Wedding Party
Gina Foreman
Bride
I met Ben in eighth-grade homeroom. We started as friends and began dating at the end of ninth grade. One of my favorite memories with Ben is the day he proposed to me. I also love all of our traveling adventures together. I am a first-grade teacher and my favorite hobbies are exercising, reading, and traveling.
Benjamin Bernarding
Groom
I met Gina in eighth grade homeroom. We talked a lot and joked around and she would always find a way to see me during the day. Over time she grew on me and the rest is history. My favorite memories with her include skiing in the Rockies together for the first time, being on our cross country road trip together, and living in Florida together. My hobbies are traveling, going to the beach, hiking, skiing, playing soccer, and swimming in the ocean.
Carla Foreman
Maid of Honor
I have a lot of memories with Gina growing up, but the best times were staying up late on school nights, watching TV, playing with Polly pockets, walking the dogs together, going to a car wash and getting something to eat after, and going to the movies. One time we went to kennywood on the first day The Steel Curtain opened and we rode it together. With Ben, we would joke around a lot, he helped me look for a new car, and we would always play Nintendo Switch games together. The best was Overcooked. I love to read, listen to music, and watch TV shows. Fun fact: Gina and I are 13 months apart. We were mistaken as twins all the time even though we don’t look alike. I’m looking forward to Gina and Ben’s wedding!
Matthew Bernarding
Best Man
The first time I met Ben was when I was born 2 minutes before him, I’ve had to deal with him ever since. When I met Gina the first time it was when I was 15 years old when I found out Ben and Gina were dating. I remember being initially confused because I was under the impression that Ben thought Gina was annoying, turns out I was wrong. After years of carpooling to highschool together every day and having a front row seat to watch Ben and Gina grow up as a couple for 11 years, I am so glad they are finally tying the knot. I am currently living in Cleveland, OH with my girlfriend Salem and our two cats, and I just got my masters degree in Cybersecurity. In my downtime I enjoy reading, sleeping and listening to music. I am also an avid runner and participate in marathons.
Hannah Tomachesky
Bridesmaid
I met Gina and Ben through Baron, my boyfriend, and my favorite memory is visiting them in Florida. I’m a housekeeper at AHN and I like to play video/phone games. Fun fact: Baron and I share a three year old shihpoo name Luka.
Baron Foreman Jr.
Groomsman
I first met Ben when I was 12 years old when Gina and him started dating. When Ben first came over our house, he was a chill dude and we got along right away. My favorite memory is going to camp together. We would all go on the boat and vibe the whole day.
Paige Ritenour
Bridesmaid
Hi I’m Paige! I like to ski in the winter and have two cats! My favorite memory of Ben and Gina are all the road trips/vacations we have taken together every year! Especially the time where Gina was smelling liquor bottles while people were smoking cigars (she hates the smell of cigars) and Ben projectile vomiting out the car window after he drank too much Kracken! Fun fact: Gina and I are marring cousins so we will be family :)
Ronald Zavasky
Groomsman
I’m Ben’s cousin. At 10 days apart and our Mothers being identical twins, I consider us to be brothers. I remember Ben being an early bloomer and having a girlfriend (Gina) before my brother Kyle, and his brother Matt. When I first met Gina, it was a family event. Christmas if my memory is good. Ever since then, girlfriends came and went between the four of us, but Ben and Gina have always stayed true. My favorite memory with them has to be when we took a vacation to Florida together if I really have to pick just one. As for me, I am currently an electrician at Sargent electric. I consider running to be my favorite hobby as I have ran two marathons so far. A fun fact about me is I used to also cut Ben’s hair when we were little. He looked sweet.
Onnalee Tomczak
Bridesmaid
Hi! My name is Onnalee Tomczak and I’m a senior English major at Penn State University Park. I met Gina at Windwood day camp four years ago. For some reason our boss could never tell the difference between us. Apparently everyone with bangs, brown hair, and glasses looks the same to him. I could go on for days about amazing camp memories both during and after work hours. We spent so much time laughing and making jokes that at times it felt like we were campers too. But one of my all-time favorite memories was the Kenny Chesney concert. Everything went smoothly and we just got to talk and listen to music and have fun. Gina is truly one of the most genuine and amusing friends I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and I’m so excited to see and be a part of the happy couple’s wedding day!
Kyle Zavasky
Groomsman
I first met Gina at a Christmas get together at grandma’s house. My favorite memory with them is going black friday shopping all night long and throughout the next day. I work at Mercedes of Pittsburgh. My hobbies include taking care of my animals, driving, and cooking.
