Wedding Party
Kristin Wilson
Matron of Honor
Amanda Peeker
Bridesmaid
Blanche Wasserman
Bridesmaid
Kolbee Landis
Bridesmaid
Elle Ossello
Bridesmaid
Gianna Ossello
Bridesmaid
Kevyn Robins
Bridesmaid
Taya Fusco
Junior Bridesmaid
Brendan Lesch
Best Man
I met Brendan in August of 2011- our freshman year of college when I walked into class at 9:15am on a Monday. Class started at 9:00. We got lunch that afternoon, and two weeks later we were already scheming to convince Notre Dame to “accidentally” abandon our assigned roommates so we could move into Keough Hall together. What unfolded in those next 3 years was an absolute misuse of our college education and I wouldn't change a single moment. Brendan has been the best friend anyone could ask for and I consider myself incredibly lucky (and a little confused) as to why he has kept me around. If you know me and not him, some good conversation starters are: - Tell me about the time Nick met your parents with a black eye covering half his face? - Who won the wrestling matches in college? - Of all the stories from your wedding, which one is your favorite? - Nick made you his best man, surely he was yours? A life lesson I learned from Brendan: Being consistent in your life priorities is the true measure of character. From the day I met him, he has aimed to be a good husband, father, and friend. Every single day he achieves that, and is something I aspire to replicate with my own family (soon!)
Jamie Ikeda
Groomsman
I technically met Jamie on a lacrosse field around 2014. He played for Duke and we said some nasty things to each other (apologies to Lynnea and Anne). I actually met him at a Denver Outlaws practice in 2016. We were both hungover and immediately agreed not to go full speed against each other for the rest of practice. You learn a lot about someone when you play with and against them, but with Jamie there was always an unspoken rule: never let sports, life, jobs, taxes, health, or responsibility get in the way of a good time. We kept that rule faithfully all over Denver from 2016–2020. People say it’s hard to make friends after college. To that I say: you haven’t met a Jamie Ikeda. From day one he felt like family. For a few years I woke up on his couch more often than anywhere I called home, and he became a regular at Ossello family dinners. My whole family considers him one of us, and I’m grateful we’ve shared holidays, long weekends, and more Sunday mornings than I can count. If you know me and don’t know Jamie, some good questions are: “How good is Nick at packing a moving van?” “What did you two actually say to each other in college?” “Does Nick owe you anything in back rent?” A life lesson I learned from Jamie: Jamie is the most selfless person I know. He lives by a simple idea: nothing good comes from focusing only on yourself. His instinct to help others while asking for nothing in return is something I hope to bring into my own family (soon!)
Alex Walker
Groomsman
I met Alex Walker in middle school when he beat me up at recess. Not exactly the start you brag about, but it somehow set the stage for one of the most important friendships of my life. We didn’t actually like each other until later in high school, when it became clear we were better as allies than opponents. A corny saying but one that is relevant to our friendship- Good friends know your stories, best friends help you write them. Alex has been the co-author of my life for nearly two decades, and with that comes memories that may or may not last a lifetime. While I wish we had a better picture to use, neither of us have ever taken the time to get something appropriate for this occasion. If you know me and don't know Alex, here are some good questions: - How many times have you and Nick fought, and who won? - How impressed were you with Nick's Fiesta Bowl performance? A life lesson I learned from Walker: Whether he admits it or not, he is the most optimistic person I know. For as long as I have known him, everything in his future was going to be fun, exciting, and the best version of what it could be. It is a fantastic way to look at life, and something I hope to bring to our family (soon!)
Gary Paasch
Groomsman
When I first met Gary, I didn’t like him. Who could possibly be good enough for Elle? Certainly not him. I made that very clear too- ruining family dinners, being difficult on purpose, doing everything except giving him a fair shot. Then he got me on a mountain bike and absolutely smoked me. Nothing humbles you faster than watching your sister’s boyfriend disappear up a hill while you are gassed 50 yards behind him. Getting to know someone like Gary is something everyone should experience in life. His kindness is genuine in a way that sticks with you, smart in a way that makes problems smaller just by talking them through, and compassionate in a way that makes you want to be better without him ever asking you to be. He treats my sister like royalty and is a phenomenal father to my niece. The kind of steady, thoughtful presence every family hopes for. If you know me and don't know Gary, here are some good questions: - What was YOUR first impression of Nick? - Did you have second thoughts dating Elle once you met her family? - Do you recall a moment in which you particularly humbled Nick? A life lesson I learned from Gary: Writing someone off too early is one of the easiest ways to miss out on something great. He’s living proof (to me) that the people you think youll never connect with often become the ones you trust the most. The way he lives his life as a father, husband, business owner, and member of the community is something I hope to bring to our family (soon!)
