Our Squad
Adenike Adekoya
Maid of Honor
My name is Adenike, and I am serving as Motunrayo’s maid of honor. One of my longest friendships, established in the sandbox. Congrats Tutu & Ben <3
Steven Walsh
Best Man
Steven Walsh spends most of his days working as a chef and every day being Ben’s younger brother. He has a wonderful wife, two beautiful cats and is thrilled to be one of the best men for Ben and Motunrayo’s wedding. He can’t wait to celebrate and enjoy the festivities with the lovely couple!
Brett Barkman
Best Man
I had the pleasure of meeting Ben and Tutu while Ben and I attended the law school together. Over the years we have shared tons of crazy experiences (can't wait to tell you at the wedding haha). Now after 5 years it is my pleasure to help see these wonderful people into the next great adventure in life of their lives!
Staci Weiss
Bridesmaid
Ben and Tutu are my family; they host me and spoil me like I'm their first-born, I feel like Kiss is my sis and I rely on their homey embrace and hilarity to keep me going. To be part of their life is to find another home, nestled between the best food, dog and the pair of people with the kindest spirits.
Greg Dadourian
Groomsman
Greg Dadourian, bio-medical engineer trained at the University of Rochester. Medical device patent owner, and Sr Quality Engineer with Depuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies. Currently living in Boston with his partner Maddy, puppy Ralph, and bunny Ella.
Adesola Animashaun
Bridesmaid
Adesola “Daisy” is Tutu’s older cousin. She’s known and loved tutu her whole life! As cousins they love engaging in deep & meaningful conversation. Daisy met Ben a couple of years ago! He’s then welcome addition the family!
Alison Knight
Groomswoman
I met Ben in the summer of 2008 while studying abroad in Oxford. I knew the moment I met him that he was totally nuts and that I was going to love him immensely. We remained close friends following our summer together despite living on different coasts of different countries. Ben attended my wedding in Vancouver, BC just a few years ago, and my father remarked to me how incredible it was that Ben and I had remained friends over such time and distance. And incredible it is. Ben remains to be one of my most favourite people, and I’m so thrilled to be part of his wedding day.
Jordana Schmierer
Groomswoman
Jordana met Ben in college and her last year was made way more fun by having him as a housemate. From watching him and other housemates play Fable Legends to crying on the floor because life is hard and debating American military posture, they’ve been there for it all. Now, Jordana loves visiting Ben, Motunrayo and Kiss in Philly and can’t wait to celebrate their big day.
Evelyn DeLucia
Groomswoman
I've known Ben since high school, and since then he's always been a brother to me. But despite being so close in school, I've feel like we've been able to bond even more as full fledged adults, so I can't wait to see how his and Tutu's marriage grows over time as well!
Bolatito Sulaiman
Bridesmaid
Tutu is my beloved cousin, daughter to my Mums sister. She has been such a beautiful friend to me even though we’re family, always a good listener and the kindest person I’ve every met - such a beautiful soul!
Andre Weeks
Groomsman
We became instant friends when I came over and Ben was so welcoming. "Bride approved".
Esther Fatuade
Bridesmaid
My name is Esther, Tutu is my big cousin & Ben is now my best big bro. I can’t wait to witness the union between these two. As a bond like this is truly hard to find.
Mikako Harata
Bridesmaid
My name is Mikako Harata. Tutu is my big in Phi Sigma Sigma fraternity and since then, we’ve grown one of the strongest bonds that I’ve ever had over the last 10 years. Ben and I became friends as freshman year hall-mates at University of Rochester - his homemade pizzas are the best! I am very thankful for both their friendship and excited to celebrate all of their love and happiness.
Kyle Savitch
Groomsman
Kyle Savitch attended the University of Rochester from 2011-2015 where he was in Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity with Ben. Kyle often joined Ben for a beer while taking a break from reading for class. They also frequently attended Hillel together, generally followed by an afterparty.
Laura Leon
Bridesmaid
Motunrayo and I started out as freshman college roommates and now in our journey as lifelong friends, I get to be there for her as she marries the love of her life.
Mike Wentz
Groomsman
I was lucky enough to attend law school with Ben! Through those three grueling years together, Ben and I established a kinship in that we are both large men who love sharing their opinions with the world!
Nick Wancio
Groomsman
There once was a boy, who became a man-boy, who met Ben along the way, and stuck around. In a room filled with geography, angst, teenage awkwardness, and even into adulthood, the two forged ties that will never sever. He's proud to stand next to Ben and Motunrayo for their wedding.
Temitope Oyekola
Bridesmaid
Tutu is my first cousin and a fun fact is we are one month apart in age! Although we live several miles apart, its so clear to see the love Ben & Tutu have for one another and we honestly cannot wait to celebrate with them both in September! Wishing them a life full of happiness and good fortune. Love you guys, Tope 💕
Funmi Abayomi
Bridesmaid
Cousin of the bride and groom!
Teni Oyewole
Bridesmaid
Tutu’s younger cousin.
Kike Fatuade
Bridesmaid
The fun cousin of Motunrayo.
Mobisola Oyewole
Bridesmaid
I’m Bisola, Tutu’s cousin and I am really excited to be part of this beautiful union!