Gina Cantarella - Matron of Honor
Gina is the bride’s sister, best friend, and the one person who truly gets her—so of course she had to be Matron of Honor. They’ve known each other their whole lives (Gina is 2.5 years younger), and she is the person Alyssa trusts most in the world. Hilarious, fiercely loyal, wonderfully chaotic, and spontaneous, Gina is always the first to speak up when something isn’t right. Josh and Alyssa genuinely don’t know what they’d do without her.
Peter Mangs - Best Man
Pete is basically the male version of Alyssa, which explains why he and Josh lived together for years and survived. We’ve known Pete for almost as long as we’ve been together, and during the time he lived with Josh, he officially became family. He’s endlessly funny, fiercely loyal, very into games, and deeply afraid of parallel parking. We wouldn’t have it any other way.
Snoop (yes, like Snoop Dogg) Goetz - Ring Bearer
Calm, cool, a little bit terrified of everything, and deeply unimpressed.
He has no idea what a wedding is, is mildly annoyed there will be a crowd, and fully intends to nap immediately after his big moment. He has not practiced walking down the aisle and probably never will.
But he will show up. He might carry the rings. And he will absolutely steal the show.
Brianna Meyer - Bridesmaid
Brianna is Alyssa's older sister. Even though she grew up in Wisconsin and Alyssa and her never lived together, they're incredibly close. They bond over football and beer, she’s an amazing mom, and she’s always a ton of fun! So excited to have her stand by our side.
Alana Telesford - Bridesmaid
Alana is a doctor of psychology, an avid reader, an incredible cook, and one of the wisest people we know. She’s been one of Alyssa's best friends since college. If you ask her opinion, you know you're getting the real answer every single time, and we trust her completely! She's also an incredible foodie (Alyssa and Alana both have a "Best Bites" list thanks to her) and we always have the most fun together!
Frank Alessandri - Groomsman
Frank is Gina’s husband and, quite possibly, the most quietly unhinged person we know. He is the funniest person in the room, but only if you’re paying close attention. We met Frank when he and Gina started dating, and we truly bonded during an unforgettable, cinematic night at the blackjack table in Atlantic City—one of those nights that feels like it couldn’t possibly have happened. He’s obsessed with fantasy football, somehow the pickiest eater in the world in the strangest ways, and we wouldn’t change a thing.
Tommy Cantarella - Groomsman
Tommy is Alyssa's little brother and, yes, the golden child (the favorite, if you ask anyone). He’s a brilliant history teacher, endlessly smart, and the proud father of Suki the Akita. We’re lucky to have him by our side—even if he’s been winning at life since day one.
Cricket (Nick) Mazzilli - Surprise
If there’s one rule, it’s don’t touch Nick. A surprise addition to the wedding party, Nick has his own language and lives by “that’s show biz, baby.” He’s one of the funniest people we know, always ready for a good time, and the first person you call when you need an elite dinner recommendation.
Diki (Matt Dicairano) - Surprise
Also known as Matt, Diki is one of those people who instantly feels like family. He’s hilarious, fiercely loyal to a fault, and will do absolutely anything for the people he loves. Easy to talk to, incredibly kind, and a top-tier hype man, he somehow has the worst luck ordering food—there is always a problem, and it is never his fault. We’re very excited to have him as a special surprise addition to our wedding party.
Jill DiCairano - Snoop Handler
Jill is Snoop’s handler, personal assistant, and emotional support human—he is completely obsessed with her. Alyssa and Jill grew up five minutes apart, their dads knew each other, and somehow they didn’t meet until Josh and Alyssa started dating. She’s Diki’s wife, endlessly kind, patient, loyal, and hilarious, and we’re so lucky our paths finally crossed when they did.
Noelle Mangs - Officiant
Noelle is Pete’s wife, one of our officiants, and essentially the female version of Josh. A fellow foodie, we became inseparable during the Pete-and-Josh-living-together era. She’s one of the wisest people we know, the sweetest person in the room, an excellent driver—and quietly judgmental in a way we deeply respect.
Carlo Cantarella - Officiant
Carlo is Alyssa's uncle, one of our officiants, and this is his third wedding as an officiant—which clearly makes him a professional. He’s funny, kind, hardworking, athletic, and an absolute blast to be around. We couldn’t imagine anyone better to help marry us.