Meghan & Stuart
Wedding Party
Heather Elliott
Bridesmaid
Heather is married to Sean and together they have two beautiful daughters. Heather lives in the North Hills of Pittsburgh and I have known her for pretty much my entire life! Heather and I go way back, we would play for hours a day with Barbie's and baby dolls until we grew older and would have fun traveling to the beach or going out for dancing and drinking on the weekends. Heather was my first roommate outside of college, and I was honored to be her maid of honor when she got married. I am also the godmother to their oldest daughter Annabelle. As you can see Heather and I have both played major roles in each other's lives so much so that I couldn't imagine not having her there by my side when I marry my best friend.
Stephanie Krenz
Bridesmaid
Stephanie is another friend who I have known for a very long time! Stephanie and I went to high school and college together. Although we knew each other in high school, it wasn't until college that our bond really happened. Steph and I went to Duquesne and were roommates when we both studied abroad in Italy and when we came back to campus. Stephanie has been there with me through all my struggles and success. We have so many memories together and I can't express how much her friendship means to me. Stephanie lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and three beautiful kids.
Brittny VanWagner
Bridesmaid
Brittny lives in Michigan with her Husband and two beautiful girls. I met Brittny on the first day of my Freshman year of college. Brittny was my neighbor in the dorms at Duquesne. Brittny has been a part of my life for the last 20 years. From the first day we met, we have had a bond that you don't always get to find, experience and keep. I am so grateful for our friendship and all of the memories we share and all the ones yet to come.
Jessica Kostewicz
Bridesmaid
Jessie and I met at the same time as I met Brittny. Jessie and Brittny were roommates in college and more importantly, had me as an awesome neighbor. Jessie and I have had so many fun days together in college and for many years after. I am so lucky to have friends that I was just as close to 20 years ago as I am today. Jessie is the type of friend that I may not get the chance to see very often but when we do get together or talk it is as if no time has passed between us at all. I was honored to be a bridesmaid in Jessie's wedding several years ago. I can't wait to have her be there with me on my big day. Jessie is also a fourth grade teacher, and lives in the North Hills of Pittsburgh with her husband and two adorable children.
Kelli Miller
Bridesmaid
Kelli lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and two adorable little girls. Kelli and I met freshman year of college, living on the same floor in St. Martin's dorm. I am so lucky for that floor, I met three of my best friends on that floor! Kelli has always been there for me and I have to say my most decisive friend! When I have struggled making decisions from what outfit to wear to which guy to date I could always rely on Kelli to give me her very honest and assertive opinion! Luckily the first time she met Stuart, she gave a very definitive YES! I was in Kelli's wedding a few years ago and I have fond memories of staying over in the hotel room together the last night of her single life. I am so excited to now have Kelli share those same memories with me.
Erin McDowell
Bridesmaid
Erin is a doctor who lives in Ohio with her husband and two wildly cute children. I met Erin sophomore year of college and it hasn't been a dull moment since! Erin has the added bonus of being everyone's on-call doctor as well as an awesome friend! Erin has always been just a phone call away and like I mentioned before, no amount of time could change our friendship. I have so many fond memories of our many adventures together, one of my favorite is our random New York City trips! Again, I was a bridesmaid and in Erin and Jeff's wedding am so lucky she said yes to being a bridesmaid in Stuart and mine's wedding.
Jillian Lowe
Bridesmaid
I met Jillian nine years ago when I moved to Virginia. Jillian and I were teachers at the same school. When we met we instantly became friends. Jillian and I have had many adventures and endless memories together. I was so honored to stand by her side when she married her best friend almost two years ago. One of my favorite things about Jill is that she and Stuart have become great friends. I love that I have someone that Stuart enjoys being around as much as I do! Jillian lives in Virginia with her husband David.
Terry Gibson
Bridesmaid
I met Terry the day I moved into my townhouse in 2016. She showed up and helped by taking my dogs when we were unpacking the moving truck. From that moment I knew Terry was an awesome person. It wouldn't take much time for our friendship to blossom and turn into a friendship that I treasure deeply. Terry and I haven't known each other for a very long time but we have a bond that no length of time could ever compete with. Terry lives in Virginia with her musician husband and her two awesome daughters.
Jenny McCarthy
Bridesmaid
Jenny and I met five years ago when I started teaching in Fairfax county. Jenny and I always have a fun time when we are together, whether it's traveling, working, or just hanging out. Thanks in part to her, I am lucky to teach with her at my current school. Jenny and I are basically neighbors now that Stuart and I live in Vienna. She lives with her adorable daughter right down the street from us. I am lucky to have her in my life and have her stand with me when I marry my best friend.
