Wedding Party
Jason
Best Man
How we met: We met working at Jersey Mike's in college at Penn State. Anyone who knew us then could see we were going to be inseparable and eventually became more like brothers with the way we joke with one another. Favorite memories: Some of my favorite times with Jason have been on the golf course or playing board games well into the night. He has introduced me to some of the wildest music too, and he and I have gone to shows I will never forget. There is never a time together where we aren't competing in some way or just laughing hysterically!
Josh
Groomsman
How we met: We met way back in the second grade and were in the same classes from fourth to sixth grade. I don't know exactly how it all started, but from fourth grade on we were inseparable and best friends all through high school. Favorite memories: We grew up as outside kids, and spent almost every weekend of our childhood together. If we weren't in the woods playing paintball, fishing, or riding 4-wheelers, we were shooting pool and playing COD in his basement. As my oldest friend, Josh has always been there for me!
Grayson
Groomsman
How we met: I met Grayson at the first family cookout I went to. Grayson was so chatty and had a million questions for me. Since then, we have become the best of buds. Favorite memories: Some of my favorite times with Grayson are just driving around listening to rock and letting him play DJ. I also love going to concerts with him and seeing him head bang!
Megan
Groomswoman
How we met: Megan and I met working as Shift Leaders at Jersey Mike's in college. Our friendship that was forged in the trenches of football Saturdays at PSU was solidified in the tailgates, bar nights, and beach trips. Favorite memories: Countless store opening's with Megan stick out in my mind, as I knew she always had my back in the chaos of a new store. Some of my favorite times with Megan have come from trips to the Jersey Shore and game nights where she kicks my butt at Catan!
Christina
Groomswoman
How we met: Christina and I met through Jersey Mike's in State College when she became our Catering Manager. We hit it off immediately with her witty retorts and love for Penn State. Favorite memories: My favorite times with C$, as I like to call her, have been rambling conversations on drives down to the shore about all things in our lives. Grabbing drinks at TT and the Black Whale on LBI have created more laughs than I can remember. She is one of the most fiercely loyal friends and has grown to be like a sister to me!
Jon
Groomsman
How we met: Jon moved to my hometown in the fifth grade, and we connected through travel soccer and sports. Along with Josh, we became the Three Amigos and spent nearly every weekend of junior and high school together. Favorite memories: Some of my favorite times with Jon were growing up playing soccer together in junior high and competing in Technology Student Association together all through high school. Together, he and I took First Place at states one year in a competition and blew everyone else out of the competition by a mile!
Pete
Groomsman
How we met: I met Pete in college when he was a roommate of Jason's. His easygoing demeanor and competitiveness at games made it easy to form an instant connection with him. Favorite memories: Some of the best times Pete and I have had together are going to a board game convention in Philly, checking out all things nerdy and fun. Staying up late and learning new board games with him while sipping on some Blizzard of Hops have been some of the best nights!
Alex
Groomsman
How we met: Alex and I met at Penn State, and the first time we hung out went to wing night and connected over many things. We then were roommates for a couple of years and have stayed connected ever since. Favorite memories: Some of the best times I've had with Alex include going for late night drives in his crazy cars, going to more wing nights than I can remember at Champs and dueling each other in Mario Kart on my old GameCube. Together, we have been laughing about and quoting the same crazy YouTube videos for the past 16 years!
Cody
Man of Honor
How we met: Cody and I met during our freshman year of college at Penn State Berks. I like to tell people that he suddenly appeared in our dorm room and never left because that is my recollection of it. We were instant friends and now I consider him my family. My life has been so much brighter since Cody stepped into it. Favorite memories: - Skipping our basic level biology class in college and not realizing that we were in the same class until we had to show up for our final. - Going to cheap diners at 1AM when we both couldn't sleep. - Watching comedy movies and quoting them endlessly. - Playing any type of board game or video game. - Vacationing in the Outer Banks and other places!
Joseph
Bridesman
How we met: Joey and I met through Cody. For some reason when Joey was first arriving to Cody's home, I hid in the closet for what felt like 20 minutes with some other friends. We popped out of the closet when Cody brought Joey inside to introduce him to us, and this did not scare him off. Joey and I believe that we are so similar because we are the same soul split into two people. Favorite memories: - Talking about and admiring our plants. - Listening to Sleep Token together. - The one time that we played Sea of Thieves and Joey caught a very rare fish that we needed for an achievement and then accidentally took a bite out of it. - Listening to Joey play piano. - Learning a dance routine that Joey made up late into the night after drinking too much. - Sitting in bed while watching Unsolved Mysteries and eating cheese.
