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Elijiah Shepherd

and

Brittany Fernandez

Elijiah Shepherd

and

Brittany Fernandez

October 18, 2025

Lorain, OH
101 days101 d16 hours16 h9 minutes9 min39 seconds39 s

How We Met

Our story began thanks to a little matchmaking by Elijiah’s sister, Summer. Starting in the fall of 2022, Summer and I were both working at St. Jude School. By the end of the school year, she mentioned that her brother was very musical and thought we might make a good match. That simple conversation led to our first meeting at the St. Jude Spring Concert May 4, 2023. From the moment we met, it felt easy and natural. Our mutual love for music quickly bonded us together, giving us something special to share from the very beginning. Whether it's playing, singing, or just appreciating a good song, music has been the thread that’s woven us closer ever since.

Schedule

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Ceremony

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

St. Peter Parish
3655 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053

Formal attire is kindly requested.

Just to be clear, this is St. Peter Parish in Lorain, NOT St. Peter's Church in North Ridgeville.

Reception

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Formal attire is kindly requested.

Cocktail hour starts at 5:00pm and will include light appetizers. Dinner will start at 6:00pm.

Registry

Wedding Party

Sarah Boe

Maid of Honor

Summer DeFouw

Bridesmaid

Rachel Fisher

Bridesmaid

Jake McKinney

Best Man

Caleb Shepherd

Groomsman

Will McKinney

Groomsman

Easter 2025
Meet our cat, Honey.  She is super friendly and wishes she could be at the wedding!
Christmas 2024 at St. Peter Parish, Lorain
Our first vacation together: Siesta Keys, Florida.  June 2024
Our first pirate event together!
For all the days along the way
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