Wedding Party
Lisa Marie Blasi
Bridesmaid
Lisa and the bride go way back. We're talking single digits. Growing up they did everything together- dance, soccer, nights out, and even vacationing. Lisa was once known to drive across state lines in the middle of the night for the bride, enter silly contests in Mexico, and belt out country songs in her red Acura Integra. Now you can find her at Penn State with her family, but the bride secretly hopes she returns to the Dirty Jerz.
Cassondra Dee Spilatro
Bridesmaid
Cassondra Dee is a rare gem. Always late, but sure as hell always there and probably the last one to leave. She's a lash connoisseur and a clothes collector. She and the bride bonded over Nonni's biscotti in high school and the rest is history. Nowadays, Cassondra Dee and the bride can be found beach sitting, attending concerts, and enjoying good wine together. She's come a long way from her entry-level Riesling. Find her and say cheers with your favorite glass during the wedding.
Marisa Sanchez
Bridesmaid
The bride and Marisa met in the strangest of ways. Marisa used to be Papa Shearer's home health aide! It didn't take long for Marisa to become family. In fact, it took one invite to a Morgan Wallen and Hardy concert for the pair to fall in love. Marisa is a fierce keeper of secrets and is ready to fight for her dearest friends. She never lets the bride down when she's asked to hit the town (even if it means working an all-night shift at the hospital and meeting the bride at Martell's Tiki Beach early in the morning) or help in an emergency. The bride dares you to go drink-for-drink, hour-for-hour with Marisa. It'll prove to be hilarious and you'll probably lose.
Jessica Dzugan
Bridesmaid
Jessica and the bride got their first jobs together in high school and have been doing things together ever since. Although they may have started off hanging out at teen clubs, they currently prefer lounges with chairs. Jessica is ambitious and smart, and frequently serves as the bride's sounding board. The bride would be lost without her.
Cathy Sorensen
Bridesmaid
Cathy and the bride have a similar sense of humor so you can frequently find them chuckling about something that shouldn't be funny together. When not laughing, Cathy can be relied on to interrogate her gal pals' newly introduced significant others. "Why?", you ask. Cathy truly loves her girlfriends and wants to ensure that they are each with someone who is going to treat them right. It'll come as no surprise that Cathy did this to the groom. He passed with flying colors :)
Shana Ricci
Bridesmaid
Shana came into the bride's life shortly after the bride moved into her first place in Asbury Park. Introduced by a mutual friend, Shana and the bride began spending a lot of time together. Fast forward to today... the pair can't get through a day without texting each other. Shana is one of the only people possessing the bride's house code and is always known to help in a pinch. She's a Real Housewives guru and loves a good gin and tonic.
Lauralai O'Neill
Bridesmaid
Lauralai is a fashion, design, and event planning junkie. Need a recommendation for a restaurant on the Jersey Shore? She's got you covered. Lauralai moved to a town near the bride a couple years back and now has to deal with the bride's impromptu visits. Despite the short notice, Lauralai is always a gracious host and welcomes the bride with nothing but love (and probably a glass of wine).
Bonnie Jean Johnson
Bridesmaid
Bonnie Jean, Cassondra Dee, and the bride were a package deal in their teen years. Where one was, all three were. Bonnie grounded the crew with her happy-go-lucky spirit and driven personality. She and the bride share a love for the outdoors and things that go fast. Their quadding in rough terrain days may have come to a close, but their friendship has not. Bonnie Jean is a steadfast friend whom the bride is lucky to have.
Bill Fridel
Bridesman
Bill is lovingly known to most as Dr. Bill (or DB for short). Have an eye issue? Ask for free medical advice during the wedding. Don't tell him the bride sent you. Profession aside, Dr. Bill and the bride are inseparable when they are together. Dr. Bill has a heart of gold and is always down for a good time. The bride relies on Dr. Bill for advice, to join her at spin class, and for the occasional piggy back ride. You never know, you may see the bride get a piggy back ride at the wedding. Who are we kidding? The groom may get the piggy back ride.
Stephen Rucci
Bridesman
Stephen and the bride became fast friends after meeting in Asbury Park. You can find the two of them on Fifth Ave. Beach on the weekends in the summer or tearing up the dance floor when they’re out in the evenings (ok, maybe not just evenings and maybe if there isn’t even a dance floor). Stephen and the bride trade beauty tips and products so if you're looking for a new moisturizer, Stephen is your man!
Michael Liberto
Groomsman
Older brother, best friend, and role model to the groom. Michael and the groom have been side by side since day one. Many of the groom's greatest memories involve Michael. From summers on the bay in Point Pleasant to avalanche territory in Park City, Michael and the groom have experienced some of life's greatest pleasures together. Although opposites during childhood, as the two grew older they became closer and closer. It means the world to the groom to have his brother by his side on such a special day.
Dominic Petrella
Groomsman
The groom and Dom have been doing life together since the age of nine. In their early teens, they worked as bus boys at a local restaurant where the groom was bit by the restaurant bug that led him to his current career. Although the groom was in his "guido" phase and Dom was in his "dreadlock" phase, the two continued to share similar taste in music, art, food and a good time. From listening to records on vinyl to attending sold out stadium concerts, their passion for experiencing music together lives strong. Dom is that phone call the groom can rely on to answer life's toughest questions or to provide just a few words of advice.
Joseph D'Uva
Groomsman
Joe and the groom began their friendship just prior to their freshman year in high school. From terrorizing their teachers together (specifically Mr. Ross) to cracking coconuts in Turks and Caicos, Joe and the groom have been inseparable. Growing up just a few towns away from each other, the groom and Joe shared the same close-knit friend group all throughout high school. Although Joe left the state after college, he is sure to schedule a few trips each summer to visit the groom and enjoy some beach time.
Ricky Brandon
Groomsman
Ricky and the groom have been in each others’ lives for over fifteen years. In that time, not only have they lived together, but the groom was Ricky’s best man in his wedding. In the early stages of their friendship, it became clear that Ricky and the groom shared an interest in the highest quality food and wine. Ricky quickly became one of the most knowledgable wine professionals on the east coast while the groom pursued his career as a chef; a natural pairing of friendship and culture.