Brianna & Sean
Wedding Party
Marilisa Anania
Maid of Honor
Hi I'm Marilisa, a.k.a. Maid of Honor (not a big deal). Brianna and I met roughly 28 years ago in the maternity ward of Yale New Haven Hospital, though, our introduction was clouded by the fact that she brought an abrupt halt to my 2 year reign as an only child. Not to brag, but I 100% have known the bride the longest out of everyone here, but to say we have been friends for all 2.5 decades is a stretch. That part is fairly new (she got cool when she met Sean, thanks man!)
Justin Leach
Best Man
Hi I'm Justin and I've known Sean...forever. We became friends in 4th grade and despite going to different high schools and colleges, we have remained best friends. We spent our childhood playing overly complicated board games, shooting arrows at one another, and doing other equally awesome things. Now that we are older, we have moved on to drinking beer during those same activities. I am looking forward to being the best, best man I can be at their wedding.
Megan Molina
Bridesmaid
Hi I'm Megan and I live a simple life in a small town. Sean and I go way back as I am his sister. Over the last eight years Brianna and I have bonded, deeply, over our love of shoes! I have watched Sean and Brianna make each other happy for years and I am looking forward to officially inviting Brianna to the family!
Patrick Keenan
Groomsman
Hi I;m Patrick, Sean's older brother and moral compass. I took Sean to his first concert, gave him his first beer, and will now be a part of his first (and hopefully only) wedding. Sean and I enjoy hanging out, pretending to be academics together and arguing about points that no one else cares about. This drives Brianna a little crazy but that's okay because I was here first.
Lauren Baisch
Bridesmaid
Brianna and I met the first semester of college at WCSU. Fast friends, Brianna's room a safe haven for naps, coloring, and singing along to Glee. I met Sean the second semester of college and watched their relationship bloom. Now, long after college, we are all still together, binge-watching the Great British Bake Off and arguing over who Brianna loves more. Spoiler alert: it's me but Sean is a very close second.
Matthew Anania
Groomsman
Hi all, I'm Matt, the jelly of the Anania PB&J. Despite the grudge my siblings hold towards me for being the best looking offspring, Brianna and I have always held a special bond over the oppression we faced as middle children throughout the years. I couldn't be happier she's with Sean, who gives her all of the love and attention she missed out on as a middle child. I can't wait to celebrate with the happy couple!
Katelyn Whitman
Bridesmaid
I have known Brianna since freshman year at Sacred Heart Academy, where our friendship blossomed over mutual interests such as Yearbook, the Fall Musical, Disney movies, Friends, and the Jonas Brothers. Over 13 years later we are still avid Jonas Brothers fans, and even more so fans of each other. I am so honored to be standing with Brianna and her friends to witness her marriage to Sean. She has found her lobster.
David Anania
Groomsman
Hey I'm David, Brianna's youngest brother, aka the runt of the Anania litter. Brianna and I met at the ripe old age of me being born. Brianna quickly took me on as her personal doll and was able to convince me to get involved in pretty much any hijinks my older siblings had thought up that day (ie: Go-Gurt Wars in the kitchen). I couldn't be happier for Brianna and Sean. Ah Sean! Sean, you're helping balance out my brother to sister ratio and I will be forever grateful. Look for me at the reception, I'll be running the dance floor the entire time!
Kim Hawley
Bridesmaid
Brianna and I have been friends since, what seems like, before birth. I was the one who had the really awesome "Grease" themed birthday party in kindergarten that Brianna still talks about. Though it was truly 8th grade, where we had almost every class together, that we found our way to becoming best friends. We've stuck together through going to different high schools, colleges, and living on opposite sides of the country and our friendship is still strong.
Grant Nordby
Groomsman
Sean and I met while studying abroad in China. Even though learning Chinese was terrible, we made the best of the situation by playing too much ping pong and frequenting tea houses. In Chicago, Sean and I were reunited; our friendship culminating in me replacing Brianna as Sean's significant other on the UChicago boat cruise. However, I won over Brianna when she and Sean visited on their drive out to California and she got to meet my two kittens; Dwight and Jim.
Kim Clini
Bridesmaid
Brianna and I met in middle school through the other Kim ^^. Over time our friendship grew stronger and stronger and we have remained close over all of these years. Brianna was a bridesmaid in my wedding in 2017 and I am so excited to stand by her side in April!
Matthew Rowley
Groomsman
Hi everyone! I'm Matt! Sean and I met in college working together as RAs (professional narcs and party poopers). We quickly became the best of friends and spent far more time slacking off together than doing our actual jobs. Brianna has happily taken on the role of mine and Sean's "Protector" with rules such as "no climbing", which really just benefits everyone. While we all know that I am Sean's one true love, I am looking forward to celebrating Sean and Brianna's love at their wedding!