Sarah & Jerry
Wedding Party
Rachel Jennings
Maid of Honor
Sister of the Bride She's the yin to my yang and we fought constantly growing up... now I couldn't imagine anyone else standing next to me on my wedding day. Having graduated from Miami, you can now find her in the Big Apple, where she’s still getting used to temperatures below 70 degrees. Even though she is my little sis, I look up to her (not literally-she's short) and fully expect her to rule the world some day.
Charlie Baldino
Best Man
Brother of the Groom Charlie is Jerry’s younger, better-looking brother, and the youngest Baldino. This weightlifter has been doling out relationship advice to Jerry since he was nine, so Jerry couldn’t think of anyone better to be his Best Man (or his “First Man” as Charlie calls it) on his big day. Charlie might even have to cut the wedding cake, since Jerry still isn’t allowed to hold a knife.
Jenna Baldino
Bridesmaid
Sister of the Groom The sister of the groom, Jenna is the quintessential middle child and the most creative, artistic, and stylish of the three Baldino children. She is also by far the funniest with her numerous impressions, phrases, stories, and sound effects. Though not at Temple anymore, she is still in the City and is, in her words, living her best life. Skiddly Bop Bop!
Stephen Jennings
Groomsman
Brother of the Bride Steve is the youngest, tallest, and funniest Jennings child. This mega Philly Sports Fan’s dry sense of humor and deadpan delivery can have you doubled over from laughing so hard. One year for Christmas, he asked for an older brother. I think this is the closest he's going to get...
Emily Swastek
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride I couldn't have asked for a better roommate for Junior and Senior of college. We take iconic piggy back ride photos together, seriously they could win awards… But the highlight of Emily’s BC career was catching a free hot dog at a BC football game.
Brandon Smith
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom Jerry and Brandon became quick friends in college when Jerry realized there was another New York Giants fan around to celebrate (and commiserate) with. At BC, they roomed together Junior and Senior year, took ski trips, both studied abroad in Italy, and played intramural sports together. If you catch Brandon at the wedding just remember… NO TIES.
Casey Duran
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride One of my first friends at Boston College... her freshman dorm with Emily was my second home. You can always find her in something monogramed and the two of us can be found quoting bad lip reading videos, rrrrr'ing, and always laughing.
Luca Taite
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom Luca and Jerry both lived in Claver hall during their freshman year at Boston College. Now, the Pride of Bayonne is back in New Jersey and working in the Big Apple. Be sure to ask this rugby player about where to get the best “muzz” and other Italian food if you’re ever in New York, and hope he shares one of his famous Luca stories with you.
Caroline Seo
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride We got to know each other as roommates in a bunked double room in an "on campus" dorm, Greycliff, that was actually off campus. Our friendship blossomed even with Carol's 4am alarms and my plastic storage bins that took up most of the room... so we can survive anything.
Garrett Miley
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom Garrett is one of the first people Jerry met at Stetson, where they quickly became friends because of their Eagles-Giants rivalry. Since then they stayed close playing ultimate frisbee, through high school track, and going skiing. Keep any eye out for this Saint Joe’s Hawk at the wedding, who is not only the tallest groomsmen, but probably the only one with a better beard than the Groom.
Olivia Hovick
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride We met when Olivia's family moved in to the house next door... and I VERY eagerly jumped into their minivan looking for a friend. We spent many nights rehearsing Detective Dave plays that Olivia wrote, and for some reason, my character always died. Now Olivia lives in Austin, TX and I spend every day trying to convince her to move back to Philly.
David Su
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom Dave and Jerry have been friends since middle school, where David got a bit of a reputation as a bad boy during Spanish class. No longer stuck in David’s Mundo, Dave now lives in the Windy City. Look out for this Tarheel grabbing the microphone and rapping along to some of his favorite songs.
Megan Clarke
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride It’s hard to believe that we only met Senior year at BC, considering I really can’t picture my time in college without her. One night during senior year, Megan noted that she didn’t have a nickname… and she’s been Peg Leg ever since.
Michael Chang
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom Jerry and Mike met at Stetson Middle School where they bonded during orchestra. They were equally talented as Mike was asked to play solos, while Jerry was asked just not to play. Now you can find Mike flying planes for the Navy all over the world and complaining about the state of Philadelphia sports.
Sarah Austin
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride Saustin and I share a love of all things ice hockey, even though she is a Bruins fan... we have Gritty. I love her even though she tries to make me the “Big Sarah” to her “Little Sarah”. Although the shortest bridesmaid, don’t overlook this Boston girls big moves on the dance floor.
Alex Gabriel
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom Alex has been friends with Jerry since middle and high school, but feel free to call him “Gabe.” Even though Gabe went to school at Saint John’s, Jerry and Gabe stayed close by visiting each other in Boston and New York, golfing, and catching sporting events in Philly. If you catch this king of sports metaphors at the wedding, be sure to get his hot takes on Ben Simmons.
Julianne Meehan
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride Kooliane and I found friendship in a hopeless place… aka Greycliff Hall sophomore year at BC. We suffered through science classes and labs as Biology majors together, and possibly because of it, we share a love of red wine.
Brendan Pier
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom This Cheesehead lived up the hall from Jerry his freshman year. They spent the next four years taking ski trips to Vermont and Utah, running the Boston Marathon, and playing intramural soccer and football together. The first BC Eagle to get married, this future doctor now lives with his wife Kim (another BC grad) in Connecticut.
MaryKate Ardizzi
Junior Bridesmaid
Cousin of the Bride Although 10 years younger, MaryKate is much cooler than me. She’s also incredibly athletic, and kicks butt on the varsity field hockey team. Off the field, she is one of the kindest, most caring people I know and always puts family first. We would both agree that oldest siblings are clearly the best…
Brendan Koscher
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom Not to be confused with any other groomsmen, Big Bren was the first-person Jerry met at Boston College, and was his freshman and sophomore year roommate. There they bonded over running and even trained and ran the Boston Marathon together. Despite all the time they spent together, Jerry still doesn’t understand Brendan’s true passion…. NASCAR.
Alden Barbagiovanni
Junior Bridesmaid
Goddaughter of the Groom The Goddaughter of the Groom, this bridesmaid is coming all the way from Illinois to be a part of Jerry and Sarah’s big day. The youngest member of the bridal party, Alden shares her godfather’s love of running, track, and Oreos. She also cheers and dances, and hopefully will show the older bridal party members some new moves!