Wedding Party
Mark Grube
Father of the Bride
Kimberly Grube
Mother of the Bride
Daniel Pedota
Father of the Groom
Janice Pedota
Mother of the Groom
Paige Grube
Maid of Honor
Sister, friend, and Maid of Honor - some may call it the trifecta! Throughout our childhood Paige and I were close, playing with our American Girl Dolls together and goofing off in our shared room past bedtime - only doing nerdy things, of course, like perfecting how to apply chapstick. As we moved into our teenage years, we may have lost sight of the blessings of sisterhood a time or two when a "borrowed" shirt turned into end times in the Grube house. I may have been a bratt about sharing clothes, but joke was on me because I sobbed like a baby when we dropped her off at college. Throughout every stage of our lives I have been blessed to be able to call Paige not only my sister, but my friend. I would not be the woman I am today without her influence in my life. Not to mention she has the sweetest puppy in the world, hi Clunk
Abigail Bukovinszky
Bridesmaid
Abigail and I met at the beginning of freshman year of college where we both cheered for Case's football team. We may not have bonded over our love for D3 football, but our friendship developed so naturally, I can't help but think we were always meant to be friends. The majority of my favorite memories from college include Abigail. Whether we were taking an impromptu road trip to a random cottage in New York or setting out traps to catch ants in our infested sorority room, we were able to make the best of our college experience and mine wouldn't have been the same without her. Abby is kind, hard working, driven, and don't get me started on her sense of humor. It has been a blessing for our friendship to grow with us as we go through different stages of life. She is one of the strongest people I know, and I am forever grateful for my best friend - please move back to Ohio, Abby :')
Jessica Zhao
Bridesmaid
Jess and I met freshman year of college when we were paired together for lab. Somehow we were always the last ones to finish whatever task was assigned: bed bath, linen changes, etc. (neither of us know how to fold hospital corners to this day). Despite her lack of linen-related skills, Jess is an incredible nurse at Cincinnati Childrens in their PICU. In the 7 years we've been friends, Jess has never lost her shine - never lost her ability to share her light and positivity with those around her. She inspires me to be kind and confident. Jess is also an amazing dancer and my favorite clubbing buddy, I can't wait to dance through the rest of our 20's together.
Catherine Maas
Bridesmaid
Catherine and I met in high school when we were assigned the same homeroom. We met again and more officially when her and my brother, Christian, started dating. From family vacations together to family game nights, Catherine fits into our family perfectly with her go-with-the-flow attitude and amazing puzzle skills. This past fall, Catherine, Paige and I went to see Taylor Swift perform in concert. I remember we were waiting in line for merch for 3+ hours before the concert and I didn't even mind the wait because Catherine was keeping the conversation flowing and her excitement was contagious. I recently found out Catherine is a beast at Township (FarmVille equivalent), and it made me love her even more!! A future doctor and a gamer - she's the whole package.
Ashley VanSlyke
Bridesmaid
Ashley and I met in Baltimore, we were both starting our first nursing jobs in an unfamiliar place and looking back I know God meant for our paths to cross when they did. We worked on the same nursing unit and one day while I was in the mailroom in my apartment complex, I ran into Ashley who happened to live a floor above me. I just remember thinking how much I enjoyed talking with Ashley and how much I hoped we would become friends - and we did! Our year and a half in Baltimore consisted of Harry Potter marathons, bark social, occasional hikes, and a lot of great memories. Side note: Ask her whose mom she gave a flu shot to!
Lucy Marchese
Bridesmaid
Lucy and I go way back, meaning we stood at the same bus stop in grade school and we carpooled in high school, but I don't think we spoke more than 10 sentences to each other until we hung post-college. There is never a dull moment with Lucy; she is funny, smart, creative, kind, and an amazing friend. Some of my favorite nights in the last few years have been with Lucy and Paige, whether we're goofing off and attempting crafts or we're at Bogart's dancing to a mediocre DJ, I always have a great time. Fun fact about Lucy: she goes swing dancing every Thursday (I better see her bust out those moves this June!!!)
Reed Boucher
Best Man
Reed and I first met when we walked into our Sherman dorm room freshman year... That's right, Reed and I were freshman year roommates. Through that year of living together, we grew as people, became good friends (not best friends yet...) and found out Reed hates waking up early to the song BedRock by Young Money. Over the next several years, our brotherhood cemented itself in both of our life stories. We figured out a music taste far from BedRock that we both love and appreciate (more coming on this). Reed and I lived together again, worked with one another, explored Cleveland to the best of our abilities and now have way too many embarrassing stories about one another. Over the 8 years we have known one another we have grown to love all genres of music, but most specifically dubstep... that's right electronic dance music where fans "head bang". We have been to countless concerts, festivals and love to share music or mixes we find with one another. Music is a special part of our friendship and really helps us keep in touch with one another now that I have moved down to Cincinnati. Through all these years of being friends with one another, we definitely had our disagreements during many situations, but always we settled our differences because that's what best friends do. I can't wait to see how our brotherhood grows and I am excited to see what other states or countries we visit over the years, whether that is through music or other life adventures.
