Wedding Party
Max
Dog of Honor
One of the most important members of our wedding party is our dog, Max. If you know even just one thing about me, it's probably that I'm obsessed with my dog. I've had Max since I was 18 and he means the absolute world to me. Max has been by my side through some of the darkest times in my life, so it is only fitting that he is by my side for some of the best. For those of you who don't know Max, he is a big, fluffy sweetheart and we're certain that you'll love him as much as we do by the end of the night.
Katrina "Tree"
Matron of Honor
Tree and I have been friends since she came to my 14th birthday party with a mutual friend. She is the most fun-loving and genuine person I have ever met. I can't even begin to recount all the memories we have but here's one of my favorites: when we were probably about 16, I lied to my mom about where I was spending the night and said I was spending it at Tree's. Tree, who lived in the attic of her house at the time, tied a little purse to about 20 pairs of jeans and slowly lowered them out of her window to me. In the purse was her house phone for me to call my mom from so my alibi was rock solid... if that doesn't summarize what kind of friend Tree is, I don't know what else could. Tree is truly one of the most important people in my life and I'm so blessed to have had a best friend like her to go through every stage of life with. I can't wait to stand by her side on her big day and then have her stand by mine 6 months later! ♡Chris
Holly
Maid of Honor
Holly and I met when we interned together in 2017 at SARCC. Funny story, I actually hated Holly and advocated against her being hired in 2018 *insert "yikes" emoji here*... For what it's worth, I think the dislike was mutual, especially after I told her that lol. Little did I know that her being hired would be the best thing to ever happen. We worked through our differences, which actually turned out to be similarities, and became best friends. Holly is the most supportive, courageous, intelligent, and passionate person. She is my cat-loving, ride-or-die best friend who I can count on for anything. There isn't a better person for this role and I am so incredibly grateful to have a friend like her in my life. ♡Chris
Lauren
Bridesmaid
Lauren and I met in college when we were randomly paired together as roommates. Similarly to Holly, I didn't like Lauren at first (apparently this a bad habit of mine) and was dreading having to share a room with her for an entire year. I remember walking into our room and seeing her 10 pair of Uggs under the bed and the entire top shelf of the mini fridge she bought being lined perfectly with Rolos. After (begrudgingly) eating lunch with her one day, I realized she wasn't so bad after all... I even cried when she told me she was leaving LVC and going to a different school. Luckily, we stayed in touch despite the distance between NJ and PA and I've gotten to be a part of Lauren's own love story and the birth/life of her beautiful baby boy. I couldn't do this without her and I'm so lucky for the friendship we've been able to maintain even though we are miles apart. ♡Chris
Amanda "Mandy"
Bridesmaid
Mandy and I met in college and eventually roomed together for the last two years of it (although I might as well have lived with her Sophomore Year as well). From binge watching criminal minds, to shots of tequila, to stealing Halloween decorations that her mom now uses to decorate their house for Halloween, Mandy and I have some wild memories. Despite the fun we have, we've also been there for each other through some really dark times. Mandy's family has always made me feel like I'm a part of theirs (although Judy, her mom, will never admit that she actually does love me) and I'm so glad to have Mandy by my side on one of the most important days of my life. ♡Chris
Christina
Bridesmaid
Christina and I haven't known each other for long but it doesn't feel that way. I met Christina through Tree and we all just hit it off right away. They say sometimes people walk into your life and it feels like you've known them forever... she's one of them. Christina is the brutally honest, supportive, and caring friend who would do anything for the people she loves. From girl's nights to drinking way too much wine to forgetting to take Benadryl before going to her house and inevitably getting hives from her cat and everything in between, she is someone I'm so thankful to have developed such a close friendship with. I never imagined she'd be in my wedding, but now I can't imagine having one without her in it! ♡Chris
Katie
Best Woman
Katie and I have known each other for 20 years, and have had some of the best times together. The amount of weird inside jokes that only we would find funny are something I can always smile, and laugh about. I'm proud to call Katie my friend, and proud that she will be part of this day with us. We truly have a friendship that has withstood the test of time and there is no one else who could have fulfilled this role better than her. -Pete
Joe
Groomsman
Joe and I actually met for the first time on a recruiting visit that I never called him back on (sorry Joe), and then reconnected when I started coaching football at NS. I would never tell Joe this to his face, but he's the best Defensive Coordinator, and one of the best coaches I know. I look up to Joe in many ways, learn a ton from him that he doesn't realize, and I'm happy I can call him my friend all these years later. -Pete
Paul
Groomsman
Paul and I have known each other forever and have always been close friends. Paul never fails to make me laugh and I always enjoy the time we get to spend together. I can't begin to tell you all the wild times we've had (I'm laughing as I type this), and his friendship for all these years is something I hold onto dearly. I could write a book about all the great things about Paul, but one conversation with him will tell the story better than I ever could. -Pete
Jake
Groomsman
Jake and I met through coaching and I quickly realized we have a lot in common. Jake is one of the best men I know and is always willing to do anything to help me out. Jake is also the most technically gifted person I know, and can build/fix literally anything (he has a pretty sick machine shop). He also has 3 beautiful dogs that Chris often begs him to bring with him every time we meet up, which if you know anything about Chris, I'm sure you aren't surprised to hear this. We couldn't be happier to have Jake be a part of our wedding. -Pete
Brett "Bubba"
Groomsman
Bubba and I met through coaching and work together at North Schuylkill. As the owner of the most successful pizza business in Schuylkill County history (shameless plug), I've been begging him for his cheese blend and sauce recipe, but he won't give them up. There isn't a single day where he doesn't make me laugh at least once, and he's one of the most down to earth and humble people I know. Bubba is everything you would look for in a friend, and I couldn't be happier that he's going to share this day with us. -Pete