Janice Pasek

Relation: Aunt of Bride
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Aunt Jan was a Dekalb County, GA Discovery Teacher and past Teacher of the Year. Aunt Jan took me on my first trip out of the country this past summer for a graduation present. We went to England and had a blast! Thanks for everything, Aunt Fanny!

Laura Madonna

Relation: Sister of the Groom
Hometown: Schenectady, NY
Two peas in a pod, as Frate would say! Laura is a stay at home mom of two beautiful girls. Before I met Laura, Frate said that she might not be too nice because she is protective of her brothers. Needless to say, we hit it off right from the start.

Joanne Peters

Relation: Best Friend of Bride
Hometown: Washington, DC
My oldest and dearest friend from high school. Joanne is now moving up in the world. She is currently the Press Secretary for a Congressman in California. I hope we continue to be close, even though she is far away in Washington, DC…you go girl!

Allison Marshall

Relation: Family Friend
Hometown: New Philadelphia, OH
Alli is currently a student at Ohio University and is double majoring in Dance and Telecommunications. She is one of the best dancers that I know and a great friend. I hope that she remembers me one day when she becomes famous.

Stefani Marshall

Relation: Family Friend
Hometown: New Philadelphia, OH
Stef is a student at Kent State University and is majoring in Fashion Design. She is one of the most fun and crazy girls I know and always knows how to make me laugh. One of the best laughs that I had with Stef is when she did karaoke at the beach!

Mykelanne Madonna

Relation: Niece of the Groom
Hometown: Schenectady, NY
My soon-to-be niece. I am so privileged to have her in our wedding! I know when Laura said that she was pregnant and found out that it was a baby girl; my first thought was “Yes! A Flower girl!” Frate and I weren’t even engaged at the time, but I knew it would happen.