Cristina & Ryan
Wedding Party
Kirby Marzec
Maid of Honor
Kirby is Cristina's best friend from college! Kirby lives in Brooklyn and is a freelance stylist, after spending a decade making waves at Vogue and Teen Vogue. She grew up in Buffalo, and actually went to high school with Ryan! She introduced them, so you can blame her for this mess. After meeting the first week of college at NYU, Cristina and Kirby have been inseparable ever since, from dancing in clubs as teenagers to cheering each other on with every professional milestone. The love is real. As for Kirby and Ryan, that Buffalo bond is strong, and their shared dark humor and appreciation for expensive clothes keeps it alive.
Mike Pierani
Best Man
Mike is Ryan's best friend from college! Mike lives in Ohio, working in sports apparel at Nike (no, you can't have his employee discount). He and Ryan destroyed Xavier University together in Ohio, and while they have seen each other only a handful of times since graduating, they have stayed as close as ever. About 2 years into Cristina and Ryan's relationship, Cristina flew Mike out to NYC for a surprise visit. That was the moment Ryan decided Cristina was The One. Not because she was smart, beautiful or kind. But because she brought Mike back to him. Their love story endures.
Hayley Clover
Bridesmaid
Hayley is Ryan's sister! Hayley lives in LA with her boyfriend, Rob. She's an actor and is studying to become a real estate agent. You may have seen her cuddling a puppy as the lead in Chewy's latest national commercial. Casual. She's fun, goofy, gorgeous and would die for the Buffalo Bills. Oh and she likes nice wine. Cristina won the sister-in-law jackpot.
Michael Pansolini
Groomsman
Michael is Cristina's brother! Michael lives in Chelsea, Manhattan with his girlfriend, Amanda. After working hard and partying harder at Penn State (WE ARE), he moved to Manhattan to be closer to his sister. JK but, maybe seriously. He now works for Brookfield in accounting or finance or something. You'll have to ask him. He's extremely charming, handsome and enjoys talking politics calmly and rationally with an open mind. A rare gem. He and Ryan are best buds. Ryan even licked his face one time.
Stephen Pansolini
Groomsman
Stephen is Cristina's brother! Stephen is the family sweetheart. Cristina always says if it was below freezing, he would give you the jacket off his back. He lives in New Jersey with his adorable rescue pup, Stella. He loves working with his hands and some would argue has a better work ethic than any of the Pansolini kids. He will also bring a joint to every party so if that's what you're looking for, please go find him. He and Ryan are two peas in a pod, both enjoying a low maturity level and extreme bouts of laughter.
Gabriella Dalgaard
Bridesmaid
Gabriella is Cristina's first cousin! Gabriella is Lisa's daughter, who is Cristina's aunt from mom's side. Born and raised in Dana Point, California, she now goes to college in San Francisco. Cristina was about 11 when Ella was born (or Gabby, as her friends call her). Cristina quickly became obsessed with taking care of baby Ella and treated her like a little sister from day one. Now, they're close friends and Ella tries to keep Cristina cool. It's not working but they're both trying really hard.
Amanda Magalhaes
Bridesmaid
Amanda is Cristina's brother, Michael's, girlfriend! Amanda might be Michael's girlfriend, but she is now Cristina's friend. Born in Brazil, she and Michael both work for Brookfield in lower Manhattan and live together in Chelsea. Aside from being a fashionable bombshell, she's smart and sassy. Cristina and Ryan fell for her instantly. Ryan maybe too much. Ok, fine, Cristina maybe too much.
Maddie Pohlman
Bridesmaid
Maddie is Ryan's second cousin! Another young, California blonde. We're sensing a theme. Maddie and Cristina met when Maddie was a literal child living on the Upper East Side. She has since blossomed into a mature, dancing queen of a teenager who lives with her family in San Francisco. While they don't get to hang out as much as they'd like, they always have fun together when they do x
Jack (Bubba) Pohlman
Groomsman
Little Jack, or Bubba, is Ryan's second cousin! Bubba met Cristina as basically a toddler, and still gets red when she kisses him hello. His sister, Maddy, is also a bridesmaid and they live with their parents in San Francisco. Bubba loves golf and from what we hear is pretty damn good at it. He also loves food immensely, and for this reason has the respect of Cristina's entire Italian family. Bubba and Ryan are two goofballs together, often making the other cry when one of them takes it too far. Ah, family.
Luca Nabors
Groomsman
Luca is Cristina's first cousin! Luca is Sylvia's son, who is Cristina's aunt from mom's side. He is somehow a teenager now, and sounds like one. Another sweetheart who is super smart and kind. He got both parents' good looks but his mom's calm energy. Cristina and Ryan would like him at their sides every day to balance out their New York intensity.
Nico Nabors
Ring Bearer
Nico is Cristina's first cousin! Nico is Sylvia's younger son, and unfortunately he knows how cute he is. They all live together in Arlington, VA where Nico enjoys kicking butt in soccer, eating his body weight every meal and building Legos. Ryan met Nico when he was a baby, and there are ovary-paining photos to prove it. Nico is oddly witty for such a young gentleman, and will use his adorable face to get what he wants. No, he cannot have another slice of pizza. Do not let him. Look away from the puppy dog eyes.