Wedding Party
Anna Colby
Maid of Honor
The Bride's sister, best friend, and favorite third wheel. Anna feels honored and over the moon to stand beside the bride on this day. Though they did not choose to be sisters, Elena and Anna have built a friendship to last a lifetime and longer. Elena has taught Anna how to see things in a different light and live life to the fullest. Anna is thankful to have such a beautiful, caring, and kind connection. From 'Lamb-y' and 'Snowey' to wedding with Austee, Anna has experienced love grow in Elena’s life. Elena may not be able to fix Anna’s decisions, but Anna will always decide to be by Elena’s side, with so much joy.
Adam Campbell
Best Man
One of Austin's best friends for 18 years (Middle School 7th grade), from Burlington, KY lives in Arlington, VA. Private Equity analyst by day, laser engraver by night. Adam introduced the groom to snowboarding which they now do across the world. He absolutely thrives on the sand volleyball court and will consume enough cheese while in France to feed a village. (is single)
Anna Olthaus
Bridesmaid
Anna and Elena, the dynamic duo the world didn’t know it needed (or maybe did and they convince themselves it didn't). Although they’ve only been friends for 7 years it feels like they’ve known each other for a lifetime. They instantly hit it off when they met at lake Cumberland, so much so that the following weekend, Austin and Elena came to Columbus with Anna’s husband, Matt, to visit Anna at OSU. Knowing Austin and Elena you know this hurt their heart a bit but they knew the friendship outweighed the OSU hatred. From there a beautiful friendship blossomed and Elena and Anna became inseparable. They have spent many late nights together, enjoyed every random call and FaceTime, and cherish every trip they get to take together. Anna’s life is so much better with Elena in it and she couldn’t imagine her life without her.
Colton Grant
Groomsman
A best friend of the groom for 18 years (Middle School 7th grade), from Petersburg, KY lives in Austin, TX. Colton works way too hard as a mine manager and also loves to snowboard across the world. He introduced the groom to UK sports, loves a good beer, has a weird obsession with rocks, and "borrowing" beer glasses.
Paige Perry
Bridesmaid
Paige first met Elena when her then-boyfriend (now husband) brought her along on a weekend trip with his college friend group. What started as a nervous introduction quickly turned into an instant connection over their shared love of travel. Over the past four years, their friendship has grown through countless laughs, adventures, and weekend getaways to Kentucky, Cincinnati, and the lake, always filled with pure fun, late-night dance parties, jet ski rides, and maybe a few too many drinks. Elena has become one of Paige’s best friends, someone she can count on for anything. Whether they’re texting about work, their doggies and kitties, life updates, or, of course, wedding plans, Paige is endlessly grateful for their friendship. Celebrating Elena’s wedding in France, the very place where they’ve shared some of their favorite adventures, feels like the perfect full-circle moment.
Zach Pollock
Groomsman
Another best friend of the groom, since college, lives in Nashville, TN. Zach works as a Physicians Assistant, while rooting on UK in a hostile environment. He and his friend group were neighbors with the groom & best man in college, we do yearly trips to Keeneland with them. Zach is an absolutely menace with a whistle and a clipboard. He will probably offer you a Zyn.
Shelby McLaughlin
Bridesmaid
Elena (Wiener) and Shelby (Delby) have shared countless memories over the years—though, admittedly, not all of them are remembered by both parties (thank you, wine). From pretending to cheer on the Cats, to getting into just the right amount of trouble, to planning their next soon-to-be-forgotten business venture, their friendship quickly grew into one that will last a lifetime. From late-night talks to double dates, and made up dances, their bond is the kind that lasts long after the wine glasses are empty
Matthew Olthaus
Groomsman
Matt has been a best friend of the groom for 7 years. They met through mutual friends at Lake Cumberland. Matt was born and raised, and never leaving the West Side of Cincinnati. He is an IT specialist for his future father in law's company and also dabbles in bourbon, golf, and sand volleyball. Austin and Matt have spent many a nights out on the town with Elena and Anna B, staying out way too late in the attempt of getting his fiancé to leave Elena. He is a professional cat herder. Oh and something about Elder?