Matron of Honor - Mary Rose Laurito
Mary Rose is Arlene's best friend and Godsister. Mary Rose's family babysat Arlene from ages 2 through 13 and essentially adopted Arlene and her mom. Mary Rose and Arlene were inseparable growing up. She and her brothers are like siblings to Arlene. Almost every good memory Arlene has of her childhood involves Mary Rose. She is one of the sweetest people Arlene knows, and they can get each other cracking up over the silliest things.
Mary Rose lives in Harrisburg, PA with her husband Joe and their two children Gianna and Joey.
Bridesmaids
Ann Marie Vu
Arlene has known Ann Marie since the first day of sixth grade when Arlene dorkily introduced herself to the cool new girl from New York. Despite the awkward introduction, they became fast friends, and Ann Marie remains one of Arlene's best friends to this day. One of the things they love about their friendship is that no matter how much time has passed since they last saw or talked to each other, they can pick up right where they left off.
Ann Marie lives in Snellville, GA with her husband Phil and their four boys Thai, Christopher, Nicholas, and Zachary.
Julie Lee
While Arlene and Julie both went to Rutgers University, they didn't meet until after graduation at a mutual friend's housewarming party in September 1996. Bonding over their love of the Austin Powers movie and quoting lines from the movie ad nauseum, Julie "Danger" Lee and Arlene "Number 2" Gatchalian became fast friends. Even though Julie lives in NJ and Arlene in VA, they chat at least a few times a week and have the type of friendship where they can tell each other anything with just the right amount of humor and sensitivity.
Julie lives in Cliffside Park, NJ with her husband Sean and their daughter Mikaela.
Barbara Gorlinsky
Arlene met Barb through a mutual work friend in 1999. Their friendship quickly grew from sharing the same goofy sense of humor, love of everything 80s, and a guilty pleasure of watching reality television. Arlene often goes to Barb for advice and comfort because she gives the same support Arlene would give a friend in a similar situation. Over the last 14 years, Barb has been there for Arlene during both the highs and the lows of her life in Virginia. So, Arlene couldn't imagine not having Barb by her side on what will be the best day of her life.
Barb lives in Fairfax, VA with her husband Jim and their twin sons Nick and Sam.
Susan Johnson
Susan and Arlene met when they joined the same a cappella group in March 2003. It wasn't until a long road trip to Upstate NY in October 2004 that their friendship grew outside the group and was forever cemented. Spending 10+ hours in the same car and still wanting to hang out with each other afterwards, they knew they would be friends for life. Not only do they share the same sense of humor and love of music, but Susan also encourages Arlene to believe in and stand up for herself when she needs it. Susan is one of Arlene's biggest cheerleaders not only in their a cappella group, but also in life. Aca-believe that.
Susan lives in Alexandria, VA with her boyfriend Ben and her dog Maybe Sometimes.
Junior Bridesmaid - Gianna Laurito
Gianna is Matron of Honor Mary Rose's daughter and Arlene's Goddaughter. If anyone was meant to be Arlene's Godchild, it's Gianna. Even at a young age, she has shown the same interests as her Ninang Arlene: music, dancing, photography, and the list is growing. Arlene has loved Gianna even before she laid eyes on her and enjoys seeing the young lady she's becoming, beautiful both inside and out.
Flower Girl - Avery Stone
Avery is Best Man Jeff's daughter. Sharing the same birthday, Arlene and Avery prove that cool girls are born on August 7th. Avery is a delightful bundle of energy who brings joy to everyone she meets. "Charlene" (as she likes to call Christopher and Arlene) are excited to have Avery add a bright ray of sunshine to their special day.