Bride
Groom
Maid of Honor
A true day one, Julia is the twin sister of the Bride. She is an icon, a legend, and she is the moment. In her free time she enjoys drinking Shirley Temples and going on scooter rides. If you see her on the dance floor, hand her a temple and get your wiggle on.
Best Man
Also known as: JQ John and the Groom have been best friends since the year 2004, when they were in the same second grade class. John is an advocate for nature and enjoys nothing more than a light read on the theory of physics, specifically involving wind resistance. In his free time, you may catch him motorboating on a pontoon, while listening to the Eagles and munching on a mouthwatering panini. A true innovator in the field!
Chief Bridesmaid
The Bride’s sister from another mister. This Chief Bridesmaid means business. When Tricia isn’t busy teaching the nations youth, she spends her time collecting various types of gum. Her collection is home to 10,789 pieces including the coveted trident layers. But, when you see her on wedding day, don’t ask for a slice. She doesn’t like to share!
Groomsman
Also known as: Arkita Daddy Mitch and the Groom have been going to Oakland A's games together since 6th grade. Mitch has a vast collection of leather bound books and his home smells of rich mahogany. In his free time, he runs his own inflatable pool installation business in the Dallas area and tends to his lush garden, while blasting his favorite bands, Tool and Third Eye Blind.
Bridesmaid
Future sister in law! Bridget is currently a law student at Cal Berkeley, where she enjoys not only ensuring justice is served but also downing some waterlongs, which have been appropriately renamed the “Bridget” in the great state of California. Be sure to let loose and have a "Bridget", with Bridget!
Groomsman
Also known as: The Dude Kelly and the Groom had the opportunity to bond during their time at the RIGOROUS academic institution, St. Isidore. Kelly is currently a JD candidate at Harvard Law, which comes as no surprise since he has been known to see equations on chalkboards and identify the answer instantly. Other than The Dude, Kelly goes by His Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino.
Bridesmaid
Future sister in law part 2! Anna, the youngest of the Bartenetti family, loves long naps and good snacks. Between managing her hedge fund, teaching Spanish to her siblings, and putting in the work as a real estate tycoon in the Bay and Chicagoland area. It is pretty impressive she even has time for naps. But, one thing is for certain, Anna can do it all!
Groomsman
Also known as: J-Rod Jared and the Groom met at the Sigma Pi Fraternity House in the fall of 2016. Despite not being in marketing, Jared has successfully coined the term "Boys For Life" and lives by that motto. Jared is an advocate for early 2000's music and has created a myriad of playlists on Spotify (check him out). Fun fact, Jared has a signed hoodie from his favorite artist, Akon. It's awesome!
Bridesmaid
Cracking backs and taking names. Dr. Bianca is the older cousin of the Bride. She is also a stage… I mean dog mom to her beloved, Cooper James a golden doodle (pictured)! Cooper is currently ranked nationally and they are both training full time for the traveling international doodle rodeo this coming spring. Yeeeehaw!
Groomsman
Also known as: Cat Nick is the Groom's future brother in law! Nick is currently a student of chiropractic medicine at Logan University where he enjoys getting shredded at the gym and consistently crushing his academic goals. According to recent polls conducted by both Fox and CBS, Nick has been identified as "the most attractive Catalano" by an overwhelming portion of the U.S. population. Stay hot kid!
Bridesmaid
Younger cousin of the Bride. Marissa loves vodka sodas, shaken, not stirred with a lime and the Chicago Cubs. There’s not much else to say this girl knows what’s up.
Groomsman
Also known as: The Cronkodile Ryan and the Groom met in the Spring of 2016 while pledging Sigma Pi. Ryan loves to blade and board around the city of Chicago while repping his black leather fit blasting Judas Priest and Twiddle. Needless to say, the city is his playground. Additionally, Ryan is an integral part of the Miami Dolphin's franchise. He has been asked REPEATEDLY to step in at quarterback as Tua ponders his future. More to come.
Bridesmaid
Ali is a college bestie of the Bride and is best known for teaching the bride how to take a proper shot. She’s from New Jersey (the best place on earth), and she loves all things Jersey, mostly the Jersey Shore (the tv show). Fun fact: her and Pauly D dated on and off for a couple years, but when they broke up (for good) she moved to a Chicago and hasn’t looked back!
Groomsman
Also known as: Yung Gio *Keeping it PG* Jack and the Groom first met in the year 2013. After reciting the skit "Old Gregg", a strong friendship was established. Jack has been known to bring the heat with his style, which typically includes a shirt of the blue variety, khaki pants/shorts, black socks, and black shoes. In his free time, he jams to Big Time Rush (BTR), while playing Mario Kart. Clear the road, folks. He gets serious road rage!
Bridesmaid
Lauren and the Bride are childhood friends potentially the longest lasting friend the Bride has... until Lauren decided to move to Denver and ruin the Bride's life. On the wedding day, please feel free to bully her into coming back to Chicago. She’s also gluten free (not by choice) so please be mindful of not eating bread near her or she will become visibly angry and cause a scene (speaking from prior experience).
