Wedding Party
Judi Grande
Mother of the Bride
Judi is a bad-a** mom! Judi gave her daughters the best childhood imaginable. She had the honor student, perfect attendance, extra-curricular kid while micromanaging the other daughter who skipped school and had her own extra-curriculars. Teenage years were rough for everyone in the Grande household. Judi has shown time and time again that she'd do anything for her daughters, protective, caring and just the right amount of mean when needed. Michele and Judi are very similar, though the two act like they are not. Judi is constantly telling Michele to quiet down while speaking at the same volume as her. Judi stepped up when the girl's dad passed away and has been helping run their father's restaurant. Judi and Michele's relationship has always been strong but as Michele becomes a strong and willful woman, the two have only grown closer.
Linda Lopez
Mother of the Groom
Linda is the mother of the groom, doggy grandma, and keeps Michele and Nick full of healthy food with their weekly dinners. Nick and Linda have been close ever since he can remember. Some of the earliest memories involve being her sidekick doing interior design work and frequent chai tea stops at places like Border books. Linda has been a rock for not only Nick but everyone in his wedding party with opening her house for pool parties and the many dishes she has perfected throughout the years. Nick and Linda have only grown closer over the years, and she enjoys the couples company so much she has allowed the couple to build on her property which as Michele would put it, “her dream home, or at least dream kitchen” Save some veggies for Linda at the wedding, she enjoys them with some sweet white wine and good laughs.
Maria Grande
Matron of Honor
Maria is Michele's sister. The two are complete opposites but still manage to love each other. Maria just got married to her husband, who is also a Nick. They two of them are in the works of building a house together - a house good enough for their two cats, who run their lives. Maria and her Nick work for KPMG, against their better judgment. The two live a wonderful life together outside of work with travel, dinners with friends and family, and can't forget about their favorite thing of all time, Steelers football.
Maggie Fonner
Maid of Honor
Maggie and Michele have been friends since they were 4 years old. Maggie is Michele's absolute best friend, no one knows Michele quite like Maggie. Maggie and Michele went to preschool, grade school, middle and high school together and then to college together. Maggie runs the STEM Education department at the Carnegie Science Center and is quickly climbing the ladder there. She and her longtime boyfriend have two kitties, Ozzy & Luna (Tuna). They love to walk and explore new places to go; they are much more adventurous than Michele & Nick.
Toni Zenner
Bridesmaid
Toni is Michele's cousin, though the two argue that they are actually sisters. After getting bullied by Maria and Toni as kids, Toni and Michele have grown into the best of friends. From swimming for hours in the pool, to trips to Disney and now weddings and babies, Toni and Michele have been together through it all. Toni and her boyfriend are expecting their first baby, who will be almost a year come June 2026! They are going to be amazing parents and Michele & Nick are more than honored to be Lou's godparents!!
Carly Cappelli-Nicholas
Bridesmaid
Carly is Michele's stepsister. Over the past 10 years Michele and Carlys relationship has grown and blossomed into what it is today. The two lean on each other and can vent fully and openly when they are having a problem, they can always count on one another. Carly is "Mimi" to Nayeli, the flower girl. Carly had to step up and take on the role of being a mother to Nayeli with a weeks' notice, watching her grow Carly grow into a strong willed mother figure has been an honor.
Cass Bandzuch
Bridesmaid
Cass and Michele are two peas in a pod. The two have been friends since they were little girls, but their friendship really blossomed in late high school then continued to grow as they navigated college together. Cass is a loyal and kind person who loves Michele and Nick deeply. She is also an incredible artist who will be making the wedding invites!! Cass works at Fired Up and commissions art in many different forms. She is incredibly talented never ceases to amaze me (Michele). We are lucky to have Cass on our side!
Searra Patterson
Bridesmaid
Searra is one of Michele's best friends. Searra and Michele have known each other for well over 10 years. They two navigated college together and lean on each other now as adults in the work field. Searra works at the Washington County Trust Building during the day an in the evenings she helps her boyfriend at the Washington Brewery, where he is part owner. Searra is cat mom to her two kitties, Gwen and Atticus and also a dog mom to the fluffy golden retriever, Scout. Searra and Michele bond over their sourdough adventures and their love for baking. Want fresh bread? Shes your girl!
Jillian Terrell
Bridesmaid
Jill and Michele have been friends for nearly 20 years, they grew up together, sleepovers nearly every night and troublesome nights as they went into their teenage years. Michele stood by Jill's side at her wedding in 2021 and now it is time for Jill to do the same! The two vacationed together to Ocean City, Maryland as kids and would spend a ridiculous amount of money of spray-painted hoodies. Jillian is now an amazing mother to two beautiful and healthy children, Parklynn and Greyson. Jillian and Lucas are wonderful parents and just as great friends. Michele & Nick are blessed to have the two in their lives.
Blair Ernest
Bridesmaid
Blair was Michele’s first ever friend, Michele's mom and Blair’s mom are best friends. Blair and the Grande girls (Maria & Michele) spent their childhoods together. So much time was spent in the basements of the yellow house on Donnan, playing with the arcade games, giving makeovers and dancing to Brittney Spears. Michele stood by Blairs side when she married her best friend, Chris, in 2016. The two have been together for nearly ten years and are parents to two wonderful little boys, Colton and Cameron. Blair is great mom, wife, friend and career woman. Michele is honored to have someone so special stand by her side.
