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Saturday, the twenty-sixth of June
two thousand and ten
at seven o’clock in the evening

Artspace
201 E Davie St
Raleigh, NC 27601-1869 

drinks, dinner, and dancing to follow

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Name: Paul Carl Kieper, the Groom (also pictured: Brad)

Birthplace: Syracuse, NY

Current Location: Brooklyn, NY

Favorite Websites: Gizmodo, Lifehacker, Wikipedia, Facebook, Google, Gothamist, Brownstoner, Curbed, StreetEasy, Brooklyn Heights Blog.

My beverage of choice is: Something non-alcoholic. Usually tap water (preferably from a reservoir in upstate New York). If I’m visiting the South, then I’ll go with sweet tea. If I’m eating pizza, then it’s gotta be Coke or Pepsi (I seem to be one of the few Americans who doesn’t care which one, as long as it’s not diet). If I’m at a bar where I don’t trust the tap water, then I’ll go with ginger ale - the thinking man’s pop. Cream soda, root beer, and prickly pear cactus lemonade are also favorites. Apparently I’m not the sort of man that can be summed up by a single beverage. How very un-James Bond-ish of me.

My dream dinner party would include: Love, laughs, music, family and friends. I suppose this means our wedding reception would be my dream dinner party.

And we would eat: I’m a sucker for entrees that incorporate fruit and nuts. So, something with an orange cranberry pecan honey bourbon coffee barbecue glaze.

Eventually I’d like to live: In a modern home with high ceilings and lots of wood and glass. Right now I’d be happy with a place that has washer/dryer and a kitchen counter.

I hope they play this song at the wedding: Since I presently hold a 50% stake in our wedding’s Playlist Building Committee, I don’t think I’ll need to hope. I foresee an eclectic mix. There will be love songs and dance songs. Old songs and new songs. Something to put a smile on your face and some pep in your two-step.

One of my fondest memories with Paul or Rebecca is: If an amazing six year process of falling in love could be considered a single memory, I guess I’d have to go with that. Of course, that’s made up of so many smaller special moments. Long talks in a bar or on a trampoline. Long walks through the hills of Catalina Island or across the Mexican border. Flying in a single-prop plane to a small island off the coast of Puerto Rico or jumping out of a single-prop plane over the Atlantic coast. Exploring New York City or spending a lazy Sunday in our neighborhood. It’s all good stuff. Really good stuff.

Name: Rebecca Louise Del Rio Guild, the Bride (also pictured: Finn)

Birthplace: Portsmouth, VA

Current Location: Brooklyn, NY

Favorite Websites: Zooborns, NYMag, Moderncat, Jezebel, Gothamist, NYTimes, ALOFU

My beverage of choice is: Coffee, Jack and Coke

My dream dinner party would include: Rufus Wainwright music by Rufus Wainwright and all the fine friends + family that will be at our wedding.

And we would eat: Everything from Candle 79 and all the sweets from Vegan Treats.

Eventually I’d like to live: In a modern home with a serious courtyard somewhere along the coast. Still undecided on east or west.

I hope they play this song at the wedding: Disco 2000 by Pulp + I Would Die 4 U by Prince + All is Love by Karen O and the Kids

One of my fondest memories with Paul is: Our staycations in Manhattan.

Name: Sylvia Elizabeth Solis Quintero

Birthplace: Portsmouth, VA

Current Location: Los Angeles, CA

Favorite Websites: dictionary.com, nutsie.com, huffingtonpost.com, slate.com

Beverage of choice: coffee in the am, whisky & ginger in the pm

My dream dinner party would include: Anthony Bourdain to wine and dine me, Jim Morrison to serenade me, Frida Kahlo to converse with, Richard Pryor to make me laugh and all together a wonderful dinner!

And we would eat: whatever Anthony makes - I am sure it would be amazing!

Eventually I’d like to live: in my own home

This song better be played at the wedding: “Give It To Me Baby” by Rick James

One of my fondest memories with Paul or Rebecca is: Rebecca - hmm too many teenage shenanigans, Becca & Paul - lets drive to Wilmington and watch the sun rise at the beach - sorry Abbie!

Book I am currently reading: 2666

Name: Abbie Gael Hollins

Birthplace: Buffalo, NY…but I consider my stomping grounds to be Greenville, SC, where mi familia moved when I was 10.

