Our People
Ryan Judge
Best Man
I have had the pleasure of knowing Ryan for my entire life... well he is one of my older brothers. He was my first roommate, and is someone I will always look up too. Even though we were never on the same team in organized sports, we would always battle it out in the backyard or in the middle of the street. Ryan has taught me so many life lessons, including to be careful in a carpet warehouse. I had the opportunity to stand by Ryan's side as his co-best man on his wedding day and am honored he will be doing the same for me.
Jess Kalin
Maid of Honor
Although Jess is my cousin she is also one of my best friends. I guess you could say she is the reason for this wedding. After all, she introduced Matt and I! Jess and I have been friends our whole life. We made up dance routines at family reunions, went out to parties in college and now we stay in with a glass of wine and watch Gilmore Girls! Jess and I have been through all stages of life together and I can't wait for her to stand by my side as my Maid of Honor!
Bill Judge
Best Man
Another co-best man, co-best friend and someone I have known for my entire is my oldest brother Bill. As the youngest brother, I had the pleasure of being "Bill Judge's youngest brother" in all my classes at Holy Cross and O'Hara, which wasn't always a good thing. He has plenty of wedding party experience, since I think he has been in more wedding parties than weddings I have attended. We share a love for the Eagles, even if they are having a terrible season. I had the opportunity to stand by Bill's side as his co-best man on his wedding day and am honored he will be doing the same for me.
Caitlin Baker
Maid of Honor
I've known Caitlin for over 10 years and if you had asked me when we first met if she'd be my maid of honor I would have laughed. Our friendship was not always rainbows and butterflies, but I am SO glad we have made it to where we are. She tells me when I am being unreasonable, laughs at me when I'm being ridiculous, and loves me when I'm needy. I'm so glad I got to take her on her first train ride into the city and see her face light up when we came up at City Hall (priceless). We share the love of Old Navy, Mexican food, Grey's Anatomy, and our names. I can't wait to share this day with her!
Michael Diehl
Groomsman
Michael is Katie's younger brother, and Matt's corn hole partner. He welcomed me to the family with open arms, and was the number one receiver in the Diehl family flag football games, for our team that could never find a way to win. While he might be a little quiet, he will always be up to have a conversation or debate about Philly sports. Michael was also my source as I found out Katie had a broken nail the day before I was proposing to her. I am excited and honored that he will be standing by my side.
Jen Judge
Bridesmaid
Jen is one of Matt's sister-in-law and married to Bill. Jen and I like to enjoy our summers off sipping margaritas by the pool (even if it is her child's blow-up baby pool). We share our love of Mexican food and love to hang out in Avalon every summer with the Judges. We have had countless late nights in the city and at their house and have many memories dancing around their places. I unfortunately was not invited to her and Bill's wedding, but can't wait to have her stand by side for mine!
Bobby Schwartz
Groomsman
Bobby is one of my oldest and best friends. We go all the way back to kindergarten and he was there the night that Katie and I met. We share our love of sports, but if someone loves the Sixers more than Bobby... I don't want to meet them. At Holy Cross, we were teammates in basketball and cross country, as well as teammates for four years in cross country, track and field at O'Hara. I have the honor of being in his wedding, and I am honored he will be standing with me in July of 2023.
Robyn Judge
Bridesmaid
Robyn is one of Matt's sister-in-law and married to Ryan. Robyn was the first sister-in-law that I met and boy did she intimidate me! She is not afraid to speak her mind and tell you how she feels. We like to go to Sunday dinners at the Judges and hang out with her dog-child Teddy! Robyn was the first one to enter the family and I am so glad she was there with open arms when Matt asked me to marry him and I can't wait to have her stand by my side!
Tim Hagenbach
Groomsman
Tim and I go all the way back to kindergarten, and he is one of my best friends. Growing up, we spent summer days going to Springfield's pool, playing pick up basketball or spending a rainy day playing some video games. Tim is probably the smartest, yet most genuine person that I know. At Holy Cross, we were teammates in basketball and cross country, as well as teammates for four years in cross country, track and field at O'Hara. I am honored that he will be standing by my side on my wedding day.
Kristen McKenna
Bridesmaid
I have known Kristen my whole life. She is my cousin and one of my first friends. Growing up I wanted to be just like her. We have had flip cup nights, Irish car bomb nights, wine nights. I promise we do other things than drink! We have also ran up and down Broad Street together and countless Ridley Runs. I got to be a part of her wedding over 10 years ago and I can't wait to have her stand by my side for mine!
Pat Knaus
Groomsman
Not knowing each other that much until senior year of high school, Pat and I quickly became friends and found out we both committed to La Salle. Since we both were going to La Salle, Pat asked me to be his roommate for freshman year. Being roommates for four years definitely had its ups and downs, but definitely helped Pat become one of my best friends over the last 10 plus years. We share our love and frustration for the Philly sports, especially the Phillies and hope one day to celebrate another World Series title! I am honored that he will be standing by my side in July of 2023.
Haley Smith
Bridesmaid
This ray of sunshine named Haley came into my life over 10 years ago when I was a sophomore and she was a freshman in college and since then has been one of the best friends. We used to paint our nails every Friday in college, she told me to download Snapchat and told me what to order at Chiptole for the first time. Haley is a teacher as well and we bond over the wonderful life of teaching. Haley lives in North Jersey and we look forward to our weekly facetime dates and numerous ratings of engagement rings that are on our Facebook (sorry to anyone that has gotten engaged in the last 3 years, you've been rated). I can't wait to have Haley stand by my side in July 2023!
Kevin Mahon
Groomsman
I met Kevin when we were freshman at La Salle. Kevin lived across the hall from Pat and I, and I am happy he knocked on our door randomly that one day. We studied the same major, lived together for three years, and Kevin has been one of my best friends since we met. Working together in the La Salle Athletics Department offered some great experiences of working NCAA Tournaments to various historic Explorers victories, and for some reason someone let us on air together to commentate some basketball games. I was fortunate to be in his wedding and I am honored that he will be standing by my side.
Amanda Klien
Bridesmaid
My AK! My first friend when I moved to central PA. Our first "date" was making a crepe paper rainbow in our school lobby for the PSSA after I insisted that she needed help after she refused 3 times (nothing has changed, she still refuses, I still insist). The conversation with her and another coworker promptly went like this..."What's your story? Do you have a boyfriend? Where's your ring?" Well 3 years later, here it is and now she's standing by my side for it all! I wouldn't be able to do this without her and I am so grateful for our friendship and can't wait to do this part of life together!