Brianah Misosky
Bridesmaid
Bri and Michele met in college, the two arguably have a better "meet cute" than Michele and Nick. Bri and Michele found each other late to the same college class with no place to sit, just to find out that they came from the same class. One thing led to another and the next thing you know, they were roommates. Bri and Michele were the same major and relied heavily on each other to get through it. They became inseparable in college but sadly only see each other once or twice a year, a long-distance friendship is hard but the two are strong! Bri is the Director of Life Enhancement at her job in Ohio, she is supporting her fiancée as she navigates PA school. Bri is supportive, caring, kind and loyal to everyone in her life.
Harrison Lawson
Officiant
Harry has known Michele since she was 3 years old. He is the best friend of her sister, Maria. After many years of friendship, Harry has become an honorary sibling of the Grande-Cappelli clan. Michele and Harry grew especially close when he moved home over Covid and lived with Michele at Ray & Judi's. Harry and Michele ran every errand together, cooked together, gossiped together and sang their hearts out in the car together. Can't forget about all the time they spent annoying Judi together during this time. Harry was one of the first to know when Nick entered Michele's life, now Nick and Harry are family too. Michele and Nick couldn't imagine having their weeding without Harry having a major role. Harry is going to make the best, most hilarious officiant ever!
Nayeli Majors
Flower Girl
Nayeli is Michele & Nick's first niece. She is doing the couple the honor of being their flower girl. Nayeli is arguably the best 4-year-old on the planet. Michele and Nayeli share a birthday, and it is often joked that she is the only person Michele would share her birthday limelight with. For Michele, nothing makes her heart melt more than when Nayeli screams "Aunt Michele!!" at the top of her lungs and runs in for a hug. Nayeli is Michele’s little best friend and Michele can't even remember what life was like before her. Nayeli loves her Uncle Nick, aka her wrestling buddy. The two roll around, fighting and laughing together until they're both sweaty and too beat up to keep going. Nick and Michele love Nayeli so much and are so excited to have her party of their day!
Jesse
Best Man
Nick and Jesse have been friends since they met at Shenandoah University and played lacrosse together. Despite now living in Washington, D.C., they remain close friends and visit each other regularly, either going to NFL football games together or golfing. Jesse enjoys sending Nick Instagram reels daily, most of which involve the Tampa Buccaneers and how “good” he thinks they will be every season, along with Latin dishes he wants to make. Jesse lives in Washington, D.C., and is a top-notch HR manager. Jesse lives with his girlfriend, Maddie, and their wiener dog, Vino.
Stephen Stopyra
Groomsman
Stephen and Nick started playing Lil Mac football together early in grade school. Many thought they would go on to shine at Penn State playing inside linebacker together, but those dreams soon faded once they both quit growing around 8th grade. Stephen is the main wheeler and dealer of the friend group and can always be seen in a room because of his Italian watches. Stephen lives outside of Houston, PA, with his lovely wife, Julia, and his better-looking, more athletic newborn, Chase.
Mike Eberly
Groomsman
Mike and Nick met riding the bus together in elementary school and have been friends ever since. Mike and Nick grew up wrestling as well as fishing together locally and at the Outer Banks. Mike is an engineer at PNC headquarters in Pittsburgh and keeps the lights on and the AC running for the top brass of the company.
Bryan Lantz
Groomsman
Bryan and Nick met in middle school classes and have been friends ever since. They played football and wrestled together and continue their love of sport, golfing on weekends together. Bryan and Nick sometimes play golf for too long, getting Bryan in trouble with his lovely wife, Sharon. Bryan is also an avid Mario Kart player, enjoying a cold beer while throwing bananas. Along with Sharon, Bryan has a daughter, Bridgette, and has many dogs and cats at home.
Johnathan Moyar
Groomsman
Johnathen may go by the name “New Guy,” but I assure you he is far from new. Jay and Nick wrestled together in practices in 5th and 6th grade and have been friends ever since. They enjoy going on golf trips together as well as hanging on the couch watching football. Jay lives in Canonsburg with his girlfriend, Candance, who has a full-time job keeping him out of trouble.
Blaze Kansco
Groomsman
Blaze and Nick became close while working together and sharing interests in fishing, wrestling, and enjoying their weekends. Blaze is the head wrestling coach of the middle school team and is the main reason Jurdon can’t return the high school program to its prior glory. While Blaze may live on his own in Houston, he always has someone to keep him company during the weekends and Wednesday nights.
Jim Love
Groomsman
Also known as “The Big Cheese,” Jim and Nick began working together around eight years ago. They have been business partners at Above and Beyond Physical Therapy for five years now and still enjoy seeing each other every day. Jim and Nick also discuss sports, in particular Steelers football, together while sharing a few drinks. Jim will be the main man on the dance floor at the wedding, so keep an eye out for him. Jim lives in Canonsburg with his wife, Dominique, and two daughters, Jillian and Jackie.
Jurdon Maier
Groomsman
Jurdon has been friends with Nick since middle school when they played football and wrestled together. Jurdon and Nick continue to golf together on weekends and go to Steelers games, as they get season tickets every year. Jurdon was born and raised in East End Canonsburg, where he still lives with his two pugs, Pepper and Mac. Jurdon is the head wrestling coach of Canon-Mac and is returning the program to its glory.
Matt Dixon
Groomsman
Nick and Matt became close friends during the past four years, playing golf almost every weekend. They also enjoy watching college football on Saturdays and NFL Sundays together. Matt is able to fund most of his life through his mastery of gambling and is also an accountant.