Wedding Party
Mary Kate Jennings
Maid of Honor
Mary Kate and I have been inseperable since we were four- quite literally becoming a member of each others' families, never spending a minute apart. Our entire lives we've done everything together, from vacations to Disney and Turks and Caicos, Bachelor Mondays and Christmas Eves together, she's always been my sister that has been by my side every step of the way! She knows every little thing about me and, sometimes, I think she knows me better than I know myself! Choosing her as my maid of honor was the easiest decision I have ever made as I love her more than anything and can't imagine what the last 24 years would have been like without her as my best friend.
Joe DeSantis
Best Man
It's hard to remember a time where Joe was not a part of my family. Joe began dating my sister in high school and finally is making joining our family official by marrying my older sister. From many family vacations, dinners, and parties he has always been like a brother to me, which made him an easy choice for my best man! Some of our best times have been in Cape Cod, NH, and Florida, hanging out, cracking jokes and generally getting on my sisters' nerves.
Ellen Whitaker
Bridesmaid
The quote, "God created us as cousins because he knew our Moms couldn't handle us as sisters" sums us up completely. We were raised as sisters, not cousins, calling each of our Moms 'Mom #2'. She's always kept me laughing, looking out for me and standing up for me, being the voice to my shyness.
Pat Feeley
Groomsman
Since 15 years old, we have been roasting each other, fishing, listening to music and just hanging out. Some of our best times together have been out in the woods of MA fishing, or skiing in NH.
Emily Jennings
Bridesmaid
My little sister in every sense of the word! She can't remember a time that is wasn't that way, going back to when she was three years old. Growing up sharing all of my clothes with her, pulling her back and forth in a wagon from the Mimosa pool, inviting her everywhere that MK and I went (much to the dismay of MK), she has always been my little Smem.
Kevin Carey
Groomsman
From high school, through college, and up until today, I have always relied on Kevin as someone to chill and watch a game, grab a beer, or a meal with. He even tried to teach me to dunk a basketball (to no avail) for three weeks in 2009!
Nayara Souza
Bridesmaid
My twinnie! The very first friend in high school that I knew I could always be myself with completely and that has always made me feel at home no matter where we are. Our favorite times together are either those spent on the couch watching our favorites doing absolutely nothing or any moment spent at our happy place, Woodloch! I know she is always just one text away to have a venting session about not being able to eat our favorite foods because of exercising or the wait for Christmas movies!
Collin Anderson
Groomsman
Since freshman year at PC, Collin has been a friend to myself and Michelle. First as a neighbor, then as a room mate, Collin and I always had a joke, or a debate, or a scheme to pass the college days. Some of the best times we had were playing music for the partiers or McDermott hall with my trusty guitar and his Matchbox Twenty singing.
Mary Kate Sandorse
Bridesmaid
Matt grew up closely with Mary Kate as they are only one year apart! I'll always be thankful for Mary Kate as she instantly made me feel welcome into a new family. From the very first few times I visited the Sandorses on Cape Cod, Mary Kate always went out of her way to make sure we spent time together whether it was trips to the beach, dinners out in Hyannis or hours spent on the boat. It was after our trip to Quebec a few years ago for New Years that I knew she was more than just Matt's sister to me, but also now a great friend!
Tom Tobin
Groomsman
Tobin and I have been friends since Freshman year of college. When I started dating Michelle, Tobin was always there to do the “girl” stuff with her that I tried hard to avoid like being her 'date' to Elf on Broadway and singing 'Wild Ones'! Tobin has always been there to debate movies, politics, and religion, or to just grab a few beers. Some of our best times have been at his many “Christobin” Christmas parties, from Providence, to Somerville, to Cambridge.
Meg Sandorse
Bridesmaid
Matt has always had a soft spot for Meg as she is five years younger than him and he has always felt like he needs to look out for her as her big brother. I have loved growing closer to Meg after meeting her as a young teenager. From being my buddy on ski outings, always being up to try out a new restaurant, recommending new shows and artists for me to binge-watch or listen to, Meg has become someone I now love to spend time with anywhere that I travel to with the Sandorse family. I am so excited to soon call her my sister-in-law and to officially be part of the family!
Jonny Lamendola
Groomsman
Jonny, Michelle and I have been college buddies ever since he joined PC sophomore year. We were well known for making delicious food as roommates, always being ready to head to a bar, and doing our best to keep a good time going. I think our best memory is catching and frying a 40lb striped bass in a college dorm (Budweiser beer battered bass bite)!
Melanie Whitaker
Flower Girl
I have loved this little girl inexplicably since the very moment she was born! I can honestly say the thing that makes me most proud is being her godmother. My Melly blows me away with her smartness, sassiness and loving nature. I cherish every moment I get to spend with her as she seems to be growing up faster than I can blink! One of the things I am most excited about for our special day is having her right there by my side!
Jeffrey Whitaker
Ring Bearer
This little boy has captured our hearts from the moment he was born with how silly and sweet he is! The little brother to our flower girl, Jeffy is the life of every party and always has the perfect comment to have an entire room laughing (much like his soon-to-be Uncle Matt). We are so excited to see him walk down the aisle with his best friend and cousin, Henry!
Henry Devlin
Ring Bearer
The smile on this little boy can light up any room! We will always remember his entire face lighting up as soon as he saw a picture of how he would get to dress up as a 'secret ring agent' for Aunt Shell and soon-to-be Uncle Matt's wedding right after we asked him to be one of our ring bearers. Our day wouldn't be complete without having him with us!