Michael & Alyssa
Wedding Party
Kim Walsh
Matron of Honor
Kim was my womb-mate, and was once my roommate (in our first apartment ever). She is my cousin, best friend, and sister! We have been through so much of life together I couldn't imagine it without you. We even became cart ladies together when we lived in the Bronx. There's no one I'd rather cry with during our first year of teaching. Thanks for calming me down by reading Swimmy to me every night before bed.
Kelly Sweeney
Matron of Honor
Another womb-mate of mine. We've been fighting over Kim since 1992. She makes me laugh so hard, I cry. Kelly Coo and I have had some wild memories. I loved watching her journey from NY to California. She used to ask me to bring over one egg for her when she was living in Manhattan. Now she is living her best life and is having baby Sweeney so soon! Love you cousin-sister <3
Christina Gucciardo
Matron of Honor
Who can say that their babysitter turned into their best friend? ME. We have gone through life together, and I am so happy that I have you by my side through it all. You are the kindest, sassiest, and most positive person I know. Thanks for being the best cousin and showing me how to put on my mascara. Lord knows I need it.
Mariela Delgado
Maid of Honor
She's been my friend for so long (since 7th grade), at this point we can't not be friends because she knows too much. Thanks for sticking by my side through thick and thin (especially when I stalled my car on the service road because I forgot to fill up my gas tank). Love you to infinity my southern belle #TEJAS.
Erica Higgins
Bridesmaid
Thanks for being the biggest weirdo and forcing everyone at the bars to sing Celine Dion with us. So many memories from Whitaker to Writing Studies, and a swift retirement to Long Beach where we met the true love of your life (the large fork). You will forever be my sun sister.
Gaetana Gambino
Bridesmaid
My Day 1 since day 1 of Cortland ('09). Our friendship blossomed from our friendship rose and grew even more once we retired to Long Beach together. We basically have continued our college years by becoming neighbors in good old Long Beach. I wouldn't trade our Sunday Fundays or beach memories for the world. I love you more than you love Drake, and that's a lot.
Stephanie Ordonez
Bridesmaid
WOW, you're one of the most important people in my life! To my roomate for life....we became instant best friends seconds after arriving in Cortland and realizing we were the same person. The best time of our lives was when we had connecting rooms Junior Year and locked Toph out for fun. You have made my 20s the best years of my life! Love you always, but I don't love Nathan (still).
Kristyn Notholt
Bridesmaid
It's weird that Mikey and I didn't make you the flower girl considering you are our child. We have lived together for so long, you may as well be in a civil union with me. Thanks for being the most kind-hearted, caring, and amazing person on the planet. Also, you're fun. Twisted sisters for life.
Sarah Kocot
Bridesmaid
Sigma Delta Tau means to me..... FUTURE BRIDESMAIDS. HAH. But really we did start out as pledge sisters, and now we are real sisters and family. I love my Real Housewife of Warwick.
Brittany Grisolia
Bridesmaid
But why weren't we friends in High School? WEIRD. But on a real note, I am so happy we became so close in our young adult life. I love our heart to hearts, wine nights, and our crazy memories galavanting around Huntington and Astoria. You are a one of a kind person, and you are even more special to me since your hubby co-founded the ULG (Ur Local Guidos).
Juliana Cardella
Officiant
Well, as many of you know she is our Priestess. That means she will be marrying Mikey and I in the hot sands of Mexico. We have been besties for a century, and I can always count on us getting into trouble when we are together. Mikey always has to save us, and hide all of the large spoons in our house because we can't help but use each one to belt out some good old Celine classics. Love that our fur babies are besties even though ignore each other at the dog park. Love you forever Jules!
Jenn Westwater
Bridesmaid
Well what can I say, I have ALWAYS wanted a sister! And you're a true Long Beach resident now, which makes my soul complete. I will climb through windows for you to turn off your burning stove any day of the week. Love you to infinity SEESTER!
Kaitlin Panaro
Bridesmaid
I always wanted one sister, but now I have 2 because of you! You remind me so much of myself when I was younger, and I love watching you continue to shine. I am so happy we got so close and I am so grateful for you SEESTER!
Nabeel Minhaj
Bridesman
We met when you were a teenager and I was 20, which is wild that this much time has passed. We have been friends for a decade now, and you have been my New Year's Kiss for 6 of those 10 magical years. We have grown so much together over the years and I am proud of who we both became. It all started with some dominoes and 5 AM walks to the Staten Island Ferry. We have so many memories at Avenue, 1 Oak, and PHD (many which I can't speak of haha). We threw bottles with our new years resolutions in the water by the governors mansion. We have partied with the best of them. You changed my life for the better and we will always be close no matter what! Also, thank GOD you let me drive your car in California because you may not be alive today to tell the tale. LOL
Sean Reilly
Best Man
My oldest friend, we’ve known each other since day 1. Neither of us had brothers, and our entire life we got along and fought just like brothers. Despite living nearly across the country for the last 20+ years, we’ve managed to stay close. I am also an honorary uncle to Jack & Max.
Wes Mak
Groomsman
I’ve only known Wes a few years, but it seems like way longer. From the minute we met we’ve always had a great time. One of the first times meeting him I was eating mac & cheese at the beach. Later that night he asks me & Sean, "Where’s your friend with the mac & cheese from the beach?" And that was me. Guy could prep a mean pizza on Zoom.
Richie Gandolfo
Groomsman
Although his days of short shorts bathing suits may be over, he is the one you call when you need something done. Every fun trip & bachelor party we’ve gone on as adults has been planned by him. Always a great time and he’s fairly competitive in rec sports.
Sean Esna
Groomsman
Our claim to fame is I am (probably) the only friend he has that he has never gotten into a single argument with. We met in Cortland when he was a freshman with a blowout & 2 earrings, and have been friends since. Current Long Beach residents together for the 2nd time. He currently holds the record for fastest Ample Hills pint take-down.
Dayson Dooling
Groomsman
I don’t get to see Dayson as much as I’d like to, since we live far apart. But whenever you’re with him you know you’re having a good time. He will never fail to make you laugh or to get anyone in the surrounding area to do something wild. One time he made a stranger chug a beer out of their own shoe at the bar. “Do you know him? Nope, he just looked like someone that would do it.”
John Funken
Groomsman
My brother from another mother. We both grew up only a few blocks away from each other, we met in elementary school and have been close since. Too many memories to list from being kids, to Albany & Cortland, motorcycles, Colorado & Long Beach.
David Chimenti
Groomsman
david.chimenti@cortland.edu
Dan Ippolito
Groomsman
He was practically my roommate for the last half of college. As he would just barge through the door making demands. I don’t get to see him as often as I’d like because we live far away, and now he has chickens and kids to care for, but he'll always be my brother.
Mark Valenti
Groomsman
Easily the nicest guy I know. He convinced me to take a risk and ask Alyssa to marry me in Europe because I was terrified of losing the ring. He's a genius. We’ve been living in Long Beach together for the last 8 years. He is expecting his first child soon and I couldn’t be happier for this guy to be a dad. I know he’s going to make a great father.
Jackie Connors
Groomsmam
A coworker that became a friend, or sometimes just a co-worker, it depends on the week. At this point, I don’t think there’s anything we don’t know about each other’s lives. She yells at me when I leave the tupperware in the fridge at work. Thanks for keeping me in check.
Bobby Abraham
Groomsman
The new addition to my wolfpack as my younger brother. So excited that we are real family now. Bobby knows more about the UFC than almost anyone. And he is the son of a legend.