Ayden & Lex
Wedding Party
Ayden & Lex
Bride & Groom
We want to take a moment to thank each and every individual who has agreed to stand by our sides on the biggest and best day (so far) of our lives! We also want to thank our families for their support in helping to make this day possible! Here's to everyone who has helped us get to this point in our lives, and here's to July 12th, 2025 being the biggest and best party ever! We can't wait to celebrate with you all!
Keith Suzler
Officiant
Keith and Lex have known each other for a little over four years. What started as a mentorship turned into friendship, which turned in a sense of familial belonging. As a fellow office prankster, Keith and Lex have forged a bond that can't be broken. Keith has been there through all the ups and downs that life has thrown Lex's way without batting an eye or asking a question. From the moment Lex met Ayden, Keith knew it was something special. He warned her to "never let that boy go" and boy is she glad she finally listened to at least one piece of advice from him... We're so grateful Keith agreed to be a part of our big day by officiating our ceremony!
Samson Canavos
Best Man
Although Samson and Ayden were not that close in age, they somehow did just about everything the same growing up. Whether they were "growing out the flow" or playing sports, they ended up doing the exact same things but just four years apart. Even though Ayden may not agree out loud, Samson has always served as a role model to him, showing him what to do (and sometimes, what not to do!) Ayden is so grateful Samson agreed to stand by his side as his Best Man on his big day!
Brittany Davis
Maid of Honor
Brittany and Lex have known each other since March 20th of 2017 (a day that will go down in the history books), but truly it's felt like forever. From that literal moment on, there hasn't been a second where Brittany and Lex haven't been two peas in a pod. They have the kind of friendship where they can speak without saying a word. They can laugh at the simplest of things yet have the most deep, heartfelt conversations. Ayden and Brittany have also formed a close friendship of their own, which Lex is so thankful for. Lex has certainly benefited from their multiple devious plans to surprise her with a trip to Florida to see Brittany, or by bringing Brittany to Cleveland to see Lex. Brittany and Lex are one in the same and she's so grateful Brittany agreed to stand by her side as her Maid of Honor on her big day!
Casey Bertsch
Groomsman
Casey is Lex's youngest brother and they coincidentally share the same birthday, September 16th, but nine years apart. From the moment Casey was brought home he was Lex's "baby." When Ayden spoke to Lex's family about proposing, Casey got a big smile on his face. He was unequivocally the most excited and happy about the prospect of Lex marrying Ayden. We're so grateful Casey agreed to stand by our sides on our big day!
Mariam Canavos
Bridesmaid
Mariam has been married to Ayden's brother, Samson, since 2017, so Ayden has had a sister-in-law for awhile. Now, Mariam and Lex will officially become sister-in-laws on July 12th, 2025 and Lex cannot wait to have her first sister! Between their love for Taylor Swift and random FaceTime calls, Mariam has already assumed the role of "older sister" and Lex couldn't be more thankful for her support! Mariam is a kind, patient and caring individual who loves with all her heart. We're so grateful Mariam agreed to stand by our sides on our big day!
Andrew Canavos
Groomsman
It was obvious that as cousins Andrew and Ayden were going to be close growing up being only 8 months apart. Between quizzing one another on what college this player went to, and arguing about who’s better at mini basketball, they seemed to be together for all things. Ayden and Andrew talk daily about nothing important, but their relationship continues to be important to each other, including being Lex’s "comfort cousin" at family events. We're so grateful Andrew agreed to stand by our sides on our big day!
Laura Colberg
Bridesmaid
Ayden and Laura have been friends for over 15 years! It was very important for Lex to honor that friendship, as she is so thankful Laura has been there for Ayden through all life's ups and downs, so asking her to stand by her side on their big day was a no brainer! Laura is a kind, loving, and supportive individual and Ayden and Lex know they can always count on her. Here's to a lifetime of friendship with Laura between both Ayden and Lex! We're so grateful Laura agreed to stand by our sides on our big day!
