Katie & Mason
Wedding Party
Cassie Sullivan
Maid of Honor
Cassie is Katie’s little sister and maid of honor. Cassie has been there for every big moment so of course the wedding is no exception! Cassie recently graduated with her masters degree and is well on her way to becoming a school guidance counselor. If you see her at the wedding, topics of conversation could include: her cat Matilda, songs she’s taught herself on the ukulele, and favorite scary movies!
Jey Soucy
Best Man
Jey and Mason have been best friends since Middle School where they learned what number comes after "3" in band class together. Jey is a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force, currently stationed in Arkansas and loves to explore and find fun things to do after hours. If you see him at the wedding, topics of conversation could include: what his next Star Wars tattoo will be, what problems his 3D printer has lately, and the story of how he earned a dollar at a drag bar once.
Nicki Buck
Bridesmaid
Nicki and Mason have been friends since high school but when her and Katie met, they knew their friendship was meant to be from night one where they bonded over Fireball. Nicki teaches the fourth grade and loves inspiring her students. If you see her at the wedding, topics of conversation could include: her new baby daughter, her favorite subject to teach, and stories about how Katie embarrassed her at the gym!
Greg Buck
Groomsman
Greg and Mason met way back in preschool and bonded over their love of lacrosse as they got older. Greg is a Corrections Officer and new father who is super excited to raise his daughter. If you see him at the wedding, topics of conversation could include: how many mozzarella sticks he can eat in one sitting, what the best Jurassic Park movie is, and his best impression of your favorite celebrity.
Joanna Brown
Bridesmaid
Joanna has been close with Mason since high school, and when she met Katie, welcomed her to their friend group with open arms! Joanna is a PA in orthopedic surgery and in her spare time loves playing with her adorable pup Mazie and Cricut-ing. If you see her at the wedding, topics of conversation could include: how to dance to disco polo, favorite trivia topics, and how to convince Mazie to take a bath!
Kevin Brown
Groomsman
Kevin and Mason met in 2015 when Joanna introduced him to her High School friends. They quickly became friends themselves after bonding over "geeky" tech. Kevin works in IT Security for UCONN but is an aspiring woodworker in his spare time. If you see him at the wedding, topics of conversation could include: why NA Miata is best Miata, his latest home improvement project, and why 3D printing is way better than buying from IKEA.
Katie Buganski
Bridesmaid
Sharing the same first name was only the beginning of the bond that started the Katies’ friendship. Katie Buganski is a talented beauty artist and makeup guru. Katie is the professional the bride is lucky enough to have doing her makeup on the wedding day! If you see her at the wedding, topics of conversation could include: her latest cooking masterpiece, rooting for the UCONN Huskies, and incredible DIY photo backdrops and signs she makes.
Henry Aroian
Groomsman
Henry and Mason met in Middle School and bonded over a love of cards and board games. Today, they will still have game nights that will last until the wee hours of the morning. Henry works for UCONN Admissions by day and has deep philosophical conversations by night. If you see him at the wedding, topics of conversations could include: why LOST is the best TV show, best ways to burn a Christmas tree, and how he could totally ward off a whole group of 5 year-olds.
Margot Paul
Bridesmaid
Margot is Mason’s little sister but psyched to soon have her own sister(in-law)! Margot is a talented dancer and model making her the perfect teacher for showing Katie and Mason how to pose for their wedding photos. If you see her at the wedding, topics of conversation could include: her favorite lines from "The Office", Annie’s mac and cheese vs. Kraft Mac and cheese, and how excited she is to be an auntie someday!
Tyler Coleman
Groomsman
Tyler and Mason became friends when he began dating Mason's sister, Margot. They could spend hours discussing photography and their love of the outdoors and Tyler quickly became a part of the family. Tyler is an athletic trainer and even does private investigative work. If you see him at the wedding, topics of conversation could include: best ways to set up a hammock, his car detailing business, and how to properly season a steak.
Kristen VanDerlyn
Bridesmaid
Kristen is Katie’s little from their college fraternity at UHart - meeting through their love of music and theater. Kristen is a talented performer working in NYC and co-founder of a non-profit organization that provides necessary resources for the community. If you see her at the wedding, topics of conversation could include: her favorite musicals, The Reflection Zone, and who is Rory’s worst boyfriend in Gilmore Girls!
Jamie Dolan
Groomsman
Jamie is one of Mason's best friends from UHart. They spent a lot of time together working through complex fluid dynamics problems, but managed to have a lot of fun outside of class too. Jamie has been working on his music career, playing tons of shows while living in NYC. If you see him at the wedding, topics of conversation could include: the recipe for Caribou Lou, his favorite cover to play, and where to find the best food in the city.
Angie Wolf
Bridesmaid
Angie is Katie’s "fake" cousin and first friend ever. The second time they ever saw each other, Katie almost cracked Angie’s head open (which Angie will never let Katie live it down) and they’ve been like family ever since! Angie runs an adventure blog and is constantly making Katie and Mason jealous with all her fun trips. If you see her at the wedding, topics of conversation could include: how many times she's seen the Jonas Brothers, her new puppy Daisy, and which is the best Disney park!
Jordan Kinney
Groomsman
Jordan and Mason have been close friends and practically cousins since they were born. They would spend hours playing video games in Jordan's parents basement and riding bikes all over town. Jordan is a chemist for Henkel but is one of the world's best Rocket League players after hours. If you see him at the wedding, topics of conversation could include: which Hollywood Undead song goes the hardest, how many times he's had to carry Mason in Fortnite, and the mischief they got into when they were younger.
Sinead Moylan
Bridesmaid
Sinead was Margot’s roommate and basically an adopted sibling in the Paul family so Katie is physched to be getting another sister. Sinead is an accountant at Laz, and avid bulldog lover! If you see her at the wedding, topics of conversation could include: telling her your best “dad” joke, her new kitten Pumpkin, and how excited she is for the dancing and wedding dessert!
Garrett Daigle
Groomsman
Garrett and Mason not only went to school together, but are also Eagle Scouts from the same troop and worked together at American Eagle. Garrett works for Town Planning in Farmington and is also a talented home remodeling aficionado. If you see him at the wedding, topics of conversation could include: the worst places to get water in New Mexico, how to flip someone on a tube ride, and the best jeans fit for you.
Debi Santiago
Flower Girl
Debi is Katie’s aunt and where she gets her feisty spunk and natural party planning from! Debi has always been like another mother figure to Katie, and she jumped right into wedding and bridal shower planning as soon as the happy couple announced their engagement. She was so excited for them. Debi will be at the wedding in spirit.
Zac Sullivan
Ring Bearer
Zac is Katie's little brother and will be a first time "brother" for Mason. Zac is in college at Rochester Institute of Technology studying Biomedical Engineering and hopes to be the CEO of his own company by the time he's 30. If you see him at the wedding, topics of conversation could include: his latest DnD campaign, your favorite anime, and the best way to make a baconeggandcheese sandwich.