Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Presidential

Ceremony

Reception

After Party Drinks 

Our Wedding

Some would say it was a Christmas miracle. Some would say it was just dumb luck. Some would say it was just simply meant to be! Let’s tell you our story! Tucker’s side - A weeks before our good friends Kelly (Bridesmaid) and Jarel (Best Man) were to be married, we went to York with Phil (Best Man) to see Christmas lights. We got talking about our love lives, or the lack there of for poor Phil and I. Kelly mentioned her friend Kait was single. I had only met Kait a handful of times at this point but, and this may shock you, I thought she was cute. I said this to Kelly which prompted her to scream with excitement. A week or so had gone by and I didn’t think to much into it. It was Christmas Eve and was talking to Phil when out of the blue I got a message. Kait’s side- It was Christmas Eve, following the Strenger tradition drinking way too much with my brothers before the big holiday. When my friend Kelly had texted me to let me know her fiancés friend, Tucker told her he thought I was cute. She told me I should text him, I didn’t know what to say so I said “ Merry Christmas” to a man I had never messaged before.., good thing I did We went on a date! As far as first dates go it was pretty standard. Definitely awkward. We left it on a good note and agreed to see each other again. The next time we’d see each other just happened to be Kelly and Jarel’s wedding. And what can you say, love loves love! We really hit it off at the wedding and from there we were inseparable. Tucker asked Kait to be his girlfriend after the third date. Even though we lived an hour a part we made the best of it. We’d take turns visiting each other. We’d facetime and watch movies together over zoom. We’d go on little weekend trips away to Ocean City, Jim Thorpe, and Lancaster. ! After dating for just under a year, we got sick of the distance and ended up moving into an apartment in Conshohocken together. I’m not sure when exactly we knew we were the ones for each other. It seemed like we always knew. In 2023 Tucker bought a ring. He tried to figure out the best way to do it. The opportunity arose when we went on vacation with some friends to Outer Banks, North Carolina. Near the end of the vacation, we went to take pictures by the water at sunset. He asked, she said yes and now the rest is history! Release the birds!

Our Story

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Josey and I first met in grade school, we connected right away  and became inseparable. We used to joke that her mom paid me to be her friend, if you are reading this, I will still accept any payment if the offer still stands. Josey and I bonded over crafts, dolls and music; quite the combo I know. Little did I know the years of diabetic knowledge I learned from Josey would prepare me for Tucker… who surprise also has diabetes! Josey has always been by my side, I’m so lucky to have someone so thoughtful as my best friend and maid of honor!

Josey

Laur and I have been best friends for over 10 years! When I needed someone to go to a concert with me, I posted in the band’s Facebook page if anyone wanted to carpool. Lauren (who I had never met before) responded. Instead of being kidnapped by a stranger I made a friend for life!     *Don’t try this at home* All jokes aside, Lauren is the most thoughtful caring person, anyone is lucky to call her a friend but, I’m grateful to call her my best friend and maid of honor!

Lauren

When you enter a healthy relationship, you really take on “ what’s mine is yours” mentality… I took that literally and connected with Tuckers friend Steph instantly, I’m happy to call her one of my closets friends! Steph is either ready to party out on the town or knit a sweater, best of both worlds!

Steph 

Maggie ( another friend I stole from Tucker) we connected right away, we both work retail and could talk about mutual experiences good and bad, she just gets it! Maggie is always down to do anything with me, anytime. She’s just happy to be there, and I’m happy to have her!

Maggie

Britt and I have been friends for over 10 years! I met Britt when Lauren introduced us, the same day I met Lauren for the first time. We got incredibly close and spent endless nights and weekends attending shows for our favorite bands from anywhere in New Jersey, New York, Philly, Pittsburgh you name it….We wanted to be anywhere the millennium was going to be! 

Britt

Sherilyn and I became really close our second year of college, and continued to spend time together after graduating I’ve been lucky enough to work with Sherilyn not once but twice. We worked together right after college at Barksdale and at Marshall’s. Sherilyn is extremely thoughtful, a kind old soul who still sends me cards in the mail and  always has a good book recommendation!

Sherilyn 

Jess… ( can you believe it, another friend I stole from Tucker!) if it doesn’t work out with Tucker, I know Jess can easily take his place. We connected immediately, we have so much in common from our love of Knick-knacks to thrift shopping! Jess remembers all the small details you tell her, she’s incredibly thoughtful and I’m so lucky to have her in my life! 

Jess

Kelly was my first friend at college, before even getting to college. I feel like we had a mutual understanding after talking in the Facebook group that since we were older then incoming first years we were going to stick together. The first day I met Kelly, we went to target.. if you know Kelly or me this is extremely fitting! Ever since that day we were inseparable throughout our time at Antonelli, we even started our first post grad job with the same company!  A few years later Kelly introduced me to her now husband’s friends which would include… Tucker!

Kelly

Amanda & I have been friends since elementary school! We hit it off instantly, we spent a lot of our time together from sleepovers to Girl Scout trips away.. one might say we played with dolls too long… but maybe that’s why we’re still great friends. Amanda is the kind of person I don’t need to talk to every day, we can always pick back up where we left off and it feels like no time has passed. Amanda is extremely thoughtful and caring and I’m happy to call her a life long friend!

Amanda 

I met Phil my first day of high school at Kennedy Kenrick. I noticed I had every single class that year with this tall lanky boy, and we’ve been friends ever since. There
was definitely a period of time when I was Phil’s high school bully, but I’m pretty sure he
deserved it. I don’t know, a therapist can unpack all that at some point. He truly is the most outgoing and goofy dude I know. It’s hard not to be charmed by this tall drink of
water!

Phil 

Freshmen year of High School, Jarel and I weren’t very close… until one fateful day. The date – Oct 31 st , 2008 – the life altering event – The Philadelphia Phillies World
Series Parade. I wish I could tell you we saw each other at the parade and became the best of friends over our shared love of the sport. Instead, both our parents made us go
to school that day. We were 2 out of 30 kids to show up, so they ended up closing early anyways. We trauma bonded that day. There’s no going back from that!

Jarel

My oldest and dearest friend! Dev and I have been best buds since kindergarten. He’s an appreciator of the finer things, like Legos and a well-cooked meal. He’s
effortlessly smart and funny and a damn good cook to boot! We spend most our time together now playing puzzle games online. Well.. Dev plays the game and then usually
explains to me how to beat the puzzle while I sit there with a headache. He’s a quiet but thoughtful soul! There’s a reason he’s been my oldest friend.

I met Nick my Sophomore year of college. We shared a biology lab together and sat at the same table but didn’t really talk to each other much. He actually became
friendly with one of my good friends, Jen, first. She had invited him to hang out with us and when he showed up with his roommate, we were both like “Hey, I know you!” we
ended up hanging out for hours and found out we were both in the same major and had a lot in common. We bonded over our love of music and ended up playing in a band together for a few years. Nick is the most
laidback go with the flow guy I know. He’s the first to take your call, ask you how you’re doing, and will really listen to you when you need him. A sweetheart through and
through!

Nick

When Nick showed up with his roommate to hang out, Tyler was that roommate. We both hit it off that day too. I honestly don’t know how Tyler and I became such
good friends. It just kind of happened overnight. We’d play music together and played a couple little shows and events at Kutztown. We ended up forming a two piece band,
recorded a (very rushed) album over the summer, and played a bunch of house shows together. The band might be dead, but our love lives on forever!

Tyler

I met Matt in college through a mutual friend, Jon. Matt and I were in the same major at KU for a period of time, so we ended up having some classes together. We eventually lived off campus together our Junior and Senior years and Matt introduced me to Kutztown’s radio club. We co-hosted a show our Senior year where we donned the monikers Tunky Dunk (me) and Boabie Bowbsen (Matt). Don’t ask me where we came up with these names because I
honestly don’t think either of us knows. He’s a world traveler, a  bagpipe championship winner, and a pretty damn good friend!

Matt

My grooms-lady! Emily and I started as friendly acquaintances. She would visit KU often and was friends with Jess & Maggie (Kait’s Bridesmaids and my friends at KU). After college we’d see each other every so often at group hangouts but that was about it. One day she mentioned a position had opened up at her work that she was desperately trying to fill. Me, a little diabetic boy working part time and about to be kicked off his parent’s insurance, was desperately looking for a full-time job. Emily and I honestly bonded over the ridiculous stuff we’d deal with at work every day. Seeing her every day never got old and she quickly became one of my closest friends.
She was the first person I talked to about Kait when I started seeing her. Emily moved to South Carolina in 2022 (I know, she’s a monster), but it’s like we didn’t miss a beat. We’ll hop on calls to chit chat about life or talk about work for hours, but it feels like only minutes go by. If Emily likes you, she will do everything in her power to make you feel loved and supported. Everyone needs an Emily in their life!

Emily

Our story starts many (but not too many) years ago when both our mom’s were in the marching band in high school. They were a few years a part, so they didn’t know each other too well. They also didn’t know that many years (again, not too many years) later their sons would end up in the same Freshman art history class. TJ’s another one
where I just can’t pinpoint how we became such good friends. I think our friendship really took off when we moved off campus, and TJ ended up living in the house right behind ours. We’d hang out almost every weekend listening to music, playing games, and just hanging out. I could go 100 years without seeing TJ and we’d instantly pick up right where we left off. He’s my brother for life!

The newest member to my life and the bachelor party crew. Onyx kinda just fell into our lap, and I couldn't be luckier for it. He quickly became close with Phil, Jarel, and I. The four of us started a Dungeons and Dragons game and that just sealed the deal. A wholesome gentle giant with voice made for a late-night jazz radio show. Always so thoughtful and genuinely curious how you’re doing. I’d be hard pressed to find a time when there wasn’t a big smile on his face. I haven’t known him long but it feels like it’s been forever!

Onyx

Wedding Party

Q + A

Feel free to book a room so you can enjoy the night! Wedding starts at 3, ask about early check in! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Kaitlyn & Tucker

Kaitlyn & Tucker

K&T

After Party Drinks