Erin & Anthony
Wedding Party
Nicole Longinotti
Matron of Honor
Sister and someone I have been lucky to be able to look up to my whole life as well as share so many memories with. When she is not being a rockstar geologist you can find her traveling the world or checking off National Parks on her quest to visit each one. Nicole is always game for an impromptu outing, trip, or family dinner which is something I love about her. Anything to have the family together. I have always admired her passion and ability to voice her opinion and beliefs with such ease. I could not ask for a better sister or friend to be standing right by my side on my special day.
Ben DiNovo
Best Man
Pretty much have known him my whole life. Couldn't have asked for a better brother or friend. Helped me navigate my way over the years and is always there lurking in the shadows. Insane amount of useless movie knowledge that would give anyone a run for their money. Loves to help others and has a passion for medicine which is only fitting that he’s a doctor. Still acts like a child.
Gwen Jackson
Bridesmaid
Friends since Sophomore year of high school when she pulled me aside and said she was concerned I was signed up for too many AP classes. Always looking out for me and others it's no surprise she's a nurse. I have so many memories with this girl. From Hawaii trips (flying to the wrong airport), to building a playground in Costa Rica, to ski trips in CO and UT-- I can't wait for what more we have to come. She is that friend who I cannot stop laughing with. Also has some killer dance moves. Ask her about the time she pulled a hamstring while break dancing.
Cainaan Lacy
Groomsman
Met at the fountain drinks in the cafeteria during the first week of 7th grade. Been close friends ever since playing football and lacrosse together throughout high school. A true father figure in the sense of raising our lab pups. Amazing chemistry as evidenced by our preferences in chicken wings - he likes the drumsticks and I like the wings. However, he runs marathons - I’m out on that.
Sarah Rossi
Bridesmaid
I first met Sarah playing club volleyball in middle school. I remember thinking this girl was way too loud and talkative for us to ever get along. We went on to attend the same high school where as fate would have it, she became one of my closest friends. Despite a several months grounding in high school that kept Sarah and I apart, our friendship stayed strong and we were eventually reunited and got back to driving around the Peninsula in the red dodge minivan together. Sarah has always been a staple at many Longinotti events and trips. She is easily an honorary member of the family. Fun fact, I recently discovered she actually physically cannot whisper or talk softly.
Griffin Lowry
Groomsman
Met Griffin on my recruiting trip to Columbia and thought I would room with him freshman year. Thank God I didn't. He’s brash, brute, and always energetic. Extremely passionate about using the shower as “his recording studio” for parody songs. Fellow Nester who loves to rehash stories from college and football practice. Memory of an elephant. Ended up living together post college which was an absolute blast.
Ally Cooper
Bridesmaid
Volleyball teammate at Columbia. Inseparable ever since we shared Ally's birthday cake just us two in a hotel room in North Carolina right before our first volleyball match together. This was the first of many questionable decisions we made together and the beginning of our friendship. I have always admired this girl for how bright, hilarious, and organized she is. We were lucky post college to continue spending lots of quality time together, both living on 34th street only a couple of avenues away. Has a very cute baby boy named Hank and #2 on the way!
Joey Andrada
Groomsman
My first friend and roommate at Columbia. Thought he hated me and was the meanest guy ever for the first semester of college simply because he was quiet. Loves sports, a good Kona beer, candy, and the East Bay. Definition of 'laid back'. Member of the Nest and I don't know how/why he put up with me for so long. Had an amicable roommate divorce for junior year - I got the futon, he got the tv stand. Roommates post college as well.
Martina Kajanova
Bridesmaid
Martina and I met playing volleyball together at Columbia and we immediately became close friends (despite me being the little freshman and her the older and wiser Slovakian model). So many great memories on and off the court in college (mostly involving mango margaritas at the Heights). One of the many reasons I love this girl is for her extreme generosity and selflessness. She’s the friend who you tell is wearing something you like and she’ll end up giving it to you. Probably will give anyone a run for their money for number of countries visited. Also has a very cute dog named Fumble.
Mark McClain
Groomsman
Single handedly got me through college. Has the weirdest top ten favorite foods which include the likes of lobster and churros. He’s as Midwest as Midwest comes. Having robotic tendencies, loving sports talk radio, hating coffee - he’s a unique Nester. He’s a great guy to travel with and travel to see. Became very close freshman year on countless food and beverage runs. Obsessed with Ohio State anything.
Jennifer Bergeron
Bridesmaid
Jenn and I met freshman year of college and immediately became friends over a night of painted stomachs at a basketball game. My college years would definitely have been way less fun without this girl. Most hilarious and ridiculous memories I have include Jenn. We were definitely partners in crime as evidenced by our inability to do just about anything without each other. She now gives me a reason to visit New Orleans as much as possible.
Zack McKown
Groomsman
Only guy I've ever met from Utah. Sleeps as much as he can and is always looking for his next nap. Witty and sly, he’s never one to back down from ripping on someone. Elder statesman of the Nest and has hooked us up with tremendous Utah Jazz gear. Never a dull night out with him around. Loves the outdoors and is hipster. Has terrible face and name recognition skills.
