Meg & Chris
Wedding Party
Nick Stuebe
Best Man
When you become friends in middle school, grow closer in high school, become college roomates (for all 4 years), and talk on a nearly daily basis while living on opposite coasts, how do you not make him your Best Man?! Meg and family aside, there’s no one else who knows me better than this guy. Some friends wonder how my sanity has survived knowing Nick for this long (they may or not have a point) but “how are we not in jail” memories aside, I consider myself lucky to have met him. I had the privilege of being Nick’s Best Man when he married his amazing wife Kate and I’m honored to have him next to me on the big day.
Kelly Knight
Matron of Honor
My older sister, formerly known as Kelly Barnum and presently known as Kelstar. Kelly was my first friend and mentor in this world - the yin to my yang. She is the constant in my life, the glue to the family, and one of the sweetest people I've ever known. As little kids, a 5 year gap in age is a huge deal, but Kelly always invited me into her ever cooler, older life every step of the way. I don’t think a single day has passed where Kelly and I haven’t spoken at least once (or 5x), because we tend to need each other for everything. I had the honor of being Kelly’s MOH when she married the love of her life, CJ Knight, and I’m thrilled she is my MOH as I marry the love of mine.
Tyler Constantine
Groomsman
My oldest brother and teacher of my first R rated word (I'll tell you at the bar). Tyler and I share mutual affinity for doing things we probably shouldn't, like "hunt" coyotes in a golf cart or shoot fireworks...out of potato cannons (sorry mom & dad). I personally blame him for soaking up all the “smart” genes since he somehow figures out how to do anything with little to no experience - like rebuild a car engine or build a screened-in porch. For comparison, I recently drilled 4 holes in the wall trying to hang a picture…fortunately he’s always been there to help when I need it. Tyler is an accomplished doctor, a loving husband to Celin and a caring father to my niece and flower-girl, Isabelle. I'm fortunate to have him as a brother and a groomsman.
Lauren Zink
Bridesmaid
Lauren and I went to Quinnipiac together, but really our friendship began post-college. Lauren moved to Israel to volunteer around the same time I volunteered in Guatemala, and a friendship blossomed naturally. We quickly realized we had far more in common than we ever imagined. Our similar values, phase in life, love for music, and plans for NYC had us on track to become not just roommates but best friends in Williamsburg. Lauren has taught me the value of friendship, that every object in the apartment deserves its own spot, and the importance of staying up late on a Sunday night for that extra glass of wine and a tune on the couch. She's been by my side since Day 1 of my crush on Chris, and I'm honored to have her by my side on our Wedding day.
Justin Constantine
Groomsman
The second oldest of the Constantine boys, Justin is my go-to resource for all things sports. Although he wouldn't admit that since my sports knowledge is one touchdown short of a home-run. Justin is the family's walking memory-book and would happily tell you about the time we went whale watching off Nantucket (spoiler alert: it doesn't end well for me). He currently lives in Charlotte NC and for reasons I still cannot explain, is a loyal Jets AND Mets fan. Who does that?! Either way, I'm grateful to have him as an older brother and groomsman.
Ashley Eppes
Bridesmaid
Ashley and I became instant friends the first day we met back in 9th grade, and ever since, I've basically considered myself the 5th daughter in the Decker family. Ashley has a way of making everything she does fun, girly, organized, and exciting. She always wanted to move away for college... so it was no surprise that she fell in love with South Carolina. Then, she fell in love IN South Carolina, so for her to plant roots there made complete sense. Luckily for me, Ashley has never let the geographical distance have any bearing on our friendship, and after 15+ years of being besties, it's no question I'd ask her to be next to me as I begin this next chapter of life with Chris.
Colin Constantine
Groomsman
The third oldest brother, Colin constantly fuels my appetite for adventure. From backyard paintball games to road trips across Europe, he's always three steps ahead on doing the next fun thing, and keeps the excitement coming. It’s no wonder that his restlessness has taken him all over the world, from living in Australia to London and now Spain, and finding his truly lovely fiancé Tash, along the way. His big ideas and hunger for success are what I admire most about him and I’m sure he’ll make me a top mail-room intern at his future Fortune 500 company (Colin if you’re reading this I have an updated resume and references if you need them). I'm lucky to have a brother like him and as a groomsman on the big day.
Alexandra Wtulich
Bridesmaid
Alex and I have been great friends since the early days in grade school. At this point, it's safe to say she knows me like the back of her hand, having insight to send me little pick-me-ups when I need (e.g., gifts and notes when I lived in Chicago), or when to call me out on a movie quote that I'm pretending to remember (she ALWAYS knows when I'm faking it!). Alex has a heart of gold. She's loyal and trustworthy, and would do anything for the tight knit circle of friends she chooses to have around her. Luckily, she chose me to be a part of her circle, and there's no doubt in my mind that I choose her to stand by me on July 25.
Timothy Barnum
Groomsman
My brother - a best friend, confidant, and my on-call GoogleMaps. Tim taught me what cool music was on our drives to high school (it's DCFC, not DC4C) and he opened his door countless nights so I could save up to move to Brooklyn near him. Perhaps most importantly, he's the kind of brother that would drop everything he was doing on a Saturday morning to hop on the subway, without so much as a shower, to get a crying Lil Meg B - without any sense of direction - from NEW YORK CITY ALL THE WAY TO NEW JERSEY. (Fun Fact: that actually occurred on National Sibling Day, and will forever be one of the best stories of Tim saving my life). Tim also may be the very first person to hit the dance floor at the wedding, just throwing that out there.
Kate Knapp
Bridesmaid
Kate's been in my life since age 7. Growing up together was filled with infinite sleepovers, friendship notebooks, and basically carpooling to every school dance/sports practice/any happening in Poughkeepsie. The beauty of our friendship has been finding our own path individually in this world, and continuously choosing the other to be a part of it all. Kate is someone I've admired since grade school, from her trendy fashion sense (red glasses & new hairstyles), to the person she's become in adulthood. I'm lucky to have a friend for life in Kate, and I can't wait to build more memories with Kate and her husband, Dave. Also, everyone, please be sure you say hello to Kate at the wedding, because let's be serious - she could be your CEO one day.
Woody Peek
Groomsman
There's a vivid memory that comes to mind when I think about my 10+ year friendship with Woody: it's late May, Junior year classes just ended, we have “lax-bro” hair, driving around in his grandparent's '89 Cadillac Deville blasting Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out.” Don't worry, not everyone was as cool as us. Woody epitomizes what it means to be a good friend and I’m glad the years have kept us close (so close in fact that Woody’s wife Lauren has become a dear friend of ours and is one of Meg’s Bridesmaids). He is my go to resource for music and restaurant recs, has a solid Paddle game (when he’s not injured) and loves asking me about my study abroad experience. Come wedding day, you can find him tearing up the dance floor, probably in a pair of New Balance 501’s.
Brianna Wille
Bridesmaid
Brianna, aka Breezy, is a fellow Quinnipiac Bobcat teammate, and easily one the funniest and wittiest people on the planet. We haven't lived in the same city since 2010, but if I had to guess, I'd say we'd both be embarrassed to know exactly how many hours we’ve spent over the phone in that timeframe. We’ve kept up with all the details about each other’s lives, which became strikingly obvious a couple years ago when Chris’ brother Justin just had to get clarity: “Is Breezy your only friend?” ... We have been laughing our way through life, one inside joke after another, and I know that Breezy is and will always be, just a quick phone call away.
Chris Harris
Groomsman
You probably have that one friend that's obnoxiously good at any sport they pick up for the first time. For me, that's Chris Harris (although we strictly refer to each other as Buddy). I was lucky enough to meet him in 5th grade and have been proud to call him a close friend all these years. In fact, our lives have seen some great parallels over the years: - We're both named Chris (obviously) - We're both born April 10th, 1989 - We're both married to/marrying a Meg (who both grew up in the 845 area code) - We're both scratch golfers.......okay fine I made that one up. Even if you don't know him, chances are you'll be good friends with him by the end of the weekend and see why I'm honored to call him a groomsman.
Samantha Cohen
Bridesmaid
Sam and Chris first crossed paths as first grade classmates in Rye Brook. They parted ways for a few years only to find themselves under the same roof at Brunswick and GA. Their friendship began as a diamond in the rough, with a mutual but respectable dislike for each other (fueled purely by the emotional volatility of young teenagers), but ultimately evolved in to a close knit duo, into college classmates (briefly) and life friends in the years since. Given her judge of character it’s no surprise that when Sam and Meg first met, her advice to Chris was “you better not mess this up!” Sam quickly befriended Meg in the off chance that Chris did in fact "mess this up" and it's a no brainer to have her as a bridesmaid supporting both the bride and groom.
Jamie Fowler
Groomsman
Some headwear is synonymous with its owner: a crown to a king; a tall hat to Abe Lincoln, a combover to Jamie Fowler. Jamie has been a close friend since my middle school days and I honestly don’t think I’ve ever seen him in a bad/sad/upset mood (or his combover ever out of place). His endearing awkwardness gives way to a “down for anything” attitude, which is why he’s a go to friend from everything to nights out in Stamvegas (Stamford) to hours of backyard Spikeball – all accompanied by a trademark grin and chuckle. As a true friend, he shows his support for my employment at Hulu by constantly booing our competitors (mention Netflix in a conversation and see what he does). He’s one of the nicest and most fun guys to be around and can’t wait for you to see his parkour skills.
Lauren Peek
Bridesmaid
My friendship with Lauren was admittedly unexpected. (For context, one of Chris' closest friends is Woody, Lauren's husband & a Groomsman). In fact, our double dates go back to the early days before Chris and I were officially dating, where the 4 of us met at a burger joint the size of a closet. Fast forward a few years later and our double dates have since turned into weekend trips, and roommates for every wedding we’ve gone to together. While I may have a habit of over-serving Lauren wine whenever we get together (sorry not sorry; you’re welcome Mrs. Pike), our long talks about life and our futures make me excited for what's to come. Thank you Woody & Chris for bringing us together!
Isabelle Constantine
Flower Girl
My niece is the youngest Constantine but she has us all wrapped around her tiny finger. Daughter of Tyler and Celin, Belle was born in July of 2017 and has lit up our lives ever since. She can already count to 10 in Spanish, does flawless animal impressions and gives hugs that'll cure any bad mood. Get her laughing with some hide and seek or making funny faces and you'll be laughing right along with her. (Important side note: she looooves a good exploding fist bump so be prepared!)