Wedding Party
Jeremy Stundon
Best Man
Ben met Jer his freshman year at the University of Pittsburgh. They became fast friends over a shared love of sports. They went on to become roommates for the next three years of college, making memories watching Pitt football, playing Madden, and playing pickup basketball. Despite living on opposite sides of the state, the two stay best friends and visit frequently.
Tyler Moore
Groomsman
Tyler is one of Ben's oldest friends - the two met at Tyler's third birthday party when they lived across the street from each other. Ben and Tyler grew up together, holding a steady friendship through every stage of life, from playing baseball for hours in their backyards, to playing golf together as young professionals, still frequently getting together to watch football.
Jason Andrews
Groomsman
Jason and Ben met on the soccer field at Manheim Central Middle School. They both went to the University of Pittsburgh. They ignored the common advice to not live with your high school friends in college and lived together for three years, making memories and continuing their friendship over a passion for Pitt football/basketball. Today, they frequently visit one another in Philly and their hometown of Lancaster.
Christopher De Morais
Groomsman
Chris and Ben met as freshmen at Pitt - both Econ majors and big soccer fans. They bonded during monetary theory and policy class, and discovered a shared love of Pittsburgh's South Side neighborhood, in which they later lived in together as fresh graduates.
Dawson Baloga
Groomsman
Dawson and Ben met early in their tenure at Pitt and bonded over - you guessed it - sports. What brought these 2 closer together as friends was playing for and managing their Men's League Soccer team, ADFC. They continued to grow closer as friends during their time living in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood, spending many nights at the Urban Tap. They remain close friends from across the state.
William Campbell
Groomsman
Will and Ben have known each other for many years, but their friendship grew when Will moved to Philadelphia. Unlike many of Ben's friendships, a shared love of sports is not what brought them together. Rather, Will and Ben have bonded over a common love of good cocktails, trivia, and city living.
Adam Hoge
Groomsman
Adam and Ben met as freshmen at Pitt and immediately became friends over soccer, shared music tastes, and a common appreciation for LeBron James. After several years in different places, Ben and Adam now both reside in the Philly Metro Area, and continue their friendship with frequent Golf and Tennis, as well as their Fantasy Football league.
Ashwanth Kumar
Groomsman
When Ben walked into Ash's dorm during his first day at Pitt and saw him watching Chelsea FC highlights, he knew it was a good sign. Bonding in college over a love/hate relationship with the FIFA Video Game, Rap Music, and who had the best Ball Knowledge - they now frequent the Amtrak line between Philly and NYC to visit one another.
Madelyn Morgan
Maid of Honor
Laurel and Maddy met at age four and have been friends through every stage of life, from elementary school, to going to Pitt for college, and eventually to life in Philadelphia. Maddy was Laurel’s first call when she decided to move to the city for law school. Now, they spend their time at trivia nights, weekend workouts, and regular dinners and are glad they still call the same city home!
Heather Trichtinger
Bridesmaid
Laurel and Heather met as student tour guides their second year at Pitt. They bonded over both being transfer students and became roommates their senior year. Laurel has been lucky enough to visit Heather and hear about her adventures from living in New York City to returning to Pittsburgh to get her MBA.
Bryn Goldman
Bridesmaid
Laurel and Bryn met soon after Bryn moved in as a new roommate to some of Laurel’s closest friends. Bryn’s bubbly personality and enthusiasm for just about everything made it easy for their friendship to grow quickly. From joining the same amateur volleyball team (thanks to Bryn’s influence) to regular dinners, semi-regular gym sessions, and plenty of quality time in between, Bryn is an amazing and incredibly positive friend to have.
Madeleine Moucheron
Bridesmaid
Laurel and Madeleine have known each other for many years, but their friendship has grown close in recent years living near each other in Philadelphia. Funny, loyal, and endlessly hardworking, Maddy is the kind of diva you always want on your side. Maddy brings so much laughter and confidence into the lives of everyone who is lucky enough to meet her.
Miranda Whalen
Bridesmaid
Laurel was lucky enough to meet Miranda soon after she began dating Ben. Miranda and Laurel quickly became fast friends, and their relationship has grown through regular visits to see each other, from trips to Lancaster or time together on couples trips. With both in their bridal era, it has been especially fun to share this season. Miranda is sweet, bubbly, and incredibly caring, and she brings so much warmth and positivity everywhere she goes!
Alissa Brubaker
Bridesmaid
As Ben’s only sister, Laurel met Alissa when she started dating Ben, but their relationship really grew when Laurel moved to Philadelphia while Alissa was at Penn. From Phillies games to Black Friday shopping, they have lots of fun together. Laurel loves a reason to visit Alissa in Jersey City, and it has been so special to share this bridal season side by side. Laurel is so happy to have Alissa as a soon to be sister-in-law.
Angela Stundon
Bridesmaid
Laurel was very lucky to meet Angela soon after she started dating Ben. As the partner of one of Ben’s best friends, Jeremy, Angela quickly became part of Laurel’s life as well. Even with Angela living in Pittsburgh, they make time for each other on regular couples trips and always pick up right where they left off. Angela is incredibly sweet, thoughtful, and the kind of friend who always checks in and shows up. She is so creative and has incredible DIY talent. Laurel feels so grateful to have Angela by her side on this day.