Emily & Ben
Wedding Party
Genna Dugan
Matron of Honor
Genna (Genevieve) Dugan - Cousin of the Bride - has known Emily since she was in diapers! Growing up 30 minutes apart, they were more like sisters than cousins! They eventually lived together for 5 years after college and have stories for days. Genna's witty sense of humor has the crowd rolling, she is the hostess with the mostest, and Emily knows that she can lean on her and she will be there!
Michael Hazlebeck
Best Man
Michael Hazlebeck - Brother of the Groom, Ben’s older sibling - Michael has been an instrumental part of Ben’s upbringing and growth through the years. A go-getter with a kind soul, Michael continues to set a good example for his younger siblings and son Kit.
Katie Pommert
Maid of Honor
Katie Pommert - Cousin of the Bride - has also known Emily since she was born. Katie and Emily grew up on the same street, again as close as sisters. There was never a dull moment especially when the three got together. Katie's adventurous spirit and charismatic smile make life fun. Katie will always lend you an ear or the clothes off her back!
Jeff Neagli
Groomsman
Jeff Neagli - College Friend of the Groom - One of Ben’s college roommates - Jeff is always down for a good time with a smile on his face and a cooler in his truck.
Michelle Umaña
Matron of Honor
Michelle Umaña - College Friend of the Bride - Michelle and Emily met during Emily's first week at OU where they immediately became best friends. The two lived together for all of college and were inseparable! Although Michelle lives in Columbus, the two have not gone a year without celebrating each other's birthdays in person! Michelle can keep it real in any situation, a true confidant, and is the Ying to Emily's Yang keeping her mellowed out.
Michael Kidwell
Groomsman
Michael Kidwell - College Friend of the Groom - Another of Ben’s college roommates - “Kidwell” is one of the kindest, most trustworthy, and dependable people there is.
Mary Guanciale
Matron of Honor
Mary Guanciale - Friend of the Bride - Emily has known Mary's husband since she was 6! Emily and Mary met during the courtship and became best friends when they started working at E.W. Scripps together. Mary and Emily live a mile apart (still) and love to spend quality time getting their nails done or staying up WAY too late (on accident) chatting around the kitchen counter. Mary is fiercely loyal, supportive, also very good at keeping Emily chill, and a great listener!
Nick Van Wallaghen
Groomsman
Nick Van Wallaghen - College Friend of the Groom - Nick and Ben met in college and have been friends ever since. Today, you can find Ben and “Wally” teaming up at night playing their favorite video game.
Naomi Week
Bridesmaid
Naomi Week - Friend of the Bride - Naomi and Emily met in spring of 2018 at work! Naomi quickly became Emily's work wife helping her manage her day-to-day both professionally and personally. Today, Naomi is Emily's #1 Fashion consultant, Survivor Guru, and still helps Emily set and stick with all of her goals! Emily would not be where she is today without her!
John Tabler
Groomsman
John Tabler - College Friend of the Groom - John and Ben also met in college and immediately bonded over some of their "guilty" pleasures like fantasy football and bourbon.
Melanie Boppel
Bridesmaid
Melanie Boppel - Grade School Friend of the Bride - Melanie is one of Emily's longest friends. The two met in first grade and have been on a wild ride ever since! While Melanie has moved to the big cities, NY and LA, when the two get together, it is like no time has passed. Melanie is great at speaking her mind and her truth, and has an amazing aura of confidence. She sees the best in people and makes you want to be a better person! Emily knows she will be there through thick or thin!
Andrew Cottrell
Groomsman
Andrew Cottrell - Childhood Friend of the Groom - Having met in diapers, Andrew is Ben’s oldest friend. Always looking for a punchline, Andrew has the keen ability to make the people around him laugh hysterically.
Rachel Rudd
Bridesmaid
Rachel Rudd - Sister of the Groom - Rachel and Emily first bonded over Instagram while Emily was in New Zealand! Rachel's wanderlust and sense of adventure are inspiring to Emily (and Ben) as she has not only traveled the whole country, but the world! Emily can't wait for the next big adventure and is excited to officially have sisters-in-law!
Josh Rudd
Groomsman
Josh Rudd - Brother-in-Law of the Groom - Ben met Josh over one too many bourbons and a laundry list of questions about dating his sister 6 years ago. Needless to say, Josh checked out.
Leila Hazlebeck
Bridesmaid
Leila Hazlebeck - Sister-in-Law of the Groom - Leila's love for Disney and Harry Potter immediately caught Emily's attention, and she knew they would have a strong bond. Leila's high energy and sense of humor keep everyone laughing and on their toes. Emily has leaned on Leila to understand the innerworkings of her new family from sister-to-sister and couldn't be more grateful to have another partner in crime teaching the world how to spell Hazlebeck correctly!
Andy Korolenko
Groomsman
Andy Korolenko - Childhood Friend of Groom - Andy and Ben met through their basketball team in 3rd grade and were inseparable on the weekends, even though they ended up going to different high schools.
Cassidy Barker
Bridesmaid
Cassidy Barker - Girlfriend of the Bride's Brother - Cassidy and Emily bonded quickly when they met over their love of tequila and dancing! Emily likes to think that she helps bond Sam and Cassidy together since they met on her birthday. Cassidy is crafty and fiercely independent with the biggest heart! Emily knows that she can always turn to Cassidy for advice.
Sam Auvil
Groomsman
Sam Auvil - Brother of the Bride - Ben and Sam had an instant bond over their mutual love of video games, and Emily. Sam also saved the day for the engagement, you should ask him about it!
Bella Dugan
Flower Girl
Isabella Dugan - Daughter of Genna (MOH) and Sean Dugan - born April 6, she will be 2 at the wedding! Emily and Ben are so excited to have this flower child as one of their flower girls. They love big hugs from Bella! Ben and Emily bought Bella her first slide and she loves playing with it. They also love seeing Snapchats as she learns to master the toy herself!
Claire Guanciale
Flower Girl
Claire Guanciale - Daughter of Mary (MOH) and Pat Guanciale - born February 20, she will be 2 at the wedding! Emily and Ben are so excited to have this little bookworm as one of their flower girls. Fun Fact: Claire's first non-family member name to face she learned was "Ben" followed closely by "Emmy." This melted the Bride & Groom's hearts!
Cece Wey
Flower Girl
Cecilia Wey - Daughter of Emily & Tom Wey, Cousins of the Bride - born August 14, she will be 4 at the wedding! Cece has such a fun spirit, she loves twirling in her princess dresses, and will waltz down the aisle as flower girl. The Bride and Groom still love her strawberry Halloween costume the most and is debating another debut!
Lou Wey
Flower Girl
Louise - Daughter of Emily & Tom Wey, Cousins of the Bride - born July 8, she will be 6 at the wedding! Lou is a great big sister, and we know she will help all the flower girls be confident! Lou considers the Bride & Groom her Kitten and Puppy, so you may hear her meow at the wedding! Lou askes Bemily to smoochie kiss when she sees them and has also requested a cheerleading outfit for the big day!
Kit Hazlebeck
Ring Bearer
Kit Hazlebeck - Son of Michael & Leila Hazlebeck (Brother & SIL of the Groom) - Born 10/1/2021 - YES, on his first birthday, Kit will be debuting as a ring bearer for Ben & Emily and they cannot be more excited!
Sloane Rudd
Wagon Buddy with Kit
Sloane Rudd, daughter of Rachel & Josh Rudd (Sister & BIL of the Groom), was born April 5th, the Bride's favorite month & lucky number (5!) - the Bride is excited to share her birthday month with Sloane. They can't wait to see their little kiwi niece riding down the aisle with their cousin Kit!