Wedding Party
Darah Benitez
Maid of Honor
Darah is Jodie's little sister, more specifically the other middle child! Growing up, they fought constantly! Probably driving their mother crazy, but somehow through all the teasing, they have become so close. Jodie loves to randomly facetime Darah in the middle of the week and talk about the most random things, and somehow….Darah always picks up! Jodie is so thankful to have a sister like Darah and cherishes every single memory they have together. Jodie is so thankful to have Darah as her Maid of Honor!
Hank Myers
Best Man
Hank and Lucas have known each other their entire lives. Their dads are best friends, which naturally led to the two of them becoming best friends as well. Growing up, they did everything together, from playing football and riding ATVs to attending the same schools. They’ve shared memories side by side for as long as they can remember. Whenever Lucas is back home, he always knows he can count on Hank for a fun time out! Lucas is so honored to have his longtime best friend stand by his side!
Kaitlin Joubert
Matron of Honor
Kaitlin is Jodie’s one and only big sister! Jodie has looked up to Kaitlin her entire life, and even though they are now both adults, that has never changed. Jodie cannot express how much she loves her big sister and knows that she is someone that she can always call when she needs something (even with her handful raising two beautiful little girls). Kaitlin and Jodie share countless memories, as Jodie has been blessed to know her big sister her entire life. Jodie is so honored to have Kaitlin as her Matron of Honor!
Matthew Greenwood
Best Man
Matt and Lucas met at Wheeling University, where they both played football and instantly hit it off. It didn’t take long for Lucas to realize he was stronger than Matt, something he still loves to remind him of! Over the years, the two have shared countless adventures, from trips to the Arnold Classic and cruises to exploring Traverse City and New York. Whenever Lucas wants to do something fun, Matt is one of the first people he calls. Lucas is truly grateful to have his best friend by his side on such an important day!
Audrey Benitez
Bridesmaid
Audrey is Jodie’s little sister, the youngest of them all! Jodie has loved watching her grow up and admires the person she is becoming. From countless Mario Kart battles (which Audrey always won!) to trying new adventures together, Audrey and Jodie share so many memories that bring them closer. Jodie always looks forward to spending time with her, no matter the distance, and has so much love for her. Jodie feels so thankful and honored to have her baby sister standing beside her on such a special day.
Cody Ray
Groomsman
Cody and Lucas have been friends since 4th grade, back when Cody couldn’t write in cursive (and some would argue he still can’t). They grew close playing baseball and football and later attended the same college. They even lived together in a house their senior year of college! These days, they still game together and hang out whenever they’re in the same area. Lucas is glad to have a friend like Cody as one of his groomsmen!
Kiara Peña
Bridesmaid
Although technically Kiara and Jodie are second cousins, Jodie has always viewed Kiara as another sister. As children, Kiara would come to visit NY every summer and stay at Jodie's house for at least a week! It is something Jodie looked forward to every year. From going to amusement parks, days spent by the pool, or just simply spending time together, Kiara and Jodie share memories they will cherish for a lifetime. Jodie is so excited to have her standing by her side!
Luke Menges
Groomsman
Luke and Lucas have known each other since kindergarten but didn’t get close until middle school. They played football together not only during high school, but for 3 years of college at Waynesburg. The two of them even were roommates for three years straight! Lucas has taught Luke many of things he teaches his players in high school football. The two of them have been friends for so long, and Lucas is happy to have him stand by him!
McKinzey Dierkes
Bridesmaid
McKinzey and Jodie first met when Lucas introduced Jodie to his childhood friends. As the only girlfriends in the group (and often the only girls in general) they quickly became close! Jodie knows that McKinzey is a friend she can rely on for anything, even if it’s in the middle of the night. From fun nights out to late night gossip sessions, their friendship has been filled with laughter and countless memories. Jodie could not ask for a better friend and is so excited to have her be part of her wedding!
Ty Kildow
Groomsman
Ty is another one of Lucas’s childhood friends. They met in elementary school and became close through sports. Ty and Lucas attended the same college and also the same graduate school! The two have lived in Morgantown the last few years which naturally led to many tailgates and nights out. They both share a dream of owning a house on buckeye lake. Lucas is excited to have a friend like Ty as one of his groomsmen!
Hannah Greenwood
Bridesmaid
Jodie and Hannah have known each other since 2021, when a trip Lucas and Matt planned got rerouted to Put-in-bay. Jodie and Hannah instantly hit it off, and Jodie now considers Hannah one of her best friends. Since then, Hannah and Jodie have gone on plenty of trips, from cruises where all 4 of them shared a tiny room (TWICE), Nashville, Travis city, NYC, and so many times visiting them in Columbus! Jodie is so excited to soon move to the same city as Hannah and for them to finally live close to each other! Jodie is so grateful to have a friend like Hannah stand by her on her big day!
Christian Axman
Groomsman
Christian and Lucas first met back in 2019 at Wheeling University, where they became friends through football. After losing touch for about a year, they reconnected when Lucas moved to Morgantown. Since then, they’ve worked together in the Emergency Room, hit the gym together whenever possible, and have had many nights out together! Christian has been a great friend to Lucas, and Lucas is grateful to have him standing by his side on such an important day!
Sydney Busby
Bridesmaid
Sydney is Lucas’s older sister. When she and Jodie first met, they instantly became friends! From family dinners to vacations in Mexico, Christmas parties, and so many special moments in between, their bond has only grown stronger. Jodie is beyond excited that they’ll officially be family and can’t wait for all the new memories they will make . Jodie will only ever have one sister-in-law, and she couldn’t be more thankful that it’s Sydney! She feels so lucky to have her by her side as a bridesmaid on such an important day!
Ryan Busby
Groomsman
Ryan is Lucas’s brother-in-law! Fun fact, Ryan is actually the reason Lucas got a job at Lowe’s (a job Lucas is very proud of by the way). Although Ryan went to the rival high school, Lucas was able to eventually get past that and the two now enjoy each other’s presence. Ryan and Lucas have already been on several great vacations together including Louisville and Mexico. Lucas is happy to have Ryan next to him on this big day!
Hannah Hummel
Bridesmaid
Hannah and Jodie met when they both worked in a clinical lab. Although they hated that job, they are so grateful it led them to becoming friends! They both used to live only a short walk away, which led to so many times where they would spend the whole day together! It was even a joke for a while that when Jodie, Hannah, Hunter and Lucas got together it would be for a minimum of 8 hours! Hannah and Jodie share so many memories together, from teaching Jodie how to play tennis, to the countless drinks they have shared. Jodie is so thankful to have a friend like Hannah as her bridesmaid!
Hunter Hummel
Groomsman
Hunter and Lucas met when Hannah and Jodie convinced the two of them to go on a double date. Hunter instantly made a good impression by showing Lucas just how much he can drink. Lucas also likes to think of Hunter as his biggest friend. The two of them have shared many drinks, tennis matches, and random hangouts whenever he still lived in Morgantown. Hunter is always down to have a good time, and Lucas is so excited to have him by his side!
Katalina Joubert
Flower Girl
Katalina is Jodie’s first niece! She is a ball of sunshine and absolutely ready to take over the wedding with her flower throwing skills! She will talk your ear off and maybe even sing you a song! Currently her favorite food is peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and her favorite movie is frozen!
Solana Joubert
Flower Girl
Solana is the baby of the family, but don’t let that fool you because she may be tiny but her presence won’t be! She is ready to walk down the aisle be (one of) the cutest girls there! Fun fact, Solana and Jodie actually share a middle name!