Nicole Gilbert
Bridesmaid
Roommate in NYC post college. Nicole was the "Craigslist" roommate turned best friend. We have so many fun, hilarious memories together galavanting around NYC. She is truly one of the most thoughtful and genuine people I know and Anthony and I both are so lucky to call her our friend. So many memories with Nicole involve both of us crying from laughing so hard. Most times having to do with one of us being ridiculously stupid. Having recently moved to San Francisco as well (so the tres amigos could stay together), I’m so excited we’ll be back in the same place and can make many more memories together in a new city. [[Update: She left us to go back to New York which I'm still trying to get over]]
Dylan Leonard
Groomsman
Really unsure why he likes me. Genuinely a nice guy and a great friend. Thinks the finer things in life consist of craft beers, awful rap music, and Chick-fil-A. Fellow Nester who dealt with a lot of nonsense of roommate activities while studying for his engineering tests. From a very rural area south OF Atlanta with no paved roads despite what he claims. Self-proclaimed “most liked guy on the team” which is still up for debate.
Kaitlin Brophy
Bridesmaid
Kaitlin and I met out one night during my senior year of college. We wound up being in a very small class together that semester so I’m fairly certain we were destined to be friends. I really can’t imagine what my life in NY would have been like without her. She is definitely my friend that I know will always be down for anything be it a casual night in, a watermelon martini night, or traveling to a fun new place. I think our two most memorable trips would have to be to Mykonos and our many ski weekends at Stratton. Fun fact, she also has an impressive ability to make anything she wants happen (including but not limited to extensions of countless brunches in NYC well past allotted time limits).
Nicholas Melka
Groomsman
A true "go with guy" whose dietary trends made him gluten intolerant. Still up for debate about his lactose intolerance as well. Can always count on him for Saturday night plans and 'bad cals' on Sunday. This is a guy who loves logistics and prefers phone calls over text messaging. Super trendy and his hair is probably flawless right now. Phenomenal roommate post college and actually may be the most liked guy on the team.
Krista Longinotti
Bridesmaid
Sister-in-law and all around amazing human. You can count on Krista to always bring the fun and lots of laughter. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Krista for most of the last decade and could not have picked a better friend to become family. She has a carefree spirit that I love being around. We joke that we’re so lucky one day we’ll be old ladies together and still enjoying our wine nights. Excited for those days with my new sister!
Jimmy Yukevich
Groomsman
Loudest and tallest guy I've ever met. Loves a good joke and is always down for whatever. Has been known to try to “out Nest the Nest” from time to time. Turned his freshman dorm into a club after asking his roommate to leave. Loyal, funny, outrageous are the first words that come to mind. Will always make his presence known in any situation and has no shame. LOL.
Ashley Summers
Bridesmaid
So happy that Luke brought Ashley into our lives (Thank you Santa Con 2018). She is hilarious, thoughtful, and truly a great friend. Thanks to Covid, Ash left NYC and was part of the Quarantine Crew in San Francisco where we had more margarita nights than I'd like to admit. Likes: rap music, Australian Shepherds, charcuterie boards, puppies, running, brunch, wine, sleeping. Dislikes: Monopoly Deal, Code names, Karens from Orange County. I think that's it.
Patrick Terry
Groomsman
My man went from sporting the Alabama swoop to looking like Keanu Reeves. Made a very rookie mistake by getting in an unmarked taxi early on in his NYC career. So bad his dad called me saying he's "worried about the Bama boy in the big city" like I was going to be of any help. Lots of great memories with Pat dating back to when he was a referral to sublet our post grad apartment and then subsequently moved to the penthouse in the same building. Will fall off the map if you don't check in on him from time to time. Loves Heineken.
Sarah DiNovo
Bridesmaid
Future sister-in-law! Unapologetically Italian. Loves the simple things in life like her grandmother's meatball recipe. Severely allergic to dogs but that doesn't stop her from taking Gino on her morning drives to get coffee. She is the best aunt! Witty, smart, genuinely nice. She is a great person to talk real estate with. Currently lives in Florida and is a great hook up for Disney World tickets. Much like her brother, has very bad road rage.
James Longinotti
Groomsman
Into the Wild meets California chic. You want to go camping in a national park? This is your guy. Don't have the proper park chair? Don't worry, he's got a set. You want to find a shirt with a built in beer holder? Look no further. Trying to find a place to eat or grab a drink in the city? He's your personal Yelp. He's putting the Levi in Levi Strauss at this point. Knows a lot about a lot and is a great guy to sort out logistics with and have an itinerary. Dedicated, driven and just a good dude. Unanimous "King of San Francisco".
Luke Longinotti
Groomsman
Made the all-decade team at Yale but now bird watches, drinks aged Scotch, and enjoys a nice glass of white wine. What the heck happened? Used to show up to our apartment unannounced with a case of Rolling Rock because it was on sale at Duane Reade and pushed playing Mario Kart in his basement apartment. Was adamant that Erin and I get a dog because he "needed it more" at that point. Vouched to be a third parent. Bailed when he saw the first vet bill.
Matt Lave
Groomsman
Pioneer by diving into a relationship with this generation of the Longinotti family. Thanks for paving the way. Complete opposite interests. Loves broadway shows, air travel, craft brews, and baseball. Broadway shows may be my biggest nightmare and I could live without the other three. Smart as a whip to the tune that I still don't entirely know what he does for work. I never have admitted that publicly so the cat is out of the bag there. Really nice guy who's always calm. Did I mention we were opposites?