Shaun & Darrian
Wedding Party
Miss Brianne Ingrao
Maid of Honor
Brianne and Darrian have been best friends since middle school. Whether is was getting ready for a school dance or getting ready for concerts as adults, they've been through it all. They've helped each other through various moves, worked together at a job, and even visit each other's families on the holidays. Their favorite thing to do together is their annual "Fat Day" where they hang out in a jacuzzi, with a platter of sandwiches, boxes of oreos, and more wine than anyone can keep track of. This usually includes music, movies, and if Darrian can do enough convincing- sometimes video games too. Darrian couldn't imagine having anyone else but her best friend standing next to her on the big day!
Mr. Ryan Koller
Best Man
Shaun has known Ryan since they went to preschool together almost 25 years ago. Through multiple moves, multiple colleges, and multiple game consoles, they have remained best friends. Ryan and Shaun have also been roommates for over a year (with Darrian too), and Ryan has been more than forgiving every time Shaun brings home yet another animal from work. Shaun has also made it his mission to cure Ryan's fear of snakes. As Shaun's oldest friend, more like brother, there's no one else he could picture as his best man.
Miss Kirsten Kaminski
Bridesmaid
Darrian and Kirsten first met on the internet in 2011 and bonded over their love of Harry Potter. They were supposed to meet that summer at LeakyCon, a huge Harry Potter convention, but SOMEONE left their phone charger at home, so their phone died before they could ever meet up. They'd finally meet in person later on, throw bonfires parties, and help start up a Quidditch team in Allegany that ranked as the #1 high school team in the world for a season or two. At the wedding, you may overhear her taking credit for this whole thing-- and that's because she introduced Shaun and Darrian at her annual Halloween party in 2015.
Mr. Thomas Mills
Groomsman
Shaun and Tom met in high school and bonded quickly over a love of Halo. A common theme of their early time together was Tom making terrible decisions in a video game and Shaun having to run away to survive. They helped each other through college, and some bad breakups and hard times, and came out of it closer than ever. Shaun was Tom's best man at his wedding a few years ago, and Shaun is beyond excited to have Tom stand up for him. Shaun only hopes Tom refrains from bringing his famous closet wine.
Miss Sydney Bouthsavong
Bridesmaid
Shaun met Sydney in highschool, she was a few years below him and a few years above Rachel. But Darrian got to meet her years later, when she worked at Applebee's with Shaun. Darrian would often hang out at the Beez while Shaun was working, and got to see Sydney at her hostess podium. They all hung out together as they attended Buffalo State College. Eventually, their lunch and dinner dates led to a friendship that was more like family- Shaun and Darrian became Sydney's "adoptive parents." Throughout 2020 and 2021, Sydney has been the bride and groom's pen pal, exchanging letters and gifts every month.
Mr. Kyle Roberts
Groomsman
Kyle and Shaun met in chemistry class in Shaun's senior year of high school. Shaun sat next to Kyle on the first day and said "do you watch The Walking Dead?", and that was that. Thousands of hours of Call of Duty and Minecraft have taught Shaun two things about Kyle: he is infinitely better at all games, and never assume 'hopping on for a quick game' will ever actually be quick. Shaun was a groomsman at Kyle's wedding; which is awkward for Kyle's wife Sonja, because Kyle is still Shaun's backup plan.
Miss Rachel Wagner
Bridesmaid
Darrian knew as soon as she met Shaun's sister Rachel, that she finally had a sister of her own. Darrian grew up in a family of boys- all of her cousins are boys, and she only has brothers. But Rachel finally gave Darrian a sister. They're very much alike- they love the same music, the same video games, and the same movies and tv shows. They don't get to hang out much without the family around, especially since Rachel has started college. But, she's majoring in Media Production... You guessed it, the same thing Darrian went to school for. A lot of people have a hard time getting along with in-laws, but not these two, they're one in the same.
Mr. Markanthony Dicesare
Groomsman
Shaun and Mark have had a longstanding unspoken competition for Best Facial Hair in the friend group, although Mark has consistently won for years. They were in the same Dungeons and Dragons group for years, along with Ryan and Tom. Most sessions consisted of Shaun and Tom attempting to steal from or fight townsfolk and Mark having to clean up the mess. Mark and Shaun also share a love of military history, and would stay up for hours playing military games and talking about real life battles.