Wedding Party
Kelsey Ryan
Bride
Kelsey grew up in a small town in the Mountains of Maine. She loves the outdoors, hunting, cooking, her family, and her students. The Lord has burdened Kelsey's heart for youth and has given her a love for teaching and Christian education. Kelsey is currently a high school math teacher at Bible Baptist Christian academy in York.
Eric McCleary
Groom
Eric grew up in the farmlands of Pennsylvania. Eric loves the outdoors, hunting and fishing, golfing, sports, and spending time with family and friends. The Lord has burdened Erics heart for full time ministry and working with youth. Eric is currently on full time staff at Bible Baptist Church in York and is serving in both the church and the academy their.
Makayla Vara
Matron of Honor
Makayla is Kelsey's older sister and only sibling. Makayla and Kelsey have always been partners in crime. From riding around on the dirt roads of backwoods Maine to teaching in a classroom and serving the Lord in Church you can always find them giggling and having a great time. Makayla lives in Connecticut with her husband Carson where she teaches at a Christian school and serves in several ministries at her church.
Kim McCleary
Bridesmaid
Kim is Eric's aunt. Kim's