We're Getting Married!
Wedding Party
Sarah McMahan
Co-Matron of Honor
Sarah has known the bride since 4th grade when they bonded over being the weird ones in class. As they grew older together, they became roommates in college at SUNY Fredonia and shared many memories together, most of which will never be repeated... Stephanie is so excited honored to have Sarah be by her side on her big day!
Lisa Malmgren
Co-Matron of Honor
Lisa became quick friends with the bride in 4th grade when she offered to share her coloring pencils and a life long friendship. They grew up exploring the Allegany hills together and shared many days and nights driving around listening to Taylor Swift. Stephanie couldn't be happier Lisa will be by her side on her wedding day!
Alex Cartlidge
Best Man
Alex and Jude go back to middle school when they were members of the groundbreaking band "The Little Girls" (6.3 rating from Pitchfork). Their friendship bloomed in high school and has been germinating ever since. They each have a passion for the game Snood, fine wines, and Mrs. Johnston's 10th grade A.P. Euro class. Jude was honored to share a senior page with Alex in high school, and he's even more honored to have him as his best man.
Cori Turkowski
Bridesmaid
The bride met Cori through her husband to be. Jude met the better half of the Cori and Marty couple at a Mexican restaurant in Astoria where they were regulars. Stephanie heard so much about this fun couple she just had to meet them. Their friendship grew during the pandemic where they had many picnics in the park and socially distanced window hangs. Now, there's not many weekends the bride and Cori are found apart. Stephanie is so excited Cori will be next to her and sharing in the joy of her wedding.
Marty Touhy
Groomsman
Marty and Jude met while Jude was working at the legendary Astorian cantina "Pachanga Patterson (R.I.P). Initially brought together by a love for Tom Brady, they realized they shared many other diversified interests like Teddy Bruschi, Julian Edelman, and 2007 Randy Moss. They can either be spotted at a power lunch in Manhattan or on the Jersey Shore arguing about the correct way to make an old fashioned.
Amanda Davy
Bridesmaid
Amanda is the groom's big sister. You will be seeing her "mini-me's" Audrey and Clara as flower girls along with Emily, Vivian and Jacqueline. Amanda has been an important part of Jude and Steph's relationship since the beginning and has accompanied them on many bar nights in Sarasota. Jude and Steph feel very lucky to have Amanda as a part of their wedding and as a part of their life.
Nick Spry
Groomsman
Nick is the bride's older brother. You will also see his little ones, Emily, Vivian, and Jacqueline as flower girls. Nick has been very supportive of Jude and Stephanie's relationship throughout their years together. He welcomed Jude into the family early in their relationship with a special Christmas present which will remain a family joke. The couple feels so lucky to have Nick by their side for their wedding and to welcome Jude officially into the family.
Walter Kmiec
Groomsman
Walter and Jude met in college at FSU in the drama department and are co-authors of the play "Two Gentlemen of Virginia" where they wrote a humanoid dog six monologues (this goes a long way in describing their shared sense of humor). They have been friends ever since and the bride and groom feel very happy to have him as a part of the wedding party.