Tori & Joey
Wedding Party
Knox McDonnell
Ring Bearer
Up first, ours - and everybody's - favorite baby shark, Knox McDonnell! The little man who gave us the best roles of our lives. How lucky are we that our son gets to witness his parents vowing their lives and commitment to one another surrounded by people who have been loving on both him and his parents for the entirety of their lives. Knox is the perfect little fit into our family, and we love him more than we could ever write down. He may be a man of few words (for now - Joey's genes), and wobbly legs (also Joey's genes), but he surely will be stealing hearts and breaking it down when the lights turn low and the music starts to play (as long as it is before his 7:00 bedtime). Knox can be found downing some "puffs", fist pumping to baby shark, and stealing' his momma's and dada's heart!
Grace, Morgan & Sadie O'Malley
Flower Girl
The three little blue-eyed girls that stole Tori's heart first and gave her the title of Godmother several years ago. Of course they stole Joey's heart as well (and the feeling was definitely mutual after the girl's realized they could dress him up, ride on his back, or play dolls with him and he would do so without any shame). Gracie is the oldest and sweetest of the bunch who care so deeply for others. Morgan, the middle child, is the firecracker of the crew who says the funniest phrases, and is always on the go. Lastly, Sadie who is constantly trying to keep up with her two big sisters, and does so quite well given her little legs! Tori and Joey couldn't say "I do" without their favorite little threesome by their sides - when you see them, you will definitely understand why!
Ryan McDonnell
Best Man
For those who don’t know, Ry is my little, but bigger brother. He is a certified trainer and a power lifter. You can find him at multiple local gyms hanging in the bathroom taking blurry pictures of his back. If he’s not at the gym, he’s napping or rapping (PLUG: All songs and albums are available on all streaming services LOL). We can be found laughing one minute and fighting the next, but we always hug it out and say sorry because our dad taught us family above anything and everything. I’ve gained many brothers from friendships, but I’ve never worn Power Ranger PJs and pretended to fight bad guys with anyone except this Red Ranger. He’s got big muscles, but an even bigger heart and I wouldn’t have anyone else standing behind me while I marry the woman of my dreams. Ryan is my best man.
Hannah Bronson
Maid of Honor
Hannah, the youngest Schwartz cousin, was the baby cousin who could be found tattle-tailing on any of the elder 6 cousins during any Sunday dinner. Her catch phrase, "OOOH YOU'RE IN TROU-BELLLLL" could get the nerve of any of our crew. But as the Schwartz clan grew, so did Tori & Hannah's relationship. The two have spent countless dollars getting their nails done together, going to Friendly's together for the infamous BBQ Supermelt, & just spending time on the couch together. Tori couldn't image having anyone else play the role of her little sister, or stand next to her as she marries the love of her life(Even though the debate over E.T. & being tied up is still under review). Hannah can be found keeping PJ Whelihan's afloat, singing nursery rhymes to herself, & signing up for the Praxis.
Dr. Rich Dott
Officiant
Rich is Tori's older brother, our officiant, & will be my new brother-in-law as soon as he pronounces us man & wife. Rich is a hard guy to get to warm up to you. Once, when Tori & I started dating, Rich & I played 18 holes of golf in the same golf cart and he didn't ask me one question or mutter a single word. I was convinced he hated me. Turns out, I was right. As I spent more time with the Dott's, Rich began to bust my chops more & more; this reminded me of my family & how much we make fun of one another, so I think he finally likes me (some may even say love), but he will never say it. What he will say though is what happened to the family dog - sorry again Rich. As they say, you only roast the ones you love. I just hope he doesn't decide to be roast master general during our ceremony.
Kim Dott
Bridesmaid
When Tori's brother brought home Kim, the Dott's thought it was too good to be true. How could a vegetarian-humanitarian choose to love a meat loving-people teasing boy like Tori's big brother? Well, thank God she did, because Tori's family would not be complete without her. Kim is kind, sincere, and one of the best people Tori knows. Tori is over the moon her big brother gave her the best sister, & Joey is also excited to be getting a sister too, but more importantly someone to stick together with him when the Dott's start to get the jokes & teasing rolling. Kim can be found crying over squirrels and birds playing together in the back yard, convincing any steak lover to try to implement a meatless Monday, & being pulled down Whitman Drive by her two obedient (or not) dogs Rookie & Denzel.
Donald Ross
Groomsman
Donald "Donny" Ross is now my brother-in-law. Donny is from Baltimore, Maryland and is a big Raven's fan. When he’s not rooting for his Ravens or vetting applicants at FoxChase, Donny is busy being Deptford Longhorn’s best server. If you need a steak and appreciate excellent service, go see Donald for one more at the horn, but be sure to tip well to support his and my sisters extravagant global trips. On a serious note, Donny is one of the nicest and most genuine people I have ever come to know, and I couldn't picture anyone else with my sister. Thanks Meagh for bringing this Edgar Allen Poe, RatBird, and Maryland-flag-loving crab into our family. Its an honor to have my new brother stand by my side on Tori and I's special day.