Maria Trivoulides
Bridesmaid
Last but certainly not least is my favorite Greek, Maria! Maria and I teach fourth grade together and she is not only my teaching partner but in the last three years has been my mentor, counselor, relationship advisor, and more importantly a great friend. I couldn't imagine walking down the aisle without Maria. She was Stuart's biggest fan from the first date, and was the first one to say, " Meghan, I think you found the one"! Boy was she right! Maria also lives in Vienna Virginia with her beautiful twin daughters.
Taylor Pool
Best Man
I feel like I have known this guy since birth..... oh wait I have. Taylor is my big brother, my best friend and my roll model. Taylor and I have always been close and it was such a great honor to serve as his Best Man in 2015 so after Meghan and I got engaged I knew exactly who I wanted to stand right next me as I pledge my life to Meghan. So far some of the best advice Taylor has given me is "if you feel you're going to start tearing up when you see her come down the isle... find something count in the room, but don't look away." I am sure, and a little worried, that Taylor has some really good stories to share with you in his speech; but what I know the most is I am excited and honored that he accepted being my Best Man.
John Henry Musick
Groomsman
I have known John Henry his whole life. He is like the little brother I always wanted. JH and I have shared so many good stories, he could easily stand of and give a speech at the wedding... but he can't, and won't, because those aren't stories I want known to certain parental figures in the audience. I have been made to feel honored by many of my friends but, if there was ever a list, one of the moments where I have felt most honored was when I asked JH to be a groomsman; his reply was, "abso-%@$@ing-lutely! Actually, Erica and I want to know if you would officiate our wedding?" I am so happy to have JH be a part of my wedding party, and can't wait for him to be a part of our big day.
Omba Ngoma
Groomsman
When it comes to doing stupid stuff with friends,98% of my stories include Omba Ngoma. I met this guy at boarding school in St. Louis and found out he lived about 20 min away from me in Virginia; it was at that moment a fast and hard friendship was born. Whether it was finding out that in the right conditions a Toyota Prius can in fact go 110 mph coming dangerously close to injury by jet ski... Omba has been there. The photo here is evidence both our stupidity and what high schoolers think is cool but isn't. My wedding wouldn't be complete if he weren't standing up there with me.
Mark Coldren
Groomsman
Mark and I met seven years ago when we joined the Scottish Rite together. While the Rite and our group the Knights of St. Andrew are what brought us together, Mark has been one of those friends who is always there to listen and give good advice. He, along with Rick and Jason are a part of that core group of friends that is steadfast and unbreakable. Outside of that group Mark has been a friend and Brother I truly respect and enjoy hanging out with, even over really crappy pizza that is very undercooked and possibly trying to kill us. Mark and I have bonded over our love for our kilts and taking crap for wearing them, so long as you remember if you don't have a knife in your sock you're just another man in a skirt. I am honored to have Mark standing up with me on the biggest day of my life.
Rick Cady
Groomsman
Rick and I met seven years ago when we joined the Scottish Rite together. While the Rite and our group the Knights of St. Andrew are what brought us together, I can't imagine not knowing Rick. We have create a core group of friends that is steadfast and unbreakable. But outside of that Rick is also just one of the kindest guys I know. Rick and his wife Natasha give so much love to everyone they know whether it be friends or strangers and being with them is just always the best time. I have also learned quite a lot about drinking etiquette from him, so make sure if you're ever cheersing a drink you look the other person(s) in the eye while you do it.
John Paul Benitez
Groomsman
I met JP when I affiliated with The Patriot Lodge No.1957, and he and I became fast friends. We quickly developed a tradition after every lodge meeting of drinking and talking until the bar closed at Oh George! and then going to see a midnight movie at University Mall to sober up before going home. He and I then really got to know one another, and he got to know Meghan real well too, when we moved in together two weeks before the stay at home orders went into effect. there were several nights the three of us had dinner and played Gin Rummy until the late hours. As one of my closest friends it definitely would not be the same feel if I didn't have JP standing up there with me, even if he is at the end of the line because he is the shortest..... even shorter than the teenager. Love you Bro.
Eddie Stevenson
Groomsman
What good things can I say about Eddie, there isn't a lot. Just kidding. Eddie truly is that friend that when you hear cliches like "a friend will bail you out of jail, but a good friend will be sitting in the cell next to you." you think of them. A lot of people tell you "if you need anything let me know" but Eddie is the kind of guy that will hold up to that saying. We met several years ago through a mutual friend in his lodge and quickly became fast friend and then he, JP and I became almost inseparable. From nights out drinking, or board games and drinking to doing my taxes and drink... there seems to be a theme here... we always have a good time, even that night his dog bit me in the face. It wouldn't feel right not having Eddie stand with me on my big day so I am honored he will be.
Jackson Mancuso
Groomsman
Jack is my soon to be nephew. since meeting Jack last year I have had a load of fun getting to know him. He is the first of my nieces and nephews to de-throne me as the king of Mario Kart. He is such a fantastic guy and I look forward to watching him grow up and am so happy to have him in my wedding.