Wedding Party

Michael Coates

Groom

Alexandra Venier

Bride

Bob Coates

Father of the Groom

The Father of the Groom is Michael's role model and he's always there for anyone in a heartbeat. In his free time, Bob loves being on his new boat with Lisa or hanging with Leo - but no matter what, family and football come first!

Paul Venier

Father of the Bride

The Father of the Bride, also known as the Comedy Tornado, will be serving up the dance moves, plus of course, lots of laughs. Besides comedy, Paul is a musical extraordinaire and has taught himself how to play just about any instrument. On top of that, he knows just about every zip code in Jersey - so yes, if you escape his jokes, he will find you!

Lisa Coates

Mother of the Groom

The Mother of the Groom is the definition of kind-hearted. She's known for being super sweet, fun-loving, and compassionate, and also always has the best advice and sees the good in everything. On top of that - let's remember that she's the saint who has put up with Michael over the years!

Lorraine Hesslein

Mother of the Bride

The Mother of the Bride is one of Alexandra's greatest role models and has helped inspire her own work ethic and career goals. When Lorraine isn't running her successful business, she's (sometimes) relaxing with a glass of red in one hand and pizza in the other. She's the Queen of Glitz, a fashion icon, and one of the most giving people ever. Simply put, "too glam to give a dam."

Barbara Hesslein

Grandmother of the Bride

Alexandra's Grandmother Barbara is the matriarch of her family. At just over 90 years old, this one-of-a-kind redhead brings a ton of spunk and pep in all that she does - and Alexandra is proud to have inherited that same level of energy and sass. We are all so lucky, fortunate, and happy to have her a part of our special day! #QueenNan

Brittany Venier

Maid of Honor

Born to be best friends, literally, at 3 minutes apart, Alexandra's twin sister Brittany has been by her side since birth and will continue to be on the big day as Maid of Honor. Brittany actually introduced Alexandra to her soon-to-be husband Michael in a class that they took together in college (and also dealt with the two of them and their antics over the years before they finally started dating). She's the real MVP! *Someone please just make sure she takes her Lactaid pill and has a box of tissues nearby.

Mitch Donovan

Best Man

Over years of friendship, Mitch and Michael have had some of the best times of their lives together. They are some duo and will always find ways to have a blast and make it a party no matter where they go or what they do.

Lindsay Kessler

Bridesmaid

High school cheerleading paired with tons of injuries and a deep love for Laguna Beach and brunch cemented an epic best-friendship for over 15 years with Lindsay and Alexandra. From the glory days to adulting, the two will forever be partners in crime, and as they say “we’re pretty much dating.”

Nick Henley

Best Man

Nick and Michael have been best friends ever since Nick moved from Boston to New Jersey in 3rd grade. This friendship from 3rd grade was cemented from the moment they met, as they found out they were both diehard Red Sox fans.

Annette DeSilva

Bridesmaid

Shout-out to the college class of Adolescent Psychology for bringing about a very personal friendship survey and an awkward presentation of the movie Thirteen, as this sparked the wonderful and extremely office-centric friendship between Annettte and Alexandra. While most of the class lessons are now a blur, their friendship will continue to go down in history.

Nick Ferlise

Groomsman

Nick and Michael have been friends since elementary school when they met playing baseball for Toms River Little League. A friendship they knew that would last forever since they have so much in common. Nick is the owner of Toms River Marine & Motorsports and the father of 2 beautiful girls, Parker and Payton (TWINS!).

Dana Lonergan

Bridesmaid

Dana and Alexandra have been close friends since previously working together a few years back. Despite never meeting prior and not realizing they went to the same high school a year apart, the two made up for lost time and bonded immediately over their love for organization and timelines at work, and overuse of puns, sangria, and fun times together outside of it.

Nick Zaza

Groomsman

Yes, another Nick! Nick and Michael have been friends since elementary school when they met playing football for Toms River Little Indians. These 2 love football and video games. Nick is a school teacher and is a great father to his son, Jude.

Brie Hubit

Bridesmaid

What started off as an "I hope this email finds you well" and one of the quickest interviews ever, soon transformed into a new hire for Alexandra's Social Media Team, and over time, one of her favorite friendships. Brie's often cryptic weather reports and dream recaps paired with some good times shared love for rum buckets, coffee, and her famous dog Maggie's antics are the recipes for this friendship.

Anthony LaCava

Groomsman

Anthony and Michael have been friends since elementary school when they also met playing baseball for Toms River Little League. Michael would always talk about their love for sports and how Anthony would “drop bombs” aka hitting home runs in almost every game since he was a kid into college. Anthony is a Director of Sales and the father to his beautiful daughter, Capri.

Sasha Sickles

Bridesmaid

After just one day of working together (and a ton of laughs), Sasha and Alexandra quickly became the best of friends. Whether they are out and about or just hanging out, there's never a dull moment - especially when there's some wine and catching up to do involved, and of course, being #boujee together.

Mike Pallitto

Groomsman

Michael and Michael have been friends since elementary school when they as well met playing baseball for Toms River Little League. Michael is the owner of an appraisal company and the father to his beautiful daughter, Giuliana.

Anthony Lacher

Groomsman

Anthony and Michael met in intermediate school and have been great friends ever since. Anthony is a detective and a real estate agent, and the father of 2 boys, Luke and Anthony. Don't miss out on Anthony's signature dance move at the wedding, THE WORM!

Dan Metta

Groomsman

Dan and Michael have been friends since elementary school when they met, guess where? Playing football for Toms River Little Indians. Dan is a new, proud father to his daughter, Mila.

Chris Pizzola

Groomsman

Chris and Michael have been friends since elementary school when they also met playing football for Toms River Little Indians. These two are always cracking jokes and laughing until they cry. Chris is the #1 real estate agent in New Jersey and the father of 3 boys, Nico, Vincent, and Christopher.

Dave Boccia

Groomsman

Dave and Michael have been friends since elementary school - and to make it even better, they've gotten even closer because Dave is now dating Alexandra's Twin Sister and the Maid of Honor, Brittany.