Christian Grube
Groomsman
I first met Christian when he came to visit Dev our sophomore year. At the time Dev and I weren't dating yet, but I got to meet Christian and get to know him a little. Fast forward a year or two later when I was able to visit for easter a few years in a row, I would be able to talk to Christian about his plans for after undergrad... Med School (yeah... he is pretty smart). I really enjoyed these times, especially in the basement or upstairs while watching a movie, just being able to get to know my future brother a little better. Christian also enjoys sports and we have had the ability to play a few rounds of golf together. Christian, Jacob, Mr. Grube and myself have played courses around Columbus, but the cake definitely goes to Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica. Christian and I also share a love for football and the Bengals (2025 is our year I swear!). We often talk about the teams struggles, whether that is due to coaching or lack of good personal on defense. I am really excited for our friendship to grow and to officially enter your brotherhood with Jacob. Gratzi (Brad Pitt Voice) for helping welcome me into the family!
Jacob Grube
Groomsman
I have known Jacob for almost as long as I have been dating Dev. I have had the opportunity to observe Cober's transition from high school to college life, especially excelling in lacrosse! Jake and I share the fact that we both play(ed) in college sports (I more participated and barely saw the field at CWRU + stopped playing after my freshman year... Very different than Jake who actually plays). Jake's drive and determination to continue playing lacrosse in college is impressive to watch because I know how hard it can be to continue excelling in both sports and education in college. Jake was home the day I asked Mr. and Mrs. Grube for permission to marry their daughter. I think Jake knew what was coming. The shear joy and excitement that he displayed in that moment touched my heart. It really made me feel like I was gaining a brother for the first time in my life. I am excited to see where lacrosse and a degree in marketing will take him, because I will always be rooting for my new found brother!
Nathan Salopek
Groomsman
Nate and I go way back to Sherman, our freshman year dorms where we studied a lot together and also where I probably wore out his giving hand with all the snack I took form him (Sorry about that...). Nate and I both share a major in Mechanical Engineering (Should be Aerospace engineering too :(((...) together so if you know anything about engineering classes, it is they take a lot of effort and time... So, we spent a lot of time together over the years at Case Western. During the college years, academics wasn't the only thing in which we shared a bond over. We both love sports where Nate so generously asked me to tag along with him to attend the Indians Opening Day with him and his Aunt (They were still the Indians then... Some say they still are!). We also both love music, yes, Nate too likes the music where you can feel the bass within your bones. Music has taken us to many states, including Florida! Nate and I spent a weekend together attending Forbidden Kingdom where we got to bake ourselves in a warehouse, with no A/C, in the Florida heat (around 100 F). Events like these are memories that we still reminisce on till this day. Nate and I share many fond memories together and I am excited for him to have a special place in this special night between Dev and I. Nate, lets see if you make it through the night, maybe I can bring in a 5th of Smirnoff and see what other loud music you can fall asleep too (If you see him, please ask him about this night)...
William Huffmyer
Groomsman
Will and I too go back to our freshman year dorm at Sherman. Will and I would spend many nights together contemplating about the meaning behind the universe, looking at the stars and share/discuss any existential thoughts running through our brains (I miss these conversations). After college, will made many trips down to Cincinnati. We would explore the city of Cincinnati, or we would be off in another state seeing a concert or music festival. See, Will too has been infected with his love for dubstep (maybe you are sensing a common trend here). Will, out of our friend group, has the most night owl mentality other than myself, and we have really reaped the rewards of this together. These spontaneous adventures include stumbling on a light festival after a concert in Newport, KY. We were crossing a bridge to walk back into Cincinnati and saw the start of a drone show over the Ohio river (Blink!). We also got a chance to see wooks (We can try and explain this human species if you are interested) play beer darts after a music festival at a racetrack in KY. This roll with the flow attitude that Will has is special and what I like most about him. Being able to experience something that is not planned sometimes turns out to be what is most special and creates memories that last a life time.
Jack Ryan
Groomsman
Jack and I go way back. Jack and I have known each other the longest out of everyone on my side of the wedding party, even Dev! Jack and I first met our freshman year of high school at the Hun School of Princeton, that's right, I am not a not an Ohio native. That year, as well as most years in high school, Jack and I shared many classes with one another. Every morning and free period we would sit in the same place to study in the library. Through these countless hours together Jack, Will Perkins and Chris Bahr formed the Dawgs, the OG high school friend group. After high school, Jack moved down to Columbia, SC to attend USC (GO COCKS!). On breaks, we would loved seeing one another, especially to eat at all of our favorite food locations we missed out on because of school. The Dawgs would also hang out in one of our basements by catching up on the time lost together having been at school and playing a few games here and there (AWARDS!!!). I most recently saw Jack in a different state other than NJ... Ohio! That's right, Jack made the great migration to the midwest. See, Jack's sister attends OSU and his family was all in town to see the buckeyes take on the team from up north. That night Jack took time out of his night to spend time with me, and that is one his qualities that I love most. The consistent effort he puts into our friendship. I am excited to see how our friendship evolves with time and what other states/countries where we will plan to meet up.
Lulu
Buns-maid
Ollie
Buns-man