Nicole & Pepper
Wedding Party
Brittney Barbuto
Maid of Honor
Brittney is Nicole's younger sister and co-Maid of Honor. Brittney is graduating this year and will become a nurse. She also laughs like a tea kettle and enjoys a good twerking. One year, they ruined Christmas because they weren't "mature" & Nicole made Brittney laugh so hard she threw up.
Christopher Long
Best Man
My brotha from another fatha. Chris is my best friend and big brother and I've had the pleasure of knowing him for..umm.. my whole life. Whether it's dancing like Bilbo Baggins' (I still don't know if this is one of the funniest inside family jokes or the dumbest) or doing a less cool version of The Running Man than I, Chris will most likely be the life of the dance floor on July 17. Chris was a best friend, brother, uncle and father-figure for me growing up... a father-figure who would buy me beer when I needed it. And I love him for it.
Michaela Barbuto
Maid of Honor
Mic is Nicole's youngest sister and co-Maid of Honor. Mic is a sophomore at University of Alabama & most of Nicole's college friends are going to be upset she's not 5 yrs old anymore (like she was when we were in college). Her passions include TikTok, Ariana Grande, and Longhorn Steakhouse.
Colin Jones
Best Man
Colin is one of my best friends and co-Best Man. Colin is a master chef, master of puns, and master... debater... well, he's an okay debater. Colin can be found doing weird things all across Italy like finding a flower or a berry on a random walkway and then eating it to demonstrate that he knows which flowers and berries are edible in urban environments. A real Bear Grills, Colin is.
Allie Howard
Bridesmaid
Nicole & Allie have been best friends since the 6th grade and bonded over outsmarting every teacher they ever had. Allie is a wild one - as is demonstrated by her hair and her personality - who brings so much energy to a room. In fact, the energy is sometimes so great, she talks very rapidly with her hands and food can end up in her eyebrow.
Andy Arias
Groomsman
Like the T-Rex in Jurassic Park, you'll know when Andy is coming because his laugh will make your water ripple from a mile away. And that's what makes Andy The Man - He's always laughing. We've been laughing it up together since we met in the 7th grade. I can't tell you how many times I got in trouble in middle school because of that laugh during a silent pop quiz.
Amy Orr
Bridesmaid
Nicole met Amy at their first job -- which is also where Nicole met Pepper (& groomsmen Pete & Dan)! Amy's perfect day involves yoga, making gourmet toast, and sitting in her room holding her crystals. It's all about balance though so Amy also very much rages face -- as long as it ends with a soothing nighttime meditation.
Dan O'Keefe-O'Donovan
Groomsman
This Jude Law lookalike will charm your pants off with his wonderful British accent. Try not to pay too much attention to the substance as the accent will slowly lose its charm over time. Dan is one of my best friends not just because of how much fun he is to be around but because he's always been able to perfectly balance the devil and angel on each shoulder.
Danica Savonick
Bridesmaid
Nicole met Danica the same way she met Michele & became fast friends. They bonded over their shared love of books, food, & Dare or Dare. Danica is an English professor & quite possibly the wittiest person in the world. You can find Danica working on her book at a cat cafe, turning her bathroom into a hot yoga studio, or eating a salad in a third-world country.
Jordan Stern
Groomsman
Sicily in July will likely be pretty toasty so if you can't find Jordan at the wedding, odds are he's taking his 8th shower of the day - lots of schvitzing. Also if you need a moist towelette, Jordan is your guy. Jordan is basically what you get if Tourettes were controllable but you didn't care. He's a kind and loving soul filled with empathy and compassion for all.... oh wait, I'm writing about Jordan? Oh.. well.. He has very nice... arms? On a semi-serious note, I love Jordan to death and if you ask anyone who knows us he and I have been a married couple since 7th grade. Nobody else can stand the two of us for that long.
Emily Barkdoll
Bridesmaid
Nicole met Emily on Craigslist & they lived together in DC for many years (along with fellow bridesmaid Leah & officiant Rohit). Emily is very wise; she has given Nicole so much advice over the years and taught Nicole many important life lessons - such as "we don't need to drink flavored Smirnoff anymore - we're 26". Emily can be found snuggling with Penny (her dog daughter), actually recycling properly, or raising her eyebrows.
Keith Sinner
Groomsman
Keith has been in my life for over 20 years. He's not just our go-to if the wifi at the castle goes out, he's also our go-to for other things... like network security or server management. Just kidding. Keith is one of the best things to happen to me. I'm already a bit of an asshole so I would have likely been insufferable if not for his calm and steady presence raising me alongside my mother. I couldn't have asked for a better role model of what it takes to be a great man and a great husband than Keith.
Leah Delaney
Bridesmaid
Nicole met Leah on Craigslist & became roommates (along with bridesmaid, Emily) in DC. They've been by each other's side through it all -- parasites & dengue scares, unresponsive landlords (fuckin' Abe), benders, Whole30. Leah is famous for falling asleep literally anywhere, #MiloMonday, & not wearing pants in Taco Bell. Her favorite food is pulled pork (even though she's pescatarian) and she's a big fan of champagne.
Pete Bronkema
Groomsman
Pete is an unstoppable force of nature. Whether it's toga parties in Yosemite with 15 random male park rangers that he just met that day or being placed on the Las Vegas Top 10 Most Wanted List (there is an active reward of $10,000 if you can provide information that leads to his arrest (jk)), Pete will no doubt keep us going until 5am come hell or high water.
Michele McCaffrey
Bridesmaid
Nicole met Michele in college when she became one of Allie's (fellow bridesmaid) roommates & they became fast friends. Michele's energy levels need to be studied by science; she is always the last one to leave the party & the first one up to get us coffees the next morning. Michele is a big fan of activities, the best dancer you'll ever see, and has probably unknowingly broken records for hiking mountains the fastest. She is also getting married this year!
Tommy Korotky
Groomsman
One of my oldest friends, I've been causing trouble with Tommy since Kindergarten. As a friend, Tommy never comes up short. As a football player, Tommy can be found coming up short on the 1-yard line at least once a game. Tommy padded my rushing touchdown stats so hard that it looks like I was Michael Vick without the yards - career stats: 15 total yards / 15 total TDs (not actual), thanks TK! Off the field, Tommy and I have caused so much mischief you'd need a 10-part series to cover it (there can be no evidence).
Rohit Dayal
Officiant
Rohit is a top-notch friend to Nicole & Pepper. Rohit went to high school with Nicole & they lived in DC together - even as roommates for part of it (along with bridesmaid, Emily). Rohit is famous for being best dressed, knowing bartenders by name, and passing out with pizza in his bed.