Bridesmaid
Lindsey I have known since the day of my birth because, well, we are family! She and her sister Bree and brother Jason lived in NJ so we often spent holidays together, went on ski trips to Jackson Hole, or just vacationed to each others homes. Once in adulthood, Lindsey and I would go on solo ski trips out West or up North. We went on a cousins trip to middle-of-nowhere PA for a hiking get away just last year to escape the demands of COVID for a bit. Lindsey is incredibly accomplished in her chosen career path, yet is somehow also able to balance a healthy and active personal live where she competes triathlons and even an Iron Man! in fact, she and Matt will do doing a half Iron Man in May 2022! I couldn't ask for a better person to stand up there with me as I step into this next chapter of my life 😍😘
Best Man
For those of you who do not know, Tyler and I are cousins. As far back as I can remember our families went on vacations to the Outer Banks together. We have spent countless hours digging in the sand for crabs and building sand sculptures (we even made a pretty awesome jeep coming out of the sand one year). Our time together is usually spent in the woods hunting, walking miles of streams fishing or anything to enjoy the outdoors together. He and his wife Sarah have 4 beautiful children together and I could not be more proud to call him my best man!
Bridesmaid
Kacie and I met during Physician Assistant school at Drexel in Philadelphia, but we soon realized that we grew up a mere 30 minutes from each other! During rotations we would meet either at Wegmans in Malvern or King of Prussia, or occasionally Barns and Noble to work on study guides (or to complain about how hard things were). Kacie married Gary and now have two ADORABLE girls. Every time I go home to see my parents you better bet Kacie and I are coordinating plans to see each other (and the munchkins too!)
Groomsman
Alex and I have been friends since college. He was a year in front of me but I was lucky enough to get placed in the same apartment as him my freshmen year. From that moment on he has become my closest friend. We talk as frequently as we can (usually a few times a week) and he is my go to person when life throws me a curveball. Nobody is as easy to talk to, down to earth and outgoing as Alex. There are a million stories of us I could put her and maybe even more that I couldn't but I don't think anybody knows me as well as he does.
Bridesmaid
Abby and I met during Physician Assistant school at Drexel where she lived a few floors down from me in our apartment building in Philadelphia. We were study buddies through some of the toughest courses PA school had to offer, but we also made time for wine nights to relax and unleash and workout times to maintain our sanity. During our program, Abby took time out to complete a Tough Mudder in the Poconos in March (BRRRR). This lady is organized, driven, passionate, and brilliant, not to mention an absolute blast to be around! To this day she continues to encourage and inspire me!
Groomsman
If the last name didn't give it away, Mark and I are brothers. As Marks' older brother I tried to be the best role model as I could for him but I think I did too good of a job. I swam competitively from 5 years old all the way through college so Mark topped that with doing the same thing while beating some of my times. I started my college career in engineering but switched to biology so Mark topped that by graduating with his engineering degree and is going on to get his aerospace degree. My only failure is that I love wine and Mark is more of a vodka/bourbon lover. Maybe he will come around in time :)
Bridesmaid
Well Ladies and Gents- if the last name didn't give it away.... Carrie is Matt's Sister and my future Sister-in-Law!! Those of you who know me well, know I've always wanted siblings.. and now I've got them!! Carrie is energetic and adventure seeking just like her brother- her whole family for that matter! When she is not planning her own wedding (As of September 10, 2021 she will be Mrs. Carrie Rupen) or helping in mine, she is sailing boats, training her adorable dog Indy, and working long hours as a Product Sales Manager!
Groomsman
Matt and I have known each other since high school. We swam together in high school and then in college making him my oldest friend. His bubbly personality and positive attitude are sure to put a smile on your face. Living in Florida now Matt and I have not been able to hang out as much as we would like but I could not be more appreciative of his military career.
Mother of the Bride
Named for the state in which our wedding is held (HAHA) this wonderful woman created today's Bride! Now, I'm not going to say it was easy because those of you who know me can appreciate my... feistiness, but she persevered and shaped me into the woman I am today. My passion for horseback riding came from my mom who then gave up countless hours to attend my horse competitions ranging from Connecticut to Florida. When she was not riding, she worked professionally as an Project Manager in Clinical Research (Similar to the career path Matt is on). She is my best friend and confidant whom I love to the end of the moon and back!
Mother of the Groom
If you are looking for the reason I spent the majority of my life swimming, here she is! Mom had a fear of water and wanted to make sure all three of us kids at least learned how to swim. Little did she realize that swimming would become my passion and lead to thousands of miles traveled to swim meets, countless hours in the stands and a slight addiction to air filled with chlorine. She has also taught me more life skills than I think she will ever know. Never burn bridges, always keep your head up, do what is right even if it means more work and dream big are just a few of these life skills. I could not be more proud to dance with you on my wedding day.
Father of the Bride
This man right here deserves special attention. We have all heard the saying "daddy's little girl"? Well that's me! My dad is my role model, my hero, my motivation, my inspiration. Now retired, he was a Cardiologist at the University of Pennsylvania for his entire career during which time he served as the President of the Pennsylvania/Delaware Affiliate of the American Heart Association for many years as well as a national board member. He is the smartest, most sensitive, most humble man I have ever known and my life would not have been the same had he not been a part of it. Dad- you are my rock and I love you!
Father of the Groom
The coach of the team! As the "Patterson team" coach dad was the best at getting us kids motivated before races. Making sure we had everything we needed for triathlons and pushing us to always be better, dad was our go to man when we needed a helping hand. Dad is also always looking for a project to work on. He has built everything from backyard ponds, landscapes worthy of a magazine and even moving walls in my own house. I hope to one day be half as skilled as he is. I am beyond excited for you to coach me through another major life milestone on my wedding day.