Caitrina and Patrick
February 17, 2024
Our story
If love at first sight is a thing- that is an accurate description of our love story. Introduced by one of Caitrina's bridesmaids, Olivia, we met at our favorite bar in Chicago- Old Crow.
Over a couple of Miller Lites, we quickly realized that we had so much in common. Our love of our families, bringing people together, and a good fireball shot were some of the things we bonded over immediately. After going on our first date, we were quick to decide we didn't want to spend time with anyone else. Fast forward three weeks, Patrick told Caitrina he loved her at a karaoke bar with Faithfully by Journey setting a magical scene.
Throughout these 4 years we have made unforgettable memories together. Between spending time with our big (sometimes crazy) families, hosting BBQs at our new home, and welcoming our new puppy Millie (rightfully named after our favorite beer) everyday just keeps getting better. We can't wait to spend our life together and continue having the support of the greatest people around. Cheers!
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Caitrina and Patrick
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Bridesmaids
Brigid Bingham
Maid of Honor
My oldest sister and biggest role model. Bribby and I have an 11 year age difference so she has always been my super cool older sister that I want to be exactly like. Watching her accomplish so many things in life while still always putting her family first has been one of my greatest joys. As I have gotten older, I only realize more how incredible of a sister and person Bribby is. She does it all while somehow managing to make it look easy. Patrick and I always talk about how much we look up to her and Brett's marriage and how they have built their family- another thing Bribby has excelled at. Love you always sister!
Maura Strittmatter
Maid of Honor
Maura, or Moey, as I like to call her brings so much joy and life to every situation. Since the time I was little I have always admired the way the people are magnetically drawn to Moey. She goes out of her way to do things to make other people feel special and I have been very lucky to be on the receiving end of that. She is the most devoted sister and I know I could call her at any time day or night and she would be there. She has made the wedding planning process so much fun and I love every moment I get to spend with her because it is immediately better if she's there. In addition to all of these wonderful attributes she makes a kickass Margarita and throws a legendary themed party.
Molly Clayton
Maid of Honor
Caitrina's closest sister in age, aka Jolly Molly, has a heart of gold and is one of my closest friends. Whether it be her impressive rendition of Alicia Keys' "Some People Want it All" or her legendary dog bark, Molly makes every situation more fun. I have always wanted to follow in Molly's footsteps which is clear from my journey to Santa Clara and then joining the same sorority. She is a superstar mom to sweet Bobby and Wyatt and has a way of making anyone feel like the most important person in the room when talking to her. Forever lucky you are my sister and best friend.
Maggie Connelly
Bridesmaid
Maggie is hands down the sweetest most lovely person I have ever met. She has the most calming and genuine vibe to her and I immediately knew she was special. As Patrick's older sister I knew she was someone I needed to make sure I got the approval from, but the more time we spent together the more I realized that she is someone I would be friends with outside of the fact I am with her brother. Maggie is marrying Ben in October so it has been so fun wedding planning together and bonding over the stress/joy of it all. I can't wait to start our families together and officially have you as my sister!
Kate Connelly
Bridesmaid
My soon to be little sis! Kate is the wittiest person in the room and mature beyond her years. I grew up with 3 older sisters that made the biggest impact on my life so always wanted to know what it was like to have a littler sister. I am SO lucky that marrying Patrick is bringing you into my life in this way. From the moment I met Patrick's family it was so easy to connect with you on our countless shared interests (tik tok, taylor swift, reality tv, etc). You are as sweet as it gets and I am so proud of you.
Megan Bindi
Bridesmaid
Megan has been a massive part of pretty much every major milestone in my life over the past 10 years. We went out together the first night of college and have stayed inseparable since. We decided on a whim to move to Chicago after graduation, thinking we would not stay more than 1 year max. Fast forward to today, we still live in Chicago and are both getting married to Midwest boys we met while living here. Meg is someone I know will be in my life forever and our friendship is one of my biggest blessings. Don't know what I would do without you Ponytail Meg!
Olivia Evangelides
Bridesmaid
Sweet Liv, the reason we are here today! Olivia and I met while teaching on the Southside of Chicago together for 3 years. On the first day of training, we started talking and immediately went from "work friends" to "best friends." Olivia has grown up with Patrick and is the one who introduced us, we are very grateful for you! She has the kindest heart and is what I would consider a friend soulmate. She has always been our #1 supporter and I look up to her in so many ways. Don't know what I would do without you Liv- Patrick and I owe you big time!
Claire Haley
Bridesmaid
Chaley is about as good as it gets. Not a single mean bone in her body, I became fast friends with Claire at Santa Clara. From living at the "G-Spot" together in college to being roomies in Chicago, we have had some of life's most important moments together. Claire is everyone's biggest cheerleader and get her excited enough she will happily drop to the ground and give you push ups to get the crowd going.
Alyssa Jones
Bridesmaid
AKJ! Alyssa has been my rock since we first met freshman year of college. I can genuinely say I don't think I would've survived without her. My mom has always called Alyssa her "soul daughter" and I think it is because she knows how massive of an impact she had on me. Not only is she one of my nearest and dearest friends she is the epitome of a boss bitch- S/O Crowdstrike
Kate McAndrew
Bridesmaid
Me and Kate go way back. All the way back to the Saint Thomas monkey bars where I broke my wrist in a contest with her. Although traumatic, that was the beginning of a beautiful friendship over 20 years strong. Kate is loyal to her core and if I were ever needing backup in a fight she would be my first call. I got to watch her marry the love of her life this past year and cannot wait to have her by my side when I marry Patrick. Cheers to 20 more years of friendship!
