Melissa & Alexander
Wedding Party
Ilene Belgira
Maid of Honor
Sidekick and younger sister of the bride with true middle child traits. The charming and spontaneous travel buddy, concert goer and lover of all dogs. NYC living who enjoys long runs in Central Park and pizza touring.
Raymond Vazquez
Best Man
Best friend of the groom and half of the original Shake N' Bake duo. Passionate New York sports fan, fantasy sports enthusiast, and softball All-Star. A laidback jokester who enjoys documentaries on the homicidal maniacs of the seas: orcas.
Jasmine Santiago-Ataande
Maid of Honor
Who knew middle school rivals would become besties for over a decade! After many years of sushi dates, adventures, pushing each other out of the comfort zone, sharing advice, and top-secret missions it’s safe to say the sisterhood of the traveling pants lives on! At the wedding, you'll find me on the dance floor or taking Instagram photos to capture your best angles.
Jesse Hrycenko
Best Man
One of the groom's best friends. Bonded almost 30 years ago over our shared craze for Jurrasic Park. Still love him like a brother. As a city kid gradually becoming a country boy, you can catch me fishing or hiking on any given day. Dinosaurs are still dope.
Judith Punzalan
Bridesmaid
Older cousin and great influence (good and bad 👀). If not being a mama to my 5 year old, I'm being a mama to all. You can count on me in a zombie apocalypse, cuz I will be 200% prepared. Arts and crafts and hosting parties are my jam.
Sean Sanabria
Groomsman
Goofy younger cousin to the groom. I don’t know what to say… I like long quiet walks on the beach? I am a simple man. I like my vodka straight and I play with guns and fire for a living.
Joanna Punzalan
Bridesmaid
Cousin to the bride. You can usually find me either traveling and exploring new countries or curled up on the couch with a book exploring new worlds. A retired party girl, currently obsessed with adopting the perfect cat(s?) and BTS.
Johnny Belgira
Groomsman
Adventurer. Prankster. Lover. Brother of the bride and youngest of the Belgira three. Matured from a whiney younger sibling to the dashing gent you see here today.
Kassandra Pugliese
Bridesmaid
Sister to the groom. Loved the bride instantly and lucked out in the sister-in-law department 😉. Currently in law school. When I’m not drowning in reading constitutional law cases I explore New York, go to the movies, annoy my family, and rewatch The Real Housewives of New York Series! Get ready to be blown away by my dance moves in Costa Rica!!!
Andrew Pugliese
Groomsman
Little adorable brother to the groom. Can be found on random golf courses throughout New Jersey. Connecticut transplant studying medicine and living in the lovely Garden State. A dog and food lover who is still trying to figure out the difference between pork roll and Taylor ham.