Kalli & Vinny
Wedding Party
Kalli Siringas
Bride
Imagine that the light and warmth of the sun was put into the body of a person. Yes, you're right, that person is Kalli Siringas. She is kind, caring and makes everyone feel like they are the most important person she's ever spoken too (in a genuine way). She's part yoga teacher, part writer, part master chef, part theater maker, and completely Greek. Seriously, she's Greek so don't expect her to be on time anywhere except for theater and the airport. She lives life to the fullest and her husband to-be (the one writing this) is eternally grateful for the light she shines on everyone and you probably are too.
Vinny Mraz
Groom
Need to get something done? Vinny Mraz is way ahead of you. He likes order and keeping things neat (which is great for Kalli, maybe not so great for him). He will actually listen to you when you talk, make great eye contact and even kindly laugh at your jokes. It may or may not be a courtesy laugh—he does teach improv and comedy to seniors in creative aging, but give him your best dad joke. He is the best, and not just because his soon to be wife is writing this. If you're reading it, i'm sure you think so too.
Mary Balog
Koumbara, Foodie Extraordinaire
Have an idea about food? Wanting to know whether or not we should eat something because it feels good or if we're actually hungry? Ask none other than Mary Balog, Dietician and resident food goddess of the family. Mary and Kalli once shared a galatobouriko in Greece so large, it changed the way they feel about life. She is one of the best, and will continue to be as Kalli and Vinny's Koumbara!
Josh Rice
Groomsman and WWE Fanatic
Theater-maker, beer connoisseur and all around lover of funk music, Josh is a professor, artistic director, gardener of many things and Vinny's grad school pal. If he's not upstate where he grew up (in a county that has more cows than people) he might be biking around Brooklyn, traveling the globe doing puppetry or making new friends and making it look easy (big Leo energy). You wont be able to miss Josh as he'll either be dancing his pants off or else being very loud (which he doesn't realize he's doing!)
Alicia Mraz
Vinny's Sister, Kalli's Dance Partner
Alicia Mraz, the best cat-mom you will ever meet, excellent multitasker, sharer of sweet and savory meals and woman in construction/leading graphic designer at White Hawk. She will be not only on time, but early, and wondering why you aren't also there. She is also Vinny's sister and the best there is (we are not biased).
Rick Sorensen
Groomsman and Wilderness Guide
If Rick isn't on a job site for Whitehawk Construction, he might be at a local brewery adding a few beers to his collected list, or maybe riding around on a ATV in the woods of Vermont. He'll also treat you to a drink at his underground bar so long as you don't mind pulling up a seat next to his cats (also Alicia's cats).
Kali Tripodis
The infamous Kali w/ one L, Lady Gaga Historian
Elle Woods has nothing on Kali Tripodis J.D., solving problems by day for Shopify and re-capping The Bachelor by night (See her show @Trashelor on Instagram/YouTube shameless plug). A long time friend and cousin of Kalli (L squared), who would spend holidays sleeping over at her house no matter if it was convenient for their parents or not.
Brad DeBiase
Groomsman and Drag Superstar
Brad works at the Arizona Commission on the Arts by day and at night gives the people what they want as the one and only Kim Etiquette from Connecticut. Vinny's friend from way back to kindergarten, he'll be one to watch for some killer dance moves.
Emily Bara
Half of Kalli's Sister-Cousins
Emily is the equivalent of "Let's Live a Little!" in a person. She and her sister Liz make up a sister-cousin team bond with Kalli that is hard to break. She knows how to write code (but she will downplay it and tell you it's a lot of googling) as well as test drive cars in up north Michigan with her special license!
Chris Carcione
Groomsman and Epic Roadtrip Taker
When he's not being told he's the shorter version of Vinny (or vice versa) he can be found making theater magic on a computer, traveling all over the country, and teaching kids from 1st grade through college. He might also be getting roped in to making some weird theater show with Vinny.... Chris is a master cocktail maker (martini anyone?) and has been known on occasion to infuse his own bourbon. Also he has a cat named Toby and a husband named Nick!
Liz Peers
The Other Half of Kalli's Sister-Cousins
When we say Liz Peers is the nicest person you will ever meet—we mean Liz Peers is the nicest person you will ever meet. She is also an elementary school teacher (as the nicest people in the world are) and can house a bag of gummy bears. She might be small, but she is full of compliments and love! Go chat her up if you're feeling down but please don't crowd her, she is also trying to have fun.
Steve Reynolds
Groomsman and Dog Dad
If he's not out in his day job as a visiting nurse, Steve is probably taking a morning walk on the beach with his wife (Vinny's cousin Karissa) planting veggies in his garden or hanging out with his very cute dog Gizmo and his very awkward dog Henry. Despite always being the butt of every Mraz family joke, Steve has stuck around and apparently loved every minute of it. He is perhaps best known for his catchphrase, "Aw come on!"
Torie Pozios
Gil Faizon, Charmed I'm Sure, Pozios
Is there a scientist in the house? Torie is a recent MSU grad and the coolest person in the room. The type of person who can pull off blue lipstick cool. She also dressed up as Gil Faizon for Halloween one time (look it up and thank me later). Like Kalli, she is an only child and the two of them grew up asking whether or not the other would be at family parties. Only children unite <3
Vasili Tsaprailis
Groomsman and Artist Extraordinaire
Someone who grew up like a flash alongside Kalli, her favorite little (who is now taller than her) cousin Vasili! He can draw anything in his notebooks and impress you with his culinary skills. A refined palate from a young age—this guy knows what he likes, and we love him the most for it.