Wedding Day

Saint Mary Cathedral

Ceremony

Barr Mansion Ballroom & Farmstead

Reception

Our Wedding

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Bridesmaids

Natalia Patura

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.

Rachel

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&nbsp;life-changing trips across Asia, or asking strangers if they even lift as she rises through the ranks of Olympic lifters.&nbsp;

Katie 

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.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marta

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.

Kathleen

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.

Rhodora 

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."&nbsp;

Tara 

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.

Kacee

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.

Halie 

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.

Amanda

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 

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.

Groomsmen

Jeffrey Donahue

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.

Michael Donahue

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.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Garrett Head

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 Moore

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.

Jake Kastroll

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?"

Chris Kastroll

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..."

Paul Foxhoven

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.”

Greg Kaniecki

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."

Connor Foxhoven

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.

Josh Fullerton

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.

Chris Murphy

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.

Wedding Party

Q + A

<a href="https://book.passkey.com/e/50830186" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://book.passkey.com/e/50830186</a> Above is the link to the room block for Hotel Van Zandt. Please note that valet parking is available for $60 a night. A king room is $209 a night and 2 queens for $239 a night.

Hotel Van Zandt

Transportation will be provided from the hotel to the reception, not to the ceremony. Note: St. Marys Cathedral is a 6 minute car ride or ~20 minute walk from Hotel Van Zandt. Buses will leave Hotel Van Zandt at 3:15 pm to make it to Barr Mansion for cocktail hour. Returning buses will be leaving the reception at 8:30pm and 10pm to return to Hotel Van Zandt.

Limos of Austin

Travel

Visit Monica and Greg's Favorite Texas BBQ spot in Austin! We highly recommend the brisket, mac n cheese, and creamed corn!

Terry Black's Barbecue

Take a walk through Zilker park with a beautiful view of Lake Austin and the city!

Zilker Metropolitan Park

Looking for the best Tex Mex in Texas? Look no further than Matt's! We recommend the steak fajitas!

Matt's El Rancho

Escaping prison never sounded so fun! This is Monica and Greg's favorite escape room spot in Austin!

The Escape Game Austin

Visit Greg and Monica's favorite farmers' market in Texas! Open from 10AM-2PM on Sundays and located in the beautiful Mueller community, they've got everything from coffee to gluten-free baked goods to pierogis!

Texas Farmers' Market at Mueller

Detroit style pizza in Austin? Count me in! Monica and Greg's go-to pizza stop, we recommend the Cadillac!

Via 313 Pizza

Pickleball? Pickleball! Book a court in North Austin for some fun matches!

Austin Pickle Ranch

Keeping Austin weird since 1977, Esther's Follies is known for it's skits, comedy, and magic all-in-one show!

Esther's Follies

Looking for some laughs? Visit Joe Rogan's Comedy Club in the heart of Austin. Be sure to get tickets well in advance as they sell out quickly!

Comedy Mothership

Things to Do

Registry

Rehearsal Dinner

Lady Bird Ballroom (Hotel Van Zandt)

Friday, November 22nd from 7 pm to 10 pm605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701All are invited for a dinner filled with speeches, great food, and even better company!Attire: Cocktail

Wedding Ceremony

St. Mary's Cathedral

Saturday, November 23rd from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm203 E 10th St, Austin, TX 78701Witness the matrimony between Greg and Monica at the beautiful St. Mary's CathedralAttire: Formal

Wedding Reception

Barr Mansion

Saturday, November 23rd from 4 pm to 10 pm10463 Sprinkle Rd, Austin, TX 78754Come ready to celebrate the new couple starting with cocktail hour and followed up by dinner and dancing!Attire: Formal

After Party

Lucille Patio Lounge

Saturday, November 23rd 10:15 pm77 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701Keep the party going at Lucille's on the famous Rainey street! 3 minutes walking distance from Hotel Van Zandt

Gregory & Monica