Lauren & John
Wedding Party
Tom Walsh
Father of the Bride
Tom (known as Buddy to close family and friends) is the first man Lauren has ever loved. He has always been there for Lauren when she needed him with no questions asked. Although he will be walking her down the aisle on one of the most special days of her life, she will forever be Daddy's little girl (LG).
Paulette Walsh
Mother of the Bride
Paulette is not only a mother that Lauren looks up to, but a friend Lauren can always turn to in times when she needs advice. Although they might bicker at times, they always know how to shake it off with a glass (or bottle) of wine. On a side note, Paulette is never one to say no to a tasty cocktail and live music! You will be seeing Paulette on the dance floor dancing the night away.
Jack Cunningham
Father of the Groom
Jack Cunningham, known throughout the north east for his killer porkroll, egg, and cheeses, has been John's father since he was born. He is John's role model and best friend having been apart of every life changing and important decision John has ever made. Formally known as the Jack Hammer, Jack is the man, the myth, and the legend all wrapped up into one and John couldn't do this without him.
Janice Cunningham
Mother of the Groom
Janice, otherwise known as Smother, has consistently shown that she knows John better than he knows himself. She has time and time again given advice and guidance to John before he even knew he needed it. John and Janice have definitely bumped heads, as all mother and sons do, but John stays happy knowing he is her undisputed favorite (sorry Casey and Mack!).
Kelsey DiVirgilio
Maid of Honor
Kelsey is like the sister Lauren never had. Kelsey is ALWAYS there to offer fashion advice, food/booze advice, or just personal advice when Lauren needs it. She also throws a pretty wicked snowball, but watch out, she might sprain her knee in the process. Kelsey will be found on the dance floor the majority of the night whipping out some killer dance moves and singing her heart out.
Kelsey Dunnigan
Maid of Honor
Kelsey is one of the most selfless and kindhearted individuals Lauren knows. She is never one to say "no" and will always have Lauren's back through thick and thin. She is always down for a happy hour, as long as she can get a salty pretzel too! Kelsey is not the girl to jump at the opportunity to be in front of a camera or large crowd, but throw some TT's or ciders her way and we might just get her out on the dance floor!
Samantha Leighton
Bridesmaid
Samantha Leighton (soon to be Samantha Ryan) is a loving aunt, dog mom, and wife to be. Lauren and Sam's friendship is a true testament to the fact that first impressions are not always accurate. Sam is someone that will ALWAYS put her friends at the top of her list, making sure that the girls still have get togethers as life ticks on. The bride and Sam share a newer found love for the Eagles...let's go birds!
Jet Manzi
Bridesmaid
Yes, you read that correctly....Jet. Although they might not talk for months at a time, their friendship remains strong. Back many years ago in early 2000, the two left the horrendous sport known as gymnastics for the best sport known to mankind, volleyball. Don't under estimate her height and pretty face, she's a beast on the volleyball court.
Taylor Hanley
Bridesmaid
Taylor is a new mommy to a beautiful baby girl! She is an AMAZING wife, friend, and teacher who puts her heart and soul into everything she does for the ones she cares for. She also gives her all at the game nights her and Doug hold. Maybe a tad competitive, but bring her tequila, and she might just ease up on you a little bit.
Mackenzie Cunningham
Bridesmaid
Mackenzie, also known as Muckluck, Mookalook, Shmoopy, etc., is someone who is always in Lauren and John's corner. She will drop whatever she might be doing to help them in any way. Lauren is so blessed to gain Mack as a sister. Her contagious smile and laugh, along with her killer dance moves, will be seen and heard across the dance floor and throughout the night and into the morning.
Casey Sulkowski
Bridesmaid
Casey is an amazing mother to Lennon and dog mom to Luna. She is a very successful business woman who still somehow finds the time to be a party planner, designer, and support system for both Lauren and John. She is basically a superhero who can do it all and Lauren is extremely grateful gaining her as a sister.
Brian Zaun
Best Man
REGGIEEE!!! Brian Zaun has been a huge part of John's life for over a decade. They have cultivated countless memories of debauchery, including their annual no phones/maps trip, the great tronut war of 2014, and various nights they can't remember. For the entire summer of 2011, John could be found every morning snoring away on the Zaun's family couch. He is truly the brother John never had and John couldn't be happier having Brian right there next to him on the most important day of his life.
Eric Zaun
Groomsman
The late and truly great Eric Zaun was always known for his skill in athletics, his amazing sense of humor and his ability to make any mundane trip an adventure. John knows him for all this and so much more. Eric had the most amazing impact on John's life, and John knows he wouldn't be the man he is today without Eric. They've had countless life changing experiences together and John knows that on this most important day, Eric will be right next to him, for his biggest adventure yet.
Christopher Vaughan
Groomsman
Chris and John have been partners in crime for over a decade and their roots go deep. They are known throughout the volleyball scene as the OG partners, the 1-2 punch, and the ORIGINAL gank and wrangle. Before volleyball took over, Chris and John actually met playing the trumpet, trying out for the same honors band. (what a couple of nerds!!) If you ever have trouble finding this sand baggin SOB, he will be the guy either killing the dance floor or leading the limbo line.
Edward Jedziniak
Groomsman
Ed (Dward) Jedziniak is the cool guy of this wedding party and its not even close. Ed and John developed their iron clad friendship during their freshman year of college after Ed professed his love to him and their teammates after one too many.....waters. A little early, we know but since that day they have worked hard to perfect their doubles game and have had some unforgettable memories of goslings, igloos, and pudding punches. John is extremely excited to have Ed up there with him and he couldn't do it without him.
Ronald Dunn
Groomsman
Ron and John have been great rivals/friends since high school. They played volleyball against each other for their four years in high school, even competing in the same conference! They have since became the power couple of mens volleyball, from playing with each other in college and now professionally. When not competing on the court, John and Ron are known for their very opinionated insights on all Philadelphia sports and keeping the dance floor alive with their sought after super-star move.
Michael Fox
Groomsman
Mike Fox is one of those guys that John leaned on heavily for his spiritual and worldly advice throughout college. Answering John's important questions such as "Is this the best cup to use to drink a raw egg?" and "Will that scar?" with ease. Although very mild mannered more times than not, the wild Mike Fox will have you fearing the wrath of Don Perkins if you get on his bad side. Fox was a no brainer for John when assembling the groomsman party and John is ecstatic to have him up there with him on his big day.
Daniel Walsh
Groomsman
Danny is someone John can rely on to have his back. Both being diagnosed with MCS (Middle Child Syndrome), they have been going through rehab together. The best remedy is either playing some intense video games, talking about fantasy football or just few of ice cold BLs. Danny is the type of guy that would drop anything and everything to help a fellow MCS patient, and John cannot wait to finally have Danny apart of his family.
Thomas Walsh
Groomsman
Tommy and John started their story the same as most other soon to be brothers-in-laws, over a nice cold beer. They have since bonded over music, sports, and more beer. John is currently in the process of converting Tommy into an Eagles fan, ever since he moved right outside Philly. John couldn't be happier to gain not one but two brothers to even out the craziness John has endured with his two sisters throughout the years.
Lennon Sulkowski
Flower Girl
John's niece, and resident heart stealer, Miss Lennon Sulkowski will be there in full force to shower the couple and guests with flowers as we all shower her with "AWWWWWWWs!" Hopefully no tears will be shed and she isn't too shy to go by herself, but John and Lauren know that Mom-Mom and Mommy will be there to hold her hand and give her the confidence needs to make it down the isle.