Erin & Matthew
Wedding Party
Maureen McGarry
Maid of Honor
The Twin (the younger one), the Voice of Reason, the main crew, and the fellow lover of a good Full House binge watch. Forever partners in crime, Erin and Maureen's favorite pastime is baking yummy treats or surfing the waves of the Jersey Shore. Also, they very much enjoy celebrating their birthdays together (sometimes they get double the cake)!
Joseph Barowski
Best Man
Joseph and Matthew got to know each other through Liturgical Council, and with the addition of Keri Salanik (Bridesmaid), they create the infamous "Dream Team." You'll often find Joseph and Matthew playing Catan, Baseball, Frisbee, or Flonkey together. It will be a miracle if either one of them can make it through the day without shedding a tear.
Lucy Cobble
Bridesmaid
Imagine throwing some random people in a room with a guitar and the intention to sing some praise and worship music for an hour - that's how Lucy and Erin met back in Lucy's freshman year. Erin was a sophomore headed off to Ireland in the spring, but that didn't stop the two from striking up a correspondence over the summer when they both served as missionaries at Camp Hidden Lake. They ended up being co-coordinators for Fiat together, and enjoy bonding over a good coffee date and long conversations.
Paul Sarles
Groomsman
It was by God's grace alone that Matthew met Paul Sarles. Going into their freshmen year at Villanova, Matthew and Paul both chose random roommates to live with, and they were paired together. Ever since day one at Villanova, they could never be separated. Paul has been there through the highs and lows of Matthew's college experience.
Julia Volberg
Bridesmaid
We're not sure exactly how Julia and Erin met and became close friends... but the fact remains that Julia was Erin's official Emotional Support during her senior year. They spent a month or so as bunk buddies in the summer of 2021, when Julia taught Erin the joy of a good vinyl record jam session. The hugs shared between these two are adorable, you will most likely encounter one multiple times throughout the wedding day.
Daniel McDonough
Groomsman
Dan McDonough aka Mr. Beaver (from Narnia), is the most compassionate person you'll meet. Matthew and Daniel met during their freshman year at college and share some great memories from their times at Villanova. Dan is the type of friend who has your back on both the easy and most difficult days and will drop whatever it is he is doing to show you that he's there for you. You'll probably find Dan by the bar at the reception.
Keri Salanik
Bridesmaid
Erin and Keri met when Erin was a timid freshman wandering around at the Involvement Fair, and Keri was a fun, kind, outgoing junior who also happened to be co-coordinator of a catholic women's group that Erin was interested in. Many late nights, wine nights, handwritten letters, and grotto meetings later, Keri is the official third wheel and is the top competitor for Erin's time next to Matt himself (but Matt usually doesn't mind, since he was friends with Keri before Erin was).
Paul Elhallal
Groomsman
For a man who always seems to have everything figured out, Paul may be the biggest procrastinator Matthew has ever met. Paul and Matthew have spent many nights together talking about their futures and their life goals - usually over a glass of scotch. Whenever Matthew is in need of wise advice, he knows he can count on Paul.
Abby Dinehart
Bridesmaid
Erin and Abby met in Connelly for lunch with Matt a few weeks after Matt and Erin started dating. Erin was definitely quiet and shy, but by now, much to Matt's dismay, Abby has very quickly become Erin's go-to Dinehart at most social events. Between being able to raise their eyebrows together at crazy things Matt says and bonding over delicious food at Teca, they've been getting along splendidly, and Erin is super excited to gain Abby as a sister-in-law!
Jonathan Lindley
Groomsman
Jonathan and Matthew spent most of their time eating at the Villanova Law School, where they'd talk about faith, school, and the unlikeliness that either of them would ever attract a partner. Jokes aside, Jonathan has been one of Matthew's closest and most reliable friends, whether that means playing pick-up basketball or praying together in Corr Chapel. Rumor has it that if Erin and Katie never came into their lives, the bromance would've lasted forever.
Casey O'Donnell
Bridesmaid
Erin and Casey's friendship was kindled over Facetime when Erin was in Ireland and Casey was back on campus - they have been soul sisters ever since. They were as far apart as two majors can get (electrical engineering and humanities) but managed to take two classes together (s/o Women Doctors and The Inklings) just so that they could spend hours talking about them. They were also on Liturgical Council together, where their claim to fame was somehow scheduling themselves together on 9pm mass with Julia Volberg more times than should've been allowed.
Konrad Bayer
Groomsman
With one year left at Villanova, Matthew had thought he'd met all his closest friends. The best shock of Matthew's senior (with the exception of meeting his bride) was meeting Konrad. The bromance was like no other. They often finished each other jokes and were a dynamic duo in the spoon war of 2020. Konrad and Matthew are also famous for their *exclusive* early morning breakfasts together. If you're single and looking for a great dance partner, look no further than Konrad Bayer.
Katarina McGarry
Bridesmaid
Kata is the 3rd member of the "McGarry Triplets," as they like to call themselves. More of a sister than a cousin, Erin, Mo, and Kata have spent innumerable hours together swimming in the ocean, clamming, surfing, sailing, baking, skiing, and playing Dutch Blitz. The plan is for the three of them to own a beach house together one day, because nothing can beat a day out in the sun with your sisters!
Alex Sorensen
Groomsman
Alex and Matthew became close while playing for the Malvern Prep Tennis team. Alex and Matthew often took part in Just Dance parties, ping pong rallies, and tennis games together. Ever since high school they've continued to grow close. Look out for Alex showing off his dance moves during the reception.