Matron of Honor
As two sisters who always did the same things growing up (sharing a room, taking piano lessons together, playing dolls and video games...), is it any surprise Daniela and Cristina were both planning weddings at the same time?! Cristina will always be grateful that when she asked her parents if they could take Daniela back to the hospital as a baby, they told her no!
Best Man
Jon, aka "Giggity", and Andy lived together for so long, they should be considered "common-law married" at this point. Although they grew up near each other, they didn't really meet until college, where "shenanigans" with the two began to occur. Fun fact about Jon: Jon is the reason Andy moved to New England.
Bridesmaid
Cristina found her Mister, and is so excited to GAIN a sister (you can never have too many right?). Hope immediately welcomed Cristina into the family. Although Hope and Cristina met through Andy, Cristina has loved getting to know Hope and consider her a friend.
Groomsman
Bridesmaid
Although Cristina and Maryanne met at 5 years old (and were always on the same bus), it wasn't until high school that they became the close friends they are now! They went through 3 graduations together (Grammar School, High School, and College!), and Cristina will freely admit, Law School Graduation wasn't the same without Maryanne graduating right along-side her.
Groomsman
Andy and Brendan met when Andy joined the softball time that Brendan's wife, Amanda, was on. Although they were friends pre-covid, it wasn't until lockdown that they became close. Brendan finally convinced Andy to join his Dungeons and Dragons group, and then got him hooked. Now, every Friday night, they have a standing virtual DnD game with a group of friends. Fun Fact: Brendan enjoys reading the Dungeons and Dragons books as well as being Dungeon Master.
Bridesmaid
Cristina and Kellie met in Freshman Theology, where Cristina thought Kellie was a chatterbox and Kellie thought Cristina was a teacher's pet, but it wasn't until a Sweet 16 when they actually sat down next to each other and got to talking. Once that happened, they became fast friends...and after 15 years and 2,000 miles between them, that hasn't changed!
Groomsman
Bridesmaid
Cristina and Julie didn't meet until college, but she's the baddest chick Cristina knows! Julie and Cristina bonded quite quickly after they tried to make brownies for a fraternity event, and tried to use Olive Oil instead of a lighter oil - the brownies came out horrible but their friendship took off from there! Julie is always there with a helping hand, a snarky comment, and often would joke that Cristina was Rachel Ray because of all the cooking she'd manage to execute in a dorm kitchen.
Groomsman
Bridesmaid
Cristina and Stephanie met on Cristina's first trip to Boston...right before Stephanie started dating her husband Anthony! It was obvious upon meeting Stephanie that Anthony and Stephanie were made for each other, and once Cristina moved to Boston, she and Stephanie became fast friends. Stephanie is always down for a good time - from Girl's Days to Bachelor Mondays, and everything in between - but she's also the most likely to be the first person to fall asleep at any party!
Groomsman
Anthony and Cristina have known each other since they were 14 years old. Once Cristina and Andy started dating, she introduced them, and Anthony and Andy were friends from that moment on. They play video games together multiple times a week (Anthony introduced Andy to DOTA) and generally love to team up to make fun of Cristina whenever they can!
Bridesmaid
Cristina known Giana since the day she was born (literally!). Our family often jokes that she is a mini-Cristina - and often tries to get under Cristina's skin by joking that Giana's a better cashier than she ever was (which is sure is true!). When Giana was born, it was SO NICE to finally have another girl cousin. Cristina will admit, its funny sometimes to watch Giana work the cash register and remember the days where she used to stand with Cristina at my register, barely tall enough to reach the counter, and "help her" by scanning groceries....
Groomsman
Bridesmaid
Cristina has also known Ariana since the day she was born! Since Cristina was the oldest grandchild, and Ariana was the youngest, Cristina always used to want Ariana to sit with her, especially at Christmas. Ariana can tumble and perform gymnastics like there is no tomorrow, and it is AMAZING to watch her flip through the air!
Groomsman
Mascot
Andy and Cristina brought Riker into their family in September of 2020. Although he is a "pandemic puppy", he gets along with people, dogs, cats....basically whoever he meets. He's a rambunctious little Boston Terrier who is always happy to snuggle and love on his mom and dad.