Denise Dione & Christian
Wedding Party
Holly
Maid of Honor
MY SISTER! The person that always gets me, laughs at my silliness, and always has my back no matter what. We always have the best inside jokes from, how chee? really chee! and I always want to square garden, to Iago in Lion King, and not double clutchin' like ya should (name those movies)! She is an extremely talented baker who always bakes my favorite cake and lets me eat all the fondant I WANT! We have a bond like no other, and there is no one else I would have stand by side on my big day. Love you sis.
Amy
Bridesmaid
My ride or die! Best friends since nursing school and inseparable since. Amy is one of the nicest people I've ever met. As well as smart, humble, and accepting. We've always managed to go on adventures together from dancing in flip flops at bars to sleepovers in all the different cities she has lived in. She has been a confidante, a shoulder to cry on, an inspiration in intellect as well as faith. No matter the distance, we always bring home to each other's hearts. I have had the honor to stand by her side on her wedding day and I am so honored she will stand by me on mine.
Ann Margarette
Bridesmaid
PRIMAAAAA! Not only is Ann my cousin, but she's one of my bestie's too. Although we got to know each other later in life, time was no issue, as we naturally clicked. And man is she a PARTY! We always have a good time, whether it's singing karaoke, running together, or drinking beer games, the family never has a problem calling her out of work! We confide in each other and always offer each other good advice. I admire her courage and how she is the glue to the family. As she is there time and time for all of us, I'm so excited she'll be the rock on our big day!
Frizz
Bridesman
My BFF, running coach, fellow foodie fanatic, and all around best friend. Over a decade long of friendship that's turned into family. Frizz is the brother I never had. He's the most reliable and dependable person I know and also one of the most popular. This guy knows everybody and you can bring him anywhere. We can do almost everything together - eat, run, shop, vacation, party, etc. He is a person always true to his word, and he has always been there for me during awesome times and during ugly cry times. I'm so happy that he'll be by my side crossing the biggest finish line yet!
Joan
Bridesmaid
My big sister and BFCF (Best Friend Cousin Forever), one of the three musketeers. Ate Joan raised me growing up as I spent most of my childhood summers in Canada. She taught me what cool music to listen to, how to pluck my eyebrows, and I tried on makeup for the first time with ALL of her things! She's a true Ate, a big sister, in every sense of the word and knows me in and out. I get my sass from her, she understands my love for the dollar store, but more importantly, I can go to her for anything and she has always and will always be there for me. Distance could never break us and it never will. I can't wait to have my Ate stand with me on my big day and also can't wait to be a new Auntie!
Lei
Bridesmaid
My childhood nemesis turned cousin bestie and two out of the three musketeers. Lei and I bonded over a Native Indian 1000 piece puzzle looking like one of our uncles, ha, and have been close ever since. I can talk to her about anything and everything because we're kind of like the same person raised by the same Ate's. She has always shown incredible support for me, like coming to NYC by herself on my first solo birthday and coming to NYC for 24 hours with her family to set up and be here for the proposal. She always makes the impossible possible and has always taught me to plan well and dream big. I am not only lucky to have her by my side, but to also have one of the best wedding planners help plan our wedding!
Kristine
Bridesmaid
LADEHHHH! My second sister. Tin is a handful of laughs, sass, and super down to earth. From making step by step dance videos to driving all around San Fransisco for leg day, when we are together, we always have a blast. We share a passion for bubble tea like no other and always get into the funniest inside jokes (Phil's!). Tin is like Christian's twin, inside and out, one of the many reasons why I love her so much. She keeps the family grounded and will never be shy to put you in your place! I admire her independent fierceness and softness for those that she loves. The sibling love is real! I am so lucky to not just have a new sister but to also have a new best friend, especially on our wedding day.
Elysia
Bridesmaid
*insert G Chat emoji here* Elysia is one of the funnest girls I know. She is my partner in crime for a number of things - running to eat, especially for that poke bowl, snowboarding together on the green and blue trails, having pizza eating contests when we have access to unlimited pizza, and almost getting kicked out of bars for being too loud. Her laugh is super contagious and our cheeks and stomachs are constantly hurting from all of the laughing we do. She is always down for anything and I can talk to her about everything pretty much whenever. I am so excited that we will officially be family and will be there for us on our big day!
Lady
Bridesmaid
Lady is a very dear and good friend to both of us. She first met Christian through Zog football and since then they have been hanging out, drinking, and partying. I met Lady on my third date with Christian! At first I was like, who is this chick on our date? By the time our pizza came out we already started bonding and have hung out on our own from there. Lady has been there for the both of us and has always inspired us to be a BAWSSS. She is the epitome of success and yet incredibly down to earth. We can talk intellectually about ideas and business or laugh at each other's really dumb jokes. She is an amazing person inside and out and we are both honored to have her stand with us on our big day.
