Stacie & Chris
Wedding Party
Melinda Bielski
Matron of Honor
Melinda is superwoman. An amazing mom, wife, sister, friend, and someone I have always looked up to (even though I tower over her). We were close as kids, but inseparable as adults. So you're likely to still find us working out together, getting take-out Chinese food, or snuggled on the couch with a bottle of wine and a jar of cookies....guess who prefers which? ;) I didn't think hanging out at my sister's house could be any more fun, until she brought 3 of my favorite little humans in the world, and now it's my favorite thing to do. Her husband is OK, too. Just kidding, he's the best! :) Thanks for always being there for me, and for being the best big sister/friend I could ever ask for.
Kelly Patel
Matron of Honor
Sometimes you meet your soulmate at work (sorry, Chris!). Kelly and I met in the office over 6 years ago, and have been besties ever since! We built a strong friendship foundation on what-if questions and ridiculous hypotheticals that could never happen in real life (which one TV show would YOU watch for the rest of your life? Would YOU rather have Cheeto fingers or Lobster claw hands?). These days, we're more into long walks in Boston, hanging with little Leo, wine sessions, and conversations about everything. Kelly is one of the most intelligent, friendly, thoughtful, honest and driven women I know. She can out-research the pants off of anyone, and I'm so proud to call her my best friend!
Alexander DaCosta
Best Man
To my first best friend, and my longest... Alex is my one and only, awesome brother. From Tiverton to URI, we have had EPIC battles on basketball courts, feuds on gaming consoles, creative college prank wars and dramatic make-shift "Royal Rumbles" on our parents' bed. To this day, our brotherly rivalry looks different: who has better hair? Raiders vs. Niners? LeBron or Jordan? I'm so thankful that bike rides home trying to beat the street lights, have turned into road trips and visits trying to beat kick-off times. Alex is adventurous, passionate, and has great style. Whenever he is around, it feels a little bit more like home. Looking forward to making more memories, and to crushing the suit game together in August! Thanks for being there for me when it matters most!
Nick Wojcik
Best Man
Thank you, URI, for putting this guy three doors down from me freshman year. Woj has been there through nearly every major moment in my life, since we met. He is ALWAYS down for an adventure. Whether it is walking to Hope Street Pizza during a massive snowstorm, starting dance battles with strangers in Germany, driving through the night from RI to North Carolina or reciting history lessons in Vegas, this guy makes everything memorable! Woj constantly puts others first, and is genuinely there for those that he loves. He has cheered for me on blackjack tables, driven to CT to watch me walk across the stage with my MS degree and witnessed me finish a half marathon. Can't wait to have you stand by my side in August!
Collin Quinn Bray Logan Ellie
Ring Bearers & Flower Girl
Aren't they the cutest??? We couldn't say "I do" without these little ones by our side. Inseparable cousins, and the coolest kids we know, they will be there with us on the big day. Can't wait for them to experience Dinha's wedding to Uncle Chris, and hopefully they remember this day and cherish it as much as we will!