Football, police officers and stilt walkers all have played a part in Paddy Mullen and Maggie Reagan’s history together. It started at CJ’s Pub in South Bend, Ind., where both were students at Notre Dame. Even though the St. Louis natives had mutual friends in high school, it wasn’t until Maggie showed up at the popular football hangout, which Paddy frequented with his teammates, that their paths crossed. “I never really believed in love at first sight, but it was pretty instantaneous for me,” Paddy says.
After four years of dating, he devised a plan for the ultimate proposal. “We love watching Cops together, as strange as that is, so I wanted to incorporate that into the engagement,” he says. Using Maggie’s connections (her father, Denny Reagan, is president of The Muny, and her uncle was on the St. Louis police force), Paddy planned a fake pullover that involved ‘stolen goods’ in Forest Park. His father, a producer, caught everything on film while both families watched the greatest show ever to hit The Muny.
Paddy says the two knew from the beginning they didn’t want anything too traditional for their big day. “We wanted the reception to be modern and hip and comfortable for our guests,” he says. “We just wanted it to be a big party.” Palladium provided the perfect blank slate for all their ‘extras’: unique lighting, stilt walkers, aerialists, and even specialty napkins and candles in the bathroom. Every decision paid off; Paddy says guests are still talking about what a great time they had.
He says while the entire day is his ‘favorite memory,’ the speeches at the reception stand out. “Denny flew in a few guys from New York to put on a mini musical, ” he says. “Two of the songs were written just for us.” Paddy works in commercial real estate at Cassidy Turley, and Maggie is an Ob/Gyn physician at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The couple resides in Shrewsbury.
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Gown | Enzoani from Maiden Voyage
Ceremony | Our Lady of the Pillar
Reception | The Palladium
Caterer | Butler’s Pantry
Baker | McArthur’s Bakery
Florist | Maggie Jewell of MKS Designs
Reception Music | Accolade
Honeymoon | Anguilla and St. Maarten
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Parents | Denny & Michelle Reagan, Gregg & Mary Jo Mullen
Maid of Honor | Amanda Marilyn Reagan
Bridesmaids | Molly Reagan, Sarah Mullen, Josie Mullen, Kailey Mullen, Colleen Reagan, Claire McKee, Kathleen Reagan
Best Man | Connor Francis Mullen
Groomsmen | John Reagan, Zachary Yanker, William Brandenburg, Joseph Stieven II, Robert Maddock, Caleb McKee, Michael Reinberg
Flower Girls | Catherine Evans and Madeline McKee
Ring Bearers | Lucas Hampton and Clayton Garozzo
Wedding Date: May 31, 2014
Photos: Tim McDermott Photography