Wedding Party
Cheyenne Bendell
Matron of Honor
Casey's sister, Cheyenne, is one of the two Matron's of Honor. Cheyenne is a part-time nurse and full-time momma to Kennedy Grace & Olivia May (the flower girls!). She loves spending time with her husband, Mike, her dog, Triar, and her cat, Knox. Day-of Strength: Organization/TikTok References
Abby Meyer
Matron of Honor
Abby, Casey's best friend, is one of the two Matron's of Honor. Abby is an embryologist and is a cat mom to Brennan & Dale (named after Step Bros, clearly). We met in 2019 after I graduated college and have been inseparable ever since! Day-of Strength: Sarcastic Comments/Getting Sh*t Done
Ally Rettke
Bridesmaid
Ally is Austin's sister who he lived with when we started dating. Ally is always so sweet and inviting when meeting new people and has always treated Casey like family. She quickly became Casey's reading coach in 2022 and takes this duty very seriously! Day-of Strength: Detail-oriented/Timeline Coordinator
Abby Vencill
Bridesmaid
Abby is Austin's sister who gave us the greatest gift of a nephew, Maxton Rhett (ring-bearer). Abby is married to Jake (Groomsman). Abby has a sarcastic personality and always welcomes new friends into groups. She is kind, but my favorite thing about her is that she gets sh*t done. Day-of Strength: Productivity/Finances Coordinator
Kaylee DiCicco
Bridesmaid
Kaylee and Casey have been friends since Casey was in college at Lindenwood. We both worked at ALDI together in St. Charles, then began our photography careers at similar times. During 2021-2022, Kaylee and Casey shot weddings together until Casey couldn't handle being away from her and ultimately decided to *accidentally* move into her neighborhood in February 2022. Day-of Strength: Positivity/Humor
Stephanie DiCiro
Bridesmaid
Stephanie and Casey worked together at Cedar Lake Cellars from 2019-2020. She was Casey's favorite manager and became like a sister/best friend to Casey over the years. Stephanie is someone we admire because she is kind-hearted and always so positive! Day-of Strength: Positivity/Productivity
Mike Kawa
Best Man
Mike is Austin's best friend that he met in college at McKendree. They were on the bowling team and lived together. Mike finally missed Austin so much, that he moved away from Kansas City, MO and came to the STL area to live near us. Now, they enjoy playing Pokemon Go and discussing Marvel movies. Day-of Strength: Productivity/Leadership
Jake Vencill
Groomsman
Jake is Abby's husband, and Maxton's dad. Jake is always in a relaxed, chill mood... unless one of his football teams are losing (aka the Chiefs). He is a football coach at Washington High School and is an Elementary School PE teacher. Jake always knows how to lighten the mood! Day-of Strength: Play-Calling/Pep Talks
Alex Severino
Groomsman
Sev and Austin met in high school at Borgia in Washington. They enjoy gaming, drinking, and playing sports together. Sev is the strongest of the group. Day-of Strength: Pocket Square Coordinator/Drinking
Jack Kopmann
Groomsman
Jack and Austin have been friends their entire lives. They spent way too much time at each other's houses growing up. These days, they enjoy golfing and playing baseball together. Jack is the smartest of the group. Day-of Strength: Positivity/Drinking
Jared Mohesky
Groomsman
Jared and Austin have been friends since grade school. They used to play lots of sports together and still enjoy playing baseball today. Jared is the most athletic of the group. Day-of Strength: Relaxed Vibe/Drinking
Ian Carr
Groomsman
Ian and Austin have been friends since after they were in high school. They enjoy sports, drinking, and socializing. Ian is the funniest of the group. Day-of Strength: Humor/Drinking
Ben Meyer
Usher
Ben and Casey became friends in 2019. He gives great IV's and comes highly recommended via LCAD (Ben is a paramedic). He is a combo of sassy and smarts. Ben enjoys a nice Margarita, too! Day-of Strength: Emergency Services
Justin DiCicco
Usher
Justin and Casey became friends forcefully via Kaylee (his wife) in 2022. Justin likes the three c's: cars, cats, and computers. He likes to go fast. His one arm will kindly escort you safely to your seat. Day-of Strength: Sarcasm & Sass
Maxton Vencill
Ring Bearer
Cutest lil man at this party! Also Austin's lookalike.
Kennedy Bendell
Flower Girl
Guaranteed to be cute & funny! Has Aunt CiCi's (Casey's) personality!
Olivia Bendell
Flower Girl
Will 100% be sticking her tongue out during the ceremony. Also, very adorable.