Ashton & Benjamin
Wedding Party
Kaitlyn Bize
Maid of Honor
Kaitlyn is my sister and has been a big part of my life. No matter where her job takes her, we remain close. When she is home, we pick up right where we left off. She is the KiKi to my KoKo. <3
Derek Higby
Best Man
We met through karate when I was ten years old. When I found out he lived in my neighborhood we began doing everything together. We still talk on the phone multiple times a week even though we live two hours from one another.
Taylor Hills
Bridesmaid
Taylor and I met at a country concert in 2014 and instantly hit it off! We turned that friendship into roommate status for two years before Ben and I moved in together. She has remained a big part of my life!
Brandon Rutherford
Groomsman
Brandon and I knew each other from school for a long time but became great friends through working at an animal shelter. Since then he has continued to be a great friend.
Amanda Holmquist
Bridesmaid
Amanda and I met at Old Dominion University dance team tryouts in 2009 and hit it off right away! We ended up being roommates for both years we attended ODU. She completely made my college experience! We have remained great friends.
Shane Mill
Groomsman
Shane and I met so long ago that we both can't point to the time when we first met. He lived down the street from me and almost every day after school we played basketball together. We both ended up going to Penn State and are still great friends.
Elizabeth McCue
Bridesmaid
Liz and I met in high school, leadership class. During our college years, I spent many weekends visiting her at University of Virginia. We have remained great friends through the years.
Louis Gugliotta
Groomsman
Louis and I met at Penn State. We shared a dorm our first year and stuck it out together for the rest of our time at college. Although we don't get to see each other very often we still keep in touch and are good friends.
Kimberly Duke
Bridesmaid
Kim and I go way back to first and second grade. My family moved into her neighborhood (Kingsbrooke) in 1996. Her dad and my parents became quick friends. We had so much fun as kids playing in the neighborhood through the years! From dance performances on the front lawn to playing Clue and Karaoke in the basement. She has also been a close, dear friend of mine.
Robert "Happ" Radam III
Groomsman
Happ and I were roommates in Arlington and introduced Ashton and I to one another. Although we don't live together anymore we still manage to meet up over beers and dogs.
Whitney Gast
Bridesmaid
I met Whitney through Ben. One weekend we met up at Ocean City Brewery and just clicked! Over the years, her and I have become very close. We enjoy our Bachelor night and Grey's Anatomy nights together!
Paul "PJ" Fink, Jr.
Groomsman
PJ is Ashton's first cousin. They were very close growing up, like brother and sister. We are thrilled to have him part of our big day.
Aubrie Fink
Flower Girl
Aubrie is Ashton's "niece". She is the daughter of Courtney and Cody Fink. She is a little ball of energy and such a bright light in the family. We are very excited to have her be a part of our special day!
Braden Gardner
Ring Bearer
Braden is a part of the "Hood" family (Ashton's Kingsbrooke family). He is the son of Bryttany and Dave Gardner. He is such a little gentlemen and we are very excited to have him be a part of our special day!
Kevin Cole
Officiant
Kevin is a close family friend to the Bize family. He has been a big part of Ashton’s life and part of our neighborhood/boating family. We attended his daughter, Rachel's wedding last year, in which Kevin officiated. We are honored to have him officiate our wedding!