As the eldest Patura sister, Natalia has leaned into an old soul persona. On the weekends you can find her impersonating Martha Stewart - making bread from scratch, baking, and putting together aromatic compositions for future bubble baths. Though she's avoided jail-time, unlike Martha, that hasn't stopped her from leaving the Paturas in fear that they may receive a call to bail her out of jail as she jumps from one country to the next in search of her ultimate adventure.
As avid Friends fans, these randomly-matched freshman roommates had an immediate bond. Knowing they were one name short from their dream trio, the roommates dashed to the pet store to find a Phoebe, but decidedly left with a goldfish named Marvin as it "felt right". Rachel can be found crossing country lines to run marathons, planning life-changing trips across Asia, or asking strangers if they even lift as she rises through the ranks of Olympic lifters.
The inspiration for the Bachelorette trip that launched a costume contest at the local putt putt place, this bridesmaid knows how to get the crowd going. Katie is an unapologetic Michigan fan and will tell you where she's from by putting up her hand (as a representation of Michigan of course) and pointing to the freckle that depicts her hometown. You can expect Katie to be the first one on the dance floor, and the last to leave.
The elementary school gift that keeps on giving, this bride-to-be's friend is the go-to source for all embarrassing stories, anecdotes, and lessons learned by the pair. Residing in Beaver County, Marta can be found at the drive-through Dunkin, striking the tree pose at yoga, or checking in on obituaries daily. As someone who has dedicated her life to helping others her skills range far and wide, one of which includes a life-changing rendition of a song about pork. If you ask nicely, she might just give you a preview.
Sister of the groom, Kathleen is the only Donahue that gets excited when Greg asks to play a game of Boggle. Attending the University of Dayton, Kathleen identifies as Strawberry Blonde to avoid participating in the Running of the Gingers. Despite majoring in Criminology, Kathleen has yet to figure out the intricate nature of traffic laws.
Older sister of the groom, Rhodora's wrestling skills are the reason Greg began weightlifting. Once found sleepwalking past her parents to get cookies, Rho is most looking forward to cake at the wedding. When asked how she is such a good first time mother, Rho responded, "This is nothing compared to ski school."
As someone whose maid of honor speech began with how lucky her sister was to have her, you won't find someone more bold than Tara. This bridesmaid made the bride-to-be's day when she called and said she was moving to Boston, which to the untrained ear can easily be mistaken for Austin. Despite her small stature, Tara passes as the best Guy Fieri of the bunch and frankly may be able to outcook him.
As the official mom of the group, Kacee keeps the girls in check while simultaneously throwing the most infamous parties. Starting in fifth grade, this bridesmaid was throwing fashion shows (where the clothes were made from tin foil), dinners (where your utensils were drawn from a bag of miscellaneous items), and street racing (where your transportation was a child-sized John Deer lawn mower). What she'll be organizing in the corner at the wedding is beyond anyone's guess.
As evidenced by her superior naming of animals (the latest of which goes by Mortimer), Halie has always had a wide range of interests. Whether she is crushing unsuspecting high schoolers in class debates, attending operas in a Pokémon dress, stuntin' through National Parks, or tending to her vegetable garden, you can always count on Halie to lean into the unexpected.
This official winner of the get-married-in-2024 race can be found solving cold cases and making sure no numbers are fudged. If you're looking to make a good impression on this bridesmaid, bring up her favorite place...Gettysburg (that should tell you everything you need to know) but among being a history buff you'd never guess that Amanda's top skill is her interpretation of Troy Bolton's Bet On It.
Jayna and Monica's relationship started with a stand-off about where they could (or couldn't sit). Although it was seventh grade, tensions rose to be the point where the only option was to become the best of friends or not speak. So...they didn't speak for two years. After that stint, they sat together at lunch everyday. Jayna is known for being the go-to person for answering random questions - how does car insurance work, is this spot on my pet normal, can I get sued for this - earning her the reputation as a fountain of knowledge.