Groomsman
Also known as: Keg Keegan and the Groom became great friends during the Little 500 Qualification Race in the Spring of 2016. Keegan is the father of the most well trained dog in the Lakeview area, Mousse (pictured above). Keegan is an avid singer and created his own rendition of "Believe It or Not" originally performed by Joey Scarbury. Get your copy now! Additionally, he was awarded Most Improved in the 2017 Sigma Pi Basketball League!
Bridesmaid
Sarah and the Bride met playing travel soccer, but their true duo star power didn’t begin until junior high! Sarah, now a brilliant Physician Assistant, will stop your heart and start it right back up again! Please seek her out for a banana bag after the nights festivities.
Groomsman
Also known as: Mackin Kyle and the Groom first met on the schoolyard at St. Isidore, where Kyle let the new kid, Nick, know that he was the homerun king and would be retiring at the end of the season (This was second grade). Mackin is often confused with Jimmy MacElory, aka the MacAttack. This does makes sense, however Kyle doesn't skate. Instead, he just ABSOLUTELY carves up the dance floor with his nasty moves.
Bridesmaid
Another bff of the Bride, Bri is also a fellow former Cougar (as in the high school, not going after younger men, though we are both guilty of that as well) and Hoosier! Bri was a member of the IU rowing club, but has since hung up her oars for a love of interpretive dance! Be sure to look for her on the dance floor, you can’t miss her!
Groomsman
Also known as: Qmorty Quinn and the Groom met all the way back in 2004. Quinn has been blessing the Bay Area/San Luis Obispo with his golden pipes dating back to the 90's. His voice has been described as "a combination of Fergie and Jesus". Yes, he's that good. In Quinn's free time, he enjoys heckling Right Fielders (RFs), preferably at the Oakland Coliseum and using his shake weight to maintain his breathtaking physique.
Bridesmaid
Yoga instructor by day and tarot card reader by night. Since meeting freshman year of college (go Hoo), Emily has kept the Bride spirituality and physically aligned and ready for anything. Please feel free to request a reading, but she wanted me to remind everyone to tip. She takes cash or Venmo, but not card.
Groomsman
Also known as: Dirk Diggler Jon and the Groom became great friends in the year of 2017. Jon takes pride in crushing biceps every morning, afternoon, and evening. In his free time, you can find him hanging out at Chili's or Applebee's watching Bill Belichick highlights. Currently, he is working in the medical device field in hopes of raising enough capital to purchase multiple Skyline Chili locations. Investors? Possibly you!
Bridesmaid
College is where the Bride met most of her ride or dies, and Lauren is no exception. Lauren has a passion for the finer things in life, namely whiskey. She is a renowned whiskey sommelier. You name it... Fireball, Jack, Honey Jack, Screwball, Jim Beam, if you have questions, she has answers!
Groomsman
Also known as: Ruck Cole and the Groom have been great friends dating all the way back to 2000. Cole is well known on the baseball diamond for his creation of the flutter ball. A pitch many, if not all, know about, but no one has been able to master. Pro scouts have described the pitch as "lethal". Additionally, Cole led the "Up with Sitting, Down with Recess" Movement, which advocated for students' recess/schoolyard rights. A true visionary!
Bridesmaid
Girlfriend of the brother of the Bride, aka the most attractive Catalano. Audrey does gods work putting up with the Bride's brother. She is also an IU alum go HOO we love Audrey more than anything!
Groomsman
Also known as: Chachie Christian and the Groom met in the Spring of 2016 while pledging Sigma Pi. The origin of his nickname has been lost in translation, but scholars believe it to be defined as "The Chosen One". Christian is an avid Chicago fan. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music, collecting rocks, hanging with his wonderful dog, Frank the Tank, and making sure our good friend, Keegan, is safe at ALL times. A true class act and friend!
Flower Girl
Groomsman
Also known as: Tommy Gun Chris and the Groom have been great friends since the year 2011, when they met at San Ramon Valley High School. Chris has always been considered to be mature for his age. Disclaimer, that excludes the opinions of his friends. In his free time, he likes to do strength training, go on walks with his awesome dog, Ghost, eat free samples at Costco, and throw dresser drawers out of windows. A man of various of hobbies!
Flower Girl
Groomsman
Also known as: Ruda Alex and the Groom have been great friends since the year 2011, when they met at San Ramon Valley High School. A fun fact about Alex is he played four years of collegiate baseball at Chapman. In his free time, he enjoys collecting beach cruisers, preferably of the baby blue color variety. His passion for beach cruisers runs so deep that he will be opening a shop in Newport with his Godfather, Dennis Rodman, in 2025!
Flower Girl
Groomsman
Also known as: Bwise Brandon and the Groom have been great friends since the year 2011, when they met at San Ramon Valley High School. Brandon has dabbled in the profession of dog training for years. His dog Rosie is featured above. If you need a food recommendation, Brandon is your guy. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer, going to water parks, and helping his friend, Cole (featured above) tend to his horse ranch out in San Luis Obispo.
Flower Girl
Ring Bearer