Wedding Party

Doreen

Maid of Honor

How did you meet the bride? Amy and I first met through work at the Olive Garden in Montclair. I knew as soon as I met her that she was someone special, important, and unique. I couldn’t really tell what the future had in store for us, and little did I know she would become my biggest blessing in disguise. Amy knew every position in the restaurant and was always determined to master all departments she could. We later bonded over all the knowledge she had inside and outside of work. When we least knew it we had built one of the strongest bonds we both had ever made. It could be all the similarities we had in common, from being caring, outgoing, passionate, loving, nurturing, approachable, honest, but most of all loyal and respectful. God truly put us in each others lives when we both needed it. We have always been easy to approach one another no matter the time and place we always pick up right where we left off. I can’t imagine a life where she’s not my go to person, my better half aka my media naranja. Many truly thought we were cousins because we ran with a little white lie that we were cousins outside of work. The joke was on me, little did I know she would become more then just my pretend cousin she would become my sister, my best friend, my twin flame, my motivation, my role model, and my inspiration to someday be as blessed of a women as she has been and is becoming. I can’t wait to keep doing life together Amy! I love you eternally hermana del Alma!

Franco

Best Man

How did you meet the Groom? We met in 6th grade as we both went to the same elementary school. I cant remember if we had the same class but im pretty sure we did. Ms. Jankowski’s class. We were friends and as we both went through middle school and high school together we have become closer, especially after Alex and I got together. You and Alex were closer friends than you and i at the time but we all got to spend much more time together. I think Senior year of high school solidified our friendship. In my opinion, something that had a large impact on our friendship was that after high school, i never heard again from most people. Even those that went to the same college as me. Gio however has always made me feel like a brother to him. And i felt the same for him. We made the effort to make sure that our lives have the space for our friendship. As things get tough, lives get busy, milestones accomplished, it’s a great feeling to know that I have a friend as great as Gio that i can rely on. I’m happy to see that now Gio has found an amazing woman in Amy that he can rely on as well. Someone who can share in his tough times, his great times, his busy times and his times of relaxation. Im happy to say that Ive found a friend in Amy as well. -Franco

Shyla Rosales

Bridesmaid

How did you meet the bride? I just started working at olive garden. I can't remember the first interaction honestly. I just remember quickly being able to connect and talk to you. We became quick friends and had so much in common. It was an instant click between us and we have been close ever since.

Jasper Tanopo

Groomsman

Kimberly Romero

Bridesmaid

How did you meet the bride? I would describe our first meeting as a very memorable moment bc I met someone I knew would be a lifelong friend! I remember meeting you and instantly clicking. We both shared similar values in life and compassion for animals. This helped us bond a lot but more importantly, seeing how your aura as a sweet person lit up the room! From that moment on, I knew you were always someone I could count on!

Osiel Garcia

Groomsman

How did you meet the Groom? I’ve know Gio all my life. We were family as soon as my mom got with my dad. And we've been cousins and friends ever since. Gio has always been kind hearted and noble in his personality and his actions. My favorite memory of Gio and us is the times we used to hangout and play video games back at his place and spend the entire day together. From me raging at Fifa from how bad he'd beat me to playing soccer in the ball court in the park near his house :D

Aria Nabati

Groomsman

How did you meet the Groom? Gio and I met in high school, becoming one of the closest friends I made in that institution. I don’t recall the exact conversation, or the person that introduced us, but even if I did, meeting Giovanni was a divine plan for my life. What really brought us together is our humor, love of God, and the drive to be the best that we can in path of our aspirations. This man and I would be laughing the hardest in class together with everyone wondering what the heck is so funny! Gio and his family always treat me with love and compassion, and are a bunch of the greatest people I have crossed paths with in life. I love you and your family dearly for life Chobani ❤️