Wedding Party
Colleen Foley
Maid of Honor
Steph and Colleen (aka Foley) met during their freshmen year at UMass Amherst. Although Colleen wasn’t Steph’s biggest fan at first, the two quickly became a packaged deal. Shortly after college, Steph and Colleen spent a year as roommates together in South Boston. Their tradition was going to the Stadium (RIP) for trivia each week. Despite coming in last place every time, the two always went back for more Colleen and Steph have grown together and formed many of Steph’s best memories over the years. They continue to be just as close as they were freshman year of college. Steph is lucky to have a friend like Colleen and can’t wait to have her as her Maid of Honor.
Allison Sirna
Bridesmaid
Steph and Ali met when they happened to sit next to each other in lecture hall at UMass. Ali invited Steph to a party with some new friends she met from a town called Medway. Unfortunately, Ali transferred after freshman year and moved to Maryland. Although most of their 10-year friendship has been long distance, the two have always remained close. Whenever they are able to get together, Steph and Ali pick up where they left off like no time has passed. Thanks to Ali’s freshman year networking skills, the friends Steph met from Medway are now some of her closest friends (and make up 3/5of her bridal party).
Hannah Foley
Bridesmaid
Steph and Hannah also met freshmen year at Umass Amherst. Hannah overcame her initial reticence and welcomed the newbie from Norton into the Medway Crew. One of Hannah and Steph’s biggest blunders may have been buying a sky-diving trip on Group-on. Though there were technical difficulties with both the plane’s engine and Steph’s parachute, the two survived unharmed. Hannah has always been someone Steph can count on and Steph is lucky to call her a friend.
Jenna Dickson
Bridesmaid
Steph met Jenna as one of the many friends she made through the Umass Medway crew. The two bonded over their mutual love of crafts, brunch, and really any activity you can buy on Group-on. During their annual Fourth of July trip to Cape Cod, they formed a new passion for badminton. Though due to COVID they missed last year’s trip, they are as determined as ever to beat their personal volley record of 50 next year. Steph is lucky to have a close friend like Jenna and can’t wait for her to be part of all the wedding celebrations to come.
Lindsay Brookmyer
Bridesmaid
Steph and Lindsay met while working at Destination Weddings after college. Steph heard that Lindsay needed a 4th roommate and Steph (who was about to be homeless) quickly volunteered. The two enjoyed living together despite many of the apartment’s failings. Throughout their hundreds of meals shared together, Steph always counts on Lindsay to decide what to eat, to “go half-sies” on Steph’s second choice, and to order when Steph forgets what they want. Steph is grateful to have had Lindsay’s company to celebrate all of their big moments.
Matthew Tobin
Groomsman
Where can you even begin with Mariano and Matt's friendship which began over 15 years ago. Mariano spent many a weekend night watching Matt complete various video game levels in games such as grand theft auto and and Tiger Woods golf. After 15+ years of friendship, Mariano has learned that Matt wears his heart on his sleeve and is a great friend to have in any situation. Mariano always confides in Matt and is truly lucky to have such a great friend to share a beer and a laugh with.
Dean Sandonato
Groomsman
Mariano and Dean are long time friends from high school and share many hilarious memories and stories. Mariano and Dean became fast friends as defensive stalwarts on the 4-7 Eagles. Although Dean wasn't always lucky with the ladies, Mariano was happy to pass on tips and tricks to help Dean break out of his shell. Dean has always pushed Mariano to be the best that he can be and Mariano is happy and honored to have Dean as a groomsman.
Nicholas Malvesti
Groomsman
Nick and Mariano have been great friends since high school and share many special memories. Nick and Mariano once lived together in Mariano's childhood home where nick slept on a blow-up mattress in a curtain-less spare room for three months in the dead of summer. For that reason, and many more, Mariano is honored to have Nick as a groomsman and friend for life.
AJ Smith
Groomsman
Mariano and AJ have known each other from the early years growing up in West Milton. AJ (or Anthony as the government calls him) has always impressed Mariano with his ability to stay true to himself and represent West Milton to the fullest extent possible. Mariano is lucky to have such a good friend to include in his wedding party.
Brian Cronin
Best Man
Brian is Mariano's best man and most trusted friend. Mariano and Brian grew up in Milton and went to BC High -- later becoming close friends when fate brought them (circuitously) to the same neighborhood in Boston during college. Brian and Mariano view the world in a virtually identical manner and always enjoy sharing a few beverages in each other's company. In their banal middle-aged lives as attorneys, Brian and Mariano can look back and cringe at all of the wild times shared together over the years. Mariano is honored and blessed to have Brian as a best man and friend for life.
Michael Hurley
Groomsman and Officiant
Mike (or Memphis, as he likes to be called) and Mariano have been friends since high school and always enjoy getting together and possibly showing their love for each other by entering into various forms of unarmed combat. In addition to being a groomsman, Mike is acting as honorary officiant over Mariano and Stephanie's wedding ceremony. Mike is the ideal choice in this role as he is great at bringing people together and closing deals (he says). Mariano has always counted himself lucky to have Mike as a close friend and is honored to have Mike be a big part of such a special day.
Gene Ayzenberg
Groomsman
Gene and Mariano were roommates (albeit briefly) in college and became friends immediately sharing a love for sports and lifting large weights. Some would call them dumbbells. Mariano always enjoys visiting Gene in New York City and exploring what the big city life has to offer. Mariano is honored and lucky to have Gene as trustworthy friend and groomsman.
Charlie Tufts
Honorary Groomsman
Mariano and Charlie were dear friends since their early years roaming the streets in West Milton. There aren't enough words or pages to describe the friendship they had. Although Charlie can't attend the wedding due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, Mariano knows that Charlie will be there in mind and spirit.