Dillon & Christina
Wedding Party
Laura Todd
Maid of Honor
Christina and Laura met in Mrs.Burtman’s 1st grade class at Pinehurst Elementary. Over the years, they enjoyed dancing the Macarena and playing flute together in marching band. They have been best friends ever since. Fun Fact: Christina and Laura have gotten 3 different piercings together! Talking Points: the Chesapeake Bay, Kayaking, the Ketchup song by Las Ketchup
Colton Shaheen
Best Man
Dillon and Colton have known each other since 1995. Dillon quickly rose to assume the role of “big little brother.” He has been in this role ever since, still towering over Colton to this day. Although Dillon can easily overpower him, Colton has been a loving and supportive brother for the past 29 years. Enough to be the best man, at least. Fun fact: Colton and Dillon were roommates at Towson for one semester! Talking points: His newborn child, the Orioles, world traveling
Sarah Bowler
Bridesmaid
Christina and Sarah first became friends in 9th grade when they started riding the same bus to school - even though they grew up only 2 blocks from each other! They have been friends ever since and even lived together for a year and a half in their first apartment after college! Fun Fact: Sarah and Christina took a speedy 3-day trip to Ireland in 2018 Talking Points: Graphic Design, San Fransisco, Traveling
Mark Sterling
Groomsman
Dillon and Mark have known one another since the 2nd grade while on a road trip to Knoxville. They swiftly bonded over their love of sports and the fact that were cooler than their older brothers. They have been best friends ever since. Fun fact: Mark introduced Dillon to Darius Rucker! Talking points: Golf, Big Tobacco, Darius Rucker
Liana Stiegler
Bridesmaid
Christina and Liana have known each other since elementary school but their friendship really took off in 9th grade. They have been friends ever since and even roomed together during their freshman year at UMD. Fun Fact: Liana helped Christina start running for the first time their Senior year of high school - she’s a very patient teacher! Talking Points: UMD, Marielle (Liana’s daughter), Tennis
Brian Postles
Groomsman
Brian is Dillon’s oldest friend. They have known each other since Dillon was 3 years old. They grew up 3 houses down from one another and have been friends ever since. They even served together in the same National Guard unit from 2015 to 2020. Fun fact: Brian gave Dillon his first beer! (Age undisclosed) Talking points: Choptank Electric, raising twins, literally anything Army Ranger related
Grace Olinde
Bridesmaid
Christina and Grace have been friends since birth since their moms grew up together and decided to have kids at the same time. They grew up playing barbies and faking being asleep so their parents would let them have unplanned sleepovers. Their friendship has carried on ever since! Fun Fact: Grace taught 4 year olds for 6 years - a concept that sounds terrible to Christina and Victoria. Talking Points: LSU, teaching 4 year olds, being a twin
Ian Atchison
Groomsman
Dillon and Ian have known each other since Dillon and Christina started dating in 2019. They quickly bonded over being the only tall ones at Atchison family functions. Dillon’s favorite thing to do with Ian is go to the bar at night during family vacations while Christina and their parents sleep. Fun fact: Dillon and Ian saved a man trapped inside the Key West USPS. Talking points: Graphic design, plants, The Garden of Eden
Victoria Olinde
Bridesmaid
Christina and Victoria have (also) been friends since birth since their moms grew up together and decided to have kids at the same time. They grew up playing barbies and faking being asleep so their parents would let them have unplanned sleepovers. Their friendship has carried on ever since! Fun Fact: Christina and Victoria are both high school math teachers! Talking Points: Florida Gators, math, being a twin
Kory Lowe
Groomsman
Dillon and Kory first became friends in the 4th grade in the art room of Wicomico High School while waiting for the bus to take them to North Salisbury Elementary. They quickly bonded over their love of the video game FIFA Street. They have been friends ever since and still are a dynamic duo on the soccer field to this day. Fun fact: Dillon and Christina lived with Kory and his fiancée, Sydney, for a year during COVID! Talking points with Kory: Golf, school counseling, Hank Williams Jr.
Molly Sherwood
Bridesmaid
Christina and Molly first met at Thanksgiving in 2019 - the year Dillon and Christina started dating. They’ve enjoyed being the surrogate daughters in the Shaheen family after they endured many years with only sons. Fun Fact: Molly is expecting and will have just had a baby mere weeks before our wedding! Talking Points: Midwifery, Naples New York, Alice (our flowergirl) & the newborn baby
Jack O'Reilly
Groomsman
Dillon and Jack have been friends since they were teammates on The Salisbury School’s soccer and lacrosse teams in 11th grade. Their favorite pastime is “ICE”ing one another at any given point. Fun fact: Dillon “ICE”d Jack while he was deployed overseas. Talking points: The story of his Irish family crest, the Marines, single moms
Alice Shaheen
Flower Girl
Dillon and Christina first met Alice when she was 1 month old. Now Alice is almost 3 years old and she loves when Uncle Dill and Aunt Tina come to visit her in Rochester. She especially loves when they read her bedtime stories. She’s currently looking forward to becoming a big sister. Fun Fact: Her 3rd birthday is the day before our wedding! Talking Points: Purple, Bluey, her dog Murphy
Alex Brownlow
Groomsman
Dillon and Alex have known each other since the 11th grade when Dillon transferred to The Salisbury School. They quickly became friends while being teammates on the basketball and lacrosse teams and have been ever since. Dillon’s favorite memories with Alex are going to Macky’s theme nights in Ocean City (pictured above). Fun fact: Alex and Christina were best friends in preschool. Her first dog was even named after him! Talking points: Physical therapy, golf, 2 Chainz
Craig Schultz
Groomsman
Dillon and Craig first met in 6th grade at Wicomico Middle School. They quickly became friends in Mrs. Klaverweiden’s class while completing a project on their PalmPilots™️. They’ve been friends ever since. Fun fact: Craig is currently Dillon and Christina’s roommate Talking points with Craig: Philadelphia Eagles, Regal Cinemas, sports betting