Kathryn Carling Waverka Cody Michael Bachman &

Kathryn and Cody met as students at Marywood University. Kate’s parents, Craig and Ellen Waverka, were both originally from Scranton. Kate’s grandparents still lived in Scranton, providing her with the perfect student housing.

Kate graduated from Boyertown High School and received her master’s in physician assistant studies from Marywood University. Cody, son of Carl and Cheryl Bachman, graduated from Butler High School and received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Marywood University.

Cody and Kate bought a home together at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the couple was at dinner celebrating Kate’s birthday, Cody’s younger brother was at their home decorating it in preparation for an after dinner surprise. The glow of soft string lights gave their home a romantic feel. Cody had prepared a book about their life story and on the last page was his written proposal, “Will you marry me?”

The couple had two wedding dates. Because Kate’s grandmother was ill, the couple had a wedding on September 25, 2021 on the back deck of their home so that they could ensure that she would be present. Family and friends also surrounded them. One year later, on September 24, 2022, the couple had a formal ceremony and reception in Butler (near Pittsburgh) on the groom’s parents’ property with over 100 family and friends in attendance.

Because the couple was already legally married, Cody's father and his identical twin brother officiated at the ceremony which was very intimate and special for the couple.

Instead of a formal sit down dinner, the couple opted for a famous BBQ food truck at their reception. A Pittsburgh tradition is to have a gigantic table filled with cookies for guests to snack on throughout the night. Instead of cake the couple had a six foot long donut wall!

The couple enjoys hanging out with family, hiking and playing with their dogs, Cooper and Brewer. A honeymoon is planned for Mexico in 2023.

“Enjoy each moment together and do what makes your heart happy as a couple,” Cody and Kate offered. “Be yourselves and make decisions on what is important to you. At the end of the day, it is your special day!”