Meaghan McDonnell
Bridesmaid
Meagh is Joey's older sister who was Joey's very first best friend & playmate, & now Tori's waffle & brunch go to. Joey has always looked up to his sister, & Tori is grateful for a new built-in best friend & sister-in-law for life. Meagh is one of a kind with her sweetest heart, her curliest hair, & her dopest dance moves. Both Joey & Tori appreciate the time they get to spend with Meagh & her other half Donny, but they appreciate Meagh's corny jokes & her common google searches like, "Why does my dog's paws smell like corn chips" even more. Meagh can be found teaching tiny humans & throwing scissors, chugging "Meagh-Meagh" juice & regretting it later, & sending out group texts to anyone & everyone to see if anyone will accompany her to see Ja Rule (If your interested Holla Holla).
Patrick Casper
Groomsman
Pat Casper ruined my 7th birthday party by hitting all the whiffle balls into the neighbors yard and cracking all of the ones that stayed on our side of the fence. Pat Casper used to beat up and throw peanuts at my friends Jason and Justin Mayer. Pat Casper used to argue with me every single day at the lunch table. I HATED Pat Casper. Then, one day, we got to high school and our mutual friends went to GCIT leaving just me and him behind. It was awful, but we soon realized we were the same person and all of those previous arguments probably started over that fact. It wasn't long after that I considered Pat Casper to be a best friend, and even a brother. But don’t get me wrong though, I still hate him, everyone does. TO PAT PERSONALLY: Jury is still out on Ben Simmons.
Lauren Giles (Okay fine Burns)
Bridesmaid
The match maker, the woman behind the 'ship. Joey & Lauren grew up together as cousins climbing trees & arguing over who was going to go first for "Duck Hunt". Later in life, with a touch of fate, Lauren mastered her baby giraffe legs & joined the Terminators were she met Tori. Immediately the two hit it off & thankfully so for both Tori & Joey! After spending almost every weekend together from 7th grade to 12th grade either in hotel rooms where they forced their moms to push the queen beds together or at sleepovers where they were dropped off at the "Lamp store", Tori & Lauren created a bond & a ball of string to solidify their friendship 4lyfe. Lauren can be found doing the worm in her own wedding dress, sending hysterical memes, & choosing a breakfast place that doesn't serve breakfast.
Vince Zinni
Groomsman
I didn’t know what peer pressure was until I met Vince Zinni. He’s a real smooth talker and always finds a way to convince me to do something to see if it was funny, or to be the guinea pig if he didn’t want to do it first. Vince has been one of my best friends since I got lost riding my bike to his house for the first time in 2nd grade. I was best man at his wedding and his son, Little Vinny, and I share the same birthday (I tried to get him to name him after me, but he wouldn’t... Joey Zinni is an awesome Itallian name). From building bike ramps with Jentsch Builder’s wood and throwing the greatest party Deptford has ever seen to becoming dad together, we have grown up side by side and have been through it all.
Brynn Garaguso
Bridesmaid
Tori & Brynn met at Gloucester Catholic Rahm country where Tori swears Brynn bullied her in the 9th grade (It is still up for debate). But somewhere in the middle of Mr. Spencer's math class during Sophomore year, Brynn and Tori found each other instead of finding the slope & the rest (like Mr. Hiles class) was history. Since then, the two have shared several Chipotle & Chef Chun dates, bottles of pink lemonade brunettes, & drunk escapades at Landmark or The Spot. Brynn is Tori's go to for proper A.C. attire, PLL's taco dip, weekend plans, carpools, & everything in-between. Brynn can be found lecturing anyone on proper hand sanitation & germ reduction methods, bronzing by the motha ocean in Sea Isle City, & falling off bikes then being helped up by the Wildwood Trash-men on 18th street.
Mikey Mantici
Groomsman
My man SKIP!!! Mikey "Skip" Mantici is one my oldest friends from 8th grade. He would do anything for you at the drop of a hat. He & I were the guards on Deptford Basketball's C-team 3-win Champs in 8th Grade. (Yes, C-team because Marc's Dad wouldn't pick us because we were short, & yes 3-win Champs because we only had to win two games to get into the championship the whole season.) Our signature play was me driving and kicking it to him in the corner for a three. He was money, & I couldn't buy a jump shot. Nowadays, we just go golfing or as we call eat hot dogs, drink beers, loose balls, & lie about our scores. He was a great teammate then and to this day great friend. For the record, he may have been the better shooter but I’m a better golfer...barely.
