Marissa & Michael
Wedding Party Bios
Jamie Stark
Best Man
Friends since second grade, a decades worth of time playing video games and all the way through high school and then college. I was lucky enough to be his best man last year, and am honored to have him as mine in August.
Sarah Thompson-Kablik
Officiant and Matron of Honor
First day, orientation, freshman year at Salve- that's where it all started. We bonded over sweating too much for the outdoor class photo- so much that we needed to change our clothes! We've stayed close friends despite me transferring schools, Sarah moving across the country (multiple times!), and us never actually living in the same state since college! She's been my rock for over ten years and I'm so lucky to have her next to me on this big day.
Andy Arguelles
Groomsman
I had the fortune of training Andy on the first night of his journey into the wonderful world of college bar bouncing. Although I was initially quite skeptical of his ability to stop a fight wearing a beanie in the middle of summer; we became fast friends and have remained through several location changes and timezones. I am pleased to have him back on the East coast, and honored to have him up there with me in August.
Laura Ritchie
Bridesmaid
Laura and I sat next to each other in a lot of our graphic design classes and although she tried to keep me on campus on the weekends we actually became even closer after college. She agreed to live with me in a one-bedroom apartment with a 3 month old puppy- clearly she's a saint. She's dealt with everything from me in my early twenties to Nugget's potty training days. I'm so lucky to have her next to me on my big day!
Eric Feeley
Groomsman
I met Eric on my first night of work at a college bar, and began a lifelong friendship over our mutual love for all things beer, soccer, and Umass. Eric has been a great friend over the past decade and I am lucky to have him up there with me in August.
Gina Torcoletti
Bridesmaid
Is it October 14th?! Gina got randomly placed as my roommate in college- the poor girl. So clearly she's the most patient, kind, and forgiving friend I could have. She's my right-hand girl and I couldn't imagine this day without her- champagne and tissues in hand.
Will Plaut
Groomsman
Will and Mike have been the closest of friends since the days in our cribs. We grew up together through summers playing lacrosse, and even played regular tennis through our teen years. Fun fact- Will won every time, and i'm pretty sure I lost almost if not every game. I am honored to have Will up there with me; and appreciates having my oldest friend at the altar on such an important day.