Rock Island Lake Club

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Courtyard by Marriott Rockaway-Mt. Arlington

After Party

Our Wedding

Our story begins with a bumble account and a dream. For those of you who did not know - Patrick and Kate met on bumble...twice! Despite the pressure of women messaging men first (and what introduction to write), and both playing it coy about having matched previously, the pair enjoyed their first date with the obvious presence of Sydney, who immediately fell in love with Patrick, the ultimate key to Kate's heart. The pair talked and joked for a while and (with a little help from tequila) made things official on Cinco de Mayo 2021. The rest, as they say, is history!

So nice, they swiped twice!

On August 10th, 2025, Patrick and Kate made their way to Chris and Jenny's beautiful house in the Highlands for a previously scheduled 'Moana' movie night. With bellies full of rum punch and the anticipation of a beautiful lunch, Kate and Patrick were promptly ushered to the private beach with 'reports' of a whale sighting. As Kate had unfulfilled dreams of marine biology (surprisingly not a choice of major at a rural central Pennsylvania university) - she was naturally thrilled. After 10 minutes of searching for a non-existent whale, Patrick got on his knee and asked for a lifetime of adventures together. It was the happiest day of their lives (even if there was no whale).

A whaley whaley great day

Our Story

Maid & Matron of Honor

Stephanie Bateman

Hannah Venezia

Best Man

Matthew Caffrey

Bridesmaids

Ashley Bateman

Jennifer Hooper Bateman

Caitlin Oliverio 

Meghan Capanna

Groomsmen

Christopher Bateman Jr

Joseph Bateman

Matthew Oliverio

Brett Capanna

Eric Buonocore 

Benjamin Ant

Officiant

Christopher "Kip" Bateman

Ring Bearers

Henry Bateman

William Bateman

Mother of the bride

Susan Bateman

Mother and Father of the Groom

Robin Caffrey

Timothy Caffrey

Wedding Party

Photos

Hotel Block

If calling the hotel for booking, please mention the bateman caffrey wedding block. For a direct booking link please visit: <a href="https://bit.ly/BatemanCaffrey26" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/BatemanCaffrey26</a>

Please be aware that due to the location of the venue, rideshare services (Uber + Lyft) will likely be unavailable after the wedding so please plan on driving, booking a private car service, or staying overnight at a hotel.

Shuttles will be provided from the hotel to the venue

Accommodations + Transportation

The dress attire for the wedding is black tie optional.For the lovely ladies, please wear a full-length dress or a formal cocktail dress. Also, please keep in mind that the ceremony will be outdoors and there will be a bonfire to enjoy throughout the night.For the men, please wear a suit and tie or a tuxedo.

Dress Code

                    Do you have any hotel recommendations? 

We have blocked rooms available under the Bateman/Caffrey wedding for the Courtyard by Marriott at Mount Arlington. A direct link for booking can be found below: https://bit.ly/BatemanCaffrey26

Dress code

The dress attire for the wedding is black tie optional. For the lovely ladies, please wear a full-length dress or a formal cocktail dress. Also, please keep in mind that the ceremony will be outdoors and there will be a bonfire to enjoy throughout the night. For the men, please wear a suit and tie or a tuxedo.

Are kids welcome? 

Although we love all the little ones, we can only accommodate children who are a part of the wedding party during the ceremony. Following the ceremony, please join us for an adults only reception.

What about parking?

If you plan to drive to the wedding, onsite valet parking will be provided at the Rock Island Lake Club.

Important information

Things to Do

Registry