We're Getting Married!
Wedding Party
Emilee Puthoff
Matron of Honor
Sister of the Bride, Emilee and Elloree have been perfecting their sisterly bond since 1989. They grew up together enjoying family vacations to Gatlinburg and Gulf Shores, traveling all over the state for gymnastics competitions and attempting to share clothes and shoes. They are complete opposites and exactly the same in many ways. Elloree is still working on expanding Emilee’s musical tastes and food palette, while Emilee reminds Elloree to enjoy the simple things and to make time for family.
Troy Schulte
Best Man
Matthew and Troy were colleagues at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, but their friendship started after their first night of work and discovering a homeless man camped out in Matt's unlocked car. The rest is history. Countless hours sitting next to each other in an office, cramped press seating and at Midtown will make or break people. In this case, it just led to poor decisions and stories neither man can tell their children.
Stephanie Tristano
Bridesmaid
College roommate and friend of the Bride, Stephanie is Elloree's classy little gem from Chicago who loves Bruce Springsteen, classic films and musicals, binge-watching TV shows and, most importantly, her family. Elloree and Stephanie met their freshman year at Butler University in a required core curriculum class. They spent the rest of their college years (and after) hanging out in sweat pants, getting fountain pop from McDonald's (preferably in the styrofoam cups, RIP), eating cheap Mexican food at La Piedad, and binge-watching the Office or Harry Potter.
Spencer Willems
Groomsman
College friend of the groom and former colleague at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Equally pedantic and sharing a mutual love of obscure bands, PBR and college football, Matt and Spencer's real bond is beating all challengers at shuffleboard.
Emily Smith
Bridesmaid
Childhood friend of the Bride, Emily and Elloree met at the tender young age of 3 at their local preschool. They parted ways in elementary school, only to reunite in middle school and become fast friends again through participating in marching band, attempting to make terrible home movies with friends, and spending way too much time driving around country roads in the middle of the night. Emily is our road trip queen, hostess with the mostest, will give you the clothes off her back and will travel any distance to help out a friend. She's truly one of a kind!
David Harten
Groomsman
Friend of the groom. Matt and David met through Troy Schulte, who had worked with the groomsmen at a paper in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, before joining the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Bourbon, basketball, and a domineering desire to win rec league kickball titles made them fast friends.
Tiffany Kaufman
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride, Elloree met Tiffany 10 years ago through their mutual friend, Emily Smith. Emily started bringing Tiffany around to hang out with our friends from home and we quickly overwhelmed her and adopted her as one of our own. A Louisville native, Tiffany and Elloree bonded over their love of bourbon, music and singing emo songs at the top of their lungs on the kitchen floor. Her wild and free spirit is contagious and she makes a mean road trip playlist. Tiffany is our number one hype girl and will be your biggest fan if you need her to!
Jacob Harris
Groomsman
Brother of the Groom. Watching Matt serve as a crash-test dummy - literally, Matt ran into the house with a car - paved the way for Jacob. As loyal as he is stubborn, Jacob learned well from his older sibling, but he didn't need any help being sharp and a stand-up guy.
Heather Wolka
Bridesmaid
Sister-in-law of the Bride, Heather came into our lives when she started dating Elloree's older brother, Craig. They've been married for almost four years and have a son, Henry. Elloree and Matt love traveling to visit and have adventures with Heather and Craig, whether it’s in Arizona, Idaho or beyond! Heather brings light and energy to our family and we’re so happy she’s a part of our day.
Craig Wolka
Groomsman
Brother of the Bride, Craig paved the way for Elloree since he was the first born. They grew up enjoying music from all genres, including Michael Jackson and System of a Down. They participated in marching band together in high school and later both attended Butler University. Craig was a great older and protective brother to Elloree as she found her way through young adulthood in Indianapolis.
Betty Steffen
Flower Girl
Second cousin of the Groom, Betty is the daughter of Matt’s cousin Elizabeth and Thom.
Brett Puthoff
Ring Bearer
Nephew of the Bride, Brett is the son of Elloree’s sister Emilee and Andy. Brett loves Mickey Mouse Playhouse, basketball, building blocks and playing outdoors.
Sarah Reecht
Flower Girl
Second cousin of the Groom, Sarah is the daughter of Matt’s cousin John and Danielle.
Henry Wolka
Ring Bearer
Nephew of the Bride, Henry is the son of Elloree’s brother Craig and Heather. Oh, didnt see you message from last week. He currently enjoys opening every door he can find, eating big kid food, yelling loudly, playing outside and getting into mischief that he knows he shouldn't be getting into.
Peaches Margot
Honorary Flower Girl
Matt and Elloree's 6 year old rescue basset hound. Too stubborn and lazy to be an actual part of the wedding party, but here in spirit!
Otis Indiana
Honorary Ring Bearer
Matt and Elloree's 2 year old rescue basset hound puppy. Too wild and crazy to be an actual part of the wedding party, but here in spirit!