Ramune & Ben
Wedding Party
Ernesta Bartuskaite
Maid of Honor
AKA "Nestea" – Ramune's twin sister! A fun-loving, free-spirit who has taken Ramune through a wild ride called life since they were born. She's a talented chef (check out her catering business at www.moderncenturycatering.com) and a cat mama to the sweetest Maine Coon furball named Apollo. There's no one like her and Ramune can't wait for you to meet her!
Dan Bobier
Best Man
5-STAR MEMBER: Hostel Fish Rewards ABOUT: Dan and Ben met at Sycamore High School in Cincinnati and became closer friends senior year, just in the nick of time! Since then, they’ve been known for planning last-minute road trips across the country and creating punny Halloween costumes. Ben had the honor of being Dan’s best man in 2018 and is thrilled to have Dan return the favor. He’s smart, funny, and one-of-a-kind.
Julyte Totoraityte
Maid of Honor
Julyte has been a loyal friend since before Ramune spoke English. She's been a confidant, a travel partner, and a true friend who is always up for an adventure. From summer camps to dance festivals to visits in Philly and getaways from London to Greece—Julyte and Ramune have shared so many precious memories and Ramune couldn't imagine the wedding without her!
Jimmy Alexander
Best Man
FAVORITE WEBSITE: BillyWitchdoctor.com ABOUT: Jimmy became Ben's best friend after meeting in 3rd grade when Ben moved to Oxford, OH, and they have been laughing at inappropriate things ever since. It might have been completing a movie project about test pilot Chuck Yeager together in middle school (complete with awesome foreign language effects and scenes spliced from The Right Stuff) that sealed Jim's fate in later becoming an Air Force pilot. It's no surprise they trust him with million-dollar planes—he's someone you can always count on.
Patricia Abrudan
Bridesmaid
Patricia has been Ramune's best friend since middle school. They bonded over summer nights on the twins' trampoline betting on who will be the first of them to get married. They were inseparable through high school and went on to be roommates Freshman year of college—a privilege that grew their friendship. Patricia has been a true friend through many trials of life since college and Ramune has always been inspired by Patricia's positive outlook on life, her determination, and her perseverance. She's the bomb!
Brian Cash
Groomsman
ALSO KNOWN AS: $ ABOUT: Brian and Ben were both in Architecture and Rowing Club at Miami University, and their friendship grew through the shared pain in both pursuits. They each studied abroad in 2012 (Brian in Germany and Ben in Finland) and met up for a wild trip to Oslo, Norway (it was kind of in the middle??) where they saw a fjord and bumped into Spanish-speaking extra-terrestrials. Brian is passionate in everything he does, whether it’s practicing architecture (check out briancash.me), learning languages, or just being a hilarious and thoughtful friend.
Paula Restrepo
Bridesmaid
Paula and Ramune met during freshman year in college at Miami University. In the first semester of Architecture studio together, they immediately became friends. There's nothing more bonding than long nights in studio, but the best of times have been those spent together living out the best of times in undergrad. Paulita is the kindest, sweetest, most fun-loving friend and Ramune is so excited for her to show off those Colombian dance moves at the wedding!!
Vinnie Liberatore
Groomsman
FAVORITE QUOTE: "Cars can't be killed... It was murdered!" ABOUT: Vinnie and Ben are step-brothers and bonded in their younger years over music, TV, and the occasional shark and/or stingray-wrangling. In recent years, Vinnie has been an inspiration in his commitments and his ability to express his affection and brighten the day for his friends, his family—and even the unsuspecting server or barista. Vinnie is a creative thinker, a skilled musician, and will probably be the first one to tear up the dance floor.
Migle Staniskyte
Bridesmaid
Migle and Ramune have been friends since Migle moved to the USA. Growing up, their childhoods were shaped together during Lithuanian School, dance, choir, and summers spent at Lithuanian camps. They made even more memories as they went away for college at Miami University and found some pretty great young men at Alumni Hall ;). Migle is the sweetest, kindest friend and a talented photographer (check out her work at www.stmigle.com).
Brandon Boyd
Groomsman
ALSO KNOWN AS: An Ordained Minister ABOUT: Ben is thrilled that Brandon joined the family this year, marrying step-sister Alex in a lovely ceremony at the Hemmingway Home in Key West, FL in May (we really book-ended the year... spring and fall weddings on both ends of Highway 1, how about that!). Brandon and Ben have gotten closer over the last few years of family gatherings, bonding over a love for beers that don't suck and the animals that somehow end up in your life when you're not looking. Brandon is a no-nonsense kind of guy and a caring family member with a booming laugh and a great sense of humor.
Libby Swofford
Bridesmaid
The greatest sister and soon-to-be sister-in-law ever! Thoughtful, supportive, and down-to-earth, she's got a sense of humor and a refined taste in music that runs in the family. Libby is a talented designer (check out her work at libbyswofford.com), a f00000die (with 5 zeros), and a True Crime podcast enthusiast (ask her about it)!
Alex Liberatore
Bridesmaid
The best step-sister Ramune and Ben could ever ask for! Alex has a soft spot for animals, and even has a half-sibling to Ramune and Ben's beloved cat Hazey. She's funny, fun-loving, and thoughtful; she and Brandon were even nice enough to share 2019 as a wedding year. Ramune and Ben are so lucky to call them both family and can't wait to celebrate the next steps of their lives together!