Wedding Party
Thomas Hampton
Best Man
Mike’s older brother has had one of the weirder life trajectories we’ve seen. He’s currently working through two PhDs at once while working a full time job and being a dad to the cutest baby alive! Mike has never seen him dance, so please join us in urging him to get on the dance floor during the reception!
Kevin Pataroque
Bridesman
Kaitlin's little brother (bubby) currently getting his PhD at Yale in Environmental Engineering to save the planet. Don't let his innocent appearance fool you-- he will win at any betrayal game including Mafia, Avalon, and Among Us.
Justin Varineau
Groomsman
Mike and Kait's friend from Genesis Church in Michigan! His party trick is being able to name the mascot of any college sports team. Talk to him about his favorite movie of all time, Cars. Kachow!
Sydney Jones
Bridesmaid
Kaitlin and Sydney attended high school together but they tragically didn't befriend each other until after they graduated! Sydney is Kaitlin's personal hiking guide and chauffeur when they are both in Portland, assuming they aren't busy studying for exams or working in the hospital. Sydney is an aspiring pediatrician and loves talking to awkward teenagers.
Michael Choi (Warner)
Groomsman
Mike and Kait's friend from college and one of Mike's former roommates! Choi is a skilled cat whisperer and avid video gamer. He was also on a solo quest to make the male romper popular during the summer of 2018 (it did not work).
Caroline Hems
Bridesmaid
Kaitlin and Mike's friend from college who is now a pediatric nurse practitioner advocating for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Both Carol and Kait have been known to chop off long locks of their hair and then forget to mail in their donations until months later when they find their ponytails in their bookshelves.
Alex McMillen
Groomsman
Mike's former roommate and Kaitlin's co-worker for three years when they were in residence life saving freshmen from fires! We suspect that he started telling dad jokes when he was a toddler. You may hear Alex talk about Cleveland sports or telling punny jokes.
Joyce Mier
Bridesmaid
Mike and Kait's college friend and Kait's former roommate, now working as a physical therapist in Michigan! Joyce and Kait have shared many spontaneous adventures, jam sessions to Black Eyed Peas, and protein pancakes.
Adam Gratz
Groomsman
Mike and Kait's college friend and Mike's former roommate, "Jadam" loves kayaking, playing guitar, racing his car at the track, and eating cheese curds. He tried his best to pay attention in the 12 classes he had with Mike, who would sit next to him playing Jetpack Joyride.
Andrew Fong
Bridesman
Kait and Mike's lil buddy from college who currently attends Wake Forest School of Medicine and lifts heavy weights. Don’t let his resting face fool you— he’s thrilled to be on the #BrideSquad.
Troy Carhart
Groomsman
Mike's childhood best friend who has obviously been wearing Carhartt since before it was cool. Growing up, Troy used to tease Mike for how much he ran. Now, Troy runs ultramarathons for fun, with his most recent being a 50k!
Sam Bales
Bridesmaid
Kait's first friend from residency and one of the kindest people she has ever met! They live in neighboring apartment complexes and exchange tupperware containers of experimental cooking and baking treats on a biweekly basis. Ask Sam about her favorite activity in Providence: karaoke at The Boombox.