The Ladies
MATRON OF HONOR: HILARY WANKE
Hilary is a huge part of Katie's life in DC. Her husband Josh introduced them at a conference for geo-nerds in 2011 and they quickly became inseparable. What started as fun nights out and happy hours has turned into a life-long friendship that has seen both of them through the biggest events in their lives. Hilary's husband, Josh, is also very dear to Katie. The three of them formed "team ninja", the unstoppable crew that helped to bring the flower girl, Flynn into the world. Hil and Josh are truly family to Katie.
Hilary is a huge part of Katie's life in DC. Her husband Josh introduced them at a conference for geo-nerds in 2011 and they quickly became inseparable. What started as fun nights out and happy hours has turned into a life-long friendship that has seen both of them through the biggest events in their lives. Hilary's husband, Josh, is also very dear to Katie. The three of them formed "team ninja", the unstoppable crew that helped to bring the flower girl, Flynn into the world. Hil and Josh are truly family to Katie.
MAID OF HONOR: CORINNE KUZIW
Corinne is such a special person, she is sweet and kind and has the superhuman quality of making Katie laugh at any time. Corinne and Katie met at ECU and have maintained a close friendship since college including amazing boat trips, football games and endless laughter. They have developed many special traditions together including dancing to The Last Waltz every thanksgiving at the Kuziw house and making extra effort to spend new years together whenever possible. Katie and Corinne have the special experience of planning both of their weddings at the same time and sharing all the happiness and joy that comes with this amazing time in their lives.
Corinne is such a special person, she is sweet and kind and has the superhuman quality of making Katie laugh at any time. Corinne and Katie met at ECU and have maintained a close friendship since college including amazing boat trips, football games and endless laughter. They have developed many special traditions together including dancing to The Last Waltz every thanksgiving at the Kuziw house and making extra effort to spend new years together whenever possible. Katie and Corinne have the special experience of planning both of their weddings at the same time and sharing all the happiness and joy that comes with this amazing time in their lives.
SWANN
Although they grew up one town away from each other Katie and Swann didn't meet until sophomore year of college when they lived in the same apartment building. After several years, they ended up in the same graduate program and became roommates in the happiest house there ever was. They share a love of amazing music and have a million memories dancing around like wild women and singing loudly (and badly). Swann is Katie's soulmate and one of the most special people you'll ever meet. |
SARAH POLLOCK
Sarah is one of Katie's oldest and dearest friends from ECU. They both worked at 'The Other Place' for years, bonding over serving cheap drinks to ECU's finest. Sarah and Katie also lived together during grad school where they spent countless hours watching 'Friends' reruns and dancing to Beyonce. Sarah is one of the sweetest, most thoughtful people in the world and is an amazing mom to Ryder, the cutest kid ever.
Sarah is one of Katie's oldest and dearest friends from ECU. They both worked at 'The Other Place' for years, bonding over serving cheap drinks to ECU's finest. Sarah and Katie also lived together during grad school where they spent countless hours watching 'Friends' reruns and dancing to Beyonce. Sarah is one of the sweetest, most thoughtful people in the world and is an amazing mom to Ryder, the cutest kid ever.
PEARL LANGLEY
Katie fell instantly in love with Pearl the minute she heard her amazing accent. Pearl is one of the funnest people on the planet and spent years making Katie laugh all throughout college. From tailgates to beach trips, some of the best memories Katie has include Pearl and she is near and dear to Katie's heart after all these years.
Katie fell instantly in love with Pearl the minute she heard her amazing accent. Pearl is one of the funnest people on the planet and spent years making Katie laugh all throughout college. From tailgates to beach trips, some of the best memories Katie has include Pearl and she is near and dear to Katie's heart after all these years.
KRISTIN BUDA
Kristin (or Buda to Katie) is one of the few people in life that understand Katie's experience on disasters. They worked on the same deployment team so has seen Katie at her best and definitely at her worst. Buda has an amazing way of taking care of everyone around her, whether it is always having a spare phone charger for Katie or making the most unbelievable cocktails and food for every event. Although they haven't known eachother that long, Buda has become Katie's DC family and she would be lost without her!
Kristin (or Buda to Katie) is one of the few people in life that understand Katie's experience on disasters. They worked on the same deployment team so has seen Katie at her best and definitely at her worst. Buda has an amazing way of taking care of everyone around her, whether it is always having a spare phone charger for Katie or making the most unbelievable cocktails and food for every event. Although they haven't known eachother that long, Buda has become Katie's DC family and she would be lost without her!
The Fellas
Maximilian Toth - Matt's best man. They have known eachother since 3rd grade when Max's family moved to Carlisle. They have remained in touch over the years despite never living near each other after high school. Recently engaged, Max is a professional artist that works out of the NYC and New Haven, CT area.
Nat Davis - Matt met Nat in 2nd grade. The two played sports together for years and Matt always tries to ensure Nat is around when everyone needs a laugh. Nat, his wife and son live in Avon, CO
Jeremy John -'Snoop' has also known Matt since 2nd grade. The two lived together in DC
when Jeremy was going through grad school. Snoop lives with his wife in Atlanta, GA where he works in
forensics.
when Jeremy was going through grad school. Snoop lives with his wife in Atlanta, GA where he works in
forensics.
John Schieltz - John met Matt in 2003 in DC through a work acquaintance. The two were inseparable for years even living together for a time. Matt is godfather to John's daughter. He lives in the Annapolis, MD area with his wife and two kids.
Eric Stutzman - Eric and Matt met in 2005 in DC and have remained in constant
communication ever since. Matt and Katie are very close to Eric, his wife and their two young boys. Katie and Matt do regular movie nights with the whole gang.
communication ever since. Matt and Katie are very close to Eric, his wife and their two young boys. Katie and Matt do regular movie nights with the whole gang.