Wedding Party

Craig and Laura O'Brien

Father and Mother of the Bride

Stephen and Sharon Matulewicz

Father and Mother of the Groom

Brenna O'Brien

Maid of Honor

Brenna is one of Sydney's sisters, she keeps Sydney's life full of excitement and fun! Brenna has a heart of gold and always brings the life to a party. She first met Mark at ECU on Sydney's birthday in 2016 when she came down to visit for a good time!

Regan O'Brien

Maid of Honor

Regan is Sydney's youngest sister. She is the sweetest and most clever person Sydney knows. She is always quick with a funny and she goes with the flow in every occasion. Regan first met Mark when she was in middle school when she went to ECU with her family to help Sydney clean up the house she was living in at the time, she may or may not have only said two words.

Stephen Daspit

Best Man

Big Stephen! Mark and Stephen first met at East Carolina University freshman year - they lived across the hall from each other and were both business majors. Mark and Stephen instantly hit it off and became close friends. During college, Mark and Stephen could be found giving ECU campus tours by day and then shutting down a house party by night. Mark has always admired Stephen's discipline work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. Some of Mark's favorite memories with Stephen include beach days in the OBX, going to Panther's games in Charlotte, and Stephen's own bachelor party in New Orleans, LA.

Meghan Matulewicz

Bridesmaid and Sister of the Groom

Meghan is Mark's one and only favorite sister. Meghan is the definition of sunshine, her happiness is illuminating. Sydney can't wait to have Meghan as a sister-in-law! Meghan first met Sydney when Mark's family was visiting ECU when they went to lunch at Carolina Ale House.

Hope Walker

Bridesmaid

Sydney first met Hope in Physical Therapy school at High Point, they were quick to become best friends. Since then, they have experienced many adventurous travels, living together with each others families, and surviving PT school. You will never find a nicer person than Hope Walker. She is the most loyal friend, the best listener and provides outstanding advice- everybody deserves a friend like Hope.

Emily Tower

Bridesmaid

Sydney first met Emily at Physical Therapy School at High Point. Emily and Sydney quickly became friends. Emily's energy can light up a room by filing it with laughter, smiles and positivity. She is one of the brightest people Sydney knows. Sydney and Emily worked together through PT school for the McGuire family to help take care of their son, Connor - they bonded over many walks, bike rides, and gardening at the McGuire household.

Tori Panzica

Bridesmaid

Tori met Sydney in college her freshman year at ECU in the Athletic Training program. Tori and Sydney lived together their Senior year in college - and man do they have some awesome stories from that year. Tori is quick whited and entertaining providing many laughs over the past years.

Matt Matulewicz

Groomsman

Matt is the one and only brother of the groom. Matt currently lives and works in the big NYC thriving on the NY theater/show scene. Matt met Sydney the first time Mark brought Sydney to his hometown to meet his family and is excited to have another sister in the family!

Sean O'Brien

Groomsman and Brother of the Bride

Sean is one of Mark's groomsmen and Sydney's only brother. Sean is a sophomore at ECU (again, go pirates) and joined greek life this year as an ATO (this too was the fraternity Mark was apart of). Sean is grateful to have another boy in the family and somebody to share brotherhood with.

Harrison Ferebee

Groomsman

A farmer by day and a bourbon connoisseur by night, Mark and Harrison have been friends since high school. Harrison is a true "southern gentleman" and has a witty sense of humor that is guaranteed to make you laugh. Some of Mark's favorite memories with Harrison include going on ski trips, the countless nights spent at Fish Heads Bar and Grill, and Harrison's own bachelor party in Las Vegas, NV.

Jon Jackson

Groomsman

Jon Jackson is Mark's oldest and dearest friend, first meeting each other in elementary school when Mark moved from VA to NC. Admittedly, Mark and Jon use to play video games together on the bus rides to school and were also part of Book Club and Math Club (LOL). Although somewhat embarrassing, Mark will always be thankful for a friendship that is as deep and pure as theirs. A few words to describe Jon include genuine, trustworthy, and adventurous. A fun fact about Jon is that he has travelled to 49 / 50 states, with Alaska being the final destination.

Josh Szczepanski

Groomsman

Mark and Josh first met through mutual friends in high school and instantly connected - probably because they are both polish and nobody could pronounce their last names! Mark and Josh both went to ECU and could be found hitting the weights together in the gym (more so Josh). Ironically, Mark and Josh both interned and lived together in Charlotte, NC and started their careers there post-graduation - two boys from Currituck taking on the Queen City! Some of Mark's favorite memories with Josh include living together in Charlotte, spontaneous trips to Asheville, and all their ski trips / beach days.