Mary & Daniel
Our Wedding Party
Kaitlyn
Maid of Honor
Kaitlyn and Mary met in Ryan Hall at Catholic University their freshman year. They happened to meet by chance because Kaitlyn was nervous on her first of college and kept having to use the bathroom. Mary's dorm room door happened to be open and they ended up chatting each time Kaitlyn was in the hallway. Ever since then, they have been fast friends, spending time traveling, chatting, and brunching together. Kaitlyn is a loyal and loving friend who is always able to chat and share a laugh. Mary is so excited to have such a dedicated and loyal friend as her maid of honor and to share in her special day!!
Anna
Matron of Honor
Anna and Mary have been friends since middle school, where teachers constantly got them confused with one another. In middle and high school, they would do a lot of the same things together, including church activities, musical productions, and countless parties and sleepovers. Anna and Mary have gone through many life experiences together, including graduating high school, going to the same college (for a short period of time anyway), and supporting each other through graduate school. Mary got to be Anna's maid of honor on her special day and she is so excited that Anna is returning the favor as her matron of honor!!
Jennifer
Bridesmaid
Jennifer and Mary met at Camp Sonshine the summer before middle school. While they didn't end up going to middle school together, they became great friends again in high school by having classes together, participating in the musicals, and going on the occasional McDonald's run. Jennifer can always be counted on for her hugs, kind words, and prayers during exciting and challenging times. Mary remembers being a bridesmaids in Jennifer's wedding and dancing the night away and she is so excited for her to do the same in August!!
Rachel
Bridesmaid
Mary and Rachel met through Jennifer in high school. They were both in the same friend group and enjoyed spending their time at River Hill, hanging out in the hallways and driving to the mall. Since then, they have grown up together by sharing in job successes, graduate school woahs, and their love of Rachel's dog. Rachel is always great to have long talks with, whether they be deep or gossip. As a caring and empathetic friend, will be a great addition to Mary's bridal party as a bridesmaid!!
Stephanie
Bridesmaid
Mary and Stephanie first met when they were both very young and have been on adventures together every since. Stephanie and Mary have always been more similar than not and whenever they are together, it's as if no time has passed at all. Stephanie is a creative and wise cousin and friend and Mary is so happy she will be with her celebrating as her bridesmaid!!
Kathryn
Bridesmaid
Kathryn and Mary first met at Camp Sonshine and Mary had just assumed that Kathryn would be a good friend only for that summer. Mary was then very surprised and delighted when she saw Kathryn sitting in the cafeteria of her middle school on the first day of orientation. Since then, Mary and Kathryn have been best friends and have walked through many milestones of life together. Kathryn was the first of Mary's friends to get married and now she gets to stand and celebrate with Mary on her special day as her bridesmaid!!
Alex
Best Man
Alex and Dan have been friends since they were in middle school. They've bonded over video games, anime, and other silly activities. When Dan moved down to Maryland, Alex was (and still is!) an incredible friend who helped Dan adjust to a new state and find a social network. Alex helped introduced Dan to Anna who would lead to Mary and Dan meeting. Dan feels incredibly blessed and lucky to have such a good friend and that Alex will get to be his best man on this special day!!
Nick F
Groomsman
Dan and Nick have known each other since middle school, but really became great friends in high school. They used to romp in the same social groups going through silly and wacky hijinks that they still reminisce and talk about to this day. Dan knows that Nick is an incredible friend who he can always share anything with and Dan feels very blessed that Nick is able to be a groomsman on this special day!
Nick S
Groomsman
Nick and Dan first met when Dan moved down to Maryland in 2014. Alex introduced them at Looney's in College Park and they hit it off. Fast forward to 2016, Nick and Dan became roommates in Silver Spring. Nick and Dan have bonded over a wide variety of topics like games, cooking, politics, and just generally hanging out and bonding over the unique challenges of adapting to adult life in the 2010s. Dan is very grateful and excited to have Nick as a groomsman on his special day!!
Robert
Groomsman
Robert is one of Dan's oldest friends and they've been close since 1st grade at Sharp Elementary School. Bonding over magic: the gathering, video games, movies, and more they used to spend many afternoons at each other's houses. They still keep in touch regularly and their bond has only grown deeper throughout the years. Dan feels both blessed and excited that Robert is able to share this special day with him!!
Jordan
Groomsman
Jordan and Dan met before kindergarten as their parents signed them up for school at the same time. Since kindergarten they've been friends bonding over power rangers, magic: the gathering, video games, and tabletop miniature games. They still go to conventions together to bond over tabletop gaming even today. Dan is excited to have Jordan as a groomsman on his special day!!
Frankie
Groomsman
Frankie and Dan met through Mary when she surprised Dan with her brother at a gathering in downtown Silver Spring. Frankie and Dan have many shared interests such as video games and anime. Frankie and Dan moved in together in 2018. Dan is very thankful that Frankie is able to join him on his special day, not only as a groomsman, but as a future brother in law!!