The man known to all as Tuti, he and Andy have known each other since the summer leading into freshman year at Columbus, almost 34 years ago! That year at school, Tuti welcomed Andy into his table at lunch and the two have been hanging out ever since. (More on that lunch table later). As life went on, they have become brothers to each other. Also, Andy's father, Pepe, and Tuti's father, Arturo Sr., have been best friend's since THEIR college days, also sharing a brotherly bond!
William Lynch - Groomsman
Andy's brother-in-law, Billy, has been married to Andy's sister since 2007. Billy has been through all of life's ups and downs with Andy, always there to lend a helping hand. So helpful in fact, that over the years, in trying to help Andy find a good woman, he earned the unofficial title of "Andy's Family Pimp" after several ill-fated attempts in introducing Andy to seemingly "really nice and super cool" women, who turned out to be, well, not quite as advertised. His heart was always in the right place, a heart of gold as it were, as Billy has always been an amazing family man, husband to Andy's sister Laura, father to Andy's nephew Liam and the best brother-in-law Andy could ever hope for!
Nicholas Saab III - Groomsman
Amanda's brother Nick, and Andy's soon to be Brother-In-Law, is a fellow gamer, man of great intelligence and always wise, but few, words! He is a man with a big heart, always there to lend an ear and help out his family and friends!
Marcelo Amigo - Groomsman
Marcelo is another of Andy's friends who is a brother to him. He and the groom have known each other since both were invited to that infamous Columbus lunch table by the best man, Tuti. Marcelo and Andy lived down the street from each other (104th street to be exact) as teenagers, every now and then engaging in adolescent hyjinks that may or may not have involved eggs and laundry detergent (now fully disclosable based on expired statute of limitations). After outgrowing the shenanigns, over the years, they forged a strong bond that has since led to a brotherhood between the two.
Alex Figueiredo - Groomsman
Alex, aka Figgy, has known the groom since their days at Columbus, when both were over their heads in Brother Kevin's advanced freshman math class, that Figgy not-so-affectionately called "Star Trek math." They would later form a strong friendship after The Encounter retreat at Columbus. Both avid basketball players in their teenage years/20's, the two would soon become roommates, Madden-o-holics and World Cup Soccer "hooligans" as they have formed a strong bond of brotherhood over the years. Andy is also the Godfather of Alex's youngest daughter, Kaila.
Alex Arias - Groomsman
The man known as Goofy by most of the groomsmen, has known Andy since freshman year at Columbus, having also been invited by Tuti to that now infamous freshman year lunch table. The two became fast friends, sharing many of the same classes and basketball courts, almost always joined by the other Alex, Figgy. Over many years, whether it was watching Dolphins football games, playing tackle football in their heyday, and simply being friends who were always there for each other, the two have formed a lasting bond of brotherhood.
Mauricio Ameller - Groomsman
Mauricio and Andy have known each other for more than 20 years, as they first met through mutual friends playing poker together...or rather as Andy commonly fell victim to Mauricio's rather aggressive poker power plays! (Which even earned Mauricio a nickname!) Many bad-beats later, the two started hanging out, also playing basketball and tennis. Soon, they would explore the Miami social scene being loyal wing-men for each other, always having each other's backs and seemingly out-doing each other with dating "horror stories". As the years went by, they developed a strong friendship and bond of brotherhood. After Mauricio found his soulmate and now-wife, Anica, he asked Andy to be his best man at their wedding.
Alexandra Saab - Matron of Honor
Megan Briggs - Bridesmaid
Friends for over 37 years (yes, they were friends before they were born! hehehe), Meg and Mandy spent the better part of elementary, middle, and high school attached at the hip. One year in high school they even arranged their schedules to be almost identical. They were together so much, that despite the obvious difference in appearance, teachers and fellow students used to call them by each other's names ALL THE TIME!
Even though time and distance separated them, they managed remain so close that even after months of not connecting, as soon as they see each other, they can pick up right where they left off, as if no time had passed at all.
So you can imagine, when Megan asked Mandy to be godmother to her son Kai (one of the ringbearers), she was honored beyond words.
A full-time "Super Mom" to Kai and Declan, she's also a lawyer, and an aspiring artist!
Chiara Baldesarre - Bridesmaid
Meet Chiara! This amazing lady is the girlfriend of Mandy's brother. Kind, gentle and incredibly intelligent, Chiara is definitely one of the most interesting people in the world. In addition to speaking 5 languages (or 6, I've lost count so you'll have to ask her when you see her), Chiara is an amazing cook. Her tiramisu is renowned on at least two continents. When she's not being a badass executive, she entertains the masses doing improv comedy at Just The Funny comedy theater.
Laura Lynch - Bridesmaid
Meet Laura!
The kind, articulate, erudite, and often quiet but constantly HILARIOUS, little sister of the groom. An absolute gem of a human being.
When Laura isn't off teaching young minds, she's curled up with some tea and a book or running a half-marathon, she's being "super mom" to Liam, one of the ring bearers (more on this fabulous dude later) and their 4 doggos. Oh... and on top of that she's an avid cross-fitter.
It's clear why Mandy feels like she won the sister-in-law lottery.
Anastasia Konstantinov - Bridesmaid
Ashley Martinez Clark - Bridesmaid
Jessica Prada - Bridesmaid
Kai Briggs - Ring Bearer
Liam Lynch - Ring Bearer
Luciana Prada - Flower Girl
Alessandra Prada - Flower Girl
Sophia Peraza - Junior Flower Girl
Niece of the bride!
And though you might not see her take a trip down the aisle (TBD), be on the lookout for those marshmallow fluff filled cheeks at the ceremony and reception. Subject yourself to this degree of cuteness at your own risk.