Met the bride at birth. Upon first meeting, the bride brought gifts; Haven brought… being naked and crying. Now your local tarot-reading, true-crime-loving, sarcasm dealer.

Met the bride while building the cult “CHAARG” in college. Bonded over food, constant chatter, and the occasional indulgence in capitalism.

Met during Emily’s freshman year when Marissa was her RA. They bond over social media trends, ghost stories, and mutual gossip about their respective co-workers.

Met by being the bride’s respective co-worker (see what I did there?). If everyone’s playing checkers, Maria’s playing chess. Bonded over books, a “work hard, play hard” pact, and the ability to conjure positive outcomes out of thin air.

Met the bride in the glory days of the previously mentioned cult, CHAARG. United forever by true crime, horror movies, and Marissa’s love for Sara’s wit. Closest thing to a professional comedian at the wedding.

Met the bride via a Facebook comment (not a joke). Well-spoken, thoughtful, and most importantly funny—always ready to uplift his friends, but mostly to make them laugh. Second-closest thing to a professional comedian, post-nuptials.

Met the groom while cosplaying @ NYCC. Treasure hunter, Escape room aficionado; has collaborated with the Groom as writing partners, podcast guest/host, and in wrangling other people's children.

Middle child of the Ponella family. Professional Harpist, Lorcana player, Rogue and Ranger’s favorite cat sitter.

Youngest child of the Ponella Family. A gifted guitarist, mother, and the Groom’s designated roller coaster buddy in childhood.

Met the Groom in Cub Scouts. Fellow homeschooler, scientist, played through the OG “Lego Star Wars” Playstation 2 with the Groom.

Met the groom through his older brother Jacob. A foodie, entrepreneur, and deeply generous host; Josh and Tony both value fostering a strong sense of community.

Met the Groom working at a board game cafe. A fellow Dungeons and Dragons DM, yearly “Hot Ones” master of ceremonies, and cultivator of the funniest bits and jokes (at least to the groom).