didn't like me when he first met me. I have that effect. • Eric makes BroChat diverse. • If you drink too much at the wedding and visit jail, Eric can bail you out! • We hang out with Eric because we like Sara. • Nickname: Eriquito
Alanna Waldron
Bridesmaid
• Met in 6th grade to join forces on the Lacrosse field • Spent many seasons/summers together on the lax team, summer leagues, and summer camps • My go-to person for phone call dates about anything random or just for some company in the car • Lived with me for a few months in LA when I tricked her into moving to the west coast (come back please) • Dietitian - recipe master - healthy eating master - food wizard • Matcha green tea monster • Currently in NYC helping everyone live healthier lives • Yoga and meditation enthusiast • Goes with the flow and is possibly one of the sweetest people you’ll ever encounter
Chris Donnan
Groomsman
• Met Chris at IC, where we were not only in the same program, but he also had to put up with me when directing TV shows I was on. • Chris will beat you at almost any game. Don't ask him about Trivial Pursuit. • Chris works on The Price is Right and is in charge of the games. He will not bring the big wheel to the wedding, I asked. • I introduced Chris to his wife, Melissa. They both owe me. • Nickname: Big Mac
Courtney Mchugh
Bridesmaid
• Cousin and partner in crime growing up • 10 months apart in age, forever best friend • Always been my protector/big sister figure • Always been strong, confident, outgoing. I mistook these traits for being the super bossy cousin when I was little, but now appreciate it • She is the real life Elle Woods • Always gets things done, and done right (except for spelling) • Rocks high heels flawlessly • Law degree, CrossFit extraordinaire, all around badass (she could probably beat you up, so be nice) • Can always be counted on to voice her honest opinion • Goes 110% for the ones she loves • Is in fact, just as much genetically Filipino as I am, but family photos would suggest otherwise • Best thing of all, always has my back
Bo Kaier
Groomsman
• Bo moved to LA just a few short months after I did and I met him the night he arrived, • Bo started on the couch of a friend • Our friendship survived Bo's exile to Oswego and his triumphant return to LA • Has a pretty good series of basketball moves • The best artist of BroChat, once drew me as a panda bear • Better than me at Super Smash Bros, but not You Don't Know Jack • Nickname: Bosquatch
Yezi Xue
Bridesmaid
• Met in 2010 working at Sony on Arthur Christmas • Have worked on 6 movies together and currently working together on another • Share a mutual love for drawing, painting, eating, and being outdoors • I don’t seem to know how to work at a company without having Yezi by my side • Has traveled to 15 countries, doing everything from trekking In Nepal to living out of a van across New Zealand • Is a lover of all cute animals and will love any fuzzy friend in her path to death • Dog mom of Kopi “wobbly dawg” who she rescued from Thailand • Currently getting her 200hr yoga teacher training certification on top of working 50 hour weeks (she is some kind of energized bunny) • Could live solely off of corn • Is down for any adventure and forever a free spirit
Casey Adler
Groomsman
• Met Casey when my neighbors were telling a story about a guy pacing the street carrying Round-Up • Casey and I bonded over the NY Giants and started watching the games together • Sports are important to our relationship with Casey, because he tends to like animals better than people • Star of such commercials as Hillshire Farms "Go Meat!" and Burger King's "Spicy vs. Mild" Tendercrisp fight • Has more pets than you, both in variety and number. • Casey absconded to Colorado, but it gives us a good excuse to go visit a great place • Nickname: The Goatfather
Kelly Eisert
Bridesmaid
• Met at Walt Disney Animation Studios • Spend many nights together getting pizza and drinking wine, gossiping about unimportant things • Went to all 7 bridal appointments to help me find THE dress (god bless her) • Fellow cat lover • Kelly was Dave’s bestie for many years first, and I hijacked her from him for my own benefit (because Kelly is awesome and you’ll want her as your bestie too) • Drives a crazy fun Mini Cooper fully equipped with racing stripe • Sparkly dresses are a definite • Lover of ALL things Harry Potter and collector of tsum tsums • Guaranteed to always be fun to bring to a party/gathering
Pete Lalayanis
Groomsman
• I've known Pete since college, but we really became good friends in LA • Pete is the only person I know with more hats than me. His collection is vast • Pete has written for your favorite show. Your favorite show is either Burn Notice or Blindspot. Choose • Pete knows everything there is to know about Alyssa's hometown. He has never been there • Don't threaten Pete with a good time, he'll take you up on it, to places you're not ready for • Best chicken nugget chef I know • Nickname: Pete Sportsfan