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June 16, 2023
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nicole & Drew

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Rachel Ferrante

Maid of Honor

Rachel is Nicole’s younger sister, best friend since birth, and Maid of Honor. Growing up, you could typically find Nicole and Rachel wearing matching outfits, playing barbies, or razor scootering for hours in the driveway. Now, Nicole and Rachel enjoy a casual weekend trip to Canada to watch F1 races, or a relaxing tequila on the boat at their lake house. When Rachel isn’t flying monkeys across the stage at Wicked on Broadway, you can catch her out with Phyllis single handedly keeping Target and Home Goods in business. On rainy days, Rachel also enjoys snuggling up on the couch with her two cats Shelby and Gus, reading a good book and eating a steamy plate of lasagna.


Matthew Ziminski

Best Man

Matt is both Drew’s best man and the officiant for the ceremony, making him quite possibly the most important person at the wedding. Matt and Drew met in college, having both played lacrosse at TCNJ. Throughout college, Matt acted as the older brother to the entire team, with Matt handing over his captaincy to Drew when he graduated. After college, Drew could be found crashing on Matt’s couch in his Old City apartment, until he finally decided to move to Philadelphia himself, where Matt became his roommate. Through their 5 years of living together, Matt and Drew could be found winning bowling championships at North Bowl and spending way too much time at Bardot playing pool. Currently, Matt lives in Philadelphia with his girlfriend Allie and adorable rescue puppy Molly.

Lindsy McLaughlin

Matron of Honor

Lindsy is Nicole’s older sister, forever role model, and matron of honor. Growing up, Nicole wanted to be just like Lindsy, which was a huge reason why she finally decided to grow out her bangs; everyone is eternally grateful. Lindsy and Nicole have come a long way, from listening to the Spice Girls sound track on repeat, putting on American Girl plays at the lake, and eating Mac and Cheese with ketchup. Nowadays, you can find Nicole and Lindsy sipping endless glasses of prosecco, chatting about seasonal salad recipes, and singing along to Rod Stewart in the kitchen with wood spoon microphones; slightly off key.


Brandon Dempster

Groomsman

Drew and Brandon met freshman year at TCNJ; they lived across the hall from each other. All those awkward “Welcome Week” icebreaker games really paid off as Drew and Brandon quickly became friends. From late night FIFA tournaments to put off doing homework or trying to convince their roommates to let them throw a paint party, college was a fun time for Drew and Brandon. After moving to Philadelphia, Brandon introduced both Drew and Matt to their first bowling league, where all three of them still bowl. You can find Brandon and Drew trying to make it on the wall at North Bowl, or chasing Brandon’s drive into the woods on a golf course. Brandon lives in Philadelphia with his fiancè Kat and instagram-famous golden retriever Rosie.

Katie Arena

Bridesmaid

Katie and Nicole have been friends since 2nd grade, but when Nicole moved down the street to Katie in 4th grade, they became inseparable. When they were younger, Nicole and Katie would walk to school together everyday, but as they got older and changed schools, they still maintained their walking routine, just later on and with the security of Wilson, Katie’s dog. The hours that Katie and Nicole spent as kids swimming in the pool, playing guitar hero, and watching all four seasons of the OC on DVD have now turned into brunch dates and football tailgates. Although their time as bowling teammates was fleeting, their friendship is anything but.


Frankie Ferrante

Groomsman

Frankie is Nicole’s youngest brother and Drew’s soon to be brother-in-law. Frankie and Drew have traveled to Costa Rica, surviving giant grasshoppers and not so safe giant swings. When Drew first met Frankie, he could pick him up like Simba, but he’s quickly grown up into a talented young professional. When he’s not working as a Fertility Scientist, Frankie can be found relaxing with his best pals MJ and RJ, or sipping a spicy bloody mary on the pontoon boat at the lake.

Rachel Mound

Bridesmaid

Rachel is Drew’s younger sister and Nicole’s soon to be sister-in-law. Rachel, her fiancé Matt, and their very lovable and energetic pup Tyson live in a gorgeous new home in Pennsylvania. When Rachel isn’t whipping up homemade pasta and bread for family dinners, she is out hiking and exploring with Matt and Tyson. Rachel loves to travel and experience everything that the world has to offer. She has journeyed all over the country, by car, train, and plane. Rachel and Matt are also getting married in December, 2023 and we cannot wait to continue celebrating with them in the Poconos!


