Season 2002-2003

Women
Lyndell Walsh	Maria Merletti (Bride)	20; outgoing, intelligent, Anna’s confirmation sponsor, determined, friendly, romantic, sappy, communications major at Loyola
Natalie Shimizu	Donna Colosi (Maid of Honor)	20; sorority sister, attends Loyola, communications major
Heather Peirce	Lana Francini (Bride’s Maid, Sister)	25; Marcus’ sister, owns a karaoke beauty shop.
Ashley Weber	Anna Francini (Junior Bride’s Maid, Sister)	16; goes to MVHS, in drama, singer; American Idol hopeful, sings at the wedding reception.
Tiffany Roberts	Betty Baker (Bride’s Maid, Friend)	20; met Maria in 1^st grade at De Portola(lived next door); angry she’s not maid of honor, got ditched for sorority sisters, dislikes Marcus
Anjali Gopalan	Gianna Merletti (Junior Bride’s Maid, Sister)	15; gum chewer, gossip, whiner
Judy Greengold	Belinda Merletti (Mother of Bride)	37; accountant for the family business, loves that fact that her daughter is marrying a doctor.
Lisa Blair	Carmella Francini (Mother of Groom)	40; a nurse, pushes Marcus to be a doctor so he can be better than his bum of a father. Divorced
Rachel Shiffman	Natasha Girshnic (Father of Groom’s Girlfriend)	30; very high fashion, a “trophy”, receptionist at a local Spa.
Rachel Drootin	Veronica Vixone (Ex-Fiancé/Girlfriend of Groom)	22; Marcus’ girlfriend at Saddleback; art major, makes jewelry and wears it. Always looking for someone to buy it and has samples with her all the time.
Kassie Reid	Sister Mary Francis (Nun)	25; Benito’s sister, loves to sing folk songs and sings at the wedding.
Sanaz Tavassol	Stephania Stephanelli (Wedding Planner)	32; psycho, stressed, flustered
Mallory Dante	Sofia Hortensia (Photographer)	mid 20s; high energy, way into it, wants to be a fashion photographer
Lisa Goins	Zaria Biscotte (Caterer)	60s; lunch lady turned caterer
Chelsea Brown	Rosa Francini (Franco’s Grandmother)	60’s; Loves to sing Italian songs and hip-hop dance.
Courtney Jorgenson	Trisha D’amico (Drunk Aunt of Bride)	32; Benito’s sister, waiting for her doctor husband Dominic D’amico, impatient and sick of always being alone at functions like this one.
Janelle Bel Isle	Carla Frostina (Barmaid)	23; sexy, voluptuous, outgoing, fun-loving, was married to Micky @ 19.
Allison Temple	Kathy Cannarozzi (Teacher)	“29”; Drama teacher at MVHS, Maria was in drama.
Courtney Rodriquez Rachel Lipsky	Jessica Smith Jessica Miller (Bitter Friends)	both 20; both lived next door to Maria, all were in girl scouts. Often referred to as “The Jessica’s”; they sing at the ceremony with Sister Mary Francis.
Men
Kevin Fitzpatrick	Marcus Francini (Groom)	20; went to Saddleback to save money for med school (pediatrician); transferred to UCLA, great sense of humor
Nick Thomas	Mickey Portebello (Usher)	25; went to Saddleback with Marcus and was married to Carla but they got divorced, he is the manager of the wedding band
Sam Brennan	Vinnie Romano (Usher)	20; Ex-Boyfriend of Maria, meets Marcus at Saddleback , breaks up with Maria and sets them up.
Eddie Severen	Joey Revisi (Best Man)	20; gambler, friends for life with Marcus
Adam Hohneker	Paulo Merletti (Brother of Maria, Usher)	24; works as a mechanic, hopes to open his own garage someday
Kenny Taft	Franco Francini (Father of Groom)	45; owns an Italian Restaurant and is insulted that the Bride did not want him to cater the wedding. Divorced and currently dating Natasha Girshnic.
Danny Harnack	Benito Merletti (Father of Bride)	42; Used Car Salesman, likes to shake hands and hand out business cards. Always trying to make a deal.
Brandon Davar	Tomacio (Tommy) Vitalli (Sexy Wedding Singer)	25; moved to MV to go to Saddleback dropped out and started a cover band.
Billy Studley	Alexander Popov (Videographer)	30; works with the wedding planner, a package deal. Dating the wedding planner as a perk of the job.
Christian Harrie	Roberto Muchelli (Priest)	37; grew up in Pompeii saw the Pope once but tells everyone that he know him, came to MV as part of his calling.