Wedding Party

Stephen Rutigliano

Officiant/ Groomsman

The sky was the limit for Stephen after finally getting his GED. He’s since passed the Bar and practices law as an accomplished attorney. He’s also offered to give free legal advice the night of the ceremony (6-8pm, open forum) for an extra serving at dinner.

Andrea Lamas

Co-Matron of Honor

A bestie since birth. A second mother and a forever best friend. A guiding light through her life. Elisabeth's oldest sister and co-matron of honor

Ryan van Maanen

Best Man

Technically my cousin, practically my brother. One of life’s few constants. A quality source of entertainment. A lifelong, trusted friend. After retiring from college soccer, Ryan likes to run marathons, train for IronMans, and cuddle up with a good book.

Rebeca Walsh

Co-Matron of Honor

Another built-in best friend since birth. Inseparable throughout childhood. Elisabeth's own personal translator as a toddler and confidant as an adult. Elisabeth's older sister and co-matron of honor.

Marcus Hensel

Brother of the Groom

The oldest of 3, Marcus bulldozed through childhood so Benji could have it easy. A true a jack of all trades... and a master too if you'd just give him 5 minutes.

Jenna Hamilton

Maid of Honor

This one needs no introduction... if you know Elisabeth, then you know Jenna. They met on the soccer field freshman year of high school and have been inseparable since. A life long best friend and maid of honor.

Drew Farber

Groomsman

“Ryan told me to sit with you at lunch” - Benji Indeed, Drew suffered Benji to sit with him for his first day of high school lunch. Since becoming college roommates, then professional roofers, Drew now navigates the world of being a brand new Dad.

Loren Gant

Bridesmaid

Best friends since elementary school, their slogan was L&L (Loren and Lis) forever, and this slogan has held true to this day.

Bradley Sweeney

Groomsman

Englishman. Need I say more?

Bella Welch

Bridesmaid

They first met on the soccer field around the age of 8 and shared the field again in college at VCU. From teammates, to roommates, to life-long friends.

Robert Lamas

Brother of the Bride/Groomsman

Distinguished baseball athlete, loving brother and uncle, and a most impressive beard.

Lexa Charlton

Bridesmaid

To know Lexa is to love Lexa. A classmate during PA school, they quickly trauma-bonded during those grueling years of graduate school, but it was certainly worth it because they gained a life-long friendship.