Our Wedding
Wedding Party
Ruth Brown
Maid of Honor
We bonded over our love for Celine Dion at a house party, and the rest is history! My best travel buddy throughout the years. She has the biggest heart, love for life, and quirky personality that I adore! One of my best buds, that is always there for me and down for anything.
Heather Sadkowski
Bridesmaid
Heather is my oldest friend! The amazing childhood memories will never fade, and we always pick up right where we left off. She has the tell it how it is attitude just like me, and is always unapologetically herself! One of the people I trust the most, and I know we’ll be there for each other till the end :-)
Josie Ottowicz
Bridesmaid
Josie is my cousin, but more so my little sis! We’ve always just gotten each other, and have so much fun together doing active things. She has a cool style and vibe that is so unique! I love seeing what she does next, and she’s just as adventurous as I am.
Stephanie Settele
Bridesmaid
Stephanie is another person I met online! lol. After deciding not to be roomies, we decided to be close friends! She accompanied me to Kaido’s first doxin derby at the Meadowlands, and the rest is history. A fellow dog lover, lb surf girl, white claw and vball buddy, competitive game player.. there’s never a dull moment when Steph is around. She has the biggest heart, best humor, and is one of the most genuine people I know. Thank you Facebook marketplace!
Caitlin Roberts
Bridesmaid
Caitlin is a fellow Delta flight attendant and a good friend for a long time. We have done many trips and layovers together, and continue to do many LB beach days with the little ones as often as we can. She has a huge heart, and is always there to listen, being a fellow night owl with many shared experiences. A sensitive soul and devoted mom, she has been a constant in my life throughout the years!
Jen Manzella
Bridesmaid
Jen is my polish sista, and we met in high school and have been close ever since! She has always been there in tough times, and is the best listener. A quiet confidence, a caring heart, a great mom, cruise buddy, and honest friend who is always a good time to be around!
Michelle Palermo
Bridesmaid
Michelle is my older sister. She is a great mom and sister, who has a love for CrossFit, and it shows! She’ll do anything for family, and is always there to tell you how it is. Beautiful, smart, and someone who always has my back. I love you!
Andrew Marchioli
Best Man
Andrew is my younger brother and someone I am lucky to say is one of my best friends. He is one of the strongest people I know, in more ways than one. He’s a great card player and an even better dancer as we’ll all see when he’s out on the dance floor. Don’t hit me with wrestling moves during the ceremony!
Erik Helgesen
Best Man
Erik and I first became friends in kindergarten (he definitely had a Chuck Norris figure despite what he says). Over the years, he’s been my roommate, co-landlord, co-party host, and most importantly, my best friend. (Hopefully, a great bachelor party planner too). I was privileged to be his best man and “the Kid” (self-proclaimed) was always going to be one of mine.
Tim Breyer
Groomsman
Tim and I have been busting each other’s chops for like 30+ years. Lot of great memories over that time between days (and nights) in the woods, Mario Kart and Goldeneye, couple Giants Super Bowl wins (he’s a face painter) and lots more I won’t put into writing. Look for him to be enjoying a fruity IPA by the bar.
Ravi Tibrewala
Groomsman
I met Ravi when I moved back to Long Beach after Sandy and we’ve been hanging out ever since. We used to pop over to each other’s houses like a sitcom (woo Florida Street) and had some of the absolute best summers ever, with way too much tequila involved. He’s been a great fantasy team partner for years (couple championships in there and no last places!) and an even better friend.
Scott Fermaglich
Groomsman
Scott had the pleasure of meeting me (and my South Park knowledge) on the bus to Berner. When I moved back from Arizona we started hanging out all the time since he lived only a few blocks away. We would get together for every Blue Mountain State ep, pregame before going to town and walk home together what felt like every weekend. He was my roommate for like 5 years and we made it work even though he doesn’t eat bacon. He’ll be the one drinking bourbon while requesting all the boy band songs at the reception.
James Maggiotto
Groomsman
First became friends with James in middle school when we all started going to Berner (go Bisons). Flash forward through countless football Sundays at his house, pregaming with wrestling games (blasting Hulk Hogan’s theme) and some awful charades playing while living together in Arizona and here we are still friends all these years later. He’s a first timer in the wedding party department so be gentle if he makes mistakes. Don’t let him Irish goodbye either.
John Barresi
Groomsman
John is another friend I’ve had for over 30 years. We first met when he was stuffing me into a bus seat so I would miss my stop (I made it). We played football on his lawn (watch out for geese poop), moved across the country together to Arizona, jumped out of airplanes - just too many things to even name (to protect the innocent). He’s most likely hoping the groomsmen are wearing black (they aren’t).
Allie
Officiant
My Polish LB sister. We picked eachother up at a house party lol, and have been beach buddies ever since! She’s the best listener, carefree genuine friend. She’s smart, intuitive, and has great style. After my 40th bday roast we knew we needed to have her officiate our wedding! So many good laughs throughout the years. She has a spot on humor and a great aura about her! Always down to do fun things, we can’t wait to have you marry us as one xoxo
Danuta Allen
Aunt/Escort
My Dads older sister and like a second mom to me. She will do me the great honor of walking me down the aisle in memory of my Dad, Jacek Gniazdowski, who sadly passed away 3 years ago. A history buff and great cook, she has helped take care of us over the years.. and has the most genuine nurturing heart. I love you, and thank you for doing this for me!