Taylor Ann & Rafe
Wedding Party
Bianca & Julia D'Agostino
Maid of Honor
Both Bianca and Julia are the Co-Maids of Honor. We are all so blessed to not only be sisters, but also best friends! We couldn't be more thankful for our friendship and love for one another - we understand it is quite special. Not only are the three of us all best friends, but Rafe has always been looked at like the brother we always wanted - now, it is so exciting that he will become an "official" brother! We absolutely cannot wait for the big day!! Trust us.... these two Co-Maids of Honor got this handled!
John Gangi
Best Man
Rafe's one and only brother. We've been through it all together, through thick and thin. From little kids who loved to do stupid things, to grown adults who love to do stupid things. Fun fact: Rafe & I scoped out and rehearsed the scene for where he would propose to Taylor Ann. We had it all laid out, I was hidden behind a building with a great view of where he was going to get on his knee..it was perfect. The big moment comes, and Rafe arrives 15 minutes ahead of schedule... I rush to get the camera set, and...Rafe's already on his knee. The end result of this all? Well...the most beautiful and sentimental...out-of-focus video that I will ever record.
Daniela Bueti
Bridesmaid
Sometimes referred to as the "fourth sister" or the "best-cousin-ever". I am the special friend that got to sleep over and stay later than everyone else at all of Tay's birthday parties growing up. At 13 years old, when Tay first and finally got a cell phone, I was the only person she texted 24/7 ( there are also countless embarrassing facebook posts from 2009) From supporting Tay's collegiate track competitions in Boston, to taking her out to the best rooftop Brunch spots in Boston, we've had the best of both worlds - family & friendship.
Cody Lerner
Groomsman
We've been best friends for years now. We became roommates Junior year of college, and my speciality was teetering the line of getting Rafe fired as an RA. Fun fact: I'm the guy who would play the trumpet in the wee hours of the morning while at Sacred Heart. The whole dorm building would get so mad, well, at least Rafe kept his job... Sorry everyone!
Camille McKenzie
Bridesmaid
You can really say you know someone when you've ran through hell together - key word is "ran". Me and Tay were teammates on the same Track and Field team in college and were there for one another during the best races & celebrations, and the worst races & insane workouts. Most importantly, we did, and still do, remind one another to believe in ourselves and we have each other's backs!! Nowadays you will find us laughing, going on a fun adventure, or maybe even third & fourth-wheeling Rafe and Josh's relationship with one another *eye roll*
Joshua Beloff
Groomsman
We've been best friends for years now. We were teammates on the track team, and roommates (unfortunately for Rafe) for two years. Fun Fact: I broke nearly every object in our house when we lived together. I busted the door, oh, and I put a hole in the wall "by accident." Don't worry...I taped a piece of paper over that hole and painted it the same color as the wall...everything was fine!! Also, I say everything with an obnoxious Boston accent, and will most likely be the very first person on the dance floor.
Marissa Tozzi
Bridesmaid
Junior year of college, I set-up a giant air-mattress in the middle of the college dorm room just so Tay could sleep over and be roommates (until we were seniors in college and Tay finally moved-in with a real bed!!) Together we've been through some pretty awesome experiences together.. from hiking, brunching, jamming out to Jbiebs, working New York Fashion week (actually, this was not so fun), and serenading one another (specifically: My Heart Will Go on from the Titanic). We are always laughing and have each other's backs, always.
Paul Napolitano
Groomsman
We've been best friends for years now. We met each other Sophomore year of college, became roommates, and the rest is history. Fun fact: I once convinced Rafe to wake up insanely early so we could go on an hour+ road trip with the goal of capturing the sunrise at this really cool spot. We got to the spot, and I didn't realize that the sun rises in the East...not the West. No sun was in sight...my bad! Also, I'm terrible at any video game that involves Mario.
Sarah King
Bridesmaid
From being neighbors in Stamford, annual vacation trips to Newport, weekend sleepovers on an air mattress, and pretending to enjoy watching the Patriots, we've had nothing but the best and most fun memories over past few years - and so many more adventures to come! You’ll find us laughing always and being there for one another during life’s big or small moments.
Eric Myers
Groomsman
We started at vineyard vines together in the Call Center and brought humor to every single moment. We're boys till this day. Fun Fact: Rafe & I's first real interaction was processing a return for someone who returned a dirty pair of swim trunks....you get what I'm saying when I say dirty, right? Also, I refuse to use a GPS and prefer to navigate my way through life examining real maps...it makes sense!
Kelly Brigley
Bridesmaid
We were "official" roommates our senior year of college. I made Tay the "honorary" roommate Junior year by creating her own door-dec for the apartment front door :) We actually met briefly freshman year of college, but it was not until (fun fact) I became co-workers with Rafe and re-introduced us - the rest is history!! Running buddies, brunch buddies, and sending one another daily-supportive & loving messages is us in a nutshell.
Brenden Twumasi-Ankrah
Groomsman
We've been family for years now, I'm the little brother Rafe never had. We were teammates on the track team, and roommates for a year. Rafe was the only normal roommate I had that year. Fun Fact: I've been trying to get Rafe into dancing for years, but have yet to be successful. Except for one time...it happened...we recorded it...and it's now blackmail we have against him. Also, I'm late to just about every event (but not this wedding!).
Jessica Maranelli
Bridesmaid
Our mantra in college was "everything will be okay" - we constantly reminded one another this quote which just goes to show how positive we always encouraged one another to be. We may be quite a few states apart... and in different timezones now a-days, but when we are together or catching up over Facetime, we are always laughing! We are so excited to be reunited for the big day!!
Sebastian Pierre
Groomsman
We've been family for years now. We were teammates on the track team where we constantly competed with one another. Fun Fact: Rafe & I use to run the same events in college. Since I'm freakishly fast, Rafe used to nearly destroy himself trying to keep up with me... In fact, Rafe pulled his hamstring and ended his sprinting career racing me in practice one day. Also, we stayed in a motel together that we're pretty sure was haunted....and was certainly owned by a very terrifying man. I'm glad we got out of there in one piece....