Katie & Ryan
Wedding Party
Jessie Patton
Matron of Honor
Katie's older sister. Looking out for Katie since she was in diapers. Bachelorette-party-planner-extraordinaire and half of J&J Bakery (bringing you the wedding day sweet treats). Married to John, a handsome groomsman, since 2015.
Vince DiPrimio
Best Man
Ryan and I met in high school, back in Ryan’s Nick Jonas phase. We had 3 classes together our freshman year and terrorized our teachers, tag team style. Well actually that was me. Regardless, we hit it off and were pretty inseparable ever since. “Three words: hard working, alpha male, jack hammer. Merciless. Insatiable.”
Amanda Winkler
Bridesmaid
Katie’s BFF since the 6th grade. We went from our competitive gaming and ramen filled sleepovers to wine nights in our college apartments to now getting to stand by her side on her big day - the best is yet to come.
Daniel McCormack
Groomsman
As the eldest, and by definition most handsome and clever brother, I have worked tirelessly to instill my Adult Yoda wisdom upon Ryan since his birth (10 years shy of mine). Husband to Jeanie (bridesmaid+smoking hot wife) and father to three beautiful girls. I hope Ryan cherishes the bestowed skillset of all-nighter gaming, non-dominant-leg flying kicks, saltwater-tanksmanship, and bottle rocket throwing. It should be passed onto your children, and your children’s children, but after that it should stop. Accept these gifts in lieu of a wedding present, because at the end of the day it comes down to this.... if you don’t have boys you will be saving for 3 weddings like me.
Allison Gillens
Bridesmaid
Katie's childhood best friend. Big thanks to our elementary school teacher who forced us to sit next to each other. I would describe myself as a brunch enthusiast, stereotypical Leo, and a loyal friend.
Kevin McCormack
Groomsman
Ryan & I met at my parent's house (lol) when we were weee lads, and have lived down the hallway from one another our entire lives. Along with our older brother Daniel, we grew up playing sports, loving all things fitness, and crushing competitors on the YMCA basketball courts. Ryan & I graduated from the same college (Loyola) & dental school (U of Maryland), and are both excited about moving out to Denver, Colorado together this summer!!! Love my lil bro to death and wish he and Katie the most amazing future anyone can have!!!
Aislinn Scully
Bridesmaid
Katie’s self-titled best friend. Followed Katie from Towson University to dental school. Likes to frequent hot yoga class and happy hour together. Been looking forward to the best day of my life (this wedding) since the day Katie and Ryan first met.
Sayeed Saeedi
Groomsman
How We Met: Like most 15 year olds, Sayeed and Ryan met during high school soccer practice, and bonded over their passion for quoting hit films like “The Other Guys” & Tropic Thunder”. We also eventually found out we live across the street, so that helped. Calm, cool, collective, and mildly spontaneous. Speaks five languages (mediocrely).
Sheena Sikka
Bridesmaid
Godmother of Akela McCormack. Burrito aficionado. Katie and I share a love for Saturday morning bonding over unnecessarily hot yoga, stressful doggy walks and unearned chipotle. Cannot wait to exhaust the #Kryan hashtag this weekend as the first of my favorite four people gets married! Welcome Ryan, Squad Husband.
Mark Woodall
Groomsman
Mark and Ryan first met on a pre-orientation white water kayaking trip to Harper’s Ferry. By the end of the trip, they had decided they would be roommates the following year (the second easiest decision of Ryan’s life, behind marrying Katie). Mark enjoys inside jokes, cooking, and singing. When he’s not working in Boston, you can probably find Mark learning new songs to play on the ukulele or piano.
Azita Halary
Bridesmaid
Katie was my very first friend in dental school and remains one of the closest people in my life. Always there for her especially to make sure she finishes her beverages.
Kevin Mastro
Groomsman
I first met Ryan on freshman year move-in day. He made two things abundantly clear from the start - sleeves are a liability, and an omelette can never have too many eggs. As for Katie, I was sitting courtside with Ryan up in Boston. “That’s my girl” he said as he pointed in her direction. My jaw dropped to the floor: A deadly combination of grace and beauty, wit and composure. It was at that moment I knew, between she and Ryan, anything is possible! Likes: Long walks on the beach, Tweas, and Kilts
Sarah Bonney
Bridesmaid
Katie and I met at Towson University and have been best friends ever since. Seven years and counting! I would not have survived Chem 1 without her! From enjoying weekends uptown Towson together in college to our cute lunch dates where we catch up, Katie and I can wine and girl talk for hours. I’m a sucker for a beautiful love story and I can’t imagine Katie with anyone else but Prince Charming! Cheers to Katie and Ryan!
Michael Balcom
Groomsman
Mike, or “Balcom” as his friends call him, met Ryan freshman year at Loyola. Mike and Ryan continue their friendship in Baltimore as members of the Attractive Dog Dad Club. Mike was born and raised in CT and is a big football fan. Go Pats!
Jeanie McCormack
Bridesmaid
Katie's soon to be sister-in-law. Married to Ryan's eldest brother Daniel, mother of three girls (two of which are flower girls). Our family has loved Katie since Ryan first introduced her to us almost three years ago. Since then, we have shared late night talks, Disney adventures, bourbon tastings and Escape Room challenges (note to self, Katie should always be on my team). Katie is smart, beautiful, kind and loving. We feel blessed she will be a part of our family.
Andrew Lyons
Groomsman
I met Ryan freshman year of college and destroyed him in our first of many FIFA matches. Love to travel. "I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Nicholas Russo
Groomsman
Ryan and I met sophomore year of college in Vertebrate Morphology class. Once he removed his earring, I thought it was reasonable to further pursue a friendship. Been best friends ever since. Jersey born and raised. Finishing up medical school in May. Living the dream one nightmare at a time. Excited to celebrate Ryan and Katie’s special day!
Anderson Miller
Groomsman
Ryan and I are in the same dental school class. He looks up to me like a big brother, especially on the golf course. I love to fish and enjoy the outdoors. I have been known to chug a beer in under 2 seconds.
Jeffrey Garrett
Groomsman
I'm Katie's older single brother. I live at the beach with my dog and I'm just waiting for Katie and Ryan to buy a mansion so I can move into the guest house.
John Patton
Groomsman
While John and Ryan met through Katie, they have much more in common than being recent additions to the Garrett family. What started as an occasional Fortnite team-up grew stronger in the waves (and questionable roller coasters) of Ocean City and on double black diamonds in Colorado. When he’s not dropping minis for Ryan, John enjoys baking and traveling the world with his beautiful wife, the matron-of-honor Jessie.
Benjamin Scherr
The Man, The Myth, The Officiant
People keep saying “Ben, your hard work and dedication is finally paying off. How excited are you?!” I respond, of course, with “I know!! July 31st can’t come soon enough!” “I thought dental school graduation is in May?” Uhhh what? Who cares. Compared to an A-list event like this, everything else is immaterial. I’ve always envisioned myself an officiant worthy of such an honor, and cannot wait to make the ceremony one Katie and Ryan will cherish for the rest of their lives.