Dannielle and Mikhail
August 10, 2018
My little (actually bigger) bro. One of the hardest working men in the media game. Richie is a thief of hearts and instantly puts a smile on everyone's face. You can't miss him in any size crowd and his dance moves will certainly garner some additional attention.
My brother from another mother / брат акробат. Dan and I met at my first job out of college and it was love at first sight. He is a formidable power forward on the court and an all-star husband and father off the court. Caution: do not challenge him in Poker or Blackjack.
My instant friend / ma fren. Bentley and I met through Cass (with whom he grew up in Laguna Niguel) in NYC and instantly clicked. I feel like I've known him my whole life. We enjoy sharing stories of our entrepreneurial exploits and visiting each other on our respective coasts.
Jess & I lived together in Miami (introduced by her husband & my brother who went to HS together) & it was pretty close to love at first sight. She has always been my partner in crime, workout buddy, fellow party animal, style consultant, & shoulder to cry on when I need it. She is gorgeous inside and out, a real estate queen in Miami, the best at knitting snoods (if anyone gets chilly at the wedding), & the best friend anyone could ask for.
Jayme & I met when we were 19, young, wild & free! We were introduced through mutual friends and instantly connected. We have always lived close together in NYC, spending many late nights together, insane amount of laughs together, and only fitting that she was there the night I saw "The Russian" again...which ended up being the beginning of our forever. She is a makeup maven, amazing chef, Mom, wife & of course my best friend. She is not only my Matron of Honor but also will be helping to make my face look pretty on the Big Day!
Vic & I are cousins that are more like sisters. We grew up next to each other in Miami & are descendants of a large Bronx family (14 to be exact). We have shared many things in life... like the same terrifying babysitter our parents somehow trusted, our budding acting careers when we starred in our own commercials, & we both moved to NYC to fulfill a fashion career. She has since become a Georgia peach (although never call her that).
Val & I are cousins, from the same Bronx-born clan (Val & Vic are sisters). We share many of the same memories, much like with Vic. But with Val, I was like her Mini-Me for most of my life - wearing matching Halloween costumes; she would carry me around like a little doll; & I would always try to do everything like her. She is a real estate mogul, Rockstar Mom to two handsome boys (the youngest is my Godson), & is like the older sister I never had.
Bri and I met our Sophomore Year in High School...we didn't go to the same school but quickly became best friends, bonding over our love of the Red Hot Chili Peppers & the fact that we are both spicy Spanish/Italians. She is beyond talented, stunning, hilarious, and an amazing Mom. She has achieved a long list of incredible successes already...to name a few, she is a WWE Wrestler, stars in her own TV show, launched Bella Ridici wine label & founded the cutest & comfiest apparel brand, Birdeebee. She makes juggling a successful career and being a Mom look easy! #goals
Nicole & I met our Sophomore year of High School via her twin sister Bri. I was terrified to meet her at first because I heard she was a force to be reckoned with (I mean, who else can get electrocuted at Monkey Jungle and live to tell about it)...but quickly saw she is one of the most sincere, loving & hilarious people you'll ever meet! She is super talented, an amazing athlete, & a brilliant business woman. She was an all star soccer player, is a 2 time WWE champion, The Bella Twins & Total Divas star, founder of Bella Radici wine label and Birdeebee apparel, & Dancing with the Stars contestant...the list goes on and on!
Elizabeth A.K.A Rose is my BFF from High School, who I have known since we were 14. She is the only girl in her family of 3 older, former Ohio State football player brothers & had The Party House throughout High School! We have conquered many things together, like step aerobics with a thong leotard wearing male instructor, road trips to Mexico for Spring Break, & managing to always have the time of our lives when we're together. She is crushing it at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange & quickly climbing to Boss B status.
Marina is my soon-to-be sister, something I begged my Mom to bring me when I was little! It didn't take us long to become close, probably because she is so much fun and is always laughing. We have shared so many memories together already, including family vacations where we saved a life together and danced until...someone stopped us! I am so happy to call her a sister and also my friend!
Eva is my second soon-to-be little sister, I always wanted one (but two is better than one)! We quickly bonded when we met, probably over our love of food (she happens to be a fabulous cook, in case someone is hiring a private chef) and margaritas! She is sweet, thoughtful & has Meesh's drive to succeed. She is a mover & a shaker & I am so lucky to get to call her a sister soon!