Emilia & Benjamin
Wedding Party
Miranda Robles
Matron of Honor
Miranda Robles is the best friend of the bride. For over twenty years they have stood by each other’s sides and endured all of the ups and downs this life has thrown at them. From the awkward middle school years to the adventure of adulthood, they have formed a bond that could never be broken. Miranda is a Physical Therapist in Indianapolis.
Jenna Helgren
Bridesmaid
Jenna is the bride’s cousin. Jenna and Emi have experienced many of life’s greatest adventures together and have transitioned from one season of life to the next never leaving each other’s side. Jenna is a school social worker in Iron River, Michigan.
Haley Anderson
Bridesmaid
Haley is Emi’s youngest cousin. She has been a built-in best friend from day one. Life has thrown them some of the most difficult challenges and they have been lucky enough to have each other’s love and support through it all. Haley is an LPN working on her BSN at Northern Michigan University. She is already touching many lives as a nurse in Iron County.
Caitie Tomassucci
Bridesmaid
Caitie is the bride’s sister-in-law. She is married to Emi’s brother, Nick. She has been a part of the family for the past seven years and Emi considers her to be the sister she never had. Caitie works at an eye clinic in Marquette, Michigan.
Patrick Hodgins
Best Man
Patrick is Ben’s older brother. He currently lives in Mequon, WI with his family. He has two sweet boys, Angelo and Matteo, who will both make appearances in the wedding as two of the ring bearers.
Steve Hodgins
Groomsman
Steve is Ben’s younger brother. He lives in Kingsford, MI with his family of three and works for Dickinson Iron Community Services Agency. He has a sweet son, Russell, who will be one of the ring bearers in the wedding.
Derek Kruppstadt
Groomsman
Derek and Ben have been friends for almost ten years. They met back when they were both tellers at the Credit Union in Kingsford. Although their jobs have taken them to different places, they have remained friends. Ben knew he had to have Derek by his side for his special day after he stepped in as an emergency groomsman in Derek’s wedding a couple years ago. He resides in Ishpeming with his wife Brinn.
Russell Collins
Groomsman
Russell and Ben have been friends for the past few years. They met while both working at CCI Systems in Iron Mountain. Russell and Ben don’t work together anymore, but they have remained close friends. Russell lives in Iron Mountain with his wife Alex and his beautiful daughter, Maya.