Matthew Wilson - Man of Honor
An Important part of Brittney's life since 1999, and reluctantly joining her on her side of the wedding party: Matthew is the beloved baby brother of Brittney. Matthew is in the US Army and Engaged to Shelby Ellison who is also in the wedding party.
Shanelle Owen - Sister of the Groom
Shanelle has been an important part of Ashley's life since 2000. She is largely responsible for preparing Ashley for Brittney's larger-than-life personality by forcing him to build up a love for her own. Shanelle is an OT for the NHS and Lives in London, England!
Priya Pfeifer - Maid of Honor
Priya is Brittney's baby cousin. She is almost 13 and is a 7th grader at Hudson Middle School. She is an avid dancer, and cheerleader. She loves hairstyling, hanging out with friends, and going to youth group.
Olivine Pfiefer - Flower Girl
Olivine is Brittney's Baby cousin. She is 8 years old and in 3rd Grade at East Woods Intermediate School, in Hudson Ohio. Olivine spends her time playing tennis, dancing, hanging with friends, and playing on her chromebook. Olivine is famous for giving Brittney her favorite nickname, Birdie!
James Kujabi - Ring Bearer
James Kujabi is a very special person to both Brittney and Ashley. He is 3 years old and loves reading, praising Jesus, and his family.
Sammy Hepper - Best Man
Sammy and Ashley have been friends since they were 4 years old! They have been dear friends all their lives, playing together on Amos's football team, filming videos together, and many other great times. Sammy is a teacher and pastor and lives in Bury St. Edmunds, UK.
Rene Guerra - Groomsman
Rene is a dear friend to both Ashley and Brittney. He is an owner of multiple businesses and lives with his wife, Sheryl in Solon, Ohio. He is the actual father of 8 children and the adopted father of Ashley and Brittney. They became inseparable during countless hours of service at Fellowship City Church, on the golf course and on double dates with Rene and his wife. He has put up with Ashley and Brittney in every phase of their relationship and has supported them the whole way!
Billy Spillane - Groomsman
Billy and Ashley have been friends since 6 years old! They grew up as very close friends, neighbors, and gaming buddies. Billy works for Rolls Royce and lives in Bristol, UK with his lovely wife, Bethany. Ashley and Brittney had the pleasure of attending their wedding on their first trip to England just last June!
Anthony Alioto - Groomsman
Anthony is a dear friend of both Ashley and Brittney. He is the Campus Pastor of Fellowship City - Orange, where the wedding is taking place! Anthony lives in North Olmsted, Ohio, with his wife Hannah (Brittney's Bridesmaid) and their two boys. Anthony is a regular golf buddy of Ashley's and the leader of the Bunker Bros! Anthony and Ashley enjoy regular lunches during their workday, and they love watching Hannah and Brittney act like hooligans when they are together.
Chris Brice - Groomsman
Chris is the former boss turned dear friend and big brother of both Ashley and Brittney. He owns a business called Blink Media and lives in Newbury, Ohio, with his wife, Kristin, and four beautiful daughters. He shares Ashley's love of media and trained, encouraged, and inspired Brittney in media, as well. Chris is a constant support and guide for Brittney and Ashley. He is the ranking Member/King of Media in a group chat called "The Royals."
Brian Johnson - Groomsman
Brian has a cat called Taco that he loves dearly.
Theresa Caiola - Bridesmaid
Theresa was originally Brittney's Cooperating Teacher for student teaching. Although Theresa didn't want a student teacher, she and Brittney quickly became close and now are family. Some of their greatest hits include the T & B Summer Tour, Making Christmas Sweaters on a Monday Night for their team, and Wrangler shopping together. Theresa actually gets credit for calling Brittney, "B" years before Ashley did. Theresa is a kindergarten teacher at Roxbury Elementary School and is a Grandma to four. She lives in Broadview Heights, Ohio with her Husband, Glenn and dog Daisy. Brittney still needs to return Glenn's beloved blue cooler to him.
Dilshad Smith - Bridesmaid
Brittney and Dilshad have been sisters from another mister since Brittney dropped the famous opening line, "Are you Indian?! I can tell because you have the same shape nose as me!" As the only two members of the Trini-US Tanty Coalition, they take their sisterhood very seriously. Dilly is the owner of Yogi-Smith Photography and Branding and lives in Chagrin Falls, Ohio with her husband Ethan, and new daughter, Adelaide. TANTY LOVES YOU, ADDIE!