Chelsea Shanks
Bridesmaid
Chelsea & Tori met at age 8 while playing soccer. Lucky for them, their parents also hit it off which started many Chinese food game nights, winery visits, & nights out at PJs. To solidify their already strong friendship, the two found out they both were expecting their first babies just days apart from one another. Tori feels blessed to already know & love her daughter-in-law Ellie (since an arranged marriage is on the table), & to have Tori's son's future wife raised by one of her best friends, but she's even more blessed to have gotten all the details of birth first hand from Chelsea before it was her turn (& Yes a video was involved). Chelsea can be found couponing with her husband Dan, singing up for local 5k's, & feeling her cheeks for warmth as she downs a bottle of Jersey Red wine.
Uncle Bry
Groomsman
Blue collar livin’, go-cart drivin’, Carthart wearin’, Mummers paradin’, Can’t hold these Wolverine boots down! Let me hear you stomp two times with a Big Bry, “WOOOOOOOOO!” For those who don’t know my Uncle Bry (and that number is very small, maybe even nonexistent), he is one of the most important people in my life. He is my dad's younger brother and one of my best friends. I don’t know where I’d be without his big heart and those big hands always ready to do some handyman work. He always making me laugh with his jokes and impressions as well as giving great life tips (of course after he hears Nan say them first). I’m truly lucky to have this great human being in my life and by my side. He is the greatest uncle and the greatest great uncle in the world!
Gracie Withers
Bridesmaid
Gracie & Tori met their freshman year at Lynchburg College. After a year of living with just Big Ang, Gracie made her debut into Tori & Ang's rooming situation. Ever since then Gracie has been Tori's voice of reason & confidant. Tori trusts Gracie with her life, & several life decisions have been made after a chat with Gracie with her baby blue quilt, grand-mom smelling candles, & Friends coffee mug in hand. Tori is thankful for Gracie being a text or phone call away during all of life's ups & downs. To add, she also is the personal photographer of some of Tori & Joey's most valuable and best moments together. Gracie can be found feeding her two donkey's (don't ask about Molly), advocating for recycling & waste management, & fostering or adopting one cat short of being a crazy cat lady.
Marc Feaster
Groomsman
Marc and I have been friends since the second grade. We are both very competitive especially with each other. This competitiveness combined with Marc being bigger than me lead to multiple broken bones and sprains and okay I admit it..losses. He’s literally rolled my ankle more than I have rolled it myself. Even though we love competing against each other, we love being on the same side more. We can literally sit and BS for hours whether is reminiscing or quoting Jim Carey and Chris Farley. We just love to laugh with each other or at each other. It really doesn’t matter because when we’re hanging out it’s always a great time. And don’t worry all my injuries have healed. Plus, I got Marc back when he electrocuted himself on my parents air conditioner when he was working pro bono.
Jessie Gonzalez
Bridesmaid
Jessie & Tori spent 7 years hip to hip during Tori's time in Lynchburg. They played soccer together, became captains together, become coaches together, became roommates in a few different apartments together, & somewhere in that mix they ultimately became best friends. Jessie is the most loyal friend & sound advice giver. Tori & Jessie definitely even each other out making the best even keeled combo. Although the two live 6 hours away from one another, when they are together their friendship picks up exactly where it left off with lots of love & laughs. Jessie can be found snuggling her perfect Pit Duke, bending over on the sideline of Shellenberger when the opposing team to Lynchburg has a scoring opportunity, & putting herself to bed when she feels the drinks are getting too strong.
Joe McGo
Groomsman
Joe McGo. Mr. Bandwagon. Joe never hung out with us until he became a jock in 8th grade until then he swears he was skater but he was definitely EMO. I’m glad he got into that jock phase because we bonded through our love for football. Surprisingly, Joe was a BIG Colts fan out of nowhere when he became a jock in 2004-2005-ish. This led to me making snow angels on his front lawn after a week of hearing him trash talk how bad my Steelers would lose to his beloved Colts. (Steelers upset the Colts 21-18. Thanks Vanderjact!) Anyways, Joe is just a fantasy football fan now after a brief stint with the Eagles for their Super Bowl run. He pays me back for those snow angels with fantasy loser punishments.
Big Ang Bosco
Bridesmaid
Ang & Tori's relationship started when Ang sent a very creepy FB message to Tori asking her to be her roommate in college. After Ang's follow up question of, "Do you party?" Tori knew she was in for a lifetime of fun with Ang by her side. Ang & Tori became inseparable in college including the times they would wrestle where you truly could not separate their fight. Ang & Tori chose to be roommates all 4 years, and probably still would be today if some tenant would be dumb enough to allow it. Although they do not live under the same drop ceiling anymore, or even in the same state, the minute they get together great times are bound to happen. Ang can be found on random people's instagram stories at the bar, yelling at someone for doing something, & eating uncooked spaghetti from the box.