Nicole & Christopher
Wedding Party
John Reda
Best Man
John and Chris pledged Zeta Psi at Penn State together, but it wasn't until sophomore year that their friendship truly spawned. John could always be found at Chris's apartment for weekly games of beerball, listening to Young Jeezy, and making Chicken Parmigiana. They were known around the house for a few pranks and "always being up to something." A group of younger brothers once called John & Chris the wildcards of the house because "you never knew what they were up to". John and Chris brought their friendship to NYC and although some things have changed (John's hair) and others haven't (Chris' hair) they are still up to their usual shenanigans.
Nicole Ghannam
Bridesmaid
Nicole and Nicole were destined to be friends before they were even born. Their parents all worked for the same company and became great friends, named their only daughters "Nicole," and to further solidify the friendship, moved to the same neighborhood in Doylestown, and bought the same model house (different streets though, you need to be a little unique). Nicole G and Nicole R (their formal names) have been the best of friends for as long as they can remember, going for an after school snack at Nicole R's then trekking across the neighborhood to Nicole G's basement to watch hours on end of television and movies that were probably (definitely) illegally downloaded. A million laughs and memories in between, they are still eating and watching tv together like no time has passed!
Matthew Ramjit
Groomsman
Matt (aka Marty) might be Nicole’s brother, but over the years Chris and Matt have become friends through a joint interest in PSU and bourbon. Now, Chris will be jumping into his first-time role as an older brother and can't wait. Although, Chris and Matt have been acting like siblings for years. In the year Chris and Matt were at Penn State together, Chris watched over Matt, gave him rush advice when he was looking for the right fraternity, got him and his friends into parties, and may or may not have bought him alcohol (sorry, Mr Ramjit!). These brothers-to-be are ready to say "I do" to watching Penn State Football together for all the Saturdays of their lives.
Kaitlin Nieglos
Bridesmaid
Nicole has never had a sister, but is ecstatic to gain what she believes is the perfect older sister! Kaitlin is equal parts beautiful, sweet, smart, and a wonderful role model! Kaitlin is also the better half of a marriage that Chris and Nicole will look up to forever! Kaitlin has already stepped into her big sister duties by giving Nicole sage wedding advice, great book recommendations, and helping to put Chris in his place when he said he wanted to wear a blue suit to his own wedding. Thank you, Kaitlin!!!!!
Gregory Nieglos
Groomsman
Gregory is the older brother Chris never asked for. Although not blood related Greg has been Chris’s de facto older brother for over a decade. Greg taught Chris a lot while growing up from drinking scotch to slicing a golf ball. Greg was even there for the fateful golf incident when Chris's club ended up on the roof of a house (It was because his hot hands were slippery). As much as they rib each other Chris and Greg have a great brotherly relationship, the Neiglos and Rendeiro families have become so close over the years its hard to envision a life without an older brother like Greg.
Amber Maiden
Bridesmaid
Amber and Nicole met at a mutual friend's party in high school and became fast friends. They kept the party going when they both went to Penn State and shared semester after semester of State College (mis)adventures. They became such great friends that they lived with each other for 3 years after college! Amber and Nicole make a great duo; however, they are an unlikely pair. Amber is 6'0" and Nicole is 5'2". Amber likes scary murder movies and Star Wars, Nicole likes the Real Housewives and thinks Harry Potter is scary. Despite their differences, they have been the best of friends for over 10 years and will be for many more!
Robert Tobey
Groomsman
Rob is another lifelong friend of Chris's. Rob starred alongside Chris in some of Shea's early films even doing his own stunts like jumping over a fence and ripping his pants. Apart from that, Rob and Chris have many childhood memories from fishing the local hot spots, driving around aimlessly until they ended up at taco bell, and bothering Shea. Now that they are grown up they are still up to some of the usual antics but have substituted in food tours around NYC in place of driving around, but don’t worry they still bother Shea all the time. Chris also had the honor of serving as one of Rob's groomsmen, and is thrilled to have Rob in his corner for his big day.
Jillian Grzywacz
Bridesmaid
Jillian and Nicole, or more colloquially known as Jilly G and Colie, are self-proclaimed as the most dynamic duo Delta Gamma has ever seen. The iconic blonde/brunette power couple found each other on the same dorm floor at Penn State summer session leading up to their freshman year. They became both best friends and the life of the party everywhere they went. The two have the best memories of putting more effort than necessary into theme party costumes, crafting for their dorms, and planning their famous “Friend Pregames.” Even though Jill lives in DC and Nicole lives in NYC, the two can still be found taking over dance floors together up and down the East Coast.
Shea Sweeney
Groomsman
Shea and Chris have grown up by each other's sides for the past 20+ years. Who can forget Shea's costume of a historically accurate replica of the Titanic or his famous themed birthday parties. Chris had a leading role in many of the early works of shea's film making career from "The Great Escape" in 4th Grade to the critically acclaimed original screenplay "The Photograph" junior year. Chris and Shea have taken many trips to the lake house and Shea's first plane trip to Florida, even now with Shea often at sea for work they always make time for a few (too many) Guinness.
Alaina Cipollone
Bridesmaid
Alaina and Nicole met at their first job at NYU Langone, but they should have met two years earlier when they attended the same nursing school program at NYU. Although they never found each other at school, they became work wives almost instantly. Running around on night shift truly creates a bond like no other! Whether they are chatting in the middle of the night because their sleep schedule is messed up, gossiping about the Real Housewives, or planning their next night out, the two can always be found deliriously laughing and having the best time together.
Stephen Raum
Groomsman
Steve and Chris started their friendship in preschool, but their friendship truly blossomed in High School were they took all the same classes and had lockers next to each other for all 4 years. Trading visits between Marist and Penn State all through college they stayed friends until they found themselves in a similar predicament: new jobs in the NYC and needing somewhere to live, so Chris and Steve shared an apartment in Hoboken for 2 years. Often known as the "Funhouse" among friends, much to the chagrin of some of their neighbors, Chris and Steve's time at 411 Madison St were known for a party or two and a lot of great memories.
Leah Cooperman
Bridesmaid
Nicole heard Leah before she ever even met her. The two were in Delta Gamma together, but didn’t get to know each other until Nicole moved onto the sorority floor for sophomore year. Living in the room next to “Loud Leah” was something Nicole will always cherish. Leah would often spend hours in Nicole’s room in her iconic red robe with giant pockets that somehow held multiple value-sized bottles of shampoo. The two went on to become sophisticated adults, often visiting NYC’s most acclaimed art museums and then NYC’s most acclaimed night clubs together.
Eric Vanderstreet
Groomsman
Eric and Chris grew up down the street from each other and were inseparable as kids riding their bikes around Ridgewood Acres in Cedar Grove. Often Chris' parents would have to remind Chris and Eric that 9:00am was too early to ring the doorbell and ask "Is Chris up yet?". Chris and Eric share the same eccentric sense of humor and have a litany of decades old inside jokes. They could often be found playing Runescape, Civilization, or Xbox and were known for finishing each others thoughts. As Chris went to college Eric had a stint in the Air Force but now are reunited in Hoboken/NYC.