Wedding Party

Ty Murray

Best Man

Lee’s best man and brother, his built-in best friend and someone who he has always looked up to. Ty is one of the kindest and friendliest men you will ever have the privilege of meeting, if you get the chance tell him thank you for his service and let him make you laugh for hours on end. A truly remarkable man and brother. 

Beth Steffen

Matron of Honor

Beth and Elaina have shared their love of cheesy rom-com shows and movies together all their lives. Elaina can always count on Beth for impromptu shopping trips, a good meal, and tasty treats. Elaina has learned so much from Beth growing up and she has always provided a second home for Elaina. Elaina is so excited to have Beth be her Matron of Honor.

Garth Murray

Groomsman

Garth is Lee’s oldest brother, a role model to Lee and someone who has helped him through every stage of life. He looked out for Lee in all aspects and taught him much of what he knows today. Garth has shown Lee what leadership, being a good father and honor looks like.

Jess Olin

Bridesmaid

Jess is Elaina's oldest sister. They share their love of cats and food. Jess also was the nurse at Houghton Academy when both Elaina and Lee attended there. Lee spent many hours in her office talking with Jess (not sure if he was a safety hazard or if he was a sickly boy). Jess will always be known as the sister that gave Lee his infamous nickname, Babyface Lee. Lee and Elaina are excited to have such a caring person by their side.

Ben Murray

Groomsman

Ben is Lee’s second oldest brother; Ben would let Lee come up to NYC with him every summer and let him work beside him learning and seeing the amazing work he did. Lee soaked up every second he could with Ben, he took him in, took care of him and taught him lessons he would remember for a long time to come. 

Sara Norton

Bridesmaid

Elaina and Sara have always shared a crafty side, learning how to DIY everything they could. They bonded a lot during Elaina's time in Buffalo when Elaina would watch the boys and they would get Chik-fil-A. Sara has always shown love and support, going to every school function and sport game. Elaina cannot wait to have her by her side on the special day.

Josh Steffen

Groomsman

Josh and Lee met because Josh was forced to be nice to Elaina’s new boyfriend, as any brother-in-law is supposed to be. Josh however went above and beyond, and Lee loved to talk, hangout, and play basketball with Josh, they got close and have become brothers. They are also honored and grateful to have Josh be their officiant for the ceremony.

Taylor Wilkie

Bridesmaid

Taylor and Elaina have been friends since elementary school. They have been through many seasons of life together, always giving endless support and love to one another. From “working out” together after school, talking to each other on the phone for hours, and forcing Taylor to work in the strawberry patch. Taylor has been by Elaina’s side no matter what. Elaina couldn’t have a more caring and loveable person to stand by her on her big day.

Nick Baker

Groomsman

Nick and Lee met when they were both just kids, Lee first met Nick playing basketball in the park together. As their friendship grew, they spent every single day together, always sticking by each other’s sides they grew up together and were inseparable. Lee’s senior year of high school he had the privilege and honor to live with the Baker family and felt like one of the family, eternally grateful and full of love Lee will always hold the Bakers as members of his family.

Hannah Durhamwood

Bridesmaid

Elaina and Hannah met Junior year of high school at Houghton Academy. Hannah has always been the one to push Elaina out of her comfort zones, so much so that she convinced her to become a cheerleader. They share many shared interests and taste in movies, music, and YouTubers. No matter how much time has passed, they remain supportive and closer than ever.

Gus Minotto

Groomsman

Lee and Gus met at Grove City when Lee was a sophomore and Gus a Junior and quickly hit it off and became great friends. Gus is very sociable so he did his best to get Lee out of his shell and doing everything they could on campus. To this day Gus is still mad they haven’t gone to look for glowing rocks in the middle of winter.

Phoebe Conklin

Bridesmaid

Elaina and Phoebe love to binge watch shows together like The Outer Banks and The Summer I Turned Pretty, along with ALL the Barbie movies. They have spent many, many hours shopping together at TJ Maxx and Marshalls. Elaina is looking forward to having Phoebe be by her side.

Conner Truitt

Groomsman

Conner and Lee met during their freshman year of college and quickly became great friends; they then went on to spend the summer together working in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Adding to their friendship and growing closer to God along the way.

Anna Ferri Conklin

Bridesmaid

Anna has been like another sister to Elaina and was the perfect fit into the family. Elaina would talk to Anna about Lee all the time and has always given the best advice. Anna has always wanted nothing more than for Elaina to be happy, which is why Elaina knew she needed to have Anna stand by her to go into this next chapter of life.

Ava Conklin

Bridesmaid

Elaina and Ava share their love of anime, music, and all things cat-related. Elaina can always depend on Ava to whip up a beautiful drawing or painting that everyone will love and talk about for days. Ava is a kind soul that always knows how to make people laugh. She will be a wonderful addition to the wedding party.

Lily Conklin

Flower Girl

Amelia Murray

Flower Girl

Jonah Conklin

Ring Bearer