Wedding Party
Robert Bell
Groom
Marci Monaco-Vavrik
Bride
Jo Miller
Best Woman
Jo and Robbie (yes that's the proper spelling) have been #2014bestfriends through thick (taking spoons to the fourth grade dance together) and thin (pretending to learn French together for 6 years). Jo is incredibly grateful that she has gotten to spend countless hours with Robbie and Marci, on vacation, getting overly competitive playing games, and enjoying beer fests a little too much. Jo and Robbie share a pipe-dream of passing sommelier tests and owning a wine bar together one day. Jo is so excited to spend Marci and Robbie's special day with them!
MaryBeth Monaco-Vavrik
Maid of Honor
MaryBeth is Marci's maid of honor and younger sister, or identical twin if you ask some of the white people from their hometown. Though MaryBeth is different than Marci in a lot of ways (less organized, clean, and financially savvy), MaryBeth learned everything about being a teenager from Marci (side parts and denim cut offs). It's only right she's at her side on this new chapter! Say hi to MaryBeth if you see her!
Nathan Martini
Groomsman
Nathan and Rob grew up together on Candlewood Drive, going to each others birthday parties and playing cops and robbers around the neighborhood. Though the days of cops and robbers has ended, they often find themselves together in the parking lots outside of Citizens Bank Park before attending Phillies games. When they aren't consuming adult beverages in parking lots, Nathan and Rob are both busy being homeowners and cat dads. Nathan is excited to be part of Rob's big day!
Emily Monaco
Bridesmaid
Growing up as cousins who were close in age and some of the only girls in an extended family full of boys, Marci and Emily (and of course Marybeth too) were like the three musketeers. They spent thousands of Sunday nights together at mom mom and pop pops house for Sunday night dinner, playing cards, climbing the stone wall in the backyard, and getting mom mom to sneak them ice cream cones and cookies. You knew it was a good weekend when Marci and Emily were allowed to have a sleepover (mostly because Emily loved Marci’s extensive collection of barbie dolls and because Marci loved the Wii at Emily’s house). Even though they’re now a little further apart in distance and have added significant others to the mix, the three musketeers are forever.
Finn Clements
Groomsman
Finn met Rob at a Drexel basketball game in 2017. Finn and Rob became close while yelling obscenities at the Delaware basketball team. They suck. Finn and his fiancée, Nicole, will be getting married less than a month after Rob and Marci. Ficole and Rarci have been on many fun double dates together, including going to game nights, a March Madness game, and the emergency room.
Amanda Morrison
Bridesmaid
Amanda is a born and raised rural Missourian who somehow found her way to Temple University for undergrad. After Amanda met Marci during their sophomore year, they became fast friends, bonding over their shared love for travel and adventuring. Beyond their girls nights and coffee dates, Amanda and her partner Mateo have spent many nights on double dates with Marci and Rob. Amanda is excited to celebrate alongside them on their special day!
Patrick Sheridan
Groomsman
Pat grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs and met Rob during their freshman year at Drexel University. Pat and Rob became friends through spending countless hours at the library together through their senior year where they were partners for their senior design project. Though the moon rover they designed and fabricated never quite made it to outer space, they still managed to walk away with Mechanical Engineering degrees. Pat and Rob continue their friendship by watching and stressing over countless hours of Philly sports. Go Birds!
Katherine Bell
Bridesmaid
Hi! I’m Katie (Rob’s sister, and Marci’s future sister in law). Looking back over the years; from Eagles Super Bowl watch parties (only 2, but Go Birds), white water rafting in good ol’ West Virginia, visiting almost every brewery in Delco and South Jersey, supporting Rob’s love for roller coasters on numerous trips to Universal/Hershey Park/Six Flags, Fourth of July firework spectaculars by Grandma's pool, drinking around the world at Epcot, going to countless Phillies games, experiencing a WCU homecoming, and becoming a ‘cat mom’ to Maxey, I knew Marci was going to fit right in with our family. So excited to finally have a sister and to be a part of Rob and Marci’s special day!
Noah Kortz
Groomsman
Noah was raised in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania and attended Drexel University for his engineering degree. Noah and Rob met in their freshman year dorm and have been friends ever since, including living together their senior year of college. Rob and Noah share a love of all sports and specifically yelling at the TV for certain wide receivers to hit the over on yards. Noah is honored to be one of Rob's groomsmen and is looking forward to celebrating with Rob and Marci on their special day!
Juliette Foley
Bridesmaid
As a fellow Wallingford native, Juliette and Marci met as classmates in Strath Haven Middle School. They became friends during morning band rehearsals, and went on to share many experiences throughout their school years, like attending the eighth grade dance together and becoming co-captains of the band’s clarinet squad. Juliette did Marci’s hair during her theater days and even earned a spot at the cast afterparties. Technically they were also teammates on their high school swim team, although Juliette downplays her role because Marci was “in a whole other league". Throughout the years, Juliette’s dad would often confuse Marci and Juliette at band concerts and football games. As in their old band and swim days, Juliette is so excited to support Marci as she embarks on a new and exciting chapter in her life!