Benjamin + Melanie
Our Wedding Party
Kristina Lay
Maid of Honor
Nickname: Tini or Tina Occupation: Branch assistant at a library Favorite Candy: M&Ms How I know the couple: Known bride since birth Voted most likely to: Be hanging out with my cats! Most excited to: see my BFF get married at the wedding
Colin Walsh
Best Man
Nickname: Sheamus Occupation: Financial Analyst Favorite Candy: Blue Jolly Ranchers How I know the couple: Met Ben in 4th grade Voted most likely to: Beat the groom in fantasy football Most excited to give the speech & embarrass my best friend at the wedding
Stephanie Capalbo
Bridesmaid
Nickname: Steph Occupation: College Student Favorite Candy: Starburst minis How I know the couple: Melanie is my older sister Voted most likely to: have a list for everything Most excited to see Ben cry at the wedding
Sam Mikesell
Groomsman
Nickname: Sammy Occupation: College student Favorite Candy: Skittles How I know the couple: Ben is my brother Voted most likely to: Become a meme Most excited to see family at the wedding
Heather Mikesell
Bridesmaid
Nickname: “Best sister-in-law” Occupation: Registered Dental Hygienist Favorite Candy: Hershey with almond How I know the couple: New brother and sister in-law Voted most likely to: dance like an idiot Most excited to party with my new brother and sister at the wedding
Mat Mikesell
Groomsman
Nickname: Bub Occupation: Sports reporter Favorite Candy: Bon bons How I know the couple: Older brother of the groom Voted most likely to: Correct your incorrect grammar Most excited to have fun at the wedding
Danielle Havener
Bridesmaid
Nickname: Used to be Dani, now just Danielle Occupation: a refund clerk at COSTCO and a new mommy Favorite candy: anything chocolate How I know the couple: I have known Melanie since 5th grade, she is my best friend! Voted most likely to: always get French fries with dinner. Most excited to see Ben's face when Melanie walks down the aisle.
Nathan Smith
Groomsman
Nickname: Smitty Occupation: Physical Therapist Favorite Candy: Twizzlers How I know the couple: Grew up playing baseball with Ben & we were roommates for 3 years at IU Voted most likely to: Take care of others when they are sick (Be the mom of the group) Most excited to see Ben’s face as Melanie walks down the aisle
Samuel Dickman
Bridesman
Nickname: SamJam Occupation: Graduate Student Favorite Candy: Airheads How I know the couple: Met Melanie through the IU Social Work Program Voted most likely to: Know random yet relevant facts Most excited to act a fool at the wedding
Kelly Wagner
Groomswoman
Nickname: Jelly Occupation: Registered Nurse Favorite Candy: Reese’s Fastbreak How I know the couple: Ben’s mom was my boss at Spiece Fitness when I was in college Voted most likely to: Bring her dog everywhere she goes Most excited to ugly cry at the wedding
Kristin Myrick
Bridesmaid
Nickname: Krissi Occupation: Social Worker Favorite Candy: Watermelon Sour Patch Kids How I know the couple: Met Melanie in college! Voted most likely to: Have been taking care of by Mamie (Melanie) during college Most excited to see Ben's face when Mamie walks down the aisle.
Reagan Mikesell
Groomswoman
Nickname: Raygun Occupation: (Bad-ass) College student Favorite Candy: Anything chocolate! How I know the couple: Ben is my brother & Melanie is a godsend Voted most likely to: be carrying a Kate Spade Most excited to dance my butt off at the wedding
Adele Buch
Junior Bridesmaid
Favorite thing to do: Play Roblox or Minecraft Favorite Candy: Milk Duds How I know the couple: soon-to-be aunt and uncle! Voted most likely to: Act like a unicorn Most excited to DANCE! at the wedding
Sophia Van Buskirk
Junior Bridesmaid
Favorite thing to do: Play volleyball Favorite Candy: Airheads How I know the couple: Melanie has been my babysitter since I was 6 months old 😊 When I grow up I want to be a: teacher Most excited to dance and have fun at the reception
Brielle Van Buskirk
Junior Bridesmaid
Favorite thing to do: Play with dolls Favorite Candy: Reese Cups How I know the couple: I have known the bride since I was 3 days old; Voted most likely to: Be obsessed with unicorns Most excited to get my hair and make-up done for the wedding
Carter Merideth
Junior Groomsman
Favorite thing to do: Play baseball Favorite Candy: KitKat When I grow up I want to be a doctor How I know the couple: Melanie has been my sitter since I was exactly 1. Most excited to dance at the wedding
Lillian Merideth
Flower Girl
Favorite thing to do: Make slime Favorite Candy: KitKat When I grow up I want to be a veterinarian How I know the couple: Melanie has been my sitter since I was born. Most excited to play & dance in my dress at the wedding
Lincoln Merideth
Ring Bearer
Favorite thing to do: sports with my brother Favorite Candy: Oreo mint chocolate candy bar When I grow up I want to be a football star How I know the couple: Melanie has been my sitter since I was born. Most excited to eat cake and dance at the wedding