St Michael's Parish

Wedding Day

Wedding

Angelica's Restaurant & Functions

Reception

Hotel Guests

Our Wedding

About Matt

 

Matt was born and raised in North Andover, Massachusetts. Growing up with his two brothers, Jason and Josh, there was, "never a dull moment," according to Paula, (Matt's mom), and as Paul (Matt's dad)&nbsp;would would say, the boys were just like "Larry, Moe, and Curly!" He attended culinary school after graduating high school, and opened his own Italian restaurant, where he was the head chef. He has also been an EMT, and for the past 3 years, he has been a Communications Officer for North Andover police department. When Matt isn't working, he loves to go fishing, play on his softball team (GO KNIGHTS!!), and hang out with his family and friends!

 



About Lisa

 

Lisa was born and raised in Simsbury, Connecticut, with her mom, dad, and brother, Greg. She attended college and graduate school in Connecticut, earning her degrees and teaching certification, and has been teaching for the past 13 years at the high school and then middle school level. Most recently, she began teaching preschool after moving to Massachusetts. In her spare time, she loves reading, going to wineries and breweries, taking day-trips and traveling, and also spending time with family and friends!

 



How We Met!

 

It all began at Matt's 2nd cousin's house in Connecticut on New Year's Eve! Lisa had been teaching at St. Bridget School in Cheshire, Connecticut, and her principal happened to be Matt's 2nd cousin! Jen invited both Matt and Lisa to her New Year's Eve party on December 31, 2016, and we hit it off (despite&nbsp;Lisa's awkward head nod....long story haha!). With about 140 miles across 2 states&nbsp;separating us, we spoke to each other every single day since meeting until we had our first date. I guess you could say that our "blind date" was a success, and our long distance relationship that we had for quite some time made us a strong couple together!

About Us!

Our Story

Details

Matt & Lisa

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Lisa has known Karen since she was born, as Karen is one of Lisa's cousins! Along with spending countless hours together going on "shopping sprees" at the outlets, watching football games (GO PATRIOTS!!) together, eating at their favorite restaurant Crave, and laughing along with Aunt Bette as they share stories of Hallmark, pumpkin decorations, & the many trials and tribulations of the cable company....Karen is the best Connecticut Wine Trail partner in crime Lisa has ever had!

Karen

Jason W is Matt's best friend! From playing Little League together to playing on their present softball team, the Knights, these two are inseparable!

Jason W

Lisa has known Christi since birth, as she is one of Lisa's cousins! Christi and Lisa spent tons of time together as kids, and some of their best times were spent growing up at Hartford County 4-H Camp as campers, counselors, and staff members (remember "Cooking with the Cousins"? haha!) together!

Christi

Josh is Matt's youngest brother and one of Lisa's future brother&nbsp;in&nbsp;laws! He is&nbsp;a heck of an outfielder on their softball team, the Knights!

Josh

Jason is Matt's younger brother and one of Lisa's future brother in laws! He also is&nbsp;the father of one of our precious Flower Girls, Emma!

Jason B

Lisa has known Lauren M since Lisa's brother, Greg, began dating her when they were in college. Now, as Lisa's sister in law, Lauren has been the best partner in crime in signing names on bars with Lisa like at The Tattooed Moose (and the best person to find key lime pie in SC too haha!)!

Lauren M

Greg is Lisa's younger brother and Matt's future brother in law! He is also the father of one of our precious Flower Girls, Harper! He is a huge New England Patriots (GOAT!!), Boston Bruins, and Boston Red Sox fan!

Greg

Lisa has known Lauren R since she was born, as is one of Lisa's cousins! Lauren is one of the best people to tag along with on our cousin "adventures" (even if it got them trapped on the roof of Avon Country Club!) they had as kids growing up!

Lauren R

Kenny is one of Matt's close friends and fellow teammate on their softball team, the Knights! Matt has been friends with Kenny since high school!

Kenny

Lisa has been friends with Kim since the 7th Grade! From attending school together in Simsbury, CT&nbsp;& successfully (& with a lot of humor!) completed drivers education together, to both entering the field of teaching, Lisa and Kim (aka Ethel & Gertrude) have been making each other laugh and providing their shoulders to lean on for each other for years!

Harper is one of Lisa's nieces and her goddaughter too! She's the best big sister to baby sister, Riley, and an "experienced" Flower Girl...plus she's super&nbsp;adorable!!

Harper

Emma is one of Matt's nieces and his goddaughter too! She is a great big sister to baby sister, Alexa...plus she&nbsp;is wicked&nbsp;adorable too!!

Emma

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

Travel & Transportation

Please call
the hotel's front desk at 978-777-1700 (do not book your hotel room online or through the 1-800 number, or else you will not be able to book the rate we are able to offer!)&nbsp;when making your&nbsp;reservation. When
you call, please make sure you mention the McGuire-Breeden Wedding Block, as we
have set aside hotel rooms at a great rate for our out-of-town family and
friends!

A hot
breakfast buffet is included in the hotel rate that you will be charged!

Best Western Plus North Shore Hotel

Travel

A Taste of MA: We know that many of you will be visiting the area for the 1st time, & since there will be some free time in between our church ceremony & the reception, we invite you to explore a little bit of the fun & exciting local attractions! Some of the places you'll find below are frequented by both Matt & me. Enjoy!! See you later at our reception!&nbsp; 1. Go to Heavenly Donuts (50 Main Street, North Andover, MA 978-688-6890) & get a coffee 2. Go to Smolak Farms (315 S Bradford Street, North Andover, MA, 978-682-6332) & treat yourself to fresh seasonal fruit or a pastry from their farm stand bakery 3. Go to the Stevens-Coolidge Place (137 Andover Street, North Andover, MA 978-689-9105) & take a scenic stroll around the property or relax in the beauty of nature 4. Treat yourself to some homemade ice cream at Richardson's Ice Cream (156 South Main Street, Middleton, MA 978-774-5450) 5. Go to Vinum Wine Shop (210b South Main Street, Middleton, MA 978-304-1048)&nbsp;for a wine tasting 6. Go to Oak & Iron Brewing Company (18 Red Spring Road, Andover, MA 978-475-4077) for a flight of beer and/or a tour of the brewery 7. Go to Teresa's Italian Eatery (149 South Main Street, Middleton, MA 978-646-1111) & enjoy a cocktail or martini at their bar 8. Go to the 99 Restaurant (267 Chickering Road, Rt 125, North Andover, MA 978-683-9999) for a drink & some popcorn at the bar 9. Relax in the spacious lobby of the Best Western Plus (50 Dayton Street, Danvers, MA 978-777-1700) where many family & friends are staying 10. Go to Angelica's Restaurant & Functions (49 South Main Street, Middleton, MA 978-750-4900) where our reception will be held & have a drink at the bar

Lisa & Matthew

Lisa & Matthew

L&M

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Hotel Guests