Vanessa & William
The Wedding Party
Sammy Baker
Maid of Honor
Vanessa's first best friend and eventual roommate (with Siena) at Rutgers! They spent their time going on countless ramen dates and study dates at the library. After graduation, Sammy moved to MD to start her post-grad life teaching others about (and taking care of) animals and their relationship with the world. Sammy enjoys environmental education, the Ologies podcast, and traveling with her pup Lua.
Siena Carnevale
Maid of Honor
Our trio was completed when we met Siena and roomed together at Rutgers! Siena is about to be a PROUD Rutgers Law graduate and is Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Women's Rights Law Reporter. Siena enjoys napping, hiking, and drinking insane amounts of coffee. The two recently saw Mayday Parade in concert, and enjoy ~screaming~ music in the car.
Gabrielle DiDario
Bridesmaid
Gab and Vanessa met freshman year of high school and were on the freshman softball team. They both switched over to track and field to finish their high school athletic career, and spent their time together hanging out with friends, going shopping, and spending summers at the beach. Gab is a Large Molecule Scientist who enjoys live music, traveling, and skiing in Vermont!
Abbie Rizzo
Bridesmaid
Abbie and Vanessa met sophomore year of high school, quickly becoming great friends. They spent their time at the track, being with friends, then had visits at TCNJ when they went off to college. Abbie is a full time teacher with a Master's in Special and General Education who enjoys coaching, singing, and is an alternative music enthusiast.
Allie Rizzo
Bridesmaid
Allie and Vanessa met in high school and were instantly connected by their mutual love of Harry Potter. The two of them spent their free time outdoors and at the beach. Allie is working towards her Educational Interpreting certification and enjoys smore's dip, being an advocate for the ASL community, and constructing Harry Potter legos.
Doria Diacogiannis
Bridesmaid
William's cousin Doria is a recent grad from Loyola University with her B.A. in Psychology! Vanessa and Doria enjoy greek dancing, finding random youtube videos, and bonded over Doria's stellar Spanish proficiency. Currently working full time, Doria also enjoys beach vacations, the Baltimore Orioles, and hanging out with her pup Camden!
Steph Diacogiannis
Bridesmaid
William's cousin Steph is a recent high school graduate and has started her sophomore year at Loyola University! Vanessa and Steph enjoy making (but mostly drinking) bubble tea together and watching scary movies. Interested in business, Steph enjoys Harry Potter, Greta Van Fleet, and the Baltimore Ravens!
Percy
Honorary Ring Bearer
Meet our precious floof, Percy. Percy is a 9 year-old golden doodle that loves cheese, ear scratchies, and cuddles with his family!
Will Mavrode
Best Man
"Hey girl"
John Mavrode
Best Man
William's younger brother John is currently majoring in Business at Temple University. John and William share a love for sports, and would always spend their afternoons playing football, basketball, or video games together when they were younger. They are also the creators of the legendary game that all of their friends know as "golf cart tag." John is eager to graduate so that he can start working with William at their family farm.
Alex Varas
Groomsman
Alex and William have been friends for as long as they can remember, and they've made enough memories for a lifetime. They share a passion for sports (especially Clemson football), and love hanging out by the lake in South Carolina . Whenever William needs last-minute help working at the farm, no matter the day or time, Alex always shows up. Alex one of the most honest people that William knows, and he is a proud graduate of Clemson University.
Loukas Varas
Groomsman
William's first memory with Loukas was in the 1st grade, but the exact length of their friendship is still a mystery. Growing up, they loved playing manhunt with friends, and would always go to flea markets on the weekends. Loukas graduated from Roger Williams University with a Masters of Architecture. A more notable fact of this groomsman is that he is afraid of peanut butter.
Alex Lunsmann
Groomsman
William met Alex in 6th grade and they instantly became best friends. Their summers were spent at William's farm, where they would explore the woods and ride golf carts. They've always shared a love for music, shoes and bargain shopping. Alex is a recent graduate of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Arcadia University.
Kevin Powell
Groomsman
William and Kevin grew close playing high school football together, though their friendship goes back to middle school. Vanessa was actually friends with Kev first, when he moved right next door to her in elementary school. William and Kev would spend their summers playing basketball, thrift shopping at Plato's Closet, and going to South Carolina with the boys. Kev graduated from Pennsylvania College of Technology with a BA in Building Construction Technology & Management and is currently working in construction.
Andreas Polychronis
Groomsman
Andreas played football with William and Kevin, and have been great friends ever since. Their friendship has led them on some unbelievable adventures, most notably going to 76ers games and last minute trips to "the beach." Andreas' side gig is TikTok, where he has amassed over 2.5 million followers, and has featured William in some of his videos. He graduated from Ramapo and is currently studying at St. George's University to become a doctor.
David Ruzicka
Groomsman
William's younger cousin David is like another brother to William and John. They grew up down the street from each other and would do everything together as kids, especially play Madden, shoot the basketball with Uncle George, and watch stupid videos on YouTube. David is one of the hardest workers that William knows, and in his free time he prides himself on working hard on his trucks.
Tristan Macor
Groomsman
William and Tristan's friendship goes back to middle school, when they were introduced through their little brothers. Tristan takes credit for encouraging a shy, young William to ask Vanessa out in 2011. He is a graduate of Bloomsburg University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management who loves eating sushi and lifting weights in his free time. Fun fact: Tristan once took a 2.5 hour trip with William so that William could buy Boost Cola (which turned out to just be concentrated, flat Coke).
Lauren and Sophie Anderson
Flower Girl
Vanessa's favorite and absolute cutest nieces of all time! They enjoy coloring, dancing, and being goofy - just like their aunt! :) They have seen Moana, Frozen, and Encanto a remarkable amount of times. Fun fact: when Lauren was much younger, she had trouble saying "Vanessa" and would call her Aunt Empanada.
Renee Theodosakos
Flower Girl
William's goddaughter Renee, an almost 7 year old, who loves art&crafts, skiing, and dancing. A connoisseur of buttered bread, Renee loves the song "Rotten to the Core", and her favorite animal is the white tiger. When she grows up, Renee aspires to be a caregiver for animals, a teacher, AND a mother. Also fashion designer.