Sarah O'Connor
Bridesmaid
Sarah (aka Little Red) was my Freshman Year roommate at SCU. Our sisters Molly and Carlie had a hunch we would get a long so set us up to live together. I can truly say that Sarah is the easiest most laid back person to live with. So much so we lived together every year of college after that. She makes me laugh harder than anyone I have ever met and shares my affinity for Uber Eats and reality TV. We have never gotten into an argument before and I cannot ever see that changing- my ride or die!
Mary Roessler
Bridesmaid
Mary and I have been friends since we were legitimately in diapers. Our families have always been very close from numerous kids in the Saint Thomas to Xavier pipeline. Mary is someone that brightens up any room she walks into. Some of the best memories and biggest laughs I have had with Mary and know that will never change. She is as supportive as it gets and I am the luckiest to still call her one of my closest friends all these years later.
Emily Warner
Bridesmaid
Em is one of the fastest friends I have ever made. Her boyfriend Joe is Patrick's best friend since grade school so I was beyond excited to meet her. What I never would've expected was that she would become such an important person in my life so quickly. She not only is someone that I have the most fun with, but she embodies everything it means to be a friend- always happy to celebrate others and the biggest cheerleader. It is just the best to know we get to keep doing life together (Joe and Patrick you are welcome that Emily and I fell in love)
Groomsmen
Jack Connelly
Best Man
Jack or JC is my younger brother and one of the nicer people you will ever meet. Commonly referred to as a human golden retriever, you would be hard pressed to find this guy without a smile. JC is not only my brother but my best friend and even though he roots for Michigan (lame) it was an easy choice to have him as my best man.
Blake Brumfield
Groomsman
I have known Blake since we were 10 years old playing hockey together. We ended up going to Ignatius together and continuing to play hockey there- Go Wolf Pack. Blake has been a best friend of mine for a very long time- we have shared some pretty unforgettable memories together from the Brumfield's rooftop bar to cheering on Aaron Rodgers losses. Good times never end.
Tommy Burns
Groomsman
Tommy is just as majestic of a friend as his hair in this photo. I went to high school with Tom and had the pleasure of living with him for 5 years after college. You will never get a quicker or more guaranteed "yes" to hanging out or grabbing a beer than with Tom, about as loyal as they get.
Keenan Casey
Groomsman
Keenan aka Birdo has been one of my closest friends for as long as I can remember. Not only did we go to grade school and high school together but he even followed me to Butler too. I have had many laughs with Keenan over the years- whether it be his world class impersonations or overall great banter, Keenan always has and always will be one of my best friends.
Johnny Finfrock
Groomsman
I met Johnny at Butler University and we bonded very quickly over our disappointing NFL teams. From there, we lived together our Sophomore year of college and had many great nights that ended in World War II in color marathons. Johnny is one of the funniest guys I have ever met and I am lucky to call him a friend.
Joe Ford
Groomsman
Joe or Deej, nicknamed for his DJing skills that you will without fail see on display at any sort of social gathering. I went to grade school, high school, and then Butler with Joe. As if that wasn't enough, we decided to live together for 5 years after college. Joe has been one of my best friends for over 20 years now. Whether it be on the golf course, at a bar, or on the couch we have had many good times together. He has always been there for me and the epitome of a great guy to have around.
Joe Hartigan
Groomsman
Joe is not only my cousin, but one of my closest friends. He is four months older than me and because of this we have had the pleasure of getting to do pretty much every step of life together. I can always count on Joe to make family gatherings a little more enjoyable, one of the best cousin's you could ask for
Kyle Jacobs
Groomsman
Since the day I met Kyle at Butler, he has been one of my best friends. Similar to my guy Tom, I can always count on Kyle for a great time (even though he is classic Boston sports fan). Although I never lived with Kyle by a lease's definition, there have been plenty of nights switching off couches (mostly Kyle). One of the greatest guys I know.
Riley Jenkins
Groomsman
Riley is my younger cousin, although I have always viewed him as a little brother. As we have gotten older, he has become one of my best friends. As a rising country star, I feel very lucky to have him as a groomsmen- Remember Trina and I when you are famous.
John Marks
Groomsman
John or Steve (yes I know this nickname doesn't make sense) is one of the more fun, carefree guys you will ever get to meet. I knew John a bit when I was younger, but as soon as we went to high school together he quickly became one of my best friends. He is an all around great guy and even a half decent chef too
Ryan Moll
Groomsman
Moll Man went to Butler University with me but we decided to get real adventurous and explore the Land Down Under for study abroad our Junior Year. Through many long, great nights (sponsored by Danny Murphy's super saver wine pack and Melbourne's finest dumplings) in Australia we became fantastic friends. Moll has and always will be one of the funniest guys I know.
Matt O'Hara
Groomsman
I first met Matt at Ignatius and we quickly became friends with our bonding coming primarily from our love of the Chicago Bears. If you can't find us in the South Lot you can find us at any local watering hole chatting over stories how this is the year for any of our respective teams. Truly a stand up guy.
Owen Sorenson
Groomsman
I met Owen at Butler and if me saying he is one of the greatest guys I know isn't testament enough, Owen has been a groomsman for every single one of our friends so far. Similar to Joe, we have had a lot of great times just hanging out on a couch, bar, or really any where we were. He is genuinely one of the funniest and easiest people to have around. PS sorry to add another tux to the wardrobe.
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