Wedding Party
Renee Topala
Matron of Honor
Renee has been like a second mom to me for the past seven years. From day one, she’s been someone I could always count on for honesty, comfort, and a lot of laughter. She’s shaped my life in more ways than she knows, and she even encouraged me to go on a date with Ben in the first place, which means she played a pretty important role in how this whole love story began. I am so incredibly lucky to have her standing beside me as my Matron of Honor on such a special day.
Ashley Sorensen
Bridesmaid
Ashley and I met at the gym - yes, the very same gym where Ben and I met, which already makes her quite special. She isn’t just my workout buddy; she’s a genuinely kind, steady presence who has become such an important part of my life here in the U.S. She also works with Ben and helps keep him in line, which I personally appreciate more than words can say. I’m so grateful to have her standing by my side on this day.
Angelique Heunis Silvera
Bridesmaid
Angelique is my womb mate and lifelong constant. Growing up as triplets means we’ve shared every laugh, every secret, and every milestone from the very beginning. She knows me in a way only a sister who’s been by my side since day one could, and I truly can’t imagine this day without her standing next to me.
Amore Heunis
Bridesmaid
Amore has been my partner-in-crime from day one, and easily the funniest one-third of our trio. Growing up as triplets means we’ve shared endless memories and laughter, and Amore has always been the one keeping our vibes in check and the energy just right. Excited for her to brighten up this day for us all!
Elani Powers
Bridesmaid
Elani, the oldest and wisest of the three, has always been a steady, grounding presence in my life, keeping us on the straight and narrow more times than we can count. From stealing our neighbor’s dog as kids to whipping up questionable facial regimens, we’ve shared plenty of laughs and life lessons along the way. It truly means a lot to have her there with me on this day.
Cindy Lammert
Bridesmaid
Cindy (Ben’s younger sister) is sweet, kind, and somehow a pro at helping me survive Ben’s endless teasing and shenanigans. This is probably her 100th bridesmaid or wedding she’s been to, so I know she’ll make sure everything flows perfectly on the day. I’m so lucky to have her laughing (and rolling her eyes) right alongside me on this special day.
David Morton
Groomsman
David and I have known each other for most of our lives, which in our case means more ping pong games played than one would care to admit, I’ll keep the overall record to myself… Growing up, David felt more like a part of the family than a friend, especially with all the late nights of euchre played at my parents’ house. Lately I’ve enjoyed my trips to Boston to visit David and see some of our favorite bands, Bruce Springsteen and Metallica, in concert. I’m excited to have David by my side on the wedding day.
Cory Roberts
Groomsman
Cory and I have known each other since kindergarten, we’ve pretty much spent our whole lives together. We grew up hauling our PlayStations and TVs to each other’s houses for all-night Call of Duty and Rock Band marathons. I can’t begin to count the number of hours spent outside playing basketball, snow football and other games. These days we’ve upgraded to time spent on the lake and our Pandemic board game nights. He’s one of those friends who’s been there for every chapter.
Alex Bookout
Groomsman
Alex and I go back to 2017 when I wandered into a CrossFit gym and accidentally found myself a lifelong coach, friend and fantasy football smack talker. He’s been cheering me on, calling me out, and pushing me to be better ever since—both with a barbell and in real life. If I survive this wedding, it’s probably thanks to his training and all the hell he's put me through.
Caleb Farrell
Groomsman
Caleb and I have been good friends since 2020, when I first met him at the gym. My first thought was “Who’s this little kid that’s going to be my coach?” I quickly realized what a genuinely good-spirited guy Caleb was. He constantly has a positive outlook on things, is always fun to be around and is someone I’m always excited to spend time and chat with
Jeremy Sorensen
Groomsman
Jeremy and I first met at GE while we were suffering through our master’s at Ohio State. Since then, he’s become one of my closest friends and the best travel partner I’ve ever had. We’ve hiked through Patagonia, Glacier National Park, Yosemite and Colorado and we certainly carry some scars from each. We share the exact same brand of dark humor and a slightly unhinged competitive streak at the gym, so there’s never a dull (or quiet) moment when we’re together.
Bryant Coran
Officiant and Groomsman
Bryant and I met at CrossFit Conjugate, where we bonded over rating cookies at our weekly Crumbl Cookie night. He quickly became a close friend and came with me to Hawaii as my secret photographer when I proposed to Annika. Bryant’s always down for a game night or to go out with the guys and has one of the funniest, driest sense of humor you’ll ever see. I’m so excited to have Bryant as a Groomsman and our Officiant for the wedding.