Groom
Bride
Father of the Bride
Dad, I know life wasn't always easy being your daughter. I was REALLY good at driving you crazy by complaining every day about how much I hated school/math, getting myself into interesting situations, and being the ultimate whiner as a teenager. I have to say, even despite all of that, your laughter was heard during my school plays, your dancing was seen when you took me to see the Backstreet Boys, and The Lion King "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" credits made a really good time to nap on you as a kid. Thanks for always being there! Especially now on one of the biggest days of my life! Thanks for bringing Matthew in as one of your own. I love you! -Katie
Mother of the Bride
Mom, Thank you for always answering the "DON'T BE MAD AT ME BUT..." text messages, knowing how to handle my dramatic tears, and always feeding me when I got hangry. You always find a way to love me. You're my mom! You've watched me fall countless times (quite literally during gymnastics practices) but you always knew I'd find a way to pick myself back up. Thank you for always loving me and your soon to be son-in-law. You're quite simply, the best. Love, Katie
Father of the Groom
Dad, It's impossible to ask for a better Dad. Whether it was having a catch, golfing, or just spending time at home, I loved every second of my childhood. Today, we still do a lot of the same things that we did when I was growing up. To me, it just shows that as time goes on, our bond has only grown stronger. I love you, Dad. -Matthew
Mother of the Groom
Mom, Thank you for everything you have done for me. We have just as much fun today going to dinner or hanging out on the couch as we did when I was growing up and we would spend hours by the pool. I am so thankful for our relationship and know you'll always be there for me. I couldn't ask for a better Mom. I love you so much. -Matthew
Best Man
Zachary is Matthew's brother, but also his built in best friend. They have gone through life together and have been there for one another through thick and thin. Matthew always knew that his best man would be Zachary on his wedding day, and any other day surrounding that. Katie is very lucky to have him as a brother-in-law! We love you!
Maid of Honor
Ashley and Katie have such a unique friendship story. They went to middle school together and never knew one another. They went to high school together and kind of new one another. It wasn't until their senior year of high school and freshman year of college that they realized how much they needed each other. Ever since then, they've had countless Mexican food meals, shopping trips, impulsive beach trips, and other crazy adventures. Ashley was even there to take the engagement video! Thank you for being one of our best friends, Ashley! We love you!
Best Man
Chris has been Matthew's best friend ever since elementary school! From playing baseball, getting in trouble together in high school, and helping one another move into their own home, Chris and Matthew have been there for every new beginning. Matthew was just as excited to ask Chris to be a best man just as quickly as Chris accepted. We love you!
Bridesmaid
Sophie and Katie were roommates at East Stroudsburg University. Sophie is originally from England and has become an "adopted" daughter for the Higgins family...and Katie's adopted sister. Sophie and her family have joined Katie for multiple Thanksgivings, Christmases, Easters, and birthdays. Katie is thankful for Sophie and all of the ridiculous memories they've made together. We love you, Sophie!
Groomsman
Christopher is Katie's brother who always wanted a brother of his own. Matthew did an amazing job of filling the "brother" role. They talk sports together, make ridiculous jokes together, and Matthew made Christopher the first to know in Katie's family that he was going to propose! Matthew feels like he is very lucky to have a new brother like you, Christopher! We love you!
Bridesmaid
Carly and Katie's friendship started in a high school health class. They had to work on a project together that ended up being a total disaster. Ever since then, they have had an AMAZING friendship of traveling (NYC, Jersey shore, and even Las Vegas!), laughing, and memories. Carly is the most positive person they've ever met and for that, they are forever grateful for her friendship! We love you, Carly!
Groomsman
Matthew met Tim while working at his first accounting job. Though public accounting wasn't Matthew's favorite kind of accounting, Tim kept Matthew sane throughout it! They have had a great time being friends and overall enjoy each other's company while watching "the birds" and drinking a beer. Matthew is thankful for Tim's friendship. We love you!
Bridesmaid
Sarah was Katie's first best friend, out of 3, that she met while working at a local restaurant (Bryn and Danes). She is a beach bum just like Katie and they even saw a Sam Hunt concert together on the Atlantic City beach! Sarah also supports Katie's Insomnia Cookie habit while Katie supports Sarah's pickle eating habit. Sarah was an integral part of supporting Katie through nursing school and watching her relationship grow with Matthew. Thanks for the friendship, Sarah! We love you!
Groomsman
Larry has been best friends with Zachary and Matthew for what feels like almost forever. Larry has been almost an additional son to the Weyand family and even asked Matthew to be one of the God parents to his beautiful daughter, Kira. Matthew couldn't walk down the aisle without the support of one of his closest friends and feels blessed to have him by his side. We love you, Larry!
Bridesmaid
Sarah Bostwick was Katie's old manager at Bryn and Dane's and 1 of 3 best friends Katie met while working there. On Katie's very first shift, Sarah told Katie to wash trays in the corner because she was moving too slow for lunch rush. Ever since then, they have laughed more than they have talked, gone to countless concerts, and laid on the beach together for as long as the Summer allows. We love you, Sarah!
Groomsman
Matthew has been friends with Justin since before Justin was even born! The Friedman and Weyand families have been friends for over 40 years and instilled their friendship into their children. Matthew has gone on multiple vacations with Justin, loves to go golfing with him, and watch hours of football with him. It was a mutual understanding between Justin and Matthew that Justin would be a groomsmen; so Matthew was THRILLED when Justin said yes. We love you, Justin!
Bridesmaid
Alexis is 1 of the 3 girls that Katie grew closest with while working at Bryn and Danes. Since then, Alexis and Katie have gone to Chicago together, sporting events, and concerts. Alexis loves to scream sing with Katie and they have a blast together! Katie and Alexis are always sending each other ridiculous selfies, scaring/surprising Matthew, and eating an obscene amount of chocolate together. We love you, Alexis!