Rachel & Matthew
Wedding Party
Danielle Stewart
Maid of Honor
Danielle and I have been friends since sophomore year of college at Stevens Institute of Technology. We became roommates and sorority sisters the same year we met. We've seen each other grow through ups and downs over the years. Back in college, we used to have Pizza and Movie nights (always with wine), right on the carpet floor. Danielle is one of the few people I know that can out-eat me on the spice scale. She’s been part of so many special memories and I can’t imagine my special day without her standing by my side.
Joseph Joyce
Best Man
Joe and I have known each other since 2013, where we met at Stevens Institute of Technology. We spent a lot of time hanging out in the roof house at the Frat and I was even Joe's big when he was pledging. We share a passion for snowboarding and spend a lot of time during the winters chasing pow together. We are on our 6th season pass together and have been on too many trips to count. My closest confidant, we find ourselves in long chats and discussions about anything and everything. Last year I got to see him walk down the aisle as his best man and I gave a great speech so he has his work cut out for him.
Yuri Kim
Bridesmaid
Yuri and I met in college through our sorority, Theta Phi Alpha. I’ve had the honor as her big and we’ve been close ever since! There are so many precious memories: learning from Yuri how to dish and dip sriracha and hoisin sauce while eating Pho in the winter cold, dancing our butts off whenever we can, monthly dinner dates around Jersey and seeing her walk down the aisle for her wedding in 2021. She’s my fellow kitty mom, houseplants lover and Asian food connoisseur. I can’t imagine Yuri not being by my side on one of my greatest adventures.
David Young
Groomsman
Dave and I met at Stevens Institute back in 2011 during our freshman year. We quickly got acquainted over our interests in engineering, chemistry, snowboarding, hiking, and more. We joined the same fraternity, Chi Phi, together and have been good friends ever since. I fondly remember all the legendary parties he threw at his parent's house - the mayhem that ensued was always one of a kind. Dave has seen me at my (hilarious) worst, so if you want wild stories he is the guy to seek out. Dave now lives in Tennessee but when we do get together it's like we haven't missed a beat.
Brooke Clarke
Bridesmaid
Brooke and I met through one of our very close friends, Mark Knopsnyder. Ever since then, we try to spend a lot of time together. Over the years, we have skied a lot of mountains together, drank tons of wine and martinis, shared lots of kitty videos to each other and hosted one another during holidays and special occasions. I always look forward to singing a Norah Jones’ and Fleetwood Mac’s duet with Brooke. I will always be grateful for her for a lot of things but most importantly, for pulling me out of deep pow with her ski poles last season.
Brian Dubord
Groomsman
Brian and I met at Stevens Institute in 2011 during our freshman year. We both joined the same fraternal organization, started power lifting together, playing video games together, and the rest is history. I fondly remember spectating while Brian attained first place on the leaderboard in a Spartacus video game, #downwardstab. We both enjoy metal music and he is as skilled in guitar hero as I am (he is also skilled at real guitar unlike me). Brian is always there for a good time and we still go on many group trips together, metal shows, and try to spend holidays together as much as we can.
Shannon Marschall
Bridesmaid
Shannon is the youngest sister of the groom. Even though they're 5 years apart, they share a similar sense of adventure. Together, we've skied a handful of mountains in the east coast and jumped out of an airplane at 14,500 ft! Over the years knowing her, I’ve always seen Shannon as a sister, not having a younger one on my own. I’m inspired by her sense of wonder, courage and big dreams. We're very proud of her and can’t wait to see what she does in the future.
Mark Knopsnyder
Groomsman
Mark and I met in 2011 during freshman year at Stevens Institute. We spent a lot of time at Humps circle outside of the dorms smoking hookah or playing Beirut in the frat basement. I'll never forget the legendary "Georgi night" where we tested the limits of our 18 year old freshman livers. We always have a good laugh together and he is always there to lend a hand when asked. I can always count on Mark to make it out for a few beers or join in on some crazy idea of a fun trip or activity. We make it a point to spend time together regularly and we have had a lot of unique life experiences together.
Catherine Marschall
Bridesmaid
Catherine is the oldest sister of the groom. We spend time together at family gatherings and vacations, from Antigua to Costa Rica to most recently, Alaska! Catherine is a fellow cat mom of two, and we share updates on our felines often. She is a nurse and mother to Brayden, Matt's nephew. I look forward to our vacations together and see what life has in store for her and Brayden!
Daniel Place
Groomsman
Dan, aka the flying tomato. Another college guy. Terrible skiier, great park rat. The guy knows his way around a meat smoker. Between brewing beers, going on fishing trips, and otherwise just having a good time, Dan has really grown on me over the years. Always available to help out with an engineering or chemistry project. Together with Mark we started a small Cryptocurrency business together where Dan is the real hands on engineer. Dan knows how to party, I haven't seen it in some time now but if Party Dan appears, watch out.
Martin
Distinguished ShermanPl CEO
Our beloved buddy, Martin is a 6 year old domestic long haired that we adopted in 2020 after buying our first home together. Ever since, he’s been our best companion, co-worker, and chief bird chirper. Unfortunately, he couldn’t be at the wedding but he’ll be there in spirit. Enjoy an Espresso Martin at the wedding!