Sam Canavos
Groomsman
Cousins Sam and Ayden have always been close and competed at everything growing up. Eventually "Little Sam" grew up to be the tallest boy cousin, but nothing else changed. Sam and Ayden continue to have their running jokes and competitions to this day. Lex and Sam love to share stories and opinions from their legal careers. At family events, wherever you find Ayden and Lex, you'll likely find Sam and Andrew, too, talking about sports, the legal field and let's be honest, probably more sports. We're so grateful Sam agreed to stand by our sides on our big day!
Mary Katherine Tangalos
Bridesmaid
Mary Katherine is Ayden's first cousin and next door neighbor. Mary Katherine welcomed Lex into the family with open arms and an open heart. Mary Katherine is a kind, friendly and generous individual who goes above and beyond to make people feel loved. Ayden and Lex know they can always count on Mary Katherine if they ever need help, without so much as a question, and they appreciate it more than they can put into words. We're so grateful Mary Katherine agreed to stand by our sides on our big day!
John Boutureira
Groomsman
John “Boots” Boutureira and Ayden have also known each other since they met on day one of their freshman year of college at Stevens. From day one they chirped each other about their opposing sports teams, including that time the Patriots got lucky that the Seahawks threw it from the one yard line. Boots is number one on Ayden and Lex's "list of who to call if we need someone to defend us" due to his loyal and standup nature. Ayden is so grateful John agreed to stand by his side on his big day!
Zoey Franz
Bridesmaid
Zoey and Lex have known each other since 2015 when they met in high school at their part time job. Their twin-like bond has never wavered through the distance that has continuously been a factor in their relationship. Though they may not see each other often, their standing FaceTime dates have been a constant reminder of their love for each other. Zoey is the crazy to Lex's calm as Lex is the calm to Zoey's crazy, but they wouldn't have it any other way. Lex is so grateful Zoey agreed to stand by her side on her big day!
Trent Topping
Groomsman
Trent and Ayden have known each other since 2012 when they met in high school at Hampton Roads Academy on the lacrosse field. From an uncanny connection on the field to dominating at putt putt, Trent and Ayden have made some great memories throughout the years. Even without seeing each other often, they are always caught up with how each other's lives are going and, most importantly, how their fantasy football teams are doing. Ayden is so grateful Trent agreed to stand by his side on his big day!
Sydney Galoozis
Bridesmaid
Sydney is also Ayden's first cousin and next door neighbor. Sydney and Lex are likeminded with their "take charge, get stuff done" type of attitudes. Sydney is a kind, helpful and inclusive individual who would give the shirt off her back to help someone. Ayden and Lex know they can always count on Sydney to give them a good laugh, or be the first to volunteer to help out with anything they need, which they're unbelievably thankful for. We're so grateful Sydney agreed to stand by our sides on our big day!
Bryan Rogers
Groomsman
Bryan and Ayden have known each other since they met on day one of their freshman year of college at Stevens. Often sharing dumb jokes that nobody else understood, they found ways to laugh their way through college. They now laugh their way through life with their random daily "yo bro" updates while living between Ohio and New York City. Bryan is a true friend who Ayden knows he can count on. Ayden is so grateful Bryan agreed to stand by his side on his big day!
Anastasia Canavos
Flower Girl
Anastasia is Ayden's first niece, the daughter of Samson and Mariam, and she is loved beyond belief! Now that she's a big sister to her younger twin sisters, Gabriella and Nikoleta, we're excited to continue to watch our nieces grow and keep the girl gang tea parties going! Theo Ayden and Thea Lex are so thankful to have Anastasia included in their big day as a flower girl!
Alessia Lumpkin
Flower Girl
Alessia is the first daughter of Ayden's cousin, Allie (Sydney and Mary Katherine's older sister), and Ayden's "cousin-in-law," Frank, and she is loved beyond belief! We're so excited to continue to watch Alessia grow and see her become the best big sister to her baby brother, Gregory! Theo Ayden and Thea Lex are so thankful to have Alessia included in their big day as a flower girl!