Aubrey Antinone - Bridesmaid
Aubrey and Brittney met in Theology class during Brittney's Freshman year of College. Aubrey asked to cheat, and Brittney wouldn't let her. While this doesn't seem like the beginning of a friendship, Brittney and Aubrey have an equal amount of fun and silly memories as they do memories of building each other up. Aubrey is such a cheerleader for her people and is always supportive. After the wild time that Brittney had bustling Aubrey's Wedding Dress, it is definitely Aubrey's turn! Aubrey is a nurse and lives with her Husband Corey and Dog Amillie in Westerville, Ohio.
Mariah Loftus - Bridesmaid
Mariah and Brittney have been friends since French Class in Middle School. They have been through everything together, and Mariah is a constant during the toughest times in Brittney's life. Their history is their biggest strength in friendship, and their annual family photos can't be beat. Mariah works with her husband Eric, at Cremona Scratch Kitchen (best tiramisu ever). They have a beautiful new baby, Lilly together and live in Newbury, Ohio.
Hannah Alioto - Bridesmaid
If you want to know what Hannah is like, just think of a chiller version of Brittney. Hannah and her husband Anthony (Groomsman) have been such a relevant couple friendship for Ashley and Brittney. Hannah is a spiritual leader, a fun friend, and a comfortable confidant. Hannah is a Nurse/Leader for the Cleveland Clinic and lives in North Olmsted, Ohio with her husband and two sons.
Shelby Ellison - Bridesmaid
Shelby is the lovely fiancé of Brittney's brother Matthew. Shelby has recently graduated and is an school counselor. She lives in San Diego, California.
Desiree Miles - Bridesmaid
Way back when Desiree Miles was called Miss Young by her students, she took on a Freshman Field Student at McGregor Elementary in Canton, Ohio. Miss Wilson and Miss Young quickly realized that they had way more in common than their love for teaching. They both love to DANCE and have fun! Brittney is the Proud Aunty Birdie to Price and Preston, Des's sons. Desiree lives with her husband Cameron and her sons in Canton, Ohio where she is a Curriculum Director in the Canton City Schools.
Nicole Yoder - Bridesmaid
Brittney and Nicole became instant friends when Brittney was late to the very first freshman event in the Quad at Malone University. Brittney was in Nicole's group, and Nicole was going to search the entire quad to find her. From there, they became the Queen and Vice Queen of the Freshman Class, and fought distance to maintain a beautiful and intentional friendship. Brittney is credited with teaching Nicole to love Taco Bell, which is the most important fact in this list. Nicole and her husband Brady live in North Canton, Ohio with their dog Lucy.
Caitlin and Mackenzie Boyland - Ceremony Readers
Caitlin and Mackenzie are two very important former students of Brittney's. She taught them to read and is honored to have them as readers on this special day.
Caitlin is 12 and Mackenzie is 11. They attend Orchard Middle School in Solon, Ohio. Caitlin is an animal lover and volleyball player. Mackenzie is a singer and an amazing gymnast!
Joan Nosal - Wedding Speech/Honoring Those We've Lost
Without Joan and her late husband Bob, Ashley would not be here. Joan will be sharing one of her beautiful speeches and honoring those that we have lost during the ceremony. Joan and Bob took Ashley in as an intern and they both mentored him during that year. When Ashley returned in 2022, Joan continued the mentorship that she and Bob started with Ashley. She quickly took in another stray (Brittney) and after she almost cut Joan's finger off during their first meeting, Brittney became the missing member "Three's Company." These three have had the best of times doing dinners, managing home disasters and the ways of Titus, and just making simple things fun! Ashley and Brittney are continually grateful for Joan's generosity, leadership, and guidance in their lives.
Allen and Debbie Wilson - Bride's Parents
Allen and Debbie had the pleasure of meeting Brittney in July of 1997 and have been on a rollercoaster ever since. Ashley and Brittney are extremely grateful for their generosity and leadership in their wedding and starting their marriage successfully.
Amos and Caroline Owen - Groom's Parents
Amos and Caroline had the pleasure of meeting Ashley in June of 1997 and have been on a rollercoaster ever since. Ashley and Brittney are extremely grateful for their generosity and leadership in their wedding and for starting their marriage successfully.
Aaron Tredway - Pastor
It is only fitting that Pastor Aaron officiate such an auspicious event, as at his own party, which was also Ashley and Brittney's first date, he announced to the entire party that Ashley had been here 5 minutes and was bringing a girl. He has since welcomed Ashley and Brittney randomly into his home for his book launch, the Hillaversary and Christmas Day. Ashley and Brittney are grateful for his leadership and friendship and look forward to his support as they begin their counseling and their marriage.
David Oakley - Pastor
Pastor Dave has played an integral role in Ashley's faith, as he has been his pastor in England since he was in college. We are honored to have him out from England to unofficially officiate alongside Aaron.