Wedding Party
Amanda Pierce
Matron of Honor
Chances are if you know the bride, you've met her best friend and matron of honor, Amanda! Amanda and Savanna met in 8th grade when Savanna was new to Chardon and Amanda befriended her. They have had so many great and fun memories together (even have been grounded from each other a couple of times) but some of Savanna's favorite memories with Amanda is going to Arizona together in high school, Amanda's beautiful wedding day, and watching Amanda become a wonderful auntie to Elaina!
Sarah Albino
Bridesmaid
Sarah met the bride when Savanna first started working at Guidos about 5 years ago! Sarah and Savanna clicked right away, they also both attended Cleveland State University for their Bachelor's degrees. Some of Savanna's favorite memories with Sarah are going to Savannah, GA for Sarah's bachelorette party and staying up late on Cinco de Mayo laughing all night long! FUN fact: Sarah was the person who encouraged Savanna to pursue a relationship with CJ!
Samantha Simicevic
Bridesmaid
Sam and Savanna also met in the 8th grade when Savanna was new to Chardon. They have done a lot of fun things together over the years but some of Savanna's favorites involve Sam surprising her at her baby shower and always driving around and jamming out in Sam's car! Sam now lives in Florida, but still makes the time to be involved in the wedding and bridal events!
Natalia Kapis
Bridesmaid
Natalia and the bride also met while in 8th grade when Savanna was new to Chardon. Natalia and Savanna originally bonded over the chores that their parents made them do when they were younger (lol). Some of Savanna's favorite memories with Natalia are playing travel softball together, going to a Nick Jonas concert together in Hershey, PA, and having friendsgiving together in Natalia's new apartment!
Kaitlyn Konsur
Bridesmaid
Kait and the bride met while at Cleveland State after Savanna joined the sorority Phi Mu. Kait invited Savanna to stay at her apartment one night and go out together and they clicked instantly! Some of Savanna's favorite memories with Kait are all the sleepovers, living in the same apartment building together, and when Kait stops over to hangout with Sav and Elaina after work. FUN fact: when in Phi Mu, Savanna and Kait used to always call each other their future bridesmaids and now it is true!
Megan Koplin
Bridesmaid
Meg and the bride met while attending Cleveland State on Savanna's first day of recruitment for sorority life. Meg instantly made Savanna realize she wanted to go Phi Mu! Meg and Savanna have done a lot since then but some of Savanna's favorite memories with Meg are going to Arizona together, going to Blossom together, and having morning coffee when Meg is down the street! FUN fact: Meg and Savanna used to always call each other their future bridesmaids and now it is true!
Olivia Pirosko
Bridesmaid
Olivia and the bride obviously met once Savanna and CJ started dating each other. There have been a lot of fun times together since they have met. Some of Savanna's favorite memories with Olivia are when Olivia helped her walk around the hospital after having Elaina, taking Elaina to the zoo together, and all the times Olivia has showed up to be the best auntie to Elaina!
Mae Quinn Bielek
Bridesmaid
Mae and the bride met while attending Cleveland State, Mae was roommates with Sarah and they all waited in line (in the freezing cold) for parking passes together. Mae eventually started working at Guidos as well and the two of them instantly hit it off! You can find Mae and Savanna hitting some awesome moves together on the dance floor. Some of Savanna's favorite memories of Mae are all the Saturday nights spent working together and dancing the night away at Mae's bachelorette party!
Danica Davis
Junior Bridesmaid
Danica is the bride's little sister. Savanna obviously met her the day that she was born! Some of their favorite memories together are going to Disney World and watching Danica become a great auntie for Elaina!
Blake Lababidi
Flower Girl
Blake is the bride's niece, she got to meet Blake the day that she was born! Blake is very outgoing and such a joy to be around. She is such a good big cousin to Elaina and Carter.
Elaina Pirosko
Flower Girl
Elaina is the daughter of the bride and groom! She is the light of their lives and she will be following her parent's lead busting a move on the dance floor!
Carter Curry
Ring Bearer
Carter is the bride's nephew and is the most handsome little dude! We are excited to have him as part of our special day and can't wait to watch him and Elaina dance the night away together!
Spencer Cozzarin
Best Man
Spence is the cousin that has always been more like an older brother! CJ and Spence enjoy fishing, golfing, hunting, or anything related to shooting guns and anything outdoors with Grandpa and Uncle George all together. CJ's favorite thing about Spence is that he showed him the way for everything good, and bad, but always set a great example for him from a young age.
Ryan Henry
Groomsman
CJ and Ryan have been friends from age 5. They have worked the same jobs together like landscaping and at Guidos year round for high school years and some of college. Ryan and CJ enjoy swimming, snowboarding, golfing to all the sports growing up, and family vacations, each others and combined. CJ's favorite thing about Ryan is that they have been to many places together and continue to experience many things!
Ben Rowan
Groomsman
Ben and CJ have known each other since they were about 4 years old, they have really been through it all together! CJ says that even though he isn't always easy to get ahold of, he always shows up when it matters most! CJ's favorite thing about Ben is that he is always down to get creative about a project and hear an engineers 2 cents on planning out a project.
Mason Lababidi
Groomsman
Mason has known the Bride since the day she was born! He has always been a big brother bear and protector of the bride. The bride's favorite thing about Mason is that he made her an aunt. She also loves that he no longer practices WWE wrestling moves on her and how big of a heart that he has.
Chase Pirosko
Groomsman
The groom met Chase on the day he was born. CJ thought it was "so cool" to have a baby brother and still feels that way. The groom's favorite thing about Chase is "his charming personality".
Harrison Ellis
Officiant
CJ and Harrison have been through it all together. CJ's favorite thing about Harrison is that he is always just a phone call away; if he ever needs a hand at the house, or to go golf, or just to hang out. Harrison is always dependable and reliable to be by our side when needed!
Alex Stewart
Groomsman
The groom describes Alex as truely a brother from another mother. They grew up together going on a lot of winter vacations of snowmobiling and snowboarding. Now they live only a few streets away from each other, what CJ loves about Alex is that he is always the funny guy!
Nick Baumgarten
Groomsman
Nick is another guy that CJ has known since an early age. Even though he moved states away, the 8 hour drive never kept the boys separate for too long. Growing up, playing all sports year round, to swimming at his lake in the summer, tipping trees over with the boys, and winter time snowboarding. CJ's favorite thing about Nick is that even though they are now raising kids a few months apart, they are always able to pick up right where they left off!
Johnny Bolt
Groomsman
The groom first met Johnny when they were in elementary school. They grew up only one grade apart from each other but were always in the same sports. CJ's favorite thing about Johnny is that he is always his go to golfing partner!