When I first began dating Patrick, my ulterior motive was to become best friends with Maggie. Level complete. Next level? Becoming sisters.
When We Met: August 2014 (but she met Patrick in March 1996)
How We Met: My future sister-in-law, former roommate, sorority sister, and fellow TuneTown/VUCC singer!
Bride's Favorite Memory: Partying together Maggie's sophomore year of college - where our friendship (and my relationship with Patrick) truly began.
Bridal Party Superlative: "Most Likely to Use All the Puns in her Maid of Honor Toast"
When We Met: July 2009
How We Met: Performing in Androcles and the Lion the summer before our freshman year of high school - followed by years of theatre and accidently pretending we were twins.
Bride's Favorite Memory: Seeing Darren Criss's opening night in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" together - it was freezing cold in NYC, but so worth it!
Bridal Party Superlative: "Most Likely to Pretend to be the Bride's Sister for a Free Drink (from the open bar of course)"
Theresa once got an A on a "creative writing" assignment where she just described the unbelievable drama of our high school friend group. It's honestly a miracle she talks to me at all.
When We Met: September 2009
How We Met: Homeroom freshman year of high school, where I instantly got a reputation for being much too loud. Followed by years of theatre, music, colorguard, and taking almost every class together.
Bride's Favorite Memory: Developing a mutual love for art history together senior year of high school, bonding on band trips, and disappointing her every time she realized I still coudn't toss a flag in colorguard.
Bridal Party Superlative: "Most Likely to Keep the Bride Safe at the Bachelorette Party"
The Italian grandmother everyone wished they had at only 23, Brianna is the life of the party wherever she goes. She will probably not feed everyone pasta during the wedding, but hit her up after and you never know.
When We Met: September 2010
How We Met: Singing together in the BGA choir my sophomore year - followed by lots of performances in the Little Theatre and on the football field.
Bride's Favorite Memory: Convincing her to join colorguard her freshman year, and then watching her become the most amazing colorguard captain and coach! You have me to thank, Bishop Ahr!
Bridal Party Superlative: "Most Likely to Jump On Stage and Sing with the Band"
Both Becca and Sarah are currently planning weddings for 2021, so it's basically like Bride Wars except the weddings aren't on the same day and they still like each other a lot.
When We Met: January 2014
How We Met: Singing together in the Vanderbilt University Concert Choir - where I was the best secret buddy ever on tour.
Bride's Favorite Memory: Singing together, with our fiances, in our brand new quartet "Look! A Dog!", which combines two of our favorite things: singing and dogs.
Bridal Party Superlative: "Most Likely to Sneak Her Dog into the Wedding"
When We Met: August 2014
How We Met: In the same orientation group freshman year of college - which eventually led to me joining the Vanderbilt University Concert Choir!
Bride's Favorite Memory: Talking on long drives for hours - especially that time we drove all the way to a pumpkin farm just to find out it was closed (thanks).
Bridal Party Superlative: "Most Likely to Eat the Cake Before We Even Cut It"
When We Met: December 2013
How We Met: University Catholic, at the St. Nicholas Party freshman year
Bride's Favorite Memory: Cruising to Alaska together after we graduated from college - and seeing her expression when we made it to Canada!
Bridal Party Superlative: "Most Likely to Have an Extremely Southern Accent by the End of the Night"
Liz and I met by dating boys in the world famous barbershop quartet "Ohana Means Family." By the end of this wedding, we'll both be married to those boys, which means we're all really family now, right?
When We Met: January 2018
How We Met: Through Ohana Means Family - when we quickly discovered that we were the true soulmates of the group.
Bride's Favorite Memory: Getting to be there for her engagement at Disney World! And buying her bridal Mickey ears for the occasion, of course.
Bridal Party Superlative: "Most Likely to Find a Way to Network at the Wedding"
Matt invited me out to trivia during the dark ages aka my life in Wisconsin. Matt is the best thing about Madison, Wisconsin - right above beer (for Patrick) and cheese (for Sarah). He may or may not ask you to sing a tag with him.
When We Met: September 2016
How We Met: At my first barbershop chorus rehearsal in Madison, WI; after which Matt invited me to come play trivia the next day
Groom's Favorite Memory: All of the Sundays I walked to Matt's apartment to watch football
Bridal Party Superlative: "Most Likely to Get into a Fight with the Groom about the Patriots and Colts"
Kevin is currently dating my sister, Maggie, which means he hangs out with us more than he often wants to. He is the most likely to make both McAlexanders cry (or yell) during a board game.
When We Met: July 2012
How We Met: Singing tags, as per usual
Groom's Favorite Memory: Earning a silver medal singing in Ohana Means Family in Las Vegas... shortly after Kevin found someone to loan him a pair of dress pants
Bridal Party Superlative: "Most Likely to Kiss the Maid of Honor... Probably"
When We Met: Sometime in 2007-2008
How We Met: Singing barbershop, of course!
Groom's Favorite Memory: Moving into the same apartment building he lived in... two weeks before he moved out.
Bridal Party Superlative: "Most Likely to Stealthily Add a Turtleneck to the Groomsmen Attire"
Josh currently sings in a quartet with me called Midnight Croon. If Matt is the best thing about Madison, Wisconsin, Josh is the best thing about Milwaukee.
When We Met: July 2016
How We Met: At the BHS International convention in Nashville, while looking at score sheets for our quartets (before I joined Midnight Croon myself).
Groom's Favorite Memory: Every time I get to cuddle with his dog Rocky during quartet rehearsals!
Bridal Party Superlative: "Most Likely to Plan Out the Bachelor Party Minute by Minute"
When We Met: September 2013
How We Met: At Ben's first rehearsal with the Vanderbilt University Concert Choir, where all good things begin.
Groom's Favorite Memory: Convincing Ben to join the Music City Chorus - and then getting to sing on stage together with MCC in Orlando - where we placed 5th!
Bridal Party Superlative: "Most Likely to Sneak his PlayStation in to Play Baseball"
James aka "Decker" is the most likely to be late to the wedding because he got in the shower 5 minutes before the ceremony started. He's also the most likely to be supportive of Sarah owning a dog, so she'll forgive him if he is late.
When We Met: January 2014
How We Met: When James showed up to my dorm one day after a VUCC rehearsal.
Groom's Favorite Memory: Making up a loud soung about flag poles when we lived together my senior year.
Bridal Party Superlative: "Most Likely to Request Down Under 5 Times in a Row"
Saxon and I roomed together for three years in college, which is longer that Sarah and I have lived together, thus proving that cohabitation does not necessarily lead to a successful marriage.
When We Met: September 2012
How We Met: During our first choir party for the Vanderbilt University Concert Choir.
Groom's Favorite Memory: Going to the Vanderbilt football stadium together at 1 in the morning.
Bridal Party Superlative: "Most Likely to Sneak into the Catering Kitchen to Cook Himself Kale"
Danny is the bride's younger brother. He's got the best jokes, can play pretty much any instrument by ear, and is always the most likely to get on Sarah's nerves. He also has the tendency to disappear at gatherings so... have you seen Danny? If so, please return to the bridal party ASAP.
When We Met: June 2016 (but he met Sarah in September 1996)
How We Met: My future brother-in-law!
Groom's Favorite Memory: Driving back to Sarah's parents' house from a Mets game in New York, where Danny misattributed various city slogans
Bridal Party Superlative: "Most Likely to Disappear at the Wedding for Hours at a Time"