Ashley Tanaka
Maid of Honor
Mari's slightly younger sister and best friend. The Athos to Mari's Porthos. She is the funnier Tanaka sister and creator of #TanakaTuesday. Mari will intermittently say "thank you" to their mom because she loves having a sister like Ashley so much. Ashley inspires Mari to always do her #TanakaBest.
Alessandra Olsen
Bridesmaid
Ali is Mari's cousin. They grew up together in Hawaii and together with Ashley choreographed some great dance performances to Britney Spears to entertain the family at get-togethers. Ali is hardworking, thoughtful, and creative (she's an architect!). Mari feels very fortunate to have such a close cousin like her.
Desiree Dung
Bridesmaid
Desi is Mari's best friend from high school. They spent all of middle and high school playing softball together and along the way were always eating, laughing, and checking out baseball boys. Despite them hanging up their softball cleats, they still eat and laugh together whenever they can. Desi is beautiful, funny, and the truest of friends. Mari is so grateful Desi is in her life.
Keren WuRohe
Bridesmaid
Keren is Mari's college roommate and after living together freshman year they never parted until graduation. Even after surviving Harvard, they have remained close despite the distance. Keren encouraged Mari to dress well for tests in college when she didn't feel prepared because if she failed at least she would look good doing it, which is better than looking bad when failing - something Mari still adheres to today. Keren is passionate, brilliant, and thoughtful. Her and her husband, Jimmy, are one of the best couples Mari and Joe know!
Peter Tassarotti
Best Man
Peter is Joe's older brother. Peter is an avid gamer and fan of fantasy novels. Growing up, much of Joe's early interest in books, games, and computers was shaped by copying Peter's tastes. More recently, Peter's adoption of his lovable dog Milo from a shelter helped shape Joe and Mari's decision to get a shelter dog too!
James Leone
Groomsman
James is Joe's cousin. He has a well-deserved reputation for being the funniest member of Joe's extended family. James is a devoted husband and father. Joe is proud to have been one of James's groomsmen and the godfather of James's first daughter, Gianella.
Kevin O'Connor
Groomsman
Kevin was one of Joe's college roommates. He is an avid cyclist and loves a good math puzzle. Joe and Kevin spent many enjoyable hours in college discussing math, physics, and computer science. Joe has always appreciated Kevin's good-natured attitude and outlook on life.
Norman Zhu
Groomsman
Norman was one of Joe's roommates in college. A jokester at heart, he enjoys provocative debates with Joe and their other roommates from college. He will never let Joe forget the time he beat him in a race among the roommates.