Charlotte & Joseph
Wedding Party
Julia Poirier
Bridesmaid
Political girl boss Julia currently works on Capital Hill in D.C. advocating to make our world a better place. Best friends since the 6th grade, Julia and Charlotte navigated all their weird and wonderful tween years attached at the hip including endless snacking at the Park house, frequent trips to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and monopoly tournaments at PAB. They still remain extremely close to this day- the closest Charlotte has ever gotten to having a sister.
Brittany Gordon
Bridesmaid
A strong, compassionate, Christ-loving, College Campus Minister from Charleston, Brittany and Charlotte met through the local church shortly after her Charlotte's move from Michigan to Charleston. Equally as fun as adventurous as she is smart and wise, Brittany and Charlotte quickly became amazing friends splitting their time between Seacoast Church and exploring the Lowcountry. Charlotte views Brittany as not just a best friend but a life mentor as well and can't imagine her Charleston life without her. The two may have much different accents, one a past pageant queen, the other a newly first-time owner of lipstick, but together are extremely alike in their optimism and passion for life.
Libby Strachan
Bridesmaid
A talented marketing strategist, Libby just moved from LA to New York to continue her career in brand storytelling. Great friends since middle school, Libby and Charlotte lived only a street away from each other in Grosse Pointe, often finding themselves frolicking around on razor scooters together on the hunt for sugar at the local candy store. The two have remained awesome friends throughout the years - recently journeying from LA to San Francisco together and having a blast. Libby never fails to join at the Park family table for Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve- a new tradition that has left her BFF with Charlotte's 96-year-old Great Aunt Mardie. Charlotte couldn't picture saying I do without her Libster by her side.
Carey Farley
Bridesmaid
A business consultant and world-traveler living in Chicago, Carey remains the funniest person Charlotte has ever known- period. True lifelong friends, Charlotte and Carey shared summers at PAB together from a young age- alongside their brothers George and Andrew and their fifth member of the PAB clan- Sarah Gilbride. With full day itineraries created by Charlotte, they all would have the time of their lives playing tennis, golf, swimming, boating and hitting the beach together. With a shared love for golf, they both ended up joining their high school team before playing in college (Charlotte at Hope College and Carey at Loyola), and to this day play together at PAB whenever they get the chance. Charlotte can't imagine getting married at PAB without her PAB sister standing by her side.
Kelsey Burgess
Bridesmaid
Middle school buddies with matching blue Etnies, Charlotte and Kelsey have been best friends since the 6th grade- sharing a lifetime of memories together from their first adult beverage to Co-Captaining their High School Golf Team. Living only a few blocks away from each other in Grosse Pointe, the two slept at each other's houses as much as their own, playing Mario Party into the wee hours of the night. Now a nurse and new dog-mom in Petosky, Kelsey is loving this new stage of life. Charlotte can't wait to celebrate her special day with Kudos by her side, someone who at this point feels more like family than a friend.
Sarah Hatch
Bridesmaid
A fun and ambitious elementary school teacher from New Hampshire, Sarah was Charlotte's first ever friend in Charleston. The two met through an online rooming app called Roomster their first week's in Charleston- September of 2013. Although they ended up choosing different locations to live in the city, the two remain amazing friends to this day- many many meals and Charleston adventures later. Charlotte can't wait for Sarah to experience PAB, a place so near and dear to her heart that she has been dying to show her since they met.
Emily Teall
Bridesmaid
A positive, fun-loving Yoga studio manager, Emily is Joseph's younger sister and someone Charlotte can't wait to have as a sister-in-law. Joseph introduced Charlotte to Emily and her husband Teall their second week dating, followed by the rest of the Berger clan later that same week (no pressure). Emily and Teall recently moved back to Charleston after spending eight years in Lynchburg, Virginia and spend Sundays with Charlotte, Joseph and the rest of the Bergers going to church and cooking up some ridiculously delicious brunches. Charlotte couldn't ask for a cooler soon-to-be sister in law to experience life with and can't wait to show her PAB for the first time.
Drew Dauscher
Man of Honor
Drew and Joseph met in the 6th grade and remained friends through middle school, high school, and college. They both graduated from the College of Charleston with degrees in Economics and were members of the rowing club together. A lover of the outdoors, Drew is an air captain living in Lake Tahoe with his girlfriend Abbey Walsh.
Luke Rein
Groomsman
Luke and Joseph have rowed together, lived together, and even co-founded a business. They met at CofC when Joseph was a junior and Luke a freshman. They rowed together the following year and then Joseph coached the subsequent two years. Later on, they reunited in Philadelphia to row together at the Undine Barge Club. In the winter of 2017, they founded Reinberger Nut Butter together.
John Berger
Groomsman
Standing well over six feet, Joseph's brother John is now the big man in the family. John is a mechanical engineering student at the University of South Carolina and can generally be found working on his beloved car.
Marco Rodriguez-Cote
Groomsman
Marco and Joseph met at an early morning practice for the rowing club at the College of Charleston. They were roommates sophomore year in the infamous "Narnia" apartments and also lived together for a few years after college. They've traveled to places like Grenada, Seattle, and New Orleans together. Marco lives in New York City, works in ecommerce, and is an avid drummer.
Dan Candea
Groomsman
Dan and Joseph met as sophomores at the College of Charleston through rowing. They were roommates senior year and have travelled extensively together, including to Dan's Transylvanian homeland. Dan is a resident Doctor in Waterbury, CT, having recently completed medical school.
John Teall
Groomsman
A Scranton, PA-native, Teall was scooped up by Joseph's younger sister Emily in his first month of college at Liberty University. He never stood a chance. As of Christmas 2018, Teall and Emily have moved to Charleston.
George Park
Groomsman
George Carruthers Park is the younger brother of Charlotte. George is currently living in San Diego where he's a Management Consultant with Accenture by day, and a cocktail wizard by night. Also a part-time dog walker, there's really no limit to George's capabilities.