Catie & Kris

Saturday, May 10, 2025 • Wilmington, NC
15 Days To Go!

Catie & Kris

Saturday, May 10, 2025 • Wilmington, NC
15 Days To Go!

Wedding Party

Stephanie Malacari
Stephanie Malacari - Matron of Honor
Catie's best friend since birth (literally, our moms gave us no choice). Catie's voice of reason when it comes to fashion, house decor and general life advice. Catie was the maid of honor at Steph's wedding in 2018, and now it's her turn!
Paris Gawlas
Paris Gawlas - Bridesmaid
Catie's sister in law (married to her brother David) and fellow Maxxinista! Paris makes the most amazing southern food and even tries the recipes GF so that Catie can enjoy! She's the best! Catie lived with Paris (and David) in TX for a few months and was even with her when they adopted their sweet pup Pepper! She is an amazing mom to our new niece, Elsie who is such a blessing to our family!
Theresa Gawlas
Theresa Gawlas - Bridesmaid
Catie's sister in law (married to Rob) and Catie's go to for anything related to Disney, dancing and crafts! She is the best mom to Catie and Kris's nephews, Ryan and Jack, who are the ring bearers in the wedding! Theresa has been such a big help with the wedding, check out some of her DIYs the day of :)
Megan Ostrum
Megan Ostrum - Bridesmaid
Catie and Megan met through their brothers during their mini football days. What started as a bond over Barbies is now a 22+ year friendship! They used to have conjoined birthday parties when they were growing up and have planned many events together, so it's only right that she is getting married just 2 weeks (!!) before Catie and Kris!
Kayla Wanek
Kayla Wanek - Bridesmaid
Kayla has been one of Catie's best friends since childhood. She's always down to do something fun OR just sit on the couch together, but she is guaranteed to have us laughing either way! Kayla has been such a constant in Catie's life and having her by her side on her wedding day is all she's ever imagined!
Cortlyn  Sebastian (Van Deutsch)
Cortlyn Sebastian (Van Deutsch) - Bridesmaid
Catie and Cortlyn played field hockey and ran track together throughout middle school and high school. They remained close friends, going to college less than an hour from each other and are now both living in sunny North Carolina! Kris and Catie love visiting them in Raleigh whenever they get the chance! Cortlyn got married to the love of her life in September of 2024!
Steff Cybulski
Steff Cybulski - Bridesmaid
Steff and Catie have been friends since early on in high school after being on field hockey and track teams together. Steff is one of the funniest and most genuine people and is always down to do something spontaneous and fun!
Mikayla Borland (Sowga)
Mikayla Borland (Sowga) - Bridesmaid
Catie and Mikayla grew up knowing each other (her grandfather lives down the street from Catie's parents). But it wasn't until Mikayla started dating Catie's friend Kyle that they really got close and have been ever since! Mikayla and Kyle have since brought a new bestie into the friend group, Vivian Irene, who is the sweetest little thing!
Catrina Simpson (Macri)
Catrina Simpson (Macri) - Bridesmaid
Catrina and Catie met freshman year of college at Duquesne University and have been friends ever since! Anyone who knows Catrina knows how great it is to have her as a friend. She is funny, reliable, genuine, kind and has one of the biggest hearts. Catrina just got married to the love of her life in June of 2024!
Ali Pophal
Ali Pophal - Bridesmaid
Catie and Ali met in sophomore year of college at Duquesne. As soon as Catie met Ali she knew she was going to be friends with her. Ali has a way to light up a room and make everyone laugh (whether thats with her or at her, she just wants you to have a good time). Ali recently got engaged to her boyfriend and will be getting married in 2026!
Morgan Sartschev
Morgan Sartschev - Bridesmaid
Morgan and Catie have known each other since freshman year of college, having lived on the same floor. They quickly became close and eventually lived together throughout all years of Catie's undergraduate and graduate school programs (and they survived! hahaha). Fun fact: many people mistook Catie and Morgan for sisters in college!
Jim Roccograndi - Best Man
Brother of the groom
David Gawlas - Groomsman
Brother of the bride
Rob Gawlas - Groomsman
Brother of the bride
Derrick Simms - Groomsman
Friend of the groom
Brian Goode - Groomsman
Friend of the groom
Buddy Shutlock - Groomsman
Friend of the groom
Logan Bullock - Groomsman
Friend of the groom
Dylan Pilger - Groomsman
Friend of the groom
Mike Kapral - Groomsman
Friend of the groom
Zach Macosky - Groomsman
Friend of the groom