Wedding Party
Jessica Bloch
Maid of Honor
Jessica and Nora met playing soccer in the 5th grade, but it wasn’t until the 8th grade that they became truly inseparable. They have been through many highs and lows together, growing up side by side through every season of life. Since then, Jessica has been more than a best friend—she’s been the sister Nora got to choose.
Patrick Caniglia
Best Man
Pat is Ben's best man and one of his closest friends. The two met through their scholarship program at BGSU and quickly went from roommates to best friends. Through all of life's twists and turns, Pat has always been someone Ben can count on for a listening ear, advice and wisdom, or a good chat about sports.
Brooke Banfill
Maid of Honor
Brooke is Nora's younger sister, and while their journey together hasn’t always been the easiest, it’s one Nora wouldn’t trade for anything. Growing up, they challenged each other in every way siblings can—but somewhere along the way, they became best friends.
Ashleigh Comer
Bridesmaid
Ashleigh and Nora met while playing volleyball in college. Although their first impressions weren’t exactly perfect, the two quickly developed a strong bond through shared experiences on and off the court. Ashleigh is one of Nora's closest friends who she cherishes. Nora loves Ashleigh for her silly humor and genuine heart.
Grant Fisher
Groomsman
Grant is the second member of the suite that Ben lived with at BGSU. His curiosity, intellect, and ability to dive deep into any topic have always made him one of Ben's most valued friends.
Danielle Ethridge
Bridesmaid
Danielle and Nora met in nursing school at Miami, where countless hours of studying, clinicals, and shared stress quickly turned into a lasting friendship. From stressful study sessions to celebrating milestones together, Danielle has been a constant source of support and strength in Nora's life.
Nate Halm
Groomsman
Nate is the third and final suitemate of the legendary core four BGSU roommates. Nate and Ben immediately bonded over their shared devotion to the Bengals. Nate has always been loyal, goofy, and someone Ben can count on - whether its for a Sunday kickoff or for one of life's bigger moments.
Caroline Lawson
Bridesmaid
Caroline is Ben's sister, but over time, she has become an older sister to Nora. From the beginning, Caroline welcomed Nora with warmth and kindness. Caroline is resilient and compassionate. Nora feels incredibly lucky to call her family.
Jeremiah Lawson
Groomsman
Jeremiah is Ben's older brother and has helped shape Ben's life, whether it was showing him what to do or not to do. From a young age it was clear that Jeremiah was not afraid to speak his mind - and usually has a well-cited argument to back it up. Ben has always envied his fiery yet curious spirit that he approaches life with, along with a yearning for education and learning.
Emmaline Brown
Bridesmaid
Emmaline and Nora met at work, where a quick connection turned into a meaningful friendship. It didn’t take long for them to discover their shared love of good books and board game nights. Emmaline is thoughtful, intelligent, and always brings a sense of calm and joy to those around her.
Alex van Haaren
Groomsman
Alex and Ben grew up side-by-side from elementary classrooms to the high school soccer fields. Whether they were playing basketball on the driveway or tackling group projects with overachiever energy, Alex has always been a steady, driven, and loyal friend. Ben is proud to have someone who has been there since day one standing with him.