Tierney
Bridesmaid
How we met: Tim introduced Tierney and I, obviously. After learning that Tierney is just as kind and friendly as her brother, I knew we’d get along great. I am so happy to be gaining a sister who shares a love for animals and games! Favorite memories: - The little hike we took together when Tim and I visited Ohio. It was the first time that Tierney and I got to chat just the two of us. - Introducing Tierney to new games that she immediately wins. - Listening to Tim and Tierney pick on each other. - Collectively yelling at a man that cat called us in New Orleans. - Family vacations!
Sarah
Bridesmaid
How we met: Sarah and I met while working at The Old State Deli in the Nittany Mall. We bonded over how strange we thought our boss was and how odd his cleaning practices were (bleach on everything). We quickly became friends and realized we are very similar people (the best kind) and grew up not too far from each other. Lucky for me, Sarah moved to the Harrisburg area after college. Sarah is one of the most loyal and supportive people that I have met and I feel so grateful to have her in my life! Favorite memories: - Going to Dark Horse (RIP) in State College with her now-husband, Bo. - Being a bridesmaid in Sarah & Bo’s wedding! - Working at 4 different jobs together; we are a package deal. - Our shared love of cheese and charcuterie. - Friendsgivings, birthdays and vacations!
Kelsey
Bridesmaid
How we met: Kelsey and I met in college at Penn State Berks through Cody. After I graduated, Kelsey helped me get a job in Case Management for the same organization she worked for. Kelsey has always been a positive and uplifting presence in my life. I cannot emphasize enough how much laughter and joy she has brought me! Favorite memories: - Going to concerts together (especially Sleep Token). - Our deep shared love of pickles. - Yapping on the phone about life. - All of our sleepovers that involve games, face masks and watching tv. - Shenanigans in the Outer Banks, obviously.
Allison
Bridesmaid
How we met: Allison, known as AB to me, is my wonderful cousin. We worked at Starbucks together for several years, lived together, and worked at Spring Gate (RIP) together. We share a love of metal music and often go to the same concerts. AB has been there for me during some tough times in my life and I don’t know what I would do without her! Favorite memories: - The early days of working at Starbucks together. - Going to trivia and winning once in a while. - Playing Sea of Thieves. - Ordering/making dinner and catching up on life. - Cousins’ Hair Salon.
Kaitlyn
Bridesmaid
How we met: Kaitlyn and I met during Orientation at Penn State Berks. Kaitlyn likes to tell people that we became friends after I scared her by tapping on her window. I just wanted to say hi! For some reason she still wanted to hang out with me and we spent a lot of time together when we moved into apartment complexes right beside each other in State College. Favorite memories: - Tapping on Kaitlyn’s window and scaring her into being my friend. - Going to the gym late at night and then stopping at Sheetz for snack wraps together. - Drinking snickerdoodle martinis made by Kaitlyn’s mom when visiting her home in New Jersey. - All the time we’ve spent getting ready to go out together. - Being a part of Kaitlyn and Jamie’s wedding in Granada, Spain!
Kirsten
Bridesmaid
How we met: Kirsten and I met because she was my freshman roommate at Penn State Berks. We immediately bonded over how much we enjoy cheese hotdogs. Kirsten transferred to West Chester after our first semester but that did not stop us from remaining close friends! Favorite memories: - Watching Burlesque and Magic Mike over and over again during our first semester. - Quoting Anchorman and The Other Guys. - Playing Dominoes at Kirsten’s grandparents’ house. - Kirsten as THE Colonel Sanders. - Going to Longwood Gardens.
Kristen
Bridesmaid
How we met: Kristen and I met working at Starbucks together but we had been connected for much longer. We discovered when we met at Starbucks that we drove the same car in the same color, that Kristen’s mom was one of my brother’s teachers, that one of Kristen’s daughter, Natalie’s, teachers was someone I graduated high school with, AND that Kristen’s dad did HVAC work on the house that my family first lived in. We had to meet eventually and I am so happy we did! Favorite memories: - Flying to Boston and back home in one day for funsies. - Coffee shop dates. - Sharing a huge slushie in New Orleans while we walked around Bourbon Street. - Kristen with a banana in one hand and an entire squeeze pouch of peanut butter in the other. - Going to any of Natalie’s school performances.