Matrimony Homies

Zane Sano

Maid of Honor

As the little sister and lifelong pain in the ass of the Bride, Zane was overjoyed to accept the role of Maid of Honor. Everyone who knows Zoe and Zane comments on how close they are and commends everything they do to support each other. Keep an ear out for Zane's speech during dinner, which is doubtlessly going to be as humorous and thoughtful as she is.

Matt Motylewski

Best Man

Ryan and Matt met playing club soccer in middle school. They quickly became friends and played many sports together over the years including soccer, baseball, and one season of football. Despite Matt moving to Washington for college, they have remained best buds and honorary bros, so it was no surprise Ryan asked Matt to stand beside him on the big day.

Bridesmaids

Rachel Poni

Clumsy Ballerina

Rachel and Zoe met during the Junior Zoologist program at the San Francisco Zoo and have been inseparable ever since. Rachel is an immense enjoyer of burrito night in the Sano-Mullany household and shares Zoe's affection for animals, dancing, and soaking up the sun on the beach.

Lauren Yeary

Coffee Addict

Even though they met at Terra Nova High School, Lauren and Zoe really bonded working at PetSmart over a shared hatred of retail work and a shared love of dinosaurs. Their matching bat tattoos reflect their complimentary personalities, with Lauren's being dark & spooky and Zoe's being colorful & cute.

Megan Lew

Sarcasm Connoisseur

Megan and Zoe met freshman year at Terra Nova High School and immediately hit it off over their shared tastes in music, dance, and all things yarn crafts. From the moment they met, Zoe was welcomed into the awesome Lew family with open arms as an honorary daughter and sister.

Diana Tesarzh

Sympathetic Crier

Diana has shared many shifts at PetSmart with Zoe, where they became friends while bonding over their love for giraffes. PetSmart customers frequently mistake Zoe, Diana, and Lauren for each other. From Disneyland trips to adopting all flavors of furry friends, there isn't much that Diana and Zoe don't agree on.

Ashley Brechlin

Luke Combs Enthusiast

Ashley is not only Zoe's future sister-in-law, but one of her close friends. From the moment Zoe and Ryan began their relationship, Ashley has made her feel right at home in the Mullany family. Zoe even accompanied Ashley down the aisle during her wedding as a bridesmaid in April earlier this year!

Rachel Poni

Clumsy Ballerina

Rachel and Zoe met during the Junior Zoologist program at the San Francisco Zoo and have been inseparable ever since. Rachel is an immense enjoyer of burrito night in the Sano-Mullany household and shares Zoe's affection for animals, dancing, and soaking up the sun on the beach.

Lauren Yeary

Coffee Addict

Even though they met at Terra Nova High School, Lauren and Zoe really bonded working at PetSmart over a shared hatred of retail work and a shared love of dinosaurs. Their matching bat tattoos reflect their complimentary personalities, with Lauren's being dark & spooky and Zoe's being colorful & cute.

Megan Lew

Sarcasm Connoisseur

Megan and Zoe met freshman year at Terra Nova High School and immediately hit it off over their shared tastes in music, dance, and all things yarn crafts. From the moment they met, Zoe was welcomed into the awesome Lew family with open arms as an honorary daughter and sister.

Diana Tesarzh

Sympathetic Crier

Diana has shared many shifts at PetSmart with Zoe, where they became friends while bonding over their love for giraffes. PetSmart customers frequently mistake Zoe, Diana, and Lauren for each other. From Disneyland trips to adopting all flavors of furry friends, there isn't much that Diana and Zoe don't agree on.

Ashley Brechlin

Luke Combs Enthusiast

Ashley is not only Zoe's future sister-in-law, but one of her close friends. From the moment Zoe and Ryan began their relationship, Ashley has made her feel right at home in the Mullany family. Zoe even accompanied Ashley down the aisle during her wedding as a bridesmaid in April earlier this year!

Groomsmen

Mike Johnston

Pun Intender

As the partners of two very close siblings, Mike and Ryan have bonded over their shared love of watching sports, ranging from soccer to hockey to mixed martial arts. Most likely to be found on the pitch playing Gaelic Football on Treasure Island when he's not at home with his two beautiful cats.

Brian Balopoulos

Short King

Ryan and Brian met in middle school while playing baseball and spent subsequent summers golfing together in both Half Moon Bay and Pacifica. Even though he has since moved to Seattle, they have stayed in constant contact and often text each other about their favorite sports.

Donald Wilson

Benz or Bust

Donald quickly became one of Ryan's close friends after meeting at Best Buy in 2020. Ryan and Donald love to share cooking recipes and advice with each other, since both of them know how to appreciate yummy food. Everyone loves Donald for his unconditional love and great conversational skills.

