Wedding Party
Madeline Vaal
Maid of Honor
Maddy and Katie have been close friends since preschool. They’ve shared many special memories over the years, including middle school sledding adventures, baking cookies and playing games, crisp yet gorgeous fall hikes, traveling on a school trip to Japan, graduating from middle school, high school, and college together, and so much more! Their friendship has a special place in Katie's heart, and Katie could not imagine planning this special day without Maddy by her side!
Maxwell Borek
Best Man
As brothers, Conor and Max grew up alongside each other doing many activities together, such as playing in the school band from 4th through 12th grade, practicing karate, traveling north to Vermont on family skiing trips, going to the beach, etc. Their lives went in different directions when they went to college, Conor to UVM and Max to UMass Lowell, but both pursued engineering majors. In 2025, they came to work at the same company, Electric Boat, in Connecticut. Conor and Max have experienced the highs and lows of life together and Conor could not imagine this day without Max by his side.
Samuel Borek
Best Man
As Conor’s other brother, they’ve also grown up alongside each other, for better or for worse. Sam attended UMass Lowell, where he obtained a music degree. Sam has grown into a great musician and now works at Zildjian, one of the world’s most renowned drum cymbal companies. They’ve known each other through the highs and lows of life, and Conor could not imagine this day without Sam by his side.
Ruth O’Donnell
Bridesmaid
Katie’s known Ruth since Kindergarten, and they became fast friends. You could often find them passing drawings back and forth in middle school and doing other arts and crafts together, such as painting ceramics, sculpting clay, doing five-point finger weaving, folding origami, knitting, etc. Today they share a passion for crocheting, and Katie is incredibly lucky to have Ruth by her side on such a special day!
Emma Stelzner
Bridesmaid
Katie met Emma in her high school P.E. class their freshman year, and they’ve been close ever since. They both love whipping up creations in the kitchen, collecting squishy and cute stuffed animals, and spending time on the sand, in the water, or in the freshly fallen snow. Emma brings such an upbeat and sweet energy to Katie’s life. Katie’s big day wouldn’t be the same without Emma standing at her side!
Samantha Fried
Bridesmaid
Katie has known Sam since they were both in college. Katie got to know Sam, or “girl Sam,” as some know her, through Conor’s brother, Sam. Katie and Sam both love reading books, cooking hearty meals, traveling, and spending time with family and our significant others. It’s hard not to smile when around Sam as she always brings positive energy, interesting stories, and laughter wherever she goes. Sam is incredibly kind and supportive, and Katie’s happy to have Sam’s support on her big day!
Angela Bright
Bridesmaid
Katie has gotten to know Ang through her cousin, Corey, since they were first dating. Katie enjoys any time she gets to spend with Ang, whether it’s going on walks, playing games, relaxing at the lake, tasting Ang’s homemade charcuterie creations, etc. Ang is such a kind and happy person, she lights up any room she walks into, and has been a wonderful addition to the Bright family! Katie is excited to have Ang be a part of her bridal crew!
Aidan Murphy
Groomsman
Aidan is Conor’s cousin and has known him forever. Aidan is smart and funny, always knowing a good joke, and Conor is incredibly happy to have him by his side for this special day!
Oliver Robinson
Groomsman
Oliver is Conor’s friend and has known him since high school. Both have garnered a shared interest in cars over the years, and Ollie is on his way to obtain a criminal justice degree. Conor is excited to have Ollie by his side on this day!
Corey Bright
Groomsman
Corey is Conor’s friend and Katie’s cousin. Conor & Corey have known each other since 2022. Conor is happy to have Corey by his side on this big day!