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Wedding Party
Michael Rodgers
Groom
Within 5 minutes of seeing Kerry for the first time, Michael looked to the sky and said, "Okay, God. I'm listening." He is thrilled to have his best friends joining him as he re-commits to Kerry on Dec. 28th.
Kerry Piraino
Bride
After swimming in the online dating swamp for years, Kerry was preparing for life as a spinster librarian when she met Michael. The day after their first date, her mother asked how it went and Kerry said, “I think I just went on my last first date ever.” Mom replied with, “It was so bad that you’re giving up dating forever?!” Quite the contrary - Kerry told her parents that she was going to marry Michael after 3 weeks. It only took him another 10 months to ask. She’s excited to say “I Still Do” on their one year wedding anniversary on December 28th.
Mike Merle
Best Man
The roadie is set to help prepare for the musicians greatest production - his wedding! Merle and Rodgers go back many years, and have been able to share the duties of "best man" for each other.
Kristen Todd-Wurm
Bestie of Honor
Kerry and Kristen were paired together for an 8th grade English and Social Studies project where they had to read and reenact a scene from the book Inherit the Wind. They’ve been best friends ever since. It’s not every day that you find someone willing to fight the upperclassman who stole your chocolate chip cookie in the cafeteria during freshman year at the cost of their own shoe!
Jim Murphy
Groomsman
Jim and Mike met "Weird" Al Yankovic in 7th grade together, and once got on Japanese Television. This is all anyone really needs to know.
Alyssa Jacullo
Cousin of the Groom
Alyssa is Michael’s cousin, but more like the little sister he never had. They were concert and baseball game buddies and he couldn’t imagine getting married without her playing a special role in the big day. Kerry is excited to have a new family member as one of her bridesmaids.
Cliff Piraino
Groomsman
Not only is Cliff the brother of the bride, but he is 'The Maestro's" Manager. If you don't get this reference, ask Cliff or Mike, and be prepared for what comes next....
Cristina Piraino
Sister-in-Law of the Bride
Kerry first met her sister-in-law back in 2009 when Cliff was still referring to her as “my girlfriend Cristina.” She’s also still known to the Piraino Family caller ID as “Honey Baby,” her pet name from Cliff back when he was still living at home. She knew what it was like to be the New Kid in Town and welcomed Michael into the family, where they eventually dubbed themselves The New Age Outlaws, a nod to the love of 90s wrestling shared by the four of us.
Brian Sabella
Groomsman
Brian's the tallest groomsman, really likes The Beastie Boys and Meat Loaf, and enjoys a slice of Lemon Merengue Pie. He asked if there will be beef brisket on the menu. Mike and Brian once went to New Jersey to see Meat Loaf play on a High School Football field. This is 100% true.
Victoria Brenneman
Bridesbuddy
Kerry and Victoria were freshman roommates at Quinnipiac University. Their friendship survived Kerry’s transfer to Oneonta at the end of that year and is now old enough to buy itself a drink without a fake ID. Through two decades of trips to visit each other - Kerry always living in New York, while Vicky has lived in New Jersey, Connecticut, and finally (?) Massachusetts, their bond has never been broken.
Tristan Lindsay
Cousin of the Bride
Tristan is one of Kerry's "baby cousins" now all grown up and the most groovin' of all the groomsmen. Once voted high school prom king, Tristan is always down for a party and looks super smooth in a tux.
Cristina Pitter
Bridesbabe
Kerry and Cristina were baristas together at Selden Starbucks and then housemates on 43rd Street along with the lovely Lisa. There were many nights of dancing, house cleaning sessions set to Michael Jackson, and random midnight fits of baking. Even though it’s been more than 10 years since they’ve lived together, not much has changed. There’s almost always bottles of bubbly involved, a lot of real talk, and tons of laughter, or in Pitter’s case, maniacal cackling.
Stephen Halouvas
Groomsman
The enforcer of the law is here to make sure that the paperwork is signed, sealed, and delivered. Since 1999, Steve and Mike have gone across the world together, but always are able to come back home. These two once drove to Far Rockaway at 7 in the morning to find burgers made of Lion Meat. They were unsuccessful.
Kiera
Flower Girl
Daughter of groomsman Steve and the lovely Colleen, we're so excited to have this little mermaid as part of our world.
Ronan
Ring Bearer
The groom's godson and actual son of best man Mike and fabulous Catie, this little man might show up everyone by being the most handsome guy in the bridal party.
Emma
Flower Girl
Daughter of Kerry's Bestie Kristen and Michael's lost twin Scott, Emma is strong, sassy, and ready to show off years of dance lessons and mastery of TikTok at the reception.
Vincent
Ring Bearer
Son of Kerry and Michael's friends Tara and Vin, Vincent is another member of our tiny human squad. This is his first time as a ring bearer, but he's no stranger to wedding dance floors. Watch out world - he's got the moves.