Wedding Party
David & Molly Patalita
Parents of the Bride
Dave and Molly were introduced by their respective college roommates who were dating after graduation. Dave lived in Boston and Molly in Virginia. They officially started dating after their mutual friends wedding. They pursued a long distance relationship before getting married, a marriage that to date has lasted 32 years! They exchanged their wedding vows in a nuptial Mass in the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington, KY which is home to Molly's extended family.
David & Rosalind Brown
Parents of the Groom
David and Rosalind met at a tennis tournament they were both competing in at Longfellow Tennis Club in Wayland, Massachusetts, and a first date between matches at Papa Gino's started their relationship. While David was coaching tennis in MA and Rosalind in Maine at Bowdoin College, they made long-distance work, and were married at Longfellow Club! A service of blessing of their marriage and vows was held 4 months later, where Rosalind grew up, at the church of St. Helen and St. Katharine in Oxfordshire, England, surrounded by some of David's and all of Rosalind's family. 31 years later they are still happily married and living life in Easton, MA running the Brown Billone Club!
Elizabeth Patalita Hardy
Matron of Honor
Elizabeth is Mary's older sister & lifelong confidant. A Clemson Tiger super fan, dog mom of two and best friend to the bride for 28 years. She is a fiercely loyal friend that I am lucky to have on my team for life.
Michael Harper
Best Man
Although they grew up in neighboring towns, it wasn't until after High School when Mike & Harry met selling Cutco. Becoming more like brothers than friends over the years, Mike's also worn the hat of Harry's landlord in Salem and is responsible for introducing Harry & Mary at Saratoga back in 2019.
Margaret Ayers
Bridesmaid
Meg and Mary lived together for two years at Holy Cross. She also lives close by in Boston. She always brings the spunk and fun to the party. When Meg is involved, it's always a good time!
Carter Cole
Groomsman
Originally from upstate NY and traveling from Austin TX, Carter was one of Harry's roommates for 3 years at Tufts. Someone who loves a good party, Carter might be the only rival Chad faces for most time spent on the dancefloor.
Katherine Brown
Bridesmaid
Harry's Sister and Mary's soon to be sister in law! Katherine is so sweet and her artistic talents always impress Mary.
Brendan Flaherty
Groomsman
Brendan is Harry's oldest friend in the bridal party. The two of them grew up in North Beverly together. As a Holy Cross Crusader, Brendan knew Mary in college and unknowingly served as a helpful reference when Harry & Mary first met in Saratoga.
Olivia Bryant
Bridesmaid
Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Olivia is Mary's younger cousin. She normally carries the torch for the annual family bar crawl down the beach of Marco Island, and she will be seen with two cocktails in hand on the dance floor jumping up and down.
Chad Hardy
Groomsman
Chad is Harry's future brother-in-law. Not your typical Chad, he is a loyal friend and is the betting favorite to be first on and last off the dancefloor.
Kirsten Schulte
Bridesmaid
Hailing from the Big Apple, Kirsten is Mary's Cousin. The girl cousins started bonding at a young age when we used to "spy" on our uncles very loudly army crawling across the floor with our walkie talkies... really discrete. Fast forward two decades plus, Kirsten is a terrible influence on Mary for very large purchases.
Charlie McQuinn
Groomsman
Charlie is from Southern California and was Harry's roommate in the "big room" sophomore year and in the "4-season porch" junior year. An avid golfer, Charlie works as an engineer for titleist and loves to extend his family and friends discount to anyone he meets.
Madison Smith
Bridesmaid
Maddy and Mary were four year roommates at Holy Cross! Fast forward to 2019, Maddy had a group of friends up at Saratoga Race Track where Harry and Mary met for the first time! Maddy's family friend, Julia, was dating Harry's best man, Mike! Maddy is the truest friend and anyone would be lucky to have her in their corner!
Tom Petry
Groomsman
Tom hails from Worcester, MA, and was Harry's roommate for 3 years at Tufts. A Boston friend of Harry & Mary's, Tom lives with his wife Olivia and their pup Boots.
Kathleen Songco
Bridesmaid
One more year of living together and Kathleen and Mary legally could file their taxes together. Mary and Kathleen have been roommates in Boston for 6 years. Kathleen is also a HC Crusader. She may be in the running for best dancer on 6/15!
Kenny Pierce
Groomsman
From Beverly, MA, Kenny & Harry have been lifelong friends. A man built for the suburbs, Kenny enjoys his life with Angie and her pup, Rory, at their house in Boxford, MA. If he's not at the CrossFit gym, he's working the espresso bar at the Koffee Collaborative; give him a follow on IG at kennythebarista.
Madeline Ward
Bridesmaid
Maddie and Mary are also friends from college and are Boston friends as well. Maddie is a genuine and thoughtful friend who promises to dance to "Forever" by Chris Brown with the groom
Matt Rothstein
Groomsman
From Long Island, NY (not Staten Island) Matt was a roommate of Harry's for 3 years at Tufts. An online poker prodigy in college, Matt took his talents to Citi Bank after college and is someone who loves a good wager. The only Freshman to enter college with cooking skills, Matt can take credit for coaching Harry up in the kitchen.