The Wedding Party
Emily Sacharow
Matron of Honor
Alicia's best friend for nearly 30 years. They met in the early 1990s through Kennesaw Generals, which was a local recreational youth league for cheer and football at the time. Over the years they have experienced it all together - the highest of highs and the lowest of lows and everything in between. They consider themselves to be a real-life Meredith and Christina from Grey's Anatomy. Through every phase of life, Emily has been by Alicia's side so it's only fitting she stand by her on her greatest adventure yet! You'll likely find her wiping away lots of tears on wedding day :)
Christina Ucci Carroll
Bridesmaid
Alicia's friend since 2005 when they met through North Cobb High School cheerleading. She was the coolest "upperclassman" then and is the complete opposite today - HA! Kidding! She is the funniest person Alicia knows with her quick wit and tells the best stories! Christina is the epitome of "Good Vibes Only." MOH Emily introduced them all those years ago and now they are the three best friends that anyone could have!
Gina Marcy
Bridesmaid
Alicia's second cousin, but more like a second mom since she was born! Gina is known for her infectious laugh and being the ultimate travel companion and leader of fun and good times. Fun fact: Gina and her husband, Kevin brought Alicia on her 1st cruise vacation in 2011 that led to her current career in the cruise industry.
Cassandra Hopkins
Bridesmaid
Alicia's sister-in-law, married to her oldest brother, Ben. Best mommy to Luke and Mia. Alicia met Cass when she was just 12 years old and she has truly been like a big sister and friend to her over the years.
Katie Hopkins
Bridesmaid
Alicia's sister-in-law, married to her older brother, Matt. Best mommy to Claire and Easton. Katie met Alicia in 2007 when she began dating her brother. Over the years they have gotten to know each other very well and she is like a real sister and friend to her.
Amanda Marcy
Bridesmaid
Alicia's cousin-in-law, married to her cousin, Wade. They quickly hit it off when they met in 2013 and became close friends! So much that Alicia had the honor of being a bridesmaid in she and Wade's wedding as well. Amanda can always make Alicia laugh and you can catch her in the center of the dance floor at the wedding!
Chienny Kellam
Bridesmaid
Alicia met Chienny in 2008 working at a restaurant named Bar-B-Cutie together. MOH Emily and Bridesmaid Christina also worked at the restaurant and introduced them. Fun fact that Alicia will never let Chienny live down: Chienny wanted Alicia fired her first week on the job, but luckily Alicia won her over and they've been great friends ever since - HA! Chienny won't be in attendance on wedding day due to recently welcoming a brand-new baby girl to her family, but she will be there in spirit!
Ashley Dinges
Bridesmaid
Friend of the bride and groom. Alicia met Ashley and her husband and Best Man, Tyler Dinges, shortly after Mike and Alicia starting dating in 2020 and they have quickly become dear friends! They both bonded over being "coach's wives." Alicia and Mike look forward to all the future memories to be made with the Dinges' crew!
John Cintineo
Best Man
Mike's fraternal twin and proud dad to Rosaria and Dominic. John is married to Mike's sister-in-law, Becky. If you must know, John was born 5 minutes before Mike, so he is the "older" twin. The two share lots of fond memories growing up together including working on the farm and playing sports.
Nick Cintineo
Best Man
Mike's oldest brother and proud dad to Mary, Benjamin, and Claire. Nick is married to Mike's sister-in-law, Leah. Mike and Nick share great memories of working on the farm and playing video games. They have enjoyed countless Buffalo Bills games among other events and activities throughout the years.
Tyler Dinges
Best Man
Mike's best friend. They met in 2013 shortly after Mike moved to Georgia and through lacrosse, of course. Tyler is married to Bridesmaid Ashley Dinges. Mike and Tyler currently coach together at Etowah High School and their annual trip to different sports stadiums is still going strong!
Sean Brunett
Groomsman
Also known as "Bru," Sean is Mike's best friend and neighbor growing up in Honeoye Falls, New York. Sean and Mike share many interests but their love for the Buffalo Bills has bonded them together forever.
Connor Kelly
Groomsman
Mike finally introduced himself to Connor in 2017 after running into him at multiple lacrosse events in different states. They figured they may as well be friends. Mike and Connor lived together during the summer of 2019 and have enjoyed many fun times together.
Jim Elder
Groomsman
Mike met Jim in 2019 and they have been coaching lacrosse together ever since. Mike will never forget their pandemic 2020 adventure where they drove over 2,000 miles visiting numerous places in GA, FL, OH, NY and WV. Fun fact about Jim: he is a veteran of the US Army!
Rick Eltz
Groomsman
Mike's mentor and friend since they met in 2014. Rick has been a coach at Etowah High School since 2002 and together they share a love for history, boating, sports and nature! Fun fact about Rick: he is a retired Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine!