Amber & Benjamin
Wedding Party
Audrey Nutter
Maid of Honor
Amber and Audrey met while they served in the U.S. Air Guard from 2014-2020. It was best-friend love at first sight. Their passion for mothering beautiful dog babies, avocado toast, and Jesus made them a perfect match. Audrey will be deployed in April 2020 and will be dearly missed at the wedding in the fall of 2020. Although she physically won't be attending, she will be there in spirit. Please pray for Audrey as she serves our nation bravely and honorably. U. S. A.! Audrey graduated with her undergrad from Kent State University in the spring of 2019. She is continuing her education to become a Physician's Assistant and promised to be done with school in time to deliver Amber and Ben's first baby!
Morgan Dennis
Maid of Honor
Amber and Morgan's friendship goes all the way back to Kindergarten. The two used to literally walk miles to see each-other during their summer's. They would cause all sorts of trouble, like sneaking Morgan's sister's makeup when they knew they weren't allowed, and then deny it even though the evidence was still on their face. They went TP-ing, ding-dong-ditching, and would *67 their crushes... the list went on. Morgan will now stand next to Amber as her Maid of Honor on her special day. Just as Morgan stood next to her through every stage of growth, laughter and memories, that may or may not be remembered. Morgan is an entrepreneur and runs her own plant business called Morganically Grown (WWW.etsy.com/shop/MorganicallyGrown, if interested).
Julie Kessler
Bridesmaid
Amber and Ben traveled to Georgia to visit Austin, Ben's Best Man, and Julie was introduced as Austin's girlfriend. Amber and Julie initially bonded over their burning passion to beat the boys' butt's in Euchre, but the similarities didn't end there. Julie is a backpacker and fellow world traveler which made Amber that much more drawn to her adventurous nature and free spirit. Her roots run deep in Michigan, (we won't hold that against her), where she taught Amber and Ben to properly water ski!
Austin Rosalez
Best Man
Austin (aka Tank) and Ben spent many-a-years growing up together. From an early age Ben knew Tank's innate ability to kick his ass in Madden, baseball and ping-pong made him an obvious Best Man candidate. He lobbied hard at it for years, culminating to this day where he can finally say it paid off. Other accomplishments include his invention of the so-called "Morgan Curse", of which he never fails to remind them of. Amber and Ben decided to get married as quickly as possible for fear of giving him more "Morgan Curse" ammunition during his Best Man speech. He lives out in Toledo where he does all the insider trading and investment scams for the Finance department of his company, Owens Corning. So if you're looking for a guy to do your taxes...
Leah Sicuro
Bridesmaid
Leah and Amber were first introduced their freshman year of high school, both rocking brace face, and Amber, jealous of Leah's fashionista taste. They bonded over delicious Italian food made by Leah's grandmother, Letty, and the thrill of sneaking out at night to go swing on the swings at Willard Elementary School. Amber and Leah stuck by each-other's side through heartbreaks and tears, love and laughter and remain best friends to this day. Leah is pursuing a career in the fashion industry and will one day be Amber's personal stylist. ;)
Matthew Morgan
Groomsman
December 17th, 1993, Matthew Robert Doug Morgan was born. All 6 lb 8 oz of him just destined for greatness. He had the world in his hands...... until his two younger brothers came along and he's held it against them ever since. For years if the word "Birthright" didn't get him what he wanted, he'd just take it instead. This worked out well till the boys all grew up. Now with Ben and John both being taller than him he at least has to work a little harder for it. However, I have a strong feeling the "Birthright" tool will never cease to exist. Regardless of all that, he's a great guy and have you seen his hair? He definitely didn't leave any of the Italian genes for the rest of us...
Brandi McIlvain
Bridesmaid
Brandi, with an "I", has been Amber's friend since middle school! They have many great memories together, like finding their 15 year-old-selves in the back of a police car one summer night... (sorry Mom and Dad.) Nonetheless, they have always cherished each-other's friendship because without the other, they wouldn't be the women they are today. Through thick and thin, Brandi has always been there for Amber and Amber her, so Amber couldn't say "I do" without Brandi standing next to her on her big day, (preferably without police involvement). Brandi graduated with a degree in criminal justice and is a security guard while she awaits to join the police academy to become a police officer... how ironic! ;)
John Morgan
Groomsman
Johnny, John, J-pumpkin doodles, Johnnyyoungbucks, and Jmorg are all synonymous for the guy who used to cry mid-game on the pitcher's mound after giving up a double just because he hated losing. Unfortunately, being the youngest of three boys forced him to get used to it and he's probably better off for it today. Johnny spends most nights either playing his brand new Fender Strat or playing 3 v 3 pickup basketball games against himself in the driveway... I'll let you figure out how that works. Either way, he's a veteran bow tie wearer and also Ben's brother which made him an easy 1st round pick.
Samantha Reed
Bridesmaid
Sam and Amber met through Jake, (Sam's husband) and Ben, while attending Campus Focus at the University of Akron. They quickly hit it off and became one of each-other's closest friends. Sam asked Amber to be in her wedding in September 2019, and now the roles will be reversed. Amber is overjoyed to have such a faithful and strong woman stand next to her on her big day. Sam works as a pediatric RN in Akron, OH. Her and her husband, Jacob Reed, are expecting their first child in December. :)
Jacob Reed
Groomsman
Jake Reed and Ben met one fateful night in the fall of 2017 playing pick-up basketball at the University of Akron's rec center. Jake, feeling proud but sympathetic after a win over Ben's team, noticed Ben wearing his "Active Faith" t-shirt and asked if he could reconcile Ben's disappointment and shame by inviting him to the campus ministry he was involved with at UA. They'd hit it off over the next few months and found out they have a lot more in common such as their shared affinity for elephants, breweries, and their faith in God. Jake has been married to his wife Sam since last September, where Ben was also one of Jake's groomsmen. They are expecting their first child in December of 2020. Jake is also a lawyer who I have on retainer so any legal matters should just be forwarded to him.
Ryan Walsh
Groomsman
Walsh and Ben became acquaintances during Freshman year of college in the brutal class that was Calc. II. Walsh, being a math wiz and tutor at Akron, was a great friend to have made if not solely for the free tutoring. Their friendship deepened over meals and talks at RooCatholic, another campus ministry Ben was involved with. However, the day they both agreed to coach the Ravenna girls high school soccer team was a day that changed them forever. Between practices, gameplans, headaches and Walsh's man bun attempt, he became the only other person who truly understood that experience, to which they say.... never again! Walsh spends a lot of his time working with the youth in the LifeTeen program at his home parish of St. Barnabas in Macedonia. Still hoping the man bun make's a comeback...