Sarah & Collin
Wedding Party
Jennifer Frankel
Matron of Honor
Jenn is Sarah's oldest sister. She is currently a preschool teacher in New Haven County and lives with her husband Alex in Hamden, CT. She played soccer at Eastern Connecticut and received her master's from Concordia University. She is mother to one demon cat, Izzy, and could rival Paula Dean when it comes to cooking and baking. Jenn makes amazing cricket creations and will make many of the decorations for the wedding.
Mark Zarella
Best Man
The best man- Mark was born for this role. Mark is a carefree, caring, bald, humorous, beast of a man. Mark and Collin met in kindergarten and have been best friends ever since. They similar interests in sports, the outdoors, and simple humor. They also grew up playing soccer and baseball together. Once summer baseball was over they spent the rest of their summers at his family's cottage in Maine, where epic Monopoly battles took place. Eventually, they both ended up attending and graduating from Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, CT. Throughout the years Mark became more of a sibling to Collin and his family. Collin is proud to have Mark as his best man.
Michelle Royals
Maid of Honor
Michelle is Sarah's middle sister. She currently lives in California and is a strength coach for the University of Santa Barbara. She played basketball at Trinity College in Hartford,CT and earned her master's from Springfield College. She is the mother to her little dog Rue and decided to start calling Collin "Todd" about one year into our relationship. She has an impressive shoe collection and an amazing set of pipes that we all will get to hear at the wedding!
Paden Dickinson
Groomsman
Paden is Collin's middle brother. Anyone who knows Paden knows how kind, compassionate, adventurous and witty he is. Don't be surprised if he is the best dressed person at the wedding (sorry, Sarah). Paden graduated from the University of New Haven where he studied abroad in Europe. Paden has traveled the world and has been to 10 countries. He is currently working for a local vineyard so be sure to pick his brain on your favorite vintage.
Michelle Castellano
Bridesmaid
Michelle is Sarah's best friend from middle school. They shared every class together in sixth grade and have been best friends ever since. Michelle went to Curry College and the University of Connecticut. She was recently married in October and she and her husband John are homeowners in Rye, New York. Michelle's eye makeup is literally perfect every day and she never fails to bring a smile to Sarah's face :)
Chad Dickinson
Groomsman
Be warned: do not look Chad in they eye after he has had more then 3 Jack & Cokes... Chad is Collin's youngest brother. Chad graduated from Bryant university in RI and studied a broad in New Zealand. Collin and Chad have many shared interested in sports and the outdoors. Every September they run a Spartan race at Mount Killington in VT. When you see Chad at wedding, please ask him about Chet Kringle and thank me later.
Nikki Carrido
Bridesmaid
Sarah met Nikki (Keeks) soon after she became best friends with her sister Michelle, who both attended Trinity College. Nikki is currently attending medical school in Barbados and is going to be a kick-ass doctor. Nikki hails from the great city of Philadelphia and will be singing for us at the wedding, so prepare to BE AMAZED!!! Nikki is the 4th Royals sister from another mister and was also a member of Jennifer's bridal party in 2018.
Sam Dickinson
Groomsman
Sam is a Browns fan and I'll leave it at that....Sam is Collin's cousin, but is more like a brother. Sam currently lives Cleveland, OH. Growing up Sam and his family would make the 11 hour trek to CT, multiple times a year. They shared many vacations together, traveling to Cape Cod and the Grand Canyon. Sam and his wife Kelsey have a beautiful daughter, Gracie, who is the first girl born into the Dickinson family in a generation.
Erin Pesavento
Bridesmaid
Erin and Sarah were AAU rivals until they both received basketball scholarships at the University at Albany. They played 3 years together and quickly found friendship on and off the court. Erin lives with her husband Eric in New Paltz, New York with their dog Remi. Erin is a 3 point sniper on the court and is the most positive person you will ever meet. She currently teaches high school english and is a world-class flip cup player. She is also a T-Swift fanatic and can sing every word to every one of her songs....
Anthony Croce
Groomsman
This is a man who will never turn down a good time. Anthony and Collin were roommates at Southern Connecticut State University and he remains one of Collins closest friends. Anthony currently serves as an officer in the National Guard and served a tour in Afghanistan. He is married to his wife, Tara, and they have one son, Dominic. Collin is proud to have Anthony stand by his side on this day- he is great friend and as loyal as they come.
Kristin Kelley
Bridesmaid
Sarah met Kristin shortly after she started dating Collin. While Collin and Pete left them to go on their own man dates, they quickly found they had a lot in common. Kristin currently lives with her husband Peter in Enfield, CT. She is an amazing mother to 2 beautiful boys; Cade, our ring bearer and Collin's godson, and Callan, Sarah's godson. She has an incredible eye for interior design and rearranges the furniture in her home at least once a week.
Peter Kelley
Groomsman
Someone please ask this guy about elevators! Pete and Collin both attended American International College where they played baseball together and became close friends. Pete is an engineer for Otis Elevators and loves elevator trivia. Collin and Pete share many interests and have been known to sneak away from family parties together to go fishing. Pete is married to his wife, Kristin. They have two children together, Cade and Callan. Cade is Collin's Godson.
Cade Kelley
Ring Bearer
This adorable boy is 3 and a half years old and a pure ball of energy. He loves Disney, Matchbox cars, monster trucks, planes, baseball, and his new brother Callan. Providing he decides to keep his clothes on, he will be catching the eye of all the eligible bachelorettes at the wedding.
Callan Kelley
Ring Bearer
The newest edition to the wedding party, as long as he doesn't nap (or cry) through the ceremony! Callan is Sarah's godson.