Jason & Mary Kate
Our Wedding Party
Kelly Allan
Matron of Honor
From the moment we ran into each other in the hallway of the kindergarten building at St Agnes, Kelly and I have been inseparable. Throughout life's ups and downs, Kelly has always been by my side. She is my sister and best friend of over 25 years. We grew up having heart to hearts on Mom-Mom's front porch down the shore, driving to Villa together listening to "Shake Your Tailfeather", racing home to watch Oprah, and begging our moms to have sleepovers (or SO's). I've been lucky enough to watch her become a brilliant pharmacist, a loving wife to Chris and a fantastic mom to Jack - serving as an amazing example to me for this next chapter of my life. I couldn't ask for a better Matron of Honor to stand by my side.
Amanda Clarke
Bridesmaid
Amanda is my soon-to-be new sister! Anyone who knows Amanda, knows she has a heart of gold, and a smile that lights up a room. I have been lucky enough to know Amanda since I was in high school, and know the joy she brings to everyone around her. I am so excited to have Amanda as a bridesmaid, and judging by her smile wearing her bridesmaid socks, I'd say she is pretty excited too!
Jennifer Daly
Bridesmaid
Jen and I struck an immediate friendship over a simple question - "Anybody want coffee?". This love of coffee, beer, and great times has kept our friendship going for nearly 10 years, through the ACE program, cross country flights and a few wonderful years living in NYC/Philadelphia. Her self-proclaimed 'cold Irish heart' is actually the opposite - Jen gives the best advice, the best hugs and is the best craic. Through the years, she has become a member of my family, and has welcomed me into hers. A loving wife to the fabulous Toni-Ann and mom to the handsome Griffin, I am so lucky to call Jen my friend and bridesmaid.
Amanda Breeden
Bridesmaid
On a bus in rainy London, I first met Amanda. She and I knew no-one in our apartment, but only knew of our mutual friends, leading to the infamous question - "I've heard you're normal, want to be roommates?". While the normal part may have been a stretch, I am SO glad we agreed to be study abroad roommates. Our semester in London was the beginning of our friendship, spending many a night in pubs discussing life's existential questions with Kevin (followed often by gyros). Some would assume that this behavior has changed through the years, but that would be wrong - we still find our way to pubs (or University Clubs) for the best of life's conversations. I am blessed to have my London roomie as a fabulous friend, a constant source of support and laughter.
Julia Bressler
Bridesmaid
Julia, Aimee and I lived together for five years as roommates in New York City. While we may have started as "internet friends" (thanks Craigslist), we became immediate friends through our love of football, shared fluency in sarcasm, and countless wine nights on the couch laughing until we cried. I am so blessed to have Julia as a friend, bridesmaid and forever roommate.
Aimee Deutsch
Bridesmaid
Craigslist brought Aimee, Julia and myself together, and the world has never been the same. Aimee and I lived together in New York for five years. She is a loyal and brilliant friend, who can make me laugh in a second. Our love of Harry Potter, Insomnia cookies, and the creation of "Treat Yo Self" days sealed our friendship for life. Plus she named me Meryl.... which I am pretty sure means I am Meryl Streep.
Mia Reyes
Bridesmaid
Mia and I first met as colleagues at Schoology, where we wow-ed our clients with such brilliant service that we dubbed ourselves "Team White Glove". This working relationship quickly turned into one of my dearest friendships. She is a dedicated and loyal friend who constantly challenges me to better myself and the world around me. We have spent countless 'Seltzer Tuesdays' chatting and laughing. We have gone on many adventures, roaming around Chicago, Oklahoma, Florida, Philadelphia.... and of course, our New York. I am so lucky to call Mia my friend, and to be a primary content provider for her Instagram ;)
Lindsay Kapsa
Bridesmaid
Lindsay and I met nearly five years ago when working at Schoology. Since then she has become not only my mentor, but one of my closest and dearest friends. Although we live in different states, Lindsay makes me laugh, provides endless support, and tries to convince me of the brilliance of OU football on a daily basis. She makes the distance non-existent and is one of the most loyal people I know. Her beautiful family has welcomed me with open arms, and has shown me the magic of riding a John Deere tractor and looking for the same neighborhood deer. Lindsay's visits to NYC are some of my most favorite memories and hearing her children Ainsley and Kellan yell "Emmm-Kayy" always makes me smile. She inspires me daily to chase my dreams and to always believe in myself.
Alex Hayes
Best Man
Alex and I were so fortunate that our parents became next door neighbors in 1988. For as long as I can remember, Alex has been a part of my life and there are few memories that do not include Alex and the Hayes family. We have celebrated all the great times and have consoled each other through the tough times. Our families continue to keep the Easter Egg coloring tradition alive after over 30 years, just one small example of our lifelong friendship. I would not have any other Best Man by my side for my wedding day.
Chris Lyons
Groomsman
I cannot express the excitement I feel to not only have Chris as a groomsman but also my future brother-in-law. I can remember the early days that I knew Chris as the grade school brother of my girlfriend and soon I will know him as my brother. He has changed throughout the years but still remains the same loving, caring & energetic “kid” I knew when I was in high school.
Jamie McCutcheon
Groomsman
My cousin Jamie has been the big brother I never had. Whether it was playing basketball as a kid, teaching me about farm life in the summer, to picking me up after my first semester of freshman year, Jamie has always been my biggest supporter. I could not imagine celebrating this major life milestone without him at my side.
Ben Mahan
Groomsman
Ben and I first met in the fall semester of our freshman year at Penn State and then pledged together that spring semester. We immediately bonded over having a sibling with special needs as its hard to find someone that has gone through a childhood with some of your similar challenges. Ben has been a great friend and I am very excited that he will be by my side on our wedding day.
Karl Benson
Groomsman
Moving to Harrisburg after college was a scary, major life decision but then I met Karl. I met Karl and his roommate Jon during a random fire alarm on a cold Sunday night. He welcomed me to join the nightly viewings of TrueBlood, Spartacus and Walking Dead. Our friendship grew and soon we became roommates. A few years later I had the honor of serving as a Flower Man in his wedding. I am so glad that he will now be a groomsman for my own wedding.
Joe Smith
Groomsman
Joe and I met in kindergarten at Corpus Christi after my family relocated from Chicago. Joe was my first friend in school and that continued all the way through our years at Salesianum High School. Whether bonding during car rides to and from band practice with our parents to driving to football 3-a-days in high school, our friendship has remained strong. Our friendship now spans across the nation since Joe moved to the West Coast but the bonds built at Sallies remain strong.
Jeff Waters
Groomsman
Jeff and I met in college and bonded immediately as his family had recently moved just five miles from my hometown. Jeff did not know anyone as they relocated from Virginia but our friendship became stronger as we pledged DKE that spring semester. We spent the school year side by side together, as well as many summer days at the Waters house. Jeff has been a major part of my family and I could not be happier to have him at my side on my wedding day.