Angelo
Best Man
If you asked him who his favorite bball player was, I’m sure he would say me. Yes, I said it. He is my little big brother. From hanging out on Dekalb Ave. in our underwear as children to STILL hanging out on Dekalb Avenue in our underwear( It gets hot in the summer especially when drunk!) I know he would drop anything the moment I called for his help. Throughout our lives Angelo has been my sidekick through it all. From sports to paintball to snowboarding, cars, and beer pong- we have either excelled or failed at it together. He is the definition of a “right hand man”. When he was younger I took him everywhere with me as my little brother. But now as adults he still follows me around, as my best friend. I can’t wait to have this man stand next to me on my wedding as he has our whole lives.
Bryan
Best Man
Aside from having a kickass last name. Bryan is the guy you can always count on. From venting about the miseries of our beloved Knicks to the friendly bashing of our favorite baseball team (I know he secretly roots for the Mets) I can always count on this man to be there for me. We’ve been inseparable most of our lives and we will continue to grow and be each other’s best friends. This guy is my brother from another mother. I probably wouldn’t have passed 2nd grade without his help, when we would hang at the bodega before class and he would let me copy off his homework. We grew up as best friends but I feel more like we grew up as brothers. He is the man I can truly talk to about anything to everything. However, one of us may talk excessively more than the other.
Gary
Groomsman
This filipino stud is my oldest friend. We grew up on the mean streets of Fresh Meadows living 10 blocks from each other. I met Gary at his 8th grade dance, as some of his friends suggested we looked alike. It was probably the mushroom haircut and being the only filipinos smh. Gary is the most real person you will ever meet. He is as genuine as he is caring. Gary has had my back countless times in the past and he will always keep me grounded and at the same time get down on the most crazy adventures- especially when we are drunk (can't leave halal guys white sauce around or it will get jacked!) Cheers to even more drunken moments, long talks, random outings, and infinite cookies. Can't wait to celebrate the big day with my best friend by my side.
Angel
Groomsman
Angel is the friend you know who will go above an beyond for you. We've known each other since Freshman year High School, and as the years progressed we've grown closer and closer. From playing chess to cars to fashion to basketball to being roommates we've done it all together. For a large part of my life it felt like we were inseparable, due to the fact we've shared so many interest. I mean, he is practically part of my family as he has been to a few of my family vacations in the past. He is my brother from another mother and one of my best friends, I can't imagine embarking onto this next chapter of my life without him in my corner.
Cheryl
Groomswoman
It’s only fitting that my cousin Cheryl is a grooms woman. She is one of the few females I know who can stand elbow to elbow in a room full of men, and probably out drink most of the men in the room. The saying “Work hard party harder” is a testament to Cheryl’s lifestyle. I admire everything about her in that aspect. We’ve shared our fair share of adventures from climbing the tallest mountain in the NorthEast to snowboarding as many mountains in North America. She has been my confidant in date spots and just simply any dope place to eat and drink in NY. She is not only my cousin but she is one of my really close friends. Despite her busy schedule of world domination, I can always call her and she would make time to hang or eat.
Josh
Groomsman
VENGA! This Cincinnati native and I oddly became friends when we were roommates in Spain. I first met him at the airport in Madrid. After backpacking for a month alone we met at the Madrid airport, and he was the first person I went up to saying “Hablas ingles?”. And his reply of “yeah dude!” (with the most American accent) made me instantly feel at home. We have drunkenly terrorized many bars in Spain, NYC, NOLA, even the forest of Mt. Washington. He is my fellow rager, friend, and thrill seeker. I know to always count on this guy to rock out hard every time we see each other. Needless to say, it’s never a dull moment when we are together.
Mike
Groomsman
Mike and I didn’t start to get close till later in our friendship. In the beginning, we shared interest in both music, snowboarding, and women. As the years progressed we grew even closer due to our love for FC Barcelona and FOOD! Dude killed me when I invited a few guys over for some beer and FIFA. Mike’s fancy self, made pork buns instead of nachos and wings. And it was bomb.com! That was the moment when I knew we would be tight because of our love for food. Since I started dating Denise Mike has graciously looked out for us at his restaurants, and has gotten to know Denise during that time. I know I could always call this guy and just shoot him a text with “yo, we drinking at …” and minutes later he would pop up and just hang. Can’t wait break bread with Dee, Liz and your family.
Chris
Groomsman
Tito Chris. A guy that is just a year older but talks like he already has arthritis in his knees and rocks a hearing aide. Chris wasn’t only known as the guy with a baby type R in a civic hatch. I’ve gotten close to him after his infinite knowledge on how to be a good BF and husband. Throughout my relationship with Denise he has helped me understand how to be a better man for Denise and to learn how to compromise. Not to mention a great person to shoot the Sh*t with on Gchat. (Thanks for making the days go by fast with that chismis (gossip in tagalog). Having him as a groomsman was a no brainer.
Allen
Groomsman
My forever teammate and trouble maker. I accredit all my online AIM game to this smooth G spitting keyboard casanova. During the days of Iceberg, North Face, and Ball. I know we can always find time to chill. Allen is probably the most generous individual I know and when I grow up I wish I can be like him. Even though I’m 8 days older. Ha! Allen has showed me how to truly be patient and to not take things serious. Can’t wait to turn up on the dance floor with my fellow Leo.