Thank you so much for the beautiful oak serving board! We can’t wait to use it during the many dinner parties you’ll be invited to this winter. Looking forward to celebrating with you at our wedding!

For a kitchen gift you received before your wedding

How did you know we were dreaming of those crystal champagne flutes?! They’re by far the most beautiful glasses in our home and we’ve never felt fancier. You’ll have to come over soon so we can toast to you! So excited to see you in June.

For drinkware you received before your wedding

We had a blast dancing the night away with you at our wedding. We also can’t thank you enough for the espresso maker. Our mornings have never been brighter! We can’t wait to see you in Austin next month… all caffeinated up!

For a coffee gift you received after your wedding

Where have you been hiding those killer dance moves? Thank you so much for rocking out at our wedding. And we absolutely love our new cast iron skillet and cookbook! We’re already cooking up a storm. Hope to see you soon in New York!

For cookware you received after your wedding

Thank you so much for the beer-brewing kit! We hope to be sipping backyard IPAs with you in no time. We missed you at the wedding, but know you were there in spirit. Can’t wait to see you when we’re back from our honeymoon!

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Lauren & Ian

There are so many loved ones involved in our wedding day, and for that, we're truly lucky and grateful. Meet the ones who'll be front and center with us on April 10th.

Sister of the bride, fellow Belle, writer, and woo-woo person. Godmother to Alvy and creative director to the wedding. Gives the best during-Arrested-Development shoulder massages in the world.

Hillary Mangiaforte

Friend of the couple. Ian's best friend since middle school. Knower of all New York's most excellent restaurants. Runs with bulls. **Did not give his consent to appear on this website or in any of your candid wedding photos.**

Jon Herman

Sister of the bride. Self-described bridesmaid role: "comedic relief." Sat between Lauren and Ian pseudo-aggressively the first time she met him and has since warmed up considerably.

Chrissy Mangiaforte

Brother of the bride. Supporter of Ian's Tool habit. Everyone's fave chill bro, Midwestern Dirt frontman, and your hookup for records in Lincoln Park.

Patrick Mangiaforte

Friend of the couple. Creative collaborator and fellow Steinbeck fangirl of the bride. An example of one of those cool Notre Dame girls you hear about sometimes.

Meghan Hartmann

Friend of the couple. Lauren's confidante, mutual attaché, and calmer-downer for going on 20 years. Will no doubt be serving a red lip and a cool head on The Day.

Gagan Raju

Friend of the couple. Lauren's random NYC Craigslist roommate circa 2012 turned eventual lifelong friend and financial advisor.

Jen Kyhos Merner

International man of mystery. Grandpaw to Alvy. Thrilled that Madam Britchford is finally betrothed to the Earl of Middlesex.

Bob Mangiaforte

The Illinois Cindy. Cookie-baker extraordinaire. Catch-phrase resource for Lauren, who is slowly turning into her mother both in turns of phrase and looks (good thing she's cute).

Cindy Mangiaforte

Ross family patriarch, bartender, and chef. Germantown Friends School axe-throwing champion, 2019. Lifelong contrarian.

Jeremy Ross

The Ohio Cindy. Ian and Lauren's pro bono career consultant and all-around cheerleader. Surprise Cards Against Humanity champion, Christmas 2018.

Cindy Howes

Aunt of the bride. Curly-hair advisor and role model. Planning guru. And day-of contact.