IMPORTANT PEOPLE

JOHN W. YOST: Great Friend and Officiant

Reverend John W. Yost needs no introduction. He was born from the ashes of the Phoenix into a jolly human being. His wittiness and intelligences knows no boundaries. John and his family-Raeanne and their cat, Toonces-have been a source of inspiration and entertainment for Rod and Kate since they met. Word of advice: he may be more inappropriate than Rod.

CHRIS GLENN: Mother of the Bride

A good girl from Syracuse, NY. Currently residing in Fairport, NY with Tigerlily, Stripes, Skipper and Tiger asking to be fed, I mean keeping her company. She "does know how to smile" but she's clearly getting good at faking it.

IRWIN GLENN: Father of the Bride

Known as "Irwuigi" on the Italian streets of Brooklyn, NY circa 1960s. Currently residing in Hurley, NY without an accent. 100% Irish and has obviously kissed the Blarney Stone. 

MARIA INES CHEVITARESE LEAO: Mother of the Groom

Born in a family of hundreds, Maria Ines is the mother every kid wants. She raised the best kid in the world (Rod, of course) after 3 failed attempts-Debbie, Helio and Felipe. She is strong as an ox and does not know fear or tears, but does like Tears for Fears. Though she might not admit, everything said here is true. She also likes Elton John. 

HELIO BATISTA DE LEAO: Father of the Groom

Mr. Helio "Vanderboy" Vanderlei is a professional story-teller and miniature-car enthusiast. He has worked his entire life to make his family both happy and annoyed to the fullest extent of those terms. He loves Rod more than all of his kids because Rod was unfortunate enough to look a lot like his father. Vanderboy is a loving father who never gives up on his kids-or quits complaining about their tattoos (all of his kids have tattoos except Debbie, because she's perfect).

DEBORA FINLEY: Sister of the Groom and Mother of the Ringbearer

Debora "Debbie" Finley is a super-mom who created 3 awesome, gorgeous boys with the help of her equally awesome husband, Joe Finley. Together they've helped Rod in his journey called life-Rod is forever grateful and loves them almost too much. Debbie is also, regardless of what their appearance might say, older than Rod.

LUCIANA CHEVITARESE PATTERSON: Cousin of the Groom and Mother of the Flower Girl

Lucy Patterson is not Rod's aunt. She is his cousin. I know there was a lot of debate about that but seriously, do the math, it's just not possible. She is probably Rod's favorite female cousin-and she makes beautiful babies though some people think they're just too blonde and white to be hers.