Rachel Parshall
Bridesmaid
I first met Gina and Ben in Vail, Colorado, at a bonfire at the Funky Chalet. They lit up the group with energy, great laughs, and lots of wonderful, funny stories. My favorite memories with Gina and Ben were in the Denny’s that we visited frequently during a trip to New York, where we caught up on each other’s lives for hours sharing yummy food along with it. I am a physical therapist with Howard Head Sports Medicine in Edwards, Colorado. I love kayaking and paddle boarding, hanging by the water, hiking, and skiing. Fun Fact: I love to solve Rubik’s cubes and all sorts of puzzles!
Austin Carcia
Groomsman
I met Ben in our freshman year of college, we were both majoring in Biomedical Engineering and had some of the same classes and instantly realized that we would have a great friendship ahead of us. My favorite memory with him is probably when we were living in Vail and I was helping teach him how to ski, he picked it up really quick and we enjoyed so many days together on the mountain. I currently work at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail and had the pleasure of working with Ben closely while he was here too! I love to lift weights, exercise in any way, go skiing with friends, and play video games.
Krista Scibetta
Bridesmaid
Hi my name is Krista and I first met Gina in Mrs. McCandless's science class in 7th grade, and I've known Ben since our first day of kindergarten. I have so many fond memories of Gina and I staying up all night on our weekly sleepovers, but my favorite has to be when we would get together and make our own fanfiction story. Her and I were very creative when we could get together! And one memory that I have of Ben is when him and I were dared in kindergarten, on the bus going home from school, to kiss on the bus or slapping him in middle school, frustrated that he wouldn't ask Gina on a date. Overall I love them both and I'm so happy this day is finally here!
Glenn Taborski
Groomsman
I met Ben and Gina in high school. My favorite memory with them is when everyone was chanting their names at a party.
Hannah Dobies
Bridesmaid
I met Gina through Krista back in early high school, and I met Ben way back in elementary school when we would play assassins during recess every day. I have so many wonderful memories with Gina, but I have to say the night when we were all up at my mom’s house in Butler is something I’ll never forget. I remember the Tik Tok dances Gina would attempt to do. I am a recreational therapist working with individuals living with dementia, and I am a bartender. My hobbies are bowling and doing almost anything outdoors.
Ian Ferris
Groomsman
I met Ben freshman year at Duquesne in class with Dr V and we instantly bonded. We hung out shortly there after and he showed me his tiny dorm and his wild sound system. My favorite memory with him is when we were messing around with the 3d printers and hanging out in that makeshift office. I am a Registered Nurse with Luminis health in Annapolis MD. My hobbies include reading, board games and hiking. My fun fact is that I’m a previous national gold medalist for taekwondo
Mary Pitz
Bridesmaid
I met Gina in middle school when I didn’t have anywhere to sit for lunch so I sat at her table and I’m so glad I did because I made a friend for life. It’s so hard to pick just one favorite memory because there are so many. My favorites have to be the sleepovers at Gina’s house and having photo shoots in front of her garage. I’m so lucky to have known Gina and Ben for so long, I also cherish the memory of spending my Prom with both of them. A little about me is I currently work as a bartender at Bootleggers in Oakland and I’m finishing up my bachelors degree at the University of Pittsburgh in Psychology and Math.
Jarrett Boyd
Groomsman
I met both Gina and Ben at separate times. I met Ben the first day of classes freshman year as we left class and got into the elevator together since you lived one floor below me. I met Gina later on (I’m not totally sure when but sometime freshman year). My favorite memory with Ben is doing pushups in chem lab every time we swore because we gave it up for lent. I work at Nilo Medical Consulting in Pittsburgh. Hobbies are running and playing video games. My fun fact is I got married on September 29 2024.
Belinda Howland
Bridesmaid
I am Belinda Howland. I met Gina during our freshman year in high school. I remember having conversations with her where she would mention liking “this Ben guy.” Little did that Gina know that years later, we would be celebrating THEIR WEDDING! Some facts about me - I enjoy reading, boxing, video games, building legos, and spending time with family and friends. Like Gina, I have found a passion for working in elementary education. I am honored and excited to be a part of Ben and Gina’s special day!
Luke Leonard
Groomsman
My name is Luke Leonard, and I am currently working as a Pharmacist for Blink RX and went to school at Duquesne University for a Doctorate of Pharmacy. I met Ben in college my freshman year and became really good friends with him Sophomore year. Probably my favorite memory with Ben was during Senior Year, after the Pandemic restrictions started lifting we went with a few other friends to a bar by campus. It wasn’t a crazy night, but it ended up being the first time in over a year that things felt normal and it was awesome to have Ben there for it.
