Katie & Josh
Wedding Party
Christine Hunter Sylor
Matron of Honor
Christine and Katie started living together their junior year of college and they only stopped living together once they decided to move in with their boyfriends....six years later. After all that time living together there are far too many stories to cover in a quick bio, and too many that are highly embarrassing for the bride. Katie is endlessly thankful for the love and care Christine has put into being her Matron of Honor and is beyond grateful for her help at every step of the way.
Garrett Patterson
Best Man
Garrett and Josh have spent a lifetime at each other's side. While there were more than a few touch-and-go moments in the early days growing up (Garrett had a mean karate chop), the pair have built an incredible friendship through the years. Whenever the two are together, they fall right in sync, from Lord of the Rings trivia to quotes from old movies they can't even remember. Now the two are Bel Air neighbors, often meeting up for brewery trips and late-night hangs/pop-punk singalongs around the firepit.
Kaila Cashman Castaldo
Matron of Honor
Again, if you're trying to learn embarrassing anecdotes about the bride, Kaila is a great place to start. Kaila and Katie lived together for four years after graduating college and it was four years that went by too fast. Kaila will without a doubt be in the middle of the dance floor all evening so it won't be difficult at all to find her. Katie is endlessly thankful for the love and care Kaila has put into being her Matron of Honor and is beyond grateful for her help at every step of the way.
Nick Merrill
Groomsman
Josh and Nick have been friends since middle school and were the heart and soul of the school band's trumpet section, no matter what Jorge says. Through the years, Josh and Nick's friendship has been forged through lacrosse battle scars, legendary Frostburg trips, and soul-crushing pond digging/wall building duty. Katie still hasn't forgiven Nick for introducing Josh to Crocs.
Bernice Man
Bridesmaid
Bernice and Katie have known each other for what feels like their whole lives. A friendship that blossomed in the halls of their elementary school, the two have been through every phase of life together. Despite COVID separating them for well over 525,600 minutes (an ode to many-a-roadtrip singing the RENT soundtrack) they always pick up where they left off, which is one of the best things about their nearly 25-year friendship.
Greg Newswanger
Groomsman
Josh and Greg have been friends ever since the sixth grade. Greg was responsible for inspiring Josh's first JNCO jean purchase, and whose lime green mohawk is still mentioned in the Patterson household to this day. These days, Greg and Josh have traded their skate sessions and Limewire listening parties for beer tastings and disc golf.
Katie Keane
Bridesmaid
Nearly winning Kappa Delta's Best Big & Little 2011... nearly, because Katie Keane forgot to vote... These two instantly connected at Towson University over their love of dinosaur chicken nuggets, p-tux quesadillas & Billy Joel. There is no way that the bride's big day would be complete without her big and Katie is forever thankful that their friendship stretched beyond their years in the sorority together.
Jake Tollenger
Groomsman
Josh's friendship with Jake goes all the way back to kindergarten, and have been through it all...from rat tails to razor scooters, and a Battle of the Bands for the ages. Jake and Josh still hold the world record for most hours played of Goldeneye 007 on N64 (slappers only!). Please don't fact check this claim.
Tara Koch
Bridesmaid
What started out as leaving a rain jacket at "the other Katie's house" quickly evolved from road trips together, a hike involving permanent toe damage, endless bottles of red wine, and now a lifelong friendship. Katie and Tara joke that they share the same brain, so it makes perfect sense that Tara would be standing by her side helping her through every step of her wedding day and the planning process.
Russell Koch
Groomsman
Russell and Josh first met in high school Creative Writing class. Needless to say, neither is winning a Nobel Prize anytime soon. From countless lacrosse leagues to late nights at Cranbrook and Burke, Josh and Russell's friendship continued to grow. As life has settled down, the two have traded their passion for lacrosse and beer pong (for the most part) for disc golf and whiskey collecting. Any Pappy donations would be greatly appreciated.