Wedding Party

Kristine de Leon

Matron of Honor

I met Kristine the first day, during our first class of High School! She is a fellow AHC (Academy of the Holy Cross) alum! I asked her to be my project partner and Kristine promptly said "no" but clearly that didn't stop our friendship from growing! I have known Kristine for the last 16 years, she is a sister to me and I have a great many memories with her! Kristine's family basically took me in as one of their own, she introduced me to eyeliner, good music and would continuously let me borrow her entire wardrobe! With Kristine I gained not only a friend but also another family.

David Thomas

Best Man

David has been my best friend since I was 10 years old. We met in the Boy Scouts and also played lacrosse together. He has been like another brother to me and a part of our family ever since. I'll never forget that one time we decided to go to NYC to a soccer game and we got lost in the city for hours. One of the best trips we ever had.

Marisa Trovato

Bridesmaid

We met Sophomore year of College after attending a Study Abroad info session for Spain. Afterwards, we shared a Loyola Shuttle bus together and have been friends ever since! We were fortunate enough to study abroad together in Spain, remain close friends through college, grad/law school through present day. We've shared many adventures in Baltimore and abroad. Many memories include either listening to Drake and/or hanging out with our pups. I could not be more thankful to have her by my side. I was a bridesmaid for Marisa's wedding and now she'll be there for mine!

Matthew Zabetakis

Best Man

I couldn't ask for a better brother. He has always been the type of person that cares so deeply about people and is willing to do anything to look after those he cares about. I'm very lucky to have him by my side.

Lauren Gillespie

Bridesmaid

Lauren and I met Sophomore year of High School and is also a fellow LOTA (Lady of the Academy)! From basement parties at Lauren's house or mine and at one point even creating our own make shift swimming pool, Lauren has the best sense of adventure and has always agreed to go along with all my crazy ideas, no questions asked! I am so excited to be a part of her wedding day this upcoming September and can't wait to have her have in mine! We have a shared enthusiasm for dance parties and singing along to songs as loud as possible. She is my T-swift dance partner for life!

Jordan Bode

Groomsman

We met Freshmen year of college. My roommate Jake Dant introduced me to him. One of the fondest memories I have is the very first weekend of Freshmen year, it was just Jordan and I and we didn't know of any parties or anything going on since we were so new. We decided to go see a movie and shared a frosty at Wendy's, while getting lost and couldn't find our way back to school. It was hilarious and then ended up being roommates for the next 7 years of our lives.

Halle Gray

Bridesmaid

I sat next to Halle on the first day of orientation for our clerkship at the Office of the Public Defender! We had coincidentally gone to the same college and were attending the same law school without ever having met each other until that day! One of my favorite memories with Halle is us walking to and from our internship that summer every day in 100 degree weather. We'd rant about jail visits and then would go out in Baltimore later at night and make sure to order extra large pizzas on our way home! She's the best gal pal I could've asked for!

Taylor Place

Groomsman

Taylor and I met on our college tennis team. We were both always paired as roommates on the away trips. Well into our tennis retirement, we both have a fondness of DisneyWorld lifestyle. Especially drinking around the world in Epcot.

Kathleen Dollard

Bridesmaid

I met Katie for the first time at Kristine's 15th Birthday party! We went ice skating which I was terrible at and Katie went above and beyond to help me not slip/fall or embarrass myself any more than I needed to and we've been friends since then! Coincidentally, Katie was also there when I went skiing for the first time and saved me from embarrassment yet again! During College, Katie also studied aboard in Spain and as a result one of my favorite memories is Katie and I meeting up in Barcelona, where everyone in my group instantly loved her! We also have a mutual affiliation for everything Harry Potter and both appreciate a good book...or five.

James Bartolozzi

Groomsman

James was my very first college friend and we met on the tennis team. We were also direct roommates throughout all of college. I'll never forget one of the first things he said to me, "I only tolerate you because you are good looking" haha. He introduced me to Country music and everyone loves the story of how during summers, we ran a tennis camp together for a home school groups for some side cash.

Karla Arauz Kiehl

Bridesmaid

Sister of the Bride! As an older sister, Karla has spoiled me for as long as I can recall, and I cannot wait to share such a special day with my older sister. Among all my childhood memories, those with my sister are some of the funniest and most heartfelt. I was fortunate enough to be the Maid of Honor at her wedding and now not only is she in mine but my nieces are the flower girls!

Matthew Blake

Groomsman

I first met Matt on a tennis recruitment trip during his Senior year of High School while visiting the Mount. It's thanks to him and Taylor, that I ended up selecting to go to the Mount! He was also the Captain of the team and taught me about leadership and being a good teammate. After college, we loved going out in downtown Baltimore on weekends.

Salma & Camila Kiehl

Flower Girl

Robert Mayo

Groomsman

Bob and I met through Jordan. we became close when Bob moved to the area a couple years ago. We both love movies and making Jordan feel self-conscious about himself.

Jaclyn Palazzolo

Bridesmaid