Kim and Greg's third favorite son, Jeff hails from Austin, TX, haunting the Hinge feeds of all girls in a 100 mile radius. In between sets of bicep curls, Jeff can be found making cold calls, doing his best impersonation of Leonardo Di Caprio in Wolf of Wall Street. Greg's partner in crime, some say that he's the second best player on his pickleball team.
Being the youngest groomsman of the bunch has its perks, as Michael is most looking forward to the bottomless root beer on the wedding night. Having just received his driver's permit, Michael is beginning to think he might have solved the Naples traffic issue with how many people have told him that they are "Going to stay off the road now!" With all the time he saves by not doing his homework, Michael finds time to perfect more useful life skills like wheelies on his dirt bike, jumping the wake on a wakeboard, and even doing a standing backflip.
Born and raised in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Garrett's southern accent is almost as thick as his Justin Bieber-esque hair. Greg's brother-in-law, Garrett has been heard asking Rho on multiple occasions, "Maybe we can spend Thanksgiving AND Christmas in Mississippi this year?" Garrett is an avid fitness influencer, generating tens of views on each video he produces.
Tommy is an eternal optimist. He’s never folded in Texas Hold ‘Em because, “You never know what can come on the river.” During Florida Hurricanes, he can be found surfing in the streets. And, funniest of all, after getting hit in a major T-Bone car accident, he turned to Greg and started laughing as if he just got off an exhilarating roller coaster ride.
When he isn't scaring kids at the local park with his shirtless workouts, Jake is pursuing a PhD. In fact, rumor has it that he's almost a quarter of the way done! If you thought that Jake's obsession with the carnivore diet was verging on animal cruelty, you should ask him about the lab rats he works with. Always ordering the most out of the group when dining out, Jake routinely suggests, "Do you guys want to play credit card roulette for the bill?"
One of eight children, Chris has gotten used to being 5th or 6th best at most things, especially golf. Doctors recently listed pre-workout as a gateway drug after observing the way Chris consumes it. Apparently, the girls of Clemson have changed their stance on men's height and can be heard saying, "Maybe I don't need to date a guy taller than me..."
Presiding in Austin for 3 months of the year and traveling the rest, the IRS is currently requiring further proof of Paul’s Texas residency. Making his bid for most athletic in the family, Paul went so far as to do a backflip belly flop to win a contest at a recent family reunion. Rumor has it that his chest is still red to this day. Doctors were shocked to discover that Paul had developed tennis elbow from playing pickleball, saying “The paddle is so light we thought it was impossible.”
Sharing a name with his roommate and the groom-to-be, Greg picked up the nickname Coach, which is fitting since his basketball-playing days seem to have long since passed. A private equity analyst by day, Coach can be found sleeping at night, as he doesn't have time for much else. When asked for investment advice, Coach could be heard saying, "You want a diversified portfolio of NFTs and Gamestop stock."
As an avid reader and accountant, the only thing that gets Connor more excited than the Black Friday Sale at Barnes & Noble is a balance sheet where A = L + SE. Having no social media, legend says that his Google search turns up 0 results. Connor was once mistaken for his brother, Paul, by Paul’s girlfriend. Connor promptly shaved his beard the following day.
A proud domer, Josh unfailingly sports his Notre Dame gear, earning him the Hammes Bookstore customer of the year in 2019. A resident was once heard calling Josh a narc in college, to which Josh responded, “No, no, I'm the cool RA.” Josh spends his free time going to little-known trivia bars, intellectually outpacing unsuspecting bar hoppers, and bragging about his victory to his friends afterwards.
Often mistaken for Thor, Chris makes sure to attend theaters for each Marvel movie premiere. Legend has it that Chris once completely fractured his spine, but could be seen minutes later saying, “I'm good to play, coach.” Despite his career as a professional DJ/musician, Chris's top Spotify song year after year is the Tetris theme song.