Maid of Honor
Just a small town girl growing up in Treasure Lake! Amanda is truly a treasure of a friend. We met on very eventful night at the age of 16 and never looked back. Amanda and I spent countless days together at the Lake. We ate hotdogs and went to the lake beach every day, spending our nights working as waitress at the ever so famous Ski Lodge. Work was never work with Amanda. We enjoyed every moment as the 2 best cocktail waitresses this side of the Mississippi. We also had the great fortune of being college roommates, learning that neither one of us would ever be considered "organized". I have always been able to count on Amanda for an amazing laugh and as someone who has always had my back. I could go 2 years without seeing Amanda and pick up just like it was yesterday. We often can finish each-others sentences and communicate in complete laughter without using hardly any words (maybe just a few rap lyrics). Fun fact, Amanda was so close to my family she had the great fortune of having my mom memorize her cell phone number. I couldn't think of a better way to honor how much I value all these years and memories together!
Bridesmaid
Jen ... where do I start? I consider Jen to be a sister, throughout every life event we have been there for each other. Including sneaking onto the Super Bowl halftime show, that's right we have photo evidence. More important than our escapades, Jen is the truth serum a friend needs to hear. I probably wouldn't be in California today if Jen didn't convince me to take bet on myself and Anduril after my interview in 2017. I remember sitting on her couch after my interview and she ensured me I had what it would take to make it. Jen has a passion for life that is contagious and a will to push through situations regardless of the obstacle. She has pushed me and inspired me to believe in myself. I still wear the socks she got me before a big race that say "she believe she could so she did". Whenever I have any doubt in myself I still think of those socks and Jen's perseverance. Thank you for always being you and an amazing little sister.
Bridesman
Mary Beth and I initially bonded of a Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2002, before I had a cell phone. We became quick friends, sharing our love for the Burgh, Chili's Salad's, games (especially catch phrase) genuine friends and family. Even after colleague I became a regular at her parents house in Pittsburgh on the weekends. I have a very found memory of a Steeler's Super Bowl Victory in Ray and Mary Ellen's basement. I knew we would be life long friends when I realized all the Rykaceski's shared my same superstitions. Mary Beth has always been a key pillar in our Penn State friend group. She dependable, empathic and trustworthy. I will never forget when I lost both my Pap and Grandpa Jack, Mary Beth drove 2.5+ hours to the viewings just to give me and my family a hug and support. Mary Beth can always anticipate what a friend needs. A key quality that I have always admired during my friendship with Mary Beth is that she gives everything her best effort. She truly leave it all on the field as a friend, colleague, mother, sister and wife. Thank you for always being there!
Bridesmaid
I met Barbara around 2008, the same year I met so many of my closest Northern VA friends. Fun Fact, Derek (Best Man) Barbara and I all worked together from 2008-2012 ish. I have caffeine to thank for my friendship with Barbara. At HireStrategy Barbara was an intimidating (unintentionally) Top Performer who had a core group of friends and colleagues. I believe I won her over by sharing a Fruit Punch flavored energy drink, the rest is history. Barbara is the ringleader of "The Girls". She is the first to organize a get together and remember birthday's. She is insanely loyal and thoughtful to those who are close to her. Some of my favorite memories with Barbara were when we would do a 5:30am spin class, followed by coffee and Good Morning America at her house with her husband Gary. The Wallace's have always made me feel at home and a part of their extended family. They were and still extremely entertaining and genuine. Barbara's upbeat outlook and direct nature always make for a great time regardless of the situation. Thank you for all you have done over the years!
Bridesman
I remember Patrick telling me, "Wait until you meet Kristin, you are going to love her". He was right! Kristin is Patrick's cousin and about to be my cousin, I couldn't be happier. We had the great fortune of meeting in State College PA at the Sheerin Thanksgiving 2019. Kristin was the first person of about 30+ Sheerin Family I would meet that night (to be honest all 30 were very welcoming). We instantly bonded our love for family, dogs, and 2 men with Sheerin genes. Kristin has a positive energy that is contagious. She is incredibly welcoming and is the definition of the glass is half full. Her work ethic and ability to demo a house with her husband Michael is a very rare find! I am so happy to "officially" call you family.