Michael Ferrara
Groomsman
My relationship with Michael Ferrara started in a bit of a role reversal with Gary Paasch. It was my turn to be the guy not good enough to be dating their older sister. Though there were some good early moments through him being a stalwart on Merrimack's lacrosse team- he quickly got healthy dose of “who exactly is this guy?” and I found myself in an uphill battle. I’m not entirely sure how he’d describe me today, but I can say this with no hesitation: you don’t get to choose your in-laws, yet I’m genuinely lucky to be gaining a brother like Michael. He’s sneaky funny in the moments you wouldn't expect, driven to achieve great things in life, and a steady presence in the wonderfully chaotic circle of Dom’s family. If you know me and don't know Michael, here are some good questions to ask him: - So what exactly happened on Christmas Eve dinner? - When did you get excited about welcoming Nick into the family? - How nervous was Nick when he talked to you about potentially marrying your sister? A life lesson I learned from Michael: A life lesson I’ve learned from Michael: he reminded me that the wisdom I picked up from Gary, not writing people off too early goes both ways. This time, I was the one being evaluated, and it was my turn to earn someone’s trust instead of expecting it. The people who start out skeptical become the ones you’re most grateful to have in your corner, and I know he will make one heck of an uncle (soon!)
Will Corrigan
Groomsman
Will was my teammate in college, and coincidentally the head coach's son. We spent a ridiculous amount of time on the field together being in the same class, same position, and same lifting group. In the early days (first two years) I did not like will. He was the coach’s son, had his hometown crew already dialed in being a townie, and every time he “coached” me, all I saw was someone telling me what to do. The reader might not believe this, but the turning point was when (eventually) I dropped the ego. When I did, I realized that Will, at his core, cares much more about others than himself. He has rarely asked me for any kind of favor, and has always, always, been quick to offer any help he can provide. And that’s who he is at his core- someone who makes the people around him better, even if they’re too stubborn to see it at first. If you know me and don't know Will, here are some good questions for him: - How well did Nick receive your suggestions at practice? - Can you show me the interview video? - What color is the grass outside? A life lesson I learned from Will: While it will certainly be hard at times, focusing on what you can do for others will pay off tenfold the longer you stick with it. The selflessness he has exhibited to me time and time again is something I hope to take into my family (soon!)
Matt Albano
Groomsman
Now, Matt was never a very smart boy. But his heart was always in the right place. I'm not going to lie, I am running out of steam on saying nice things about my friends online, that I will surely get a hard time for, and I couldn't think of anyone better to mail it in for than Matt. He is from New Jersey, and whatever stereotype you have for people from that area- magnify it tenfold and we are starting to get in the right ballpark. I am not sure if we have ever said anything nice to one another in our lives, yet once you get past that hard Delbarton High School exterior you have one of the nicest and most genuine people I've ever met. If you know me and don't know Matt, here are some good questions: - Who is a better wrestler, you or Nick - What was it like taking care of Nick's dad in your senior year college house? - Why didn't you invite Nick to be a groomsman, yet he generously invited you to be one of his? A life lesson I learned from Matt: I love hearing about what Matt has been up to, because despite his best efforts he is a remarkably good person, father, and friend. Between insults in our college group chat, he is helping Puente- a startup improving the lives of Dominican Republic residents- with their taxes, he is crushing being a father, and building a great life with his wife Theresa. Do great things, and don't tell anyone about it. Something I hope to bring into my family (soon!) We also don't have an appropriate picture of us together
Bryce Wasserman
Groomsman
If you read the story of how we met, you saw the name Bryce Wasserman. He was the guy living in Nashville I visited on a boys trip. A trip he promptly ruined by introducing me to the love of my life. Bryce and I met the way all great modern friendships begin: a podcast. Before that, I didn’t like him because I’d read an article where he was wearing a tuxedo. That actually the only reason. Within five minutes of talking, on a PODCAST, we decided we needed a weekend rip. And while Dom and I meeting is obviously the headline on our wedding day, Bryce is the silver medal of a lifetime. Remember that feeling you got as a kid when you think, “this is going to be a great friend?" I've found that unfortunately fades over time, and Bryce proved adulthood doesn’t have to kill that. The generosity and openness he and his family have shown me is second to none. If you know me and don’t know Bryce, a few questions to ask him: – Why did you ask Nick to delete the podcast from the internet? – Were there any notable injuries at your wedding? A life lesson I learned from Bryce: Really, this comes from his whole family - Tina, Jay, and brothers Casey and Drew. Their hospitality feels like something you got lucky to get high school, not in your 30s. With them, if you’re a friend, you’re instantly family. The way they welcome people, the way they make you feel like you’ve always belonged, it’s something I want to carry forward with my own family (soon!).