Brittany & Benjamin
Wedding Party
Brittany Wetzel
Bride
Ben saved Brittany from a cat hoarding situation and rehomed her to Texas where she got introduced to the military lifestyle. Between being hundreds of miles away from her support system and being woken up in the middle of the night while Ben deals with his best airmen, every day has been a blessing. She has been his favorite cheerleader since 2001, and they have been locked in decades long will they/won't they episode of a Pittsburgh rom-com. Ben's favorite part of the story so far is when is when she slammed the door in his face when he proposed. His least favorite parts were the three times she broke up with him (twice in highschool and once over text), but she keeps realizing she was wrong and says that those don't count. Brittany is one of the kindest, sweetest, and supportive people you will ever meet... you just gotta look past the RBF.
Benjamin Bouvy
Groom
If you want to hear good things about Ben, just ask his friends, coworkers, family members or fiancé. If you want to hear great things about Ben, just ask Ben. In his own words, "I'm Dope as F", and to be honest... he is. He is an amazing father to his son Thor, a great brother, a faithful friend, and the best partner anyone could ask for. At 14, he became Brittany's first love, and as an adult he became her last. Ben is an 18 year Chief Master Sergeant in the US Air Force, a published author, and the holder of a Masters Degree; but more importantly, he is a Champion Flag Football coach, and dominates in NCAA 25. Ben knows how to make life fun, he has lived all over the world in some of the most beautiful places and has had some amazing experiences, and probably some that he cannot talk about. So, if you don't already know Ben, you should make a point to chat him up. He will be the bald guy covered in tattoos rocking head-to-toe cheetah print. Brittany couldn't imagine spending the rest of her life with anyone else.
Danica Meyers
Maid of Honor
Danica met Britt in college 17 years ago and they have been partners in crime ever since! They have done it all and seen the best and worst of each other from countless trips to cookouts and concerts to crying over boys together. She is beyond ecstatic that the bride has found her happily ever after!
Dallas Bouvy
THE Best Man (again)
"Just copy and paste whatever you wrote about me from your last wedding" -Dallas
Erika Romano
Matron of Honor
Erika is the Matron of Honor and the bride's sister from another mister. They have know each other for over 35 years! Despite being allergic to cats, she has remained one of Brittany's best friends! Erika is a mom of 2 beautiful girls, Sienna and Gianna (the flower girls). She may seem sweet and innocent but don't let that lull you into a false sense of security, she will throw your beanie babies out the window if given the chance.
Jeffrey Bouvy
Grand Puba
Jeffrey is not only Bens older brother, and the inspiration behind his joining the Air Force, but he's also his biggest rival on the dance floor!! For years, the tradition of the two oldest Bouvy boys battling it out at family weddings has continued. This wedding might just be the final showdown.
Laney Pastoria
Bridesmaid
Laney has been friends with the bride since freshman year of college at Penn State. She likes traveling, listening to true crime podcasts, hiking, teasing Brittany, and tough mudders. She tolerates people. She’s a nice person at heart just don’t hand her an ugly baby because she hasn’t yet learned how to control her facial expressions. Laney somehow managed to get more free drinks in college by wearing sweat pants to bars than the rest of the girls in the friend group did all dressed up. She’s a dog mom to her pup, Charlie… one of the cutest pups around. Nobody actually knows what she does for work, but we’re starting to suspect she works for the FBI.
Michael Ross
Groomsman
Mike is cool. He thought he was a second choice for the bridal party, but he was first round draft pick. If you need someone to cut a sick beat or get your lawn right, Mike is the guy.
Lauren Bouvy
Bridesmaid
Lauren Bouvy is a bridesmaid and future sister in law of the bride! She is married to one of the Bouvy brothers, which makes her certifiably insane. Giver of life to carry on Bouvy name- twice. Lover of a good book, live music, and friends re-runs. She has, on more than one occasion saved Brittany’s hair and her sanity. She once committed to painting herself green and doing a wicked witch voice for an entire evening to win a trip to Mexico (which she did). She met Brittany the night hers and Ben's romance picked up where it left off in high school; which ironically was also a prom night.
Matthew Neville
Groomsman
Matt and Ben met when they were stationed in Korea. On more than one occasion, he has saved Ben from spending the night in the drunk tank for streaking around the Land of the Morning Calm. He is a Cincinnati Bengals fan, but we won't hold that against him.
