Wedding Party
NAOMI STAUFFER
Maid of Honor
Naomi is Brenna’s younger sister and Maid of Honor. Naomi was the younger sister she always wished for and finally got after 8 years of prayers. Naomi and Brenna are closer than ever as Naomi now attends the University of Cincinnati and recently became a Tri Delta. They have grown up together and shared every stage of life, making this role especially meaningful.
JOHN MASON O'NEAL
Best Man
John Mason is Thomas’s older brother and best man. They’ve always been close, and he’s been a steady presence in every stage of Thomas’s life. Thomas couldn’t imagine the day without him standing right by his side.
SYDNEY SENFF
Maid of Honor
Brenna and Sydney met freshman year at the University of Cincinnati during sorority recruitment in their Rho Gamma group, the small group of women who go through recruitment together. They instantly clicked when Brenna complimented Sydney’s skirt, and from there became Tri Delta sisters. They later lived together sophomore and junior year, even sharing a room.
ANDREW O'NEAL
Groomsman
Andrew is Thomas’s younger brother. They’ve always had a natural, easy bond, and Thomas is grateful to have him by his side on the wedding day.
SARAH KELSCH
Bridesmaid
Sarah and Brenna met freshman year at the University of Cincinnati through Tri Delta, but their friendship really grew closer sophomore year. They never officially lived together, but with all the sleepovers and time spent together, it often felt like they did.
AARON LIVERMORE
Groomsman
Thomas and Aaron met freshman year at the University of Cincinnati when they both rushed Sigma Chi. They became close friends early on and later lived together in the fraternity house.
SERA WETHERILL
Bridesmaid
Brenna and Sera first connected when Sera lived with some of Brenna’s sorority sisters and began dating Matt Wetherhill. They grew especially close during a Christmas trip to Nashville with Matt and Thomas.
MATTHEW WETHERILL
Groomsman
Matt and Thomas met when they both rushed Sigma Chi fraternity freshman year at the University of Cincinnati. They lived in the Sigma Chi house at the same time and later lived together in a house off campus as well. Brenna was introduced to Matt and Thomas at the same time, so Matt has been there for every step of their story from becoming friends to dating and now getting engaged.
ALLIE KLEIN
Bridesmaid
Brenna and Allie first met in eighth grade and became close friends, later reconnecting in high school during a forensics class. They have stayed close ever since, and Brenna even convinced Allie to move into the apartment right below her and Thomas.
DANNY STAUFFER
Groomsman
Danny first met Thomas in the driveway when Thomas drove Brenna home from the University of Cincinnati after she lost her car keys. Not long after meeting, Thomas offered to go with Brenna to take Danny to his Challenger Baseball League in Canton, Ohio for the weekend, and they connected quickly. After that, Danny would visit Thomas at the Sigma Chi house or go to University of Cincinnati football games with him even without Brenna, and they built an easy friendship of their own. Danny made it clear early on that even if Thomas and Brenna didn’t date or stay together, he was picking Thomas.
JESSICA CORDONNIER
Bridesmaid
Jessica and Brenna met freshman year at the University of Cincinnati in their Rho Gamma group during sorority recruitment. After becoming Tri Delta sisters, their friendship grew stronger through sorority events.
JACOB NELTNER
Groomsman
Jacob and Thomas met through the Sigma Chi fraternity at the University of Cincinnati. They lived in the house at the same time and later lived together in a house off campus as well. Jacob has always been someone Thomas could count on, and their friendship has stayed strong well beyond their college days.
HANNAH ECKERLE
Bridesmaid
Brenna and Hannah became friends freshman year at the University of Cincinnati after joining Tri Delta. They had known of each other in high school and even have a photo together from those days. Their friendship grew closer through Hannah’s boyfriend at the time, who also played a key role in introducing Brenna to Thomas.
JASON MORGNER
Groomsman
Jason and Thomas met junior year of college at the University of Cincinnati through Brenna and Sydney. They started spending time together during group hangouts, and it didn’t take long for them to form an easy friendship of their own.
AMY HALL
Bridesmaid
Amy is Brenna’s older cousin and the closest thing to an older sister she could ask for. From childhood memories to celebrating adulthood together, Amy has always been someone Brenna can look up to.
CHARLIE STAUFFER
Groomsman
Charlie is Brenna’s youngest brother, and he and Thomas actually met before Brenna and Thomas were even dating. Thomas offered to drive Brenna home from the University of Cincinnati after she lost her car keys and needed the spare, and even though she told her family to stay inside, Dan, Mary, and the kids were all waiting in the driveway when they pulled in. Over the years Charlie and Thomas have built an easy friendship, and Thomas is grateful to have him by his side on the wedding day.
SARAH SANTRY
Bridesmaid
Brenna and Sarah met freshman year at the University of Cincinnati through Tri Delta and became close during sophomore year. They lived together junior year and even shared a room. Since they had the same major, they shared many classes throughout college. Although Sarah now lives in Washington, the two have remained close friends.
TUCKER POLEN
Groomsman
Tucker and Thomas met freshman year of college at the University of Cincinnati in one of their engineering classes. They ended up having most of their mechanical engineering courses together and became close throughout college. They even went on to do a co-op together and later worked together after graduating, and they still work together today.
SAMI FISHER
Bridesmaid
Sami and Brenna have been friends since preschool. Over the years their friendship has taken on different shapes, from dancing together and high school sleepovers to choosing UC and living together freshman year. Sami is the reason Brenna toured the University of Cincinnati after initially wanting to only look at out-of-state schools. They went on to room together in the dorms freshman year.
NEIL MARKIN
Groomsman
Neil and Thomas are cousins, but they’ve always felt more like brothers growing up. They’ve been part of each other’s lives for as long as they can remember.
SARAH HECKER
Honorary Wedding Attendant
Brenna and Sarah both grew up in Mason but became close friends after a sleepover at Allie Klein’s house sophomore year. Their friendship continued to grow from there, even while attending different colleges. You will see Sarah helping you find your seat at the ceremony and helping with the guest book.
ANNA MARIE HOULISTON
Honorary Wedding Attendant
Brenna and Anna Marie met two years ago at Cintas and quickly became close friends. Brenna actually recognized Anna Marie at CycleBar before even starting her job, which still makes them laugh. Since then, Anna Marie has been a constant, from coffee runs and lunches to early workouts together. She also played a key role in keeping Brenna’s proposal a complete surprise. You’ll see Anna Marie throughout the night helping with ushering and capturing Polaroids for the guest book.