Maid of Honor
Lizzy and Maria met in the 6th grade and have been best friends ever since. Lizzy is the true definition of a life long best friend. Maria is so fortunate to have a Maid of Honor that keeps her in check among many other things. Among their many adventures, they celebrated their "Super Sweet Sixteen" birthday together thirteen years ago and haven't skipped a beat since. There is not much that they don't share, their journey to become pro-skim boarders, be the weirdest people in the room, and being a part of each others families. The Mack's are so lucky to have their "Lizard".
Best Man
Jimi Hamilton is one of Nick's best friends. Jimi and Nick became close by bonding over music and eventually starting a metal band together with our mutual best friend Dan Grogan. Jimi has always been the stable and sensible one of the tripod, often keeping Nick inline. Jimi also is the one that helped Nick find his career path as a Chef encouraging him to go to culinary school. Jimi has had a huge impact of Nick's life and he is proud to call him one of this best men.
Bridesmaid
Lexi and Maria became best friends when Lexi moved to Beach Haven. They were both in Kindergarten at Beach Haven Elementary School. After 23 years of friendship, Lexi is Maria's longest Best Friend. They have had adventure after adventure including their dumpster clubhouse, performing their self-made dance recitals for their families after most sleep overs and trying to train Maria's Guinea Pig "Milli" to march. Lexi is an honorary Mack.
Best Man
Dan Grogan and Nick met walking home from high school. Down an alley way in Ocean City Dan approached and Nick they began bonding over music. Life has thrown them many curve balls during the tenure of their friendship through it all they have remained not only friends but brothers. Nick can't be more grateful to have such a great friend and best man.
Bridesmaid
Alanna and Maria met in college at Johnson & Wales University. Alanna and Maria did everything together including but not limited too belting Adele "before she was cool", crying over boys, and eating lots of tzatziki. There are people that you meet and know are here forever. "Mack Attack" will always have her "Lady Lan".
Groomsman
Cj is not only Maria's brother but has always been her biggest protector. When Nick was deciding on how he was going to propose to Cj's sister Nick confided in him if it was the right time and asked for his approval. Cj is a not only Nick's future in brother in law but a friend. Cj is always the life of the party and aided Nick in feeling welcome in such a tight nit community. Nick couldn't be happier have Cj as his brother but is grateful for him to be his one of his groomsman.
Bridesmaid
Alyse and Maria met their freshman year at Johnson and Wales University. They made it a plan, if still single at 35, they would adopt kids together. They called each other their soulmates. How things have changed Alyse got married in July 2020 and now standing by Maria's side on the 30th of April 2021.
Groomsman
Frank Connel met Nick at Tucker's Tavern on a trivia night during the off season on Long Beach Island. They immediately connected over their passion for the culinary arts. Nick was at the time in the process of being hired as the Executive Chef of Hotel LBI. Nick expressed to Frank if he was to be hired that he would bring Frank in as a Sous Chef. Frank and Nick went through a lot in a short period of time with opening restaurant and shutting it down temporarily. During such a tough year the one thing Nick and Maria gained is such a great friend. Nick and Maria are grateful to have our friend support us on our journey.
Bridesmaid
When Maria moved to Beach Haven Gardens and had a new bus stop she met Shelby. 2001 was a good year for them both. Shelby and Maria hit it off immediately. They shared the same street which made them inseparable. A walk down the street made the time spent together endless and also led to the debut of their self-made, produce, and shown play "Catz The Musiccallll"! Although the distance Shelby and Maria have remained the same weird and the best of friends.
Bridesmaid
Rachel "The Texan" and Maria met while working at Buckalews and imminently connected. Rachel has been like a sister of Maria's. There are people in your life that you know will always be there no matted what! Rachie is one of those amazing people. Nick and Maria stayed with Rachel in her new home of Austin, Texas last year for vacation and contemplated staying there to be with her forever.
Bridesmaid
Nadine and Maria have been friends for 6 years, meeting at the Marlin. They quickly became each others wing girls that is until Maria and Nick started. Then Nadine became such an important part of Maria and Nick's story. When Nick would be down at the shore and Maria was working Nadine went out of her way to make Nick feel so at home here. They quickly became friends too. Nadine is now one of both of our really great friends.
Father of the Bride
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Groom
Grandmother of the Groom