Lauren & Aaron
Wedding Party
Nicole Marino
Maid of Honor
What started as an innocent invitation to Lauren's house after school during Biology class freshman year, turned into a beautiful and eternal bond between best friends. Nicole is a hard-working go-getter with endless energy, who is somehow always able to make time for those in her life. Nicole is a selfless friend that you can always depend on, which makes her the greatest Maid of Honor that Lauren could ever ask for.
Jason Araya
Best Man
Jason and Aaron met while working together as Resident Assistant's at Johnson & Wales in 2013. Jason is known for his electric personality, giving nature, and the type of guy who will drop anything and everything to lend a helping hand when needed. If Jason hadn't leaned over and noticed Aaron was playing Pokemon on his phone while in RA Summer Training, the bond they share today as real life Batman and Robin would cease to exist.
Jackie Gage
Bridesmaid
Lauren and Jackie met years ago playing basketball in elementary school and they have been best friends ever since. You can always count on Jackie for an outrageous adventure, and as a partner to indulge in artisan cheeses with. Jackie has shown Lauren that life may change drastically over the years, but true friends are always a constant.
Dario Korpita
Groomsman
Dario and Aaron go way back, all the way back to 6th grade where they met in gym class. The one thing you can always count on Dario for is a good laugh. As Lauren will attest to, Aaron always laughs harder and much louder when he's with Dario. Both Dario and Aaron live busy lives, with Dario serving as a Pennsylvania State Trooper and Aaron living in Rhode Island, but the two friends never miss a beat when they get a chance to connect.
Emma Tasker
Bridesmaid
Lauren met Emma in Rhode Island through mutual friends during their time at Johnson & Wales University. Emma is a dog-lovin', Austin livin', free spirit, who loves to live life to the fullest. Providence will always be the crazy city that made a stranger into one of Lauren's most dependable corner stones.
Fred Stewart
Groomsman
Fred and Aaron met in high school while playing on the Jefferson High School soccer team. As they both bonded over how much they hated having to carry the water jug down to the practice field, their friendship continued all throughout high school and still to this day. Aaron can always count on Fred to be up for anything, whether it be to go out and meet up with friends, plan their annual shore trip, or sit back and relax while watching sports.
Katie Gould
Bridesmaid
Katie is Lauren's sister-in-law and is the greatest mom to the two sweetest (and most handsome) little boys in the world. Katie has been unofficially and officially a part of the Gould family for many years and has stepped in to help Lauren time and time again. Katie has been a role model for Lauren and continues to show her that no matter how hectic life can get, it's important to make time for fun!
Matthew Gould
Groomsman
Matt is Lauren's older brother, and as an older brother himself, Aaron understands what Lauren means to Matt. Luckily for everyone, Matt and Aaron have gotten along from the very start. Whether it be talking about sports, craft beer, or the craziness of the world around them, they both can appreciate having someone else around who appreciates each other's sense of humor. Having a brother-in-law that has always made Aaron feel welcome and accepted has been a true blessing, one that Aaron is extremely grateful for.
Samantha Sanguinetti
Bridesmaid
Lauren met Sam through Aaron and her fiance, John, several years ago and the two clicked instantly! Before you knew it, they were planning a 5-day cruise to the Bahamas and have become inseparable since. Sam and Lauren enjoy trying different New England breweries and petting the brewery pups while laughing uncontrollably. Although Lauren and Sam have only known each other for a few years, it feels like they have been best friends for a lifetime.
John Marzocca
Groomsman
John and Aaron met back during Aaron's Junior year of high school while they both were on the track team. It should come to no surprise that Aaron and John's friendship developed through their love for sports, music, and video games. Both can recount countless late nights of playing Modern Warfare 2 on Xbox 360. John and Aaron continue to see each other frequently as they both remained in New England after college and live only 30 minutes away from each other.
Laura Vaccaro
Bridesmaid
Laura and Lauren met freshman year of high school and have spent the years since laughing, singing, and dancing like no one is watching. Laura has a wild heart and spreads sunshine into others lives regardless of the weather. Laura always knows how to break Lauren out of her shell to let loose and enjoy life to the fullest.
Mark McNulty
Groomsman
Mark and Aaron met back in 8th grade and became inseparable throughout their years of high school. There were very few weekends throughout these years that they weren't found at each other's houses getting into all types of shenanigans. Mark's family and home became an extension of Aaron's, something Aaron will never be able to thank him for enough. Even though they did not attend the same Universities, or talk everyday, the two never seemed to miss a beat when they were reunited and that continues to be the case to this very day.
Chelsea Falkenstein
Bridesmaid
Chelsea and Lauren were college roommates for the last two years of school and in that time they became more like sisters. Chelsea is a strong role model in Lauren's life on how to manage work, friends, family, self-care, and fun all while managing to always look poised and glamorous. Throughout the years Chelsea has remained one of Lauren's most treasured friends because no matter the distance or length of time, as soon as they start talking it's like no time has passed and they are back on Pinehurst Ave, sitting on their porch, and chatting like the good old days.
John Klemens
Groomsman
John and Aaron met during their Sophomore year in high school while in biology class. They both connected over their distaste for the class and never had an issue goofing off in the back of the classroom. Their friendship continued over the years throughout high school sharing numerous classes together, and continue to talk and get together as often as possible. John may be known as the strong silent type, but that does not stop him from making Aaron laugh and always being there without any questions asked.
Becca Semanski
Bridesmaid
Becca is Aaron's younger sister and became one of Lauren's closest friends 5 years ago. Becca has always extended the warmest of welcomes and made Lauren feel like part of the family instantly. Becca is always down to experience new adventures in life and is someone that Lauren can always depend on. Lauren is truly blessed that along with the love of her life came a beautiful best friend that she cant wait to call her new sister-in-law come May!
Brian Smart
Groomsman
Brian is Aaron’s cousin on his mother’s side. Brian and Aaron are only 4 years apart, with Brian being the youngest of three boys and Aaron being the older brother to his sister, Rebecca. Naturally, Brian seized the opportunity to treat Aaron like the little brother he never had and Aaron received all the treatment an older cousin should give him. After years of hand-me downs, playing paintball in the woods, and hours of Family Guy and Scrubs episodes, Aaron and Brian still find time to visit living less than an hour away from each other. They enjoy going on camping trips, hanging out in Boston, and putting back some cold ones.