Matthew Quinn

Groomsman

Matt is Drew’s soon to be brother-in-law and his sister’s fiancè. Drew first met Matt while Matt was in college, trying to navigate the fun that is organic chemistry. Thankfully, both Drew and Matt have traded organic chemistry for more fun things. Since graduating, Matt and Rachel have moved all over Pennsylvania, recently settling in Norristown in a beautifully restored home with their rambunctious pup Tyson. Rachel and Matt will be married in December of 2023 and we couldn’t be happier to welcome him to the family.

Ellen Kenny

Bridesmaid

Ellen and Nicole have been friends since 2nd grade. Some of their fondest memories together include swimming at Katie’s pool in the summer, playing Rock Band in Nicole’s basement, and eating bottomless bags of muddy buddies. In high school, Nicole and Ellen spent countless hours at track practice together. Nicole watched Ellen gracefully fly through the air during high jump, while Ellen watched Nicole fall on her face during the 400M hurdles. After college, Nicole and Ellen settled for weekly hot yoga classes for safety reasons. Now, you can find Ellen behind the lens of a camera, most likely taking pictures of her newborn Liam!


Brian Lastinec

Groomsman

Brian is Drew’s unofficial little brother, even though Brian is quick to remind him he’s about 6 inches taller. From helping to change Brian’s diapers, to navigating the great ice cream sandwich debacle of 2001, growing up with Brian around was very entertaining. What started as camping trips and Wildwood vacations has turned into rounds of golf and lamenting the Phillies losses at a local bar. Nicole and Drew are incredibly happy to have Brian close by in Philadelphia and can’t wait to have more adventures with him around the city.

Valerie Jones

Bridesmaid

Val and Nicole met freshman year at TCNJ; they were on the same freshman floor, Wolfe 2. After Val lent Nicole a gold belt, their friendship really took off. Nicole and Val joined the same sorority in college, and also waitressed at the same pizza restaurant together. While some of their nights were spent working and unwinding with thin crust tomato pie and a movie, other nights were spent drinking dollar beers at Rho. Nowadays, Nicole and Val love spending time together with dogs Carson and Millie. Nicole and Val have traveled all over the world together, from Ireland to Costa Rica to Charleston, and are sure to have many fun adventures ahead!


David O'Neill

Groomsman

Dave is one of Drew’s oldest friends, having quite literally been there when Dave was born. Growing up, Dave and Drew could be found playing in Dave’s pool or relaxing in Wildwood. As they’ve grown up, Dave and Drew have traded sand for snow and try to see who can injure themselves the least while they snowboard. Dave is always quick to lend a hand, and that hand usually has a beer. Dave recently got engaged to his wonderful fiancè Abby and were incredibly excited to celebrate their wedding soon!

Daniel Hinger

Groomsman

Dan and Drew have been friends since birth and have been next door neighbors since Drew was 2. Growing up, Dan and Drew were inseparable. Whether they were trying to string together enough rubber bands to launch a Fisher Price ATV to the moon, or trying to build a snowboard ramp in Dan’s driveway, they were always up to something. Now, they’ve upgraded from Dan’s driveway to real mountains to snowboard and make it a point to take at least one trip together each year. Dan is now a successful lawyer and engaged to his amazing fiancè Madison. We can’t wait to celebrate their wedding in October of 2023!


Greg McLaughlin

Groomsman

Greg is Drew’s soon to be brother-in-law and Nicole’s sister’s husband. When Drew met Greg for the first time as Nicole’s boyfriend, it could’ve gone better. Drew was both hungover and almost choked on his smash burger that Greg had prepared. Since then, Drew’s learned how to handle his alcohol and chew his food, and their relationship has never been better. When Greg isn’t whipping up a homemade pizza in the kitchen, he can be found playing the drums with his 3 year old son Rory, while his newborn daughter Maggie cheers them on.

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