Alyssa & Taylor
Wedding Party
Andy Gledhill
Co-Best Man
Despite being taller, stronger, and more handsome, Andy will always be Taylor's little bro. Taylor will never forget the day Andy was born-- NJ got 2 feet of snow and Taylor made the greatest snow fort of all time. (Seriously, this snow fort was AMAZING. Taylor's architect uncle came over to babysit while mom and dad were at the hospital. Just let your imagination run wild over how cool a snow fort built by a real architect can be. Also YAY NEW BROTHER.) Andy is on his way to becoming a pilot, which seems counter-intuitive for a man who's so tall he has to duck under commercial jets as they pass overhead. Taylor is so proud of the man Andy has become and is thrilled to know Andy will be towering behind him as his co-best man.
Briana Condon
Matron of Honor
Briana has known Alyssa since she was brewing in her moms stomach. They grew up together, going to different schools (until high school), but always had sleep overs on the weekends, spent time together during summers at the swim club, and their families spent holidays together as they are very close. Alyssa has always considered Briana a sister and sought out her advice in everything, as she is always smarter, wiser and always a few steps ahead of her in life. She is also very confident, knows what she wants, and "gets it," which is why Alyssa did everything Briana told her to. They have been best friends for almost 30 years and it's an honor to have her by Alyssa's side as she starts this new chapter. She can't wait for what marital and parental advice Briana has for her, as she is a wonderful wife and a the best mom to her daughter Lainey.
Eric Dietel
Co-Best Man
Eric and Taylor became best friends in 7th grade after Taylor invited Eric over for a playdate to make paper airplanes. Eric, as we all know, is a huge sucker for paper airplanes, and that playdate forged a bond that has lasted a lifetime. Eric and Taylor have been through it all-- a new high school, a new coast, new careers, countless adventures and at least two Killers concerts. Eric is a TV writer, a beer connoisseur, and can grow one helluva mustache (that Taylor has been jealous of for decades). He's one of the best men Taylor knows, so it's only fitting that he would don the title of co-best man.
Gabrielle Lanciano
Bridesmaid
Gabrielle and Alyssa went to grade school together, and although they eventually went to different high schools, their friendship only grew closer. They would help each other get ready for school dances, go on vacation together to Ocean City every summer, and would even wake up early during vacation to do track workouts. Gabrielle would always attend WDHS football games to watch Alyssa cheer, and Alyssa would tag along with Gab to Gloucester Catholic to watch her play soccer. They parted ways for college but that never stopped them from checking in or visiting each other. 16 years and many countries later, (Gabrielle's latest residence was Costa Rica) they still manage to be besties despite the distance and love going through life together.
Davey Johnson
Groomsman
Even if he's not a "best man" he's still one of the best men you'll ever meet. Taylor met Davey at Chapman University when they found themselves living four doors down from each other in Henley Hall. Despite being on opposing sides of a years-long prank war, Davey and Taylor became fast friends. Davey is a kickass producer. He throws the best bbq's you'll ever go to. He's got 8 million hobbies and he's awesome at all of them. Davey Johnson can do absolutely anything and still makes time to pick you up at LAX when you need a ride.
Jill Kinkler
Bridesmaid
Jill and Alyssa met in high school but became close after graduation. Jill and Alyssa did the same study abroad program (one year apart) which really solidified their bond. Distance definitely made them stronger as they were going through their 20's. They even conquered traveling to Ecuador and Peru together for a few weeks which was an unforgettable experience . Despite being compatible traveling partners, they would check up on each other and and hold each other accountable for their life and career goals over the years. Jill is always positive and uplifting and could talk to anyone about anything. This is why when they call each other their conversations last no less than an hour. Now that Jill lives in Colorado, they don't have to battle with a huge time difference, but now Alyssa has to compete with Jill's job at Google for her attention!
Mandy Bardisbanian
Groomswoman
By all accounts Taylor and Mandy should never have met. After the show Taylor worked on for 3 years was cancelled, he found himself working in a wholly different industry than comedy TV: a tech startup that sold "hype sneakers." One of the few positives that came out of this odd job was the fact that Taylor met Mandy! Mandy is a badass. She's a costume designer and manages a boy band (called "Boi Band"-- check them out). Mandy and Taylor bailed on the company they met at and now work together at a NEW startup, Legion M, and together with their coworkers plan to revolutionize entertainment as we know it.
Corri Link
Bridesmaid
Corri and Alyssa met freshman year of college and lived next door to one another. She kept Alyssa humble and helped her through college. Any problem Alyssa had, Corri had a solution: a fact which remains to this day. Corri is the only woman Alyssa knows that actually worked more than partied at college, and it paid off as Corri is now Alyssa's personal on call physicians assistant. Day or night, Alyssa will bother Corri with dumb questions and Corri is always there with an answer. The fact that they talk nearly every day after 12 years is extremely special to Alyssa.
Adam Sweeney
Groomsman
Brothers from other mothers. Taylor and Adam share an unlikely parallel-- they both decided to learn German after wondering what Hans Gruber was saying in the movie Die Hard (which they both agree IS a Christmas movie). The only difference is that Adam became fluent in German and moved to Germany (where he resides to this day) and Taylor quit somewhere around "Ich habe ein Katze." Adam is a true artist and a heckuva singer. It's been an honor for Taylor to be welcomed into the Sweeney family by Alyssa's brother, and he looks forward to every Sweeney family Christmas movie marathon from now until forever.
Kiersten Traylor
Bridesmaid
Kiersten and Alyssa lived in the same cluster freshman year of college. They always went out to parties and ate cookie dough together. After college, the two always stayed in touch and remained really good friends. Kiersten started an Etsy shop called Rescue Me Candle Co where 20% of the proceeds go towards animal rescues. Shameless plug!
Federico Friciello
Officiant
It didn't take long for Taylor to realize that Fed was one of the most exceptional men he'd ever met. Taylor and Fed became friends at Taylor's first glamorous Hollywood gig-- unjamming printers at a comedy agency. Fed is one of the most put-together, clever, funny, charming, damn-handsome men you will ever meet. He's also an extremely talented creator, and soon the two started producing comedy sketches together. Taylor spent every weekend on Fed's mom's couch so the pair could shoot sketches in the garage by day, and binge Gene Kelly movies by night. The pair got their first break together as digital producers for the show @midnight on Comedy Central-- pulling off what can only be described as a miracle. There was one job opening for the two of them. Rather than compete, Fed and Taylor interviewed together in matching suits and convinced the producers that with them, 1+1=3. They bought it. Years later, Fed and Taylor walked into a bar after a failed Ok Cupid double-date. On that fateful night, Taylor met Alyssa. Fed has been a part of Taylor and Alyssa's lives from the start and they are both so thankful that he will be the one to officiate the best day of their lives. Just wait. Fed is one of the best pitch men in Hollywood today-- and he guarantees that by the time he's done with the ceremony, you'll be 100% convinced that Taylor and Alyssa should get married. Or your money back!
Melissa Lynch
Bridesmaid
Melissa and Alyssa met freshman year as Melissa lived on the other side of the hall. Her crazy ass taught Alyssa how to curse in everyday life. She is is a passionate animal lover and had Corri, Kiersten, and Alyssa volunteer at the animal shelter every week. Melissa and her family took Alyssa in after graduation to work at a civil engineering company. Although Melissa was researching whales in Hawaii at the time, Alyssa babysat Melissa’s rats while she was gone. You may catch Melissa cruising on her motorcycle or rescuing animals if you’re in Maryland!