Paola and I go way back, too-- to 1994, our freshman year at Sacred Heart. We were tough girls (or so we thought) who felt too cool to be in SHA in the first place, and we bonded instantly. In all the years since then, we've had too many crazy, fun times together to remember. And not a problem, as I probably shouldn't mention all of them here anyway :) But Pao has been there through it all and taken care of me the whole time as a best friend, a sounding board, a shoulder to cry on and a roommate. Now, she's also my bridesmaid. I love you, youuuuuuu.

Where to begin? It's hard to believe Michele and I ever didn't know each other, I feel so close to her. We also met freshman year of high school and spent college together too--the good times and bad (Fordham had plenty of both.) Since the early days of high school, Michele has been one of my best friends, my shrink, my partner-in-crime and someone I can always count on to crack me up and make me feel better. I consider her, as with all these girls, more a sister than a friend; someone you know will always be there for you. Equally importantly: she flies for free.

 Back in high school days, with Lindsey a skater chick and me a total girly girl, we seemed too opposite to be close the way we are today.  As we grew up, it turned out our differences were only on the surface. These days I don't know what I'd do without her. Lindsey gives it to you straight (whether you want it or not!), always cracks you up and is there whenever you need her. She is one of a kind, in the best possible way--and it turns out after all these years, we have more in common than we realized at first: we are the button!

Andrea is Jeremy's sister. I haven't known her as long as the other girls, but it sure doesn't feel that way. Andi has made me feel like a part of the family since we first met (in Montreal, at her mom's house, with me cooing over her daughter Sophia-- which I still do often.)  We've had bbq's, brunches and 6 minutes of drunk fun together already, and I know there will only be more in the future. Look out for her adorable daughter as our flower girl, with a possible guest spot by the equally cute baby Charlie (our possible ring bearer, pending learning to walk and good behavior.)

Paul and I met over 10 years ago at RIT. We were friends even before  the day I told him I played golf then went to Costco and bought my first set of clubs 45 minutes before we teed off. Both Paul and  I (and my golf game!) have come a long way since then.

Jay is my oldest friend. He's known me since day one-- really, 'cause he's my older cousin. We've never gotten to live in the same city at the same time, but that never stopped us from hanging out as much as we could. Be it a Habs game, the US open, playing cards with the other cousins, hitting the casino or Friday night dinner at my aunt and uncle's, Jay has and always will be like a brother to me.

Brian is my brother-in-law.He married my sister Andrea more than 7 years ago, but even before then we always got along. One of the funniest guys I know, his sense of humor is surpassed only by his kindness and dedication to his family. He really is the greatest brother-in-law a brother could hope for.  And he's a Giants fan and a golfer...so I see a lot of Sundays in our future.

Kevin is Liz's brother. He's a techie at heart like me, so we always have plenty to talk about. Another really nice guy who's always there for his sister, I look forward to more of the impromptu visits where he proceeds to cook us an impressive dinner and then clean up! Kevin is also the proud owner of (in no particular order) a 50" flat screen TV, 6-pack abs and a white boxer puppy named Zoe.

Michael is also Liz's brother. We have a great time whenever we hang out, whether it's at Disney World or in Atlantic city ( where he was instrumental is acquiring a wheelchair for a woman in need.) Mike has made me feel really welcomed to the family and is a good guy who would do anything for his sister..like, for example, acquire her a wheelchair ;)