Matt Brechlin

Handiest of Mans

As Ryan's brother-in-law and close friend, there was no doubt that Matt would be one of Ryan's groomsmen. Everyone loves Matt for his dry humor, sarcastic wit, and awesome construction skills. He even helped Zoe and Ryan build a fully functioning outdoor shed to house all their reptiles!

Hunter Mullany

Junior Groomsman

Hunter has spent his entire seven years idolizing his "Uncle Ry-Ry" and Zoe. He is honored to accompany Ryan and Zoe down the aisle, although he is not sold on transitioning to saying "Auntie Zoe". He is a huge fan of Paw Patrol and Hot Wheels, but his favorite hobby is doing Lego sets with Ryan.

Mike Johnston

Pun Intender

As the partners of two very close sisters, Mike and Ryan have bonded over their shared love of watching sports, ranging from soccer to hockey to mixed martial arts. Most likely to be found on the pitch playing Gaelic Football on Treasure Island when he's not at home with his two beautiful cats.

Brian Balopoulos

Short King

Ryan and Brian met in middle school while playing baseball and spent subsequent summers golfing together in both Half Moon Bay and Pacifica. Even though he has since moved to Seattle, they have stayed in constant contact and often text each other about their favorite sports.

Donald Wilson

Benz or Bust

Donald quickly became one of Ryan's close friends after meeting at Best Buy in 2020. Ryan and Donald love to share cooking recipes and advice with each other, since both of them know how to appreciate yummy food. Everyone loves Donald for his unconditional love and great conversational skills.

Matt Brechlin

Handiest of Mans

As Ryan's brother-in-law and close friend, there was no doubt that Matt would be one of Ryan's groomsmen. Everyone loves Matt for his dry humor, sarcastic wit, and awesome construction skills. He even helped Zoe and Ryan build a fully functioning outdoor shed to house all their reptiles!

Hunter Mullany

Junior Groomsman

Hunter has spent his entire seven years idolizing his "Uncle Ry-Ry" and Zoe. He is honored to accompany Ryan and Zoe down the aisle, although he is not sold on transitioning to saying "Auntie Zoe". He is a huge fan of Paw Patrol and Hot Wheels, but his favorite hobby is doing Lego sets with Ryan.

Wedding Party

Emily Schmidt

Officiant

As the lifelong best friend to the mother of the bride, Emily is better known to Zoe and her siblings affectionately as "Auntie Schmem". She is an incredible professor of theology at Santa Rosa Junior College, where she recently won the "Champion of Inclusivity Award," and an all-around incredible human being.

darragh mullany

Ring Bearer

As the newest member of the family, Darragh has stolen the heart of everybody he's met. Affectionately dubbed "Baby D" by the family, he has been entrusted to carry Ryan and Zoe's wedding rings down the aisle, although he will be aided by his cousin Hunter since he is unable to walk (yet).

Remi & Juniper

Flower Girls

If you know Zoe and Ryan, you know their affection for all their many dogs, cats, snakes, frogs, lizards, tortoises, turtles, and more. It's only fitting that their two rescue fur babies, Remi and Junie, would join them in walking down the aisle in the amazingly majestic role of Flower Dogs.

Parents of the Bride

Hep Svadja & Yuriy K0valchuk

Mother & Bonus Dad

Hep and Yuriy met and fell in love in 2005 and Yuriy quickly became an additional father figure in Zoe’s life. Hep has always modeled the tenets of a strong and loving relationship for Zoe, while additionally passing on her love of animals and country music. Together, Hep and Yuriy reside among the redwoods in La Honda and always extend an open invitation to go on a hike with their heart-stealing husky, Mishka.

Roger Sano & Heather Capelli

Father & Bonus Mom

Roger and Heather knew each other for decades before rekindling their friendship and ultimately falling in love in 2016. Roger has always been a constant source of love and support in Zoe’s life, often showing his affection through delicious home-cooked meals worthy of a Michelin star restaurant. Together, he and Heather love to host dinners and game nights at their apartment in San Francisco.

Parents of the Groom

Kevin Mullany

Father

Kevin is an incredible father to Ryan and his sister as well as grandfather to Hunter and Darragh James. He shares Ryan’s cheeky sense of humor, love of sports, and strong work ethic, and never hesitates to call it how he sees it. His relationship and adoration of his wife over the past thirty years has no doubt had an amazing effect on the way that Ryan treats Zoe and shows his affection for her.

Christine Mullany

Mother

Christine is not only Ryan’s mother, but one of his biggest supporters. A day doesn’t go by that Ryan doesn’t make sure to call her. Everyone appreciates how extremely welcoming and thoughtful Christine is to all those around her. After being married to her husband Kevin for over thirty years, she has imparted so much more wisdom and guidance than she realizes onto Ryan.