Current Location: Manhattan! (Home of the NY Yankees, Defending World Series Champions)

Favorite Websites: www.huffingtonpost.com, www.perezhilton.com, www.nytimes.com, peegeethirteen.tumblr.com, www.tiffany.com, www.nyyankees.com

My beverage of choice is: tap water and/or flavored vodka and club soda with an orange slice

My dream dinner party would include: my two sisters and boyfriend; President Obama and First Lady Michelle; Oprah; Dave Matthews, Danny DeVito; Derek Jeter; Lady GaGa; and Jay-Z

And we would eat: OMG….assuming calories were non-existent….shrimp cocktail, fillet Mignon, garlic mashed potato puree, warm french bread, green beans, steamed broccoli, spicy mac and cheese, brownie sundae w vanilla ice cream, red wine, screwdrivers & gin and tonics….and sparkling water

Eventually I’d like to live: in a Brooklyn Brownstone that I own in Park Slope - dark horse city is Raleigh, NC or Chicago, IL. Also want to squeeze in a three-six month foreign adventure somewhere in Europe or Australia before I have kids.

I (really would love and) hope they play this song at the wedding: “Pogo” by Digitalism

One of my fondest memories with Paul or Rebecca is: seeing the two of them taking an afternoon snooze or listening to iTunes in Becca’s room when I used to literally have to walk through her bedroom to get to my bedroom, back when we were roomies in Raleigh, NC (i.e. the Glory Days). Ahhhh the things that fly when you’re young and poor and living with your best friends…

A quote that I think is worth sharing: To love yourself as you are is a miracle, and to seek yourself is to have found yourself, for now. And now is all we have, and love is who we are.

My favorite Always Sunny in Philadelphia episode and character are: ‘Mac and Dennis Break Up’ and…yeah, gonna have to go with Frank Reynolds

Name: Jennifer Ryan Del Rio Guild

Birthplace: Key West, Florida

Current Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Favorite Websites: CNN.com, PerezHilton.com, NYPost.com, Gothamist.com

My beverage of choice is: Diet Pepsi

My dream dinner party would include: I have so many questions about history and there are too many people to choose from… Princess Diana, Nelson Mandela, Christopher Columbus, Sigmund Freud, Adolphus Busch (co-founder of Anheuser Busch), Jeff Buckley… just to name a few!

And we would eat: we would have a feast like no other. There would be food from all cultures to modern day cuisine. There would definitely be Andy Capp’s Hot Fries to munch on!

Eventually I’d like to live: in Key West, Florida (however I will settle for a beach…ha!) I absolutely LOVE the water and I miss it so much.

I hope they play this song at the wedding: A little Sir-Mix-A-Lot/”Baby Got Back” action (not really but it would make me laugh… childhood memories!)

One of my fondest memories with Paul or Rebecca is: Every memory with Paul and Becca has been a great one. Rebecca and Paul are FANTASTIC together and I am so thankful that I have them both in my life. I am so excited for what the future will bring!

Name: Kimberly Fillius (the oldest sister)

Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA (in a hospital)

Current Location: Chesapeake, VA (with a large mortgage)

Favorite Websites: Facebook, Parents.com

My beverage of choice is: a martini or a Diet Coke.

My dream dinner party would include: my sisters, husband, sons and good close friends.

And we would eat: some sort of pasta meal.

Eventually I’d like to live: Right where I am! My boys love it here.

I hope they play this song at the wedding: “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice.

One of my fondest memories with Paul or Rebecca is: When Becca was little she cried and cried when she lost a game and was the favorite sister. I love her.

Name: Nathan Kieper

Birthplace: Syracuse, NY

Current Location: Longwood, FL

Favorite Websites: Pandora, ESPN, Walmart (downloading music)

My beverage of choice is: Jack and Coke or Cold Beer

My dream dinner party would include: Food, friends, family and fun. Isn’t that kind of a girly question? Do guys really have a “dream dinner party?” I grew up with Paul and we never played “tea.”

And we would eat: Oh, this is a two-parter….well, expanding upon “food” as previously stated, I would imagine a combination of pizza, a variety of meats, and brownies. I’m a health nut!

Eventually I’d like to live: Am I currently dead?! Well, I suppose “With Megan” would be the only appropriate answer. Plus, that would score a lot of points with her :)

I hope they play this song at the wedding: “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice - it’s my jam and Paul probably knows all the words. Great photo opportunity!

