Melanie & Patrick
Wedding Party
Abigayle
Maid of Honor
Abbie and Melanie met in 2004 at a church program called "Summer Friendship" while playing a game about spoons. Since then, Abbie has been the Ann Perkins in Melanie’s life- a beautiful, talented, brilliant, powerful muskox whom Melanie is honored to call her best friend and MOH.
Taylor
Bridesmaid
Taylor walked into Melanie’s life within the hallways of Freedom High School. For over a decade now, Taylor has never failed to bring joy into Melanie’s life. In the words of Lesile Knope: "She is a goddess, a glorious female warrior" who will order a three course meal where each course is made of dessert. If she's not bridesmaid material, than I don't know who is...
Wendy
Bridesmaid
Wendy and Melanie have a shared love for Marvel movies, Jane the Virgin, and Dolley Madison. Her chill, laid back attitude is something Melanie has always admired and appreciated throughout the years. She is also someone who enjoys spending time with her dog and trying new wine- who wouldn’t want a friend (and bridesmaid) like Wendy?
Kayleigh
Bridesmaid
Back in 2019, Melanie had the honor of standing next to Kayleigh on her big day, and now Kayleigh will return the favor. She has been a part of Melanie’s life for over fourteen years. Regardless of the situation, Kayleigh is someone Melanie can always count on for love and encouragement. As she feels stressed planning the wedding, Kayleigh reminds her to "keep calm and carry on."
Donielle
Bridesmaid
Not only is Donielle Melanie’s cousin, she is also one of Melanie’s many inspirations. She's thoughtful & brilliant; for example, Melanie will let Donielle do her hair or edit one of papers anytime, anywhere, any day. Most importantly, her unwavering dedication to family perfectly represents the qualities of an impeccable bridesmaid.
Julie
Bridesmaid
Melanie’s cousin and ray of sunshine. Julie’s life is full of the powerful presence of iPhones, and her ability to inspire others reaches beyond all of our dreams. Melanie admires her more than ever. #bowdown
Megan
Bridesmaid
Sister of the groom and future sister-in-law. Patrick & Melanie truly appreciate her love for Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Witcher, and Stranger Things. They can embrace their inner nerd with Megan, and they absolutely love that. Patrick & Melanie are grateful for her willingness to support us on our wedding day.
Erin
Bridesmaid
Yet another sister of the groom- smart as a whip, and cool under pressure. Erin is just as talkative as Melanie- which says a lot. :) She is a beast at planning weddings. When it comes to the wedding details, Erin is always willing to offer support and advice. Patrick & Melanie are beyond thankful for her help these past few months.
Chris
Best Man
Patrick and Chris met during college at VCU; they were roommates and housemates. They both love video games, Star Wars, and Frozen- we’re not kidding. While Chris embraces Patrick's sense of humor, he has always supported Patrick- in good times & and in bad. Most importantly, he brings out the best in Patrick which makes him the perfect "best man" for our wedding.
Adam
Groomsman
Patrick and Adam met at Chesapeake Bay Governor's School in 2007- the rest is history. Although they went their separate ways in college, their friendship remained the same. No matter how long it is between hanging out, the quality of Patrick's life and the person he turned into is infinitely better due to this man. Patrick is honored to have Adam as a groomsman. He will also be a groomsman for Adam's wedding in April.
Josh
Groomsman
Patrick had the privilege of standing next to Josh as a groomsman back in November- Josh is the guy in white. :) Now, it is Josh's turn to stand next to Patrick. Josh is an all around funny guy. He is extremely smart and nerdy, and he probably appreciates Patrick's sense of humor more than anyone. Patrick and Josh share an unwavering love for video games- it is unlike anything you’ve ever seen.
Will
Groomsman
Will and Melanie met back in high school. Who would of thought that the person Melanie asked for gum every day in Spanish class would ultimately be a groomsman in her wedding? He has always inspired Melanie to be a more selfless woman. Their friendship makes her melt like a Popsicle on the 4th of July.
Chris
Groomsman
Brother of the bride. Loves talking about politics more than anyone. Devoted Redskins fan. Never fails to roast Patrick. 😉 The first family member Patrick met....while at Kings Dominion. Patrick & Melanie appreciate Chris’s energy and enthusiasm for their marriage...and current events.
Matthew
Groomsman
Matthew aka Smith has worked with Patrick since the beginning of his career. According to Patrick, Smith has always had Patrick's back and never fails to challenge him to be a better man. We are extremely grateful to have Smith be a part of our big day.
Hailey
Groomswoman
We are so excited to have a groomswoman in our wedding party. Crystal (who goes by the name of Hailey) has worked with Patrick for over a year now. Patrick is extremely grateful for her friendship and support. Our wedding party would not be complete without her.