Joseph & Taryn
Wedding Party
Brandon Castro
Groomsman
Brandon and I have been friends since we were roughly 4 years old. We have seen each other through every stage of our lives. Whether it was playing video games in his cramped bedroom, getting kicked out of the movie theater, or talking over diner breakfast, Brandon has been a pillar of my life. We've been through some of the best and worst times side-by-side and I couldn't imagine my wedding party without him.
Phil Curtis
Groomsman
Phil is the quiet king of the party. Phil is another life-long friendship and we've seen each other grow into adult children together. Phil lives on a wavelength that many would call "chill", but I know him to be an emotional, dynamic and thoughtful person. I attribute a lot of my interests in movies, music, video games and my budding love of anime to Phil. He truly gets me and for that reason, he's in the party!
Johnny Reiter
Groom's-cousin
Johnny is my cousin and has always been a focal point of my life. Every holiday get together, I was excited to see them. Even though we've lived far apart and haven't spent a lot of time together if you count the hours, our lives have had close parallels and the time apart seems insignificant. We've bonded over our shared love of horror movies, Magic: The Gathering and some of the most heavy events in our lives and I think that's what family truly is.
Dan Povio
Groomsman
Dan is the newest friend of the wedding party, but it doesn't feel that way. When Brandon first introduced Dan to me, he said "I think you & Dan were best friend in another life" and that rings true. He's down for almost anything, is my culinary brethren and somehow has interest & knowledge in absolutely everything me & my friends care about. He's a great guy, a great friend so he makes the cut!
Mel Edgar
Honor Attendant
Mel and I met at a weird stage in our lives over our shared love of The Mountain Goats (band). Luckily, we're both out of that stage and our love of the Goats lives on. Mel has also had the displeasure of being my roommate in NE Philadelphia and we're still best of friends despite living together & the living conditions. Mel is an incredibly smart, empathetic person who I can turn to in any situation and can count on an honest conversation. They're a real one and the party wouldn't be complete without them.
Renee Coppola
Theytron of Honor
Favorite activity together: Looking at the moon My rock steady since Daisy scouts. I have been so lucky to grow beside them with nothing but blind support-Seriously, no.matter. what. Our brains grew together too and we sometimes speak our own language in a confusing riddle-like cadence. Renee is as genuine and chill as they come. Introduce yourself! They will likely be by my side all night...and also Joe I guess.
Jeannette Berman
Bridesmaid
AKA Jean (Bean) Favorite activity together: Finding phonaesthetic/cacophonic word combinations. Jeannette and I have also been buds since our Daisy Scout days. She is the right side to my left sided brain. Jean reminds me that when life goes unexpectedly, to pretend I'm in a silly little sitcom and it will all work out. It always does. She has a great personality and will never let you forget she won 'Best Personality' for our HS graduating class.
Jennifer Krietzman
Bridesmaid
AKA Big Sis Favorite activity together: Talking shit about Greg Jenn is as gorgeous as she is brilliant (which is VERY). She is the most recent addition to our family...for now! She is so selfless that she would give you the shirt off of her back and then ask if you need anything else. Say hello and she will welcome you warmly.
Lauren Sisken
Bridesmaid
AKA Lauren Favorite activity together: Having a drink before going out & then reevaluating and staying in. Lauren is a ride or die and it's always a wild ride! We became friends as awkward teenagers and it's been amazing to watch her blossom (apparently we did dance together as kids too though). Girls' night out to girls' night in, she is down for whatever and is prepared to make the most of it. She knows too much and is not allowed to make a speech.
Andrea Azarcon
Bridesmaid
AKA Andy Favorite activity together: Creative cookin' & bakin' Andy is one of the few friends I can remember exactly when we met - on a HS field trip to Philly. Who would have guessed the city would become her home until 2021? Andy is a beautiful genius babe and my long-distance soul-sister. She is an adventuresome spirit and brings contagious energy to any room she enters. Excitedly awaiting her upcoming nuptials!