One of my fondest memories with Paul or Rebecca is: I went to hang out with Paul a couple times when we were in college. He had a great time at LeMoyne visiting me and I had a blast hanging out with Paul and his “blokes” as you so eloquently call them. Good times had by all! As far as a time with both of them is concerned, I would have to say this last trip to see them in NYC was amazing. We packed a lot in and Emily had the most incredible time ever. She still talks about it. It was great to have that time with them since we most likely won’t hang out again prior to their wedding.

I’ll substitute a statement in place of a question: I have been there since day one and watched Paul grow into the man he is today. He has been my best friend my entire life and not just because he is my brother. Paul is a special breed you can’t find on any corner. He is very intelligent, funny, caring and laid back. I don’t know anyone who has met Paul and not liked him. He is the most easy-going guy and nothing seems to phase him. I am extremely proud of my little brother and can’t be happier he has found the love of his life. Love to both of you!

Name: Brandon Kyle Minichelli

Birthplace: St. Albans, WV

Current Location: Los Angeles, CA

Favorite Websites: Cannot be listed here but some others I enjoy are: Huffingtonpost.com, googlemaps.com, latimes.com, Nationalgeographic.com

My beverage of choice is: Whatever is in the flask that I am bringing into the bar. Usually clear and flammable.

My dream dinner party would include: Paul McCartney, Hunter S. Thompson, Napoleon Bonaparte, Richard Feynman

And we would eat: Lots of delicious dead animals.

Eventually I’d like to live: Where you want to know your neighbor.

I hope they play this song at the wedding: “3” by Britney Spears

One of my fondest memories with Paul or Rebecca is: Late nights at Kilgore with Rebecca. Following Paul around town after high school, making sure he did his work. He did.

Why are you so great? I don’t know.

Name: Kayne “Paul” Konecny

Birthplace: Parlor City, NY

Current Location: Brooklyn, NY

Favorite Websites: craigslist.org, ebay.com, ezlandlordforms.com

My beverage of choice is: 1%

My dream dinner party would include: Paul and Becca

And we would eat: Smoked meat and beer only.

Eventually I’d like to live: Seattle or about 42 locations outside of the US.

I hope they play this song at the wedding: “Believers Never Die” by Likewise

One of my fondest memories with Paul or Rebecca is: Walking down the quarter mile at RIT with Paul after our nice classes. It was so cold out that we bought hot chocolate out of the vending machine just to pour on our hands. And then after surviving the trek, helping Paul pass his math class by teaching him how to use derivatives to help evaluate limits involving indeterminate forms via l’Hôpital’s rule. Either that or making the call to Frank Valvo and his make shift real estate office, saving Paul and Becca from the Upper East Side.

Name: Rob LiCalsi

Birthplace: New York: Concrete jungles where dreams are made of!

Current Location: Sunny Santa Monica, CA

Favorite Websites: ahamburgertoday.com, beerhatesme.blogspot.com, colbertnation.com, petprojectportraits.com

My beverage of choice is: Old Rasputin Stout & Brown Bread Gelato Beer Float

My dream dinner party would include: Me, Springsteen, Burgers, & Beer

And we would eat: Two Double-Doubles from In-n-Out, Animal Fries, & Milkshakes…with beer.

Eventually I’d like to live: On a quiet ranch in Montana with my three sons who all go off to war and fall in love with the same girl, only to come together again down the road to fight against corrupt bootleggers. But really, along the Venice Canals with my wife & two dogs.

I hope they play this song at the wedding: “Funky Penguin” by Rufus Thomas

One of my fondest memories with Paul or Rebecca is: After only a few months in the Big City, I came to town to visit Paul & Becca one weekend. Still unfamiliar with the inner workings of the subway system, we entered an open gate without paying, believing that we’d be free & clear to ride the day away. Moments later, a port authority cop came by asking for IDs to ticket us for our illegal entry. Shaken, scared, and confused…the cop took pity on us, letting us go with a warning while writing up fake tickets we’d never have to pay. However, poor Becca failed to understand the situation, and pleaded guilty while asking for mercy from the officer. After a few attempts and several minutes, Paul managed to calm Becca’s fears of…uhh…”deportation” back to the South, and we went on our merry way!

If I could have any superpower, it would be: Immortality! Cause I wanna see how this whole thing ends!