Meredith & Patrick
Wedding Party
Kalyn Stark
Matron of Honor
Mere and I met at UMBC where we spent too much time at the hockey house. I honestly do not know if I could have survived UMBC (or anytime after) without her. She was and is always there for her friends no matter what. She’s been by my side through everything and I can’t wait to stand by her on her wedding day. Cheers to the losers that brought us together and to our future husbands who help keep us together and treat us like gold.
Marissa Craig
Maid of Honor
Meredith and I have been best friends since middle school, although she’s more like a sister to me. Some of my favorite memories involve us together, from sleepovers, to high school homecomings, to spring break in Myrtle Beach just to name a few. She is that friend you can always count on to be there for you in both your best and worst times. I value our friendship so much and am so excited to stand by my bestie’s side while she marries the man of her dreams!
Destiny Dietz
Bridesmaid
Meredith and I have been friends for about 15 years. She was my neighbor growing up, which is how we met. Most people think it’s hard to keep a friend for such a long time but our friendship has always been easy and strong throughout all these years. We’ve been able to watch each other grow up and become beautiful, intelligent, strong women! I’m so thankful to have a life long friend like Meredith and now PJ too. I cannot wait to watch them both grow together as they take this next step in their lives!
Kellee Middleton
Bridesmaid
Meredith and I met our freshman year of high school through mutual friends. It has been an honor to watch her grow into the amazing person she is today. She is the friend that I can always count on for any circumstance or activity. Cannot wait to watch her in this new role as she marries the love of her life!
Molly Vanleuvan
Bridesmaid
Meredith and I met many years ago (only kidding) in high school through mutual friends. It wasn’t friendship at first sight, but we quickly realized we were the coolest kids in the bunch and the friendship progressed from there. In all seriousness, I’m so blessed to have the friendship I have with Mere. She is kind, caring and compassionate. PJ is the knight in shining armor that she was always meant to find. I can’t wait to stand by her side while she marries the love of her life as the most beautiful bride. Mere, I wish you so much happiness and love.
Madison Gary
Bridesmaid
Meredith and I first met through mutual friends in high school. We clicked immediately and always had the most fun and crazy times together. Over the past few years our friendship has grown inseparable. I know I can always count on Meredith to be honest and genuine with me. I was and always will be #teamPJ. I can’t wait to watch Mere marry her person!
Adam Mason
Best Man
I’ve known PJ and his family basically my entire life. We met at St. John’s and really became friends freshman year at Gibbons when we sat next to each other in every class thanks to alphabetical order. We’ve been inseparable ever since, from high school to Carroll and living together at Ship. Down the road he met Meredith and he’s never been happier. I can’t wait to celebrate their marriage with everyone!
Matt Krastel
Groomsman
PJ and I grew up together as cousins and have always been close given our two year age difference. Our relationship has evolved over the years from cousins to close friends. We have been through and done a lot together, from beach trips to rounds of golf, nights out on the town and just hanging out. He is always there to lend a helping ear or hand and it’s been amazing watching the man and father he has turned into.
Dave Stark
Groomsman
I met PJ, aka Paj, when I was about five years old but we didn’t truly become close friends until his freshman year of High School. We both went to Cardinal Gibbons and carpooled together every day of the school year. He has been an amazing friend ever since. He always knows the right thing to say to help you out and always comes through in times of need. He truly is someone who puts others needs before his in any given situation and that is definitely rare to find in someone nowadays. No matter if it’s going out to the bars or just chilling watching TV, I can always count on PJ to do either with a smile on his face and possibly a couple brews. I’m incredibly happy for him to have found his person and there really isn’t anyone better than Meredith. I owe a lot to Meredith. Whether it has been incredible advice when I’ve needed it most or counting on her to introduce me to the love of my life, she always seems to come through. I am so excited to be celebrating their marriage and I can’t wait to in October.
Kevin Stark
Groomsman
Paj and I have known eachother for years, but didn’t really start getting close until high school. Whether it was cross country practice, carpools or hanging out at the Mason’s, I knew we would be friends for life. PJ has always had my back and is someone I can talk to about anything. You don’t find many people like that these days and I am thankful to have such a great friend in him. I can’t wait to be right there to watch him on his happiest day marrying the love of his life, Meredith.
David Gonzalez
Groomsman
I met PJ ten years ago at Buddy’s farm while throwing a party I was not supposed to be throwing (Adam wasn’t invited). We realized that we only lived two minutes from each other so basement sessions and bonfires with the homie became a regular thing, RIP spring Bonfire. Paj soon became like a brother to me and we experienced a lot together throughout the years. Now Paj is marrying Meredith and that’s pretty dope.
Nathan Diehl
Groomsman
PJ and I met about ten years ago playing pickup basketball, although I could tell right away he was a laxer. We quickly became good friends who enjoyed our immature years at Carroll County house-parties. Even through those times, I always appreciated how PJ was the type of friend to talk about our future aspirations and personal growth. That holds true for our friendship today, so I'm looking forward to supporting him as he takes the next step into his new life with Meredith.
Camden McKinnon
Ring Bearer
PJ: How did you meet daddy and Mére? Camden: Because from God PJ: How long have you known daddy and Mére? Camden: 142 years PJ: Are you excited for daddy and Mere’s wedding? Camden: Yes Meredith: What are you most excited for at the wedding? Camden: Walking you down the aisle, no wait, bringing your ring to you. If I bring you down the aisle you’ll be married to me. Meredith: What do you love most about daddy? Camden: Giving him kisses and his laugh Meredith: What do you love most about Mére? Camden: Kissing you and going to the park with you PJ: What do you love most about our family? Camden: Being together and playing games like “trouble”