Mikayla Fruehstorfer
Bridesmaid
I met Gina in our sophomore year of college at Point Park! Then we became roommates for our Junior year and it was honestly a blast! My favorite memory with Gina is definitely when we dressed as the Heathers and Veronica for Halloween and made Buttons our JD!
Mitchell Mologne
Groomsman
I met Ben and Gina living with Ben in Vail as roommates (and honorary roommate) in the Funky Chalet. My favorite memory with them is Ben’s engagement on the mountain and the celebration afterwards. Such an awesome day to celebrate the two of them. I’m currently a student at the Medical School at Washington University in Saint Louis. My hobbies include sports, music, cooking, traveling. My fun fact about me is that I can play five musical instruments!
Kasey Newman
Bridesmaid
Gina and I met at college in our education classes! My favorite memory with Gina is last St. Patrick’s Day in March of 2020! We didn’t know it would be the last outing for like ever. I’m a special education teacher for Fairfax County Public Schools in VA. Outside of work I enjoy baking and playing with my dog Leia!
Ryan Wagner
Groomsman
I first met Ben in middle school when I overheard him make the noise from Down With The Sickness... we were best friends ever since. I've actually known Gina since 1st grade, so it was initially interesting seeing them come together as our high school lives progressed. My favorite memory with Ben has to be our tradition of Tuesday nights at Cenci's to get Long Island Ice Teas and Buffalo chicken pizza. Even after he moved to Florida, we would keep it going whenever he visits and it was the best way to catch up and hang out with him. I currently work at The University School in Shadyside as a High School Math teacher. I play guitar, drums, and do music production on the side.
Mackenzie Matz
Bridesmaid
Hi my name is Mackenzie! I met Gina from working at Windwood over the summer and I met Ben through Gina! My favorite memory with Gina is spending the summers working at Windwood with her and going to the counselor parties together. I also love getting to visit Ben and Gina when I go to Florida to see my family!
Adam Goff
Groomsman
I currently live in North Carolina, and I am a medical student at Wake Forest University. More importantly, in the summer of 2022 I met Ben in Vail, Colorado after I graduated from college. We were roommates in a house accurately referred to as the “Funky Chalet” were I lived in a storage closest catty-corner to Ben. We quickly became good friends due to many shared interests, similar humor, and close quarters. For the year I lived in Vail, I could not have asked for a better roommate and friend. I also met Gina many times when she would visit Ben in Vail. As we all know, she is extremely kind and has a delightful personality. They are meant for each other, and I am so excited to be a part of their wedding. More GTA, Igloos, and California Pizza Chicken soon!
Angela Foreman
Mother of the Bride
I met Ben when I drove Gina to their first date together at the bowling alley. I thought he was very nice and respectful, calling me Mrs. Foreman. My favorite memory of Ben is when I cooked turkey for Thanksgiving one year and I put stuffing inside, which he doesn’t like, and he ate it all and liked it. My favorite memory of Gina is when she played her violin in the Strolling Strings orchestra in high school and I would always be able to spot her because she was so short. Ben and Gina were always together. I loved the orchestra music they played. Fun fact: I love to play Bingo.
Baron Foreman Sr.
Father of the Bride
I met Ben when he came over for dinner the first time. I thought Ben was a nice guy for Gina. My favorite memories together are going to camp to fish, riding on the pontoon boat, tubing, playing cards and games at night, swimming at the pool with the dogs, and having campfire nights as a family. I love to get together with my family to play cards and board games.
Rebecca Bernarding
Mother of the Groom
I met Gina for the first time when I dropped Ben off at the bowling alley for their first date. She was very sweet and quiet. Over the years I’ve enjoyed watching them together and I can tell they love each other very much; they are a team. I also enjoyed watching them grow up together and especially liked seeing them all dressed up for homecomings and Prom. We enjoy having Gina as part of our family and look forward to more family vacations like we’ve done in the past. A fun fact about myself is I have an identical twin sister and then gave birth to twins.
Joseph Bernarding
Father of the Groom
I met Miss Gina for the first time when she came to the house to visit with Ben. I’d seen Gina at school events and could tell that she was smitten with Ben by just the way she looked at him. I could also tell that Ben was quite taken with Gina. Over the years it’s been a joy to watch them grow as a loving couple who truly care for each other. My fondest memories with Gina and Ben always center around family vacations at the beach, family dinners and game nights! Becky and I are very excited having Gina in our family! My fun fact is that I have an uncanny ability to retain a ton of useless facts!