Who's Who in the Cast Information about those in the wedding party. Last updated 21-FEB-02. MAIN | NEW | DIRECTIONS | CAST | STORY | PARTY | SPEECH
	Diane Porciello (Maid of Honor) Friend of the Bride, fellow New Orleans traveler, commuter extraordinaire, Protector of Eddie Diane went to Cooper Union with Kate and Marc, and has been dating their good friend Eddie forever. When Kate and Erik convinced Eddie to move to Princeton, Diane was an added bonus and she and Kate have become good friends. Kate selected Diane as her Maid of Honor because she figured if Diane can get Eddie to dinner on time, she can get Kate to the church on time. Marc approved because he knows Eddie. Nicholas Colello (Best Man) Brother of the Groom, fellow European-traveler, OTB Architect, All-Around-Most-Fun-Guy-Ever Nick is the little guy in all of Marc's childhood pictures, so the couple thought it would be cool to have him in the wedding pictures, too. He also knows someone everywhere he goes, and the couple thought Albany would be a fun challenge for him. Marc selected Nick as his Best Man because he's the only person Marc has been able to put up with for 23 years straight. Also, he knows many of the couple's inside jokes, so they don't have to constantly explain things to him. Kate approved because Nick thinks she's funny (even though she really isn't). Diane Colello (Bridesmaid) Sister of the Groom, Engineer-In-Training, Upstate Consultant, cute, Cute, CUTE! Diane also appears in those pictures, though her presence is indicative of the later Colello School of Photography. Diane is the cutest Bridesmaid you will ever see. She is also bafflingly intelligent, currently studying Engineering at RPI. This, of course, makes her the ideal Future-Sister-In-Law for Kate, who selected Diane as a Bridesmaid because she's always wanted someone to follow in her footsteps (those are some big shoes to fill... no, really...). Marc agreed that it would be cool to have a sister-in-law. Matthew MacArevey (Groomsman) Brother of the Bride, Actor, Big Man on Campus, Official Wedding Celebrity Matt appears in the wedding courtesy of the Kababa Screen and Stage Actors' Guild. He will be breaking from his current touring production of "The Man Who Knew He Never Wasn't," in which he plays the role of Maliflio, the Angry Young Man from Downtown Anywhere. In June, he will cease hiatus on his ongoing television feature "Perpetual Perpetuity," and resume his starring role of Dr. Forever. Marc chose Matt as a Groomsman because where would Joan Cusack be without John? Kate agreed because she knows no party is complete without a guy in a kilt. Felicia Zusman (Bridesmaid) Friend of the Couple, Industrial-Designer-To-Be, Purveyor of All Things Fun and Beaded Felicia is one of those people who takes things that are boring and drab, and makes them cool and fun. The couple is not sure what the heck she was doing at Cooper Union, because most people there generally take things that are cool and fun and make them incredibly stressful and awful, but they're glad she was, because it means they got to know her. Kate chose Felicia as a Bridesmaid because she secretly hopes that once Felicia finishes her degree in Design, she'll ask Kate to come work for her. Marc agreed because he'd like to see Kate employed, and if it means he gets to see Felicia more in the process, that's even better. Arthur Esposito (Groomsman) Friend of the Groom, Super Cute Bronx Guy, Expert on ALL things Disney Marc and Arthur go way back. Way back. There's a list somewhere of all the things they were looking for in a girl at age 12. Apparently Kate fulfills enough of those requirements for Marc to justify marrying her. Kate's just glad that Arthur didn't put "girly" or "short" on the list. Marc asked Arthur to be a Groomsman because he knows too many of Marc's secrets to risk dissing him. Kate agreed because Arthur used to play Simba and she's all about the Circle of Life. It moves us all. Karen Sandler (Bridesmaid) Friend of the Bride, Queen Bee, Legal Counsel to the Couple, Foreign Dignitary Kate and Karen had the best intentions of forming a band. They went so far as designing a logo and having T-shirts made. Maybe they should have written some songs at some point. Hmm. Anyway, now Karen's a lawyer and doesn't do things like join bands. Well, maybe she would join a band. Actually, if you know anyone who needs a bass player, you should probably have them call her. Kate asked Karen to be a Bridesmaid because Karen once directed Kate in The Importance of Being Earnest, and so she's used to hearing, "Line, please?" Kate thought that might come in useful up on the altar. Marc agreed because he was afraid of being sued. Marc Abusch (Groomsman) Friend of the Groom, Movie Buff, fellow BxSci graduate Marc knows a lot about horses. Well, actually, he probably doesn't know anything about horses. But when Marc asked him to be a Groomsman, he thought there was some kind of horse-care involved. The couple decided to let him keep believing that. So, it doesn't really matter that he doesn't know anything about horses. Don't tell him. It'll be great. Marc asked Marc to be a Groomsman because the couple already had two Dianes in the wedding party, and so he figured, why not have two Marcs? It was hard to find another Marc who spelled his name like that. Kate agreed because she thought it would be a good idea to have a backup plan that didn't involve changing the invitations. Stephanie Lauretano (Bridesmaid) Friend and former Roommate of the Couple, Fashion Expert, Brooklynite This couple is a little bit Irish and a little bit Italian, just like Stephanie. If their kids turn out half as cute as her, they'll be just fine. Kate and Stephanie were the girls floating in a sea of boys while studying Mechanical Engineering at Cooper Union. Yeah, sounds like fun, right? Hey, you've never been to Cooper, have you? Didn't think so. Stephanie first introduced the couple outside of class and encouraged Kate to keep calling "that cute boy from 10B" to come along when they went to Ben and Jerry's. Kate selected Stephanie as a Bridesmaid because Stephanie always knew that the couple would end up together some day. This is Kate's way of admitting that Stephanie was right all along. Marc agreed because Stephanie never complained when he was constantly in their dorm room. Saku Hyttinen (Groomsman) Friend of the Groom, Champion Charader, terrible Poker player, fellow BxSci graduate Saku met Marc when they were in high school at Bronx Science. Want to get married? Find a friend who is as bad at Poker as Saku is. Marc selected Saku as a Groomsman because Saku's actually funding the wedding through Poker losses accrued over the last six months. Poker? I hardly know her! Ha ha ha... give me some money! Saku works for the company that makes Terra Chips. Luckily he is better with Terra Chips than he is with Poker chips. Maxine Brown (Bridal Muse) Friend of the Couple, Consultant on All Things Cute, Champion Shopper The couple met Maxine through their good friend, Ladies and gentlemen Mister Kevin Brown!!! Maxine and Kevin were married this past summer and the couple really admires their wonderful marriage and good taste in all things wedding-related. Kate's just glad Maxine's not living in the wrong hemisphere to participate. Kate asked Maxine to be her Bridal Muse because anyone who manages to convince her fiancé that she should have not one, but three bridal gowns is on the right page in her book. Marc agreed because he is a big fan of cute. Don't tell him about the three gowns... Benjamin Yots (Groom's Muse) Cousin-In-Law of the Groom, Father of the Flower Girl, Nephew-In-Law of the Groom's Parents... Is the opposite of muse AMUSE? If so, the couple has chosen the right man for the job. Ben will also serve as Flower-Girl Bait when his wife Jessica points their daughter Maddie at the altar and lets her loose. Marc asked Ben to be a Groomsman because the couple needed another Simpsons expert on staff in case any issues come up. Like this gem: Hugh: Lisa, darling, don't worry. I'm sure I'll get along with your family. You've so thoroughly prepared me for the worst. As long as they're not squatting in a ditch poking berries up their noses... Lisa: And if they are? Kevin Brown (Usher) Does he really need an introduction? Ladies and Gentlemen, he's Mister Kevin Brown. He's a friend of the couple, a fellow upstater to the Bride, and the punkest Medical Student, ever. Plus he's got his own tuxedo. The couple asked Kevin to ush because they figured he could use his international diplomacy skills and his knowledge of Albanian geography to steer their guests in the right direction. Also, what's a wedding without Kevin in a tux? Erik Christiansen (Usher) Friend of the Couple, Combuster, International Playboy, soon-to-be Left-Coaster Erik's a champion planner. The couple put him on ushing duty because they figured by the time the guests arrived, he'd have a six-phase plan for the day complete with milestones and alarm bells. And again, with the tux. He's also in charge of wrangling Eddie, since Diane'll be busy with Kate. Edward Fiorelli (Usher) Friend of the Couple, owner of Electric Eddieland Studios, Princetonian, Spicy Tomato Um, yes. Eddie. He's mostly on the ush staff for comic relief, and because he seems to fuel Erik's fire. The couple also thought it would be cool to formally appoint Diane as Eddie's boss. The couple does not endorse any driving directions Eddie may provide, as you are likely to end up at the Brooklyn Bridge. Wayde Anderson (Usher) Cousin of the Groom, Nintendo Baseball Champion, One-handed Dreamcast Football Champion, Family Athlete When Kate's Aunt and Uncle were married at this church, some punks snuck in and stole the champagne. Kate's family all thought they were from Julie's family, but they were just Albany punks (yeah, I know...). Anyway, Kate and Marc thought it would be a good idea to have someone like Wayde on hand, a sergeant-at-arms just in case anyone shows up at the church and wants to mix it up. Rest assured, with Wayde at the door, the church really is a sanctuary. Maddingly Yots (Flower Girl) Goddaughter of the Groom, developed the trend-setting Doorframe Bracelet, Groom's Little Zucchini Now standing proudly at over 2 and a half feet tall. Maddie (yes, she's partially named after THAT Mattingly) is the cutest. kid. ever. She's either going to be the most perfect flower girl you've seen, marching proudly down the aisle, flower basket in hand, or she's going to run straight to her Aunt Mandy and scream. Either way, have your cameras ready and don't miss her! Braden MacArevey (Ring Bearer) The Smallest MacArevey of all, Champion Fan of Peanut Butter and Game Boy What's the difference between being married and being single? Well, to begin with, you'll need a ring. Hey, let's put a little kid in charge of that! OK, that's a great idea. After all, who's better at big important jobs like this than a kid?! Nana is threatening to break out some kind of green velvet suit that's sure to further endear the couple to Braden. But the couple's not worried. This is Braden's home turf. The crowd is sure to be pulling for him.
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