Wedding Party
Ava Vitula
Maid of Honor
Blake and Ava met as accounting majors at RMU, but it wasn’t until they worked the same job after graduation that they truly clicked. They became instant friends and while the job didn’t stand the test of time, their friendship definitely did. Ava is bold, outspoken, fiercely loyal, and one of the most determined people Blake knows. She’s also incredibly intelligent, currently conquering the CPA exam one section at a time, and an incredible cat mother to her orange tabby, Simba.
Dane Sabo
Best Man
Sam and Dane met in elementary school as part of the gifted program. They have been close friends ever since. Over the years they have both worked at Star Lake Pavilion, participated in mock trial, played lots of rounds of golf, and went to many Pitt football games together. Dane and Blake are cousins and also have a great relationship. Blake thinks that Sam's main motivation for marrying her is secretly to be related to Dane.
Faith Lacek
Matron of Honor
Faith and Blake met at the same job where Ava and Blake first connected, and from that moment the three have been inseparable. Faith is one of the few people whose phone call Blake always pick up, no matter what. They can talk for hours about everything and nothing. Faith is getting married a month before Blake and Sam. Even though she is busy planning her own wedding, working full-time as an auditor, and studying for the CPA exams, she always makes time to help Blake plan her wedding. She's truly the kindest and most selfless person and Blake couldn't have planned the wedding without her.
Eric Frobe
Groomsman
Sam and Eric lived on the same street growing up. They spent a lot of time at each other's houses, playing video games, watching movies, and listening to music, oftentimes that Eric was playing himself. Sam and Eric also worked at Star Lake Pavilion together and were on the mock trial team in high school. They've stayed close friends ever since and enjoy watching sports and playing golf together.
Celeste DiVecchio
Bridesmaid
Celeste and Blake have known each other for so long that neither can really remember a time without the another. They officially met as classmates in first grade, and have been close friends ever since. From taking pictures together before every middle school and high school dance to being on the track and cross country teams together, the two have so many wonderful memories together. It only feels right for Celeste to be by Blake's side on her special day.
Grayden Jackson
Groomsman
Sam and Grayden met during their time at Robert Morris University in their economics courses. They became even closer while working together after graduation, managing an office together in Beaver Falls (not far from the wedding venue). Sam and Blake love going on double dates with Grayden and his girlfriend, Victoria. The group can often be found at Primanti Brothers or Sam and Blake's apartment.
Alexa Triebsch
Bridesmaid
Alexa and Blake started dancing together in kindergarten and ended up classmates again and again throughout elementary, middle, and high school. Some of Blake's favorite memories are of the two getting ready side by side for dance photos, dance recitals, and school dances. Alexa is the life of the party — the kind of person who makes everyone around her more outgoing just by being herself. She’s fun, funny, outspoken, and always brings an energy that makes every moment more enjoyable.
Jacob Doughty
Groomsman
Sam and Jake have been great friends for pretty much their entire lives. Their families went to church together growing up, which eventually led to many nights and weekends spent playing hockey together and going to Sheetz or Taco Bell. Sam and Blake also enjoy going on double dates with Jake and his wife, Sydney. Sam was honored to be a groomsmen in their wedding a few summers ago.
Sienna Berdine
Bridesmaid
Sienna is Blake's future sister-in-law. She was just nine years old when Sam and Blake first started dating. Now she’s about to be a senior in high school, and is turning into such an amazing young woman. Sienna is artistic, a music lover, and a devoted animal fan (especially cats, which automatically earns extra points in Blake's book). Even though Sienna and Blake are only now becoming sisters officially, she has truly felt like a little sister to Blake for years.
Lane Burkes
Groomsman
Sam and Lane were introduced by Dane when the three were in high school. They initially bonded over playing video games, but quickly found that they had even more in common. Sam and Lane are passionate about sports and fantasy football. Sam and Blake attended Lane's wedding to his wife, Aislynn, last fall in Mississippi. While Sam and Blake wish the two lived closer so they could spend even more time together, they are so glad to have them here for the big day.