Sarah and Patrick
May 29, 2021
September 1, 2013
Like all good Catholic couples, Patrick and I met at Mass. Perhaps even less shocking, it was through creating music that our friendship began. Patrick played the organ while Sarah sang in the choir for our on campus Catholic Masses in Benton Chapel. Despite Sarah's obvious charm and good looks, their relationship began as a hesitant friendship, where they bonded over a mutual love of musical theatre and great Catholic hymns.
Spring 2014-Spring 2015
After a semester of singing together at University Catholic Masses, Sarah decided to join the Vanderbilt University Concert Choir, of which Patrick was a member. Now, instead of one day a week at Mass, Sarah saw Patrick three days or more. Their friendship grew, as they found more in common and spent more time together outside of Mass, at Choir Dinners and parties, choir trips to Washington DC and Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and concerts.
October 10, 2015
Finally, after bonding on a trip to Gatlinburg, Tennesee, Patrick asked Sarah out on their first date. They went to Amerigo's for Italian food (and anyone who knows Sarah knows she loves Italian more than anything), followed by walking around Centennial Park.
May 2016-May 2019
After dating for less than a year, Patrick moved to Madison, Wisconsin for a job with EPIC. Despite the distance, Patrick and Sarah continued to date, meeting up for long weekends in Wisconsin, Nashville, and everywhere in between. Finally, in May 2019, Patrick accepted a remote job with EPIC and moved back down to Nashville, where Sarah was finishing her graduate degree in audiology.
October 11, 2019
Finally, on October 11, 2019, Patrick got down on one knee and asked Sarah to spend forever with him! Our friend James Decker played the guitar, while Patrick sang Sarah the song "Lover" by Sarah's favorite singer, Taylor Swift. Of course, she said yes!
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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
May 29
2021
Christ the King Catholic Church
3001 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, TN 37212
United States
May 29
2021
The Bell Tower
400 4th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37201
United States
May 28
2021
TO 10:00 pm
May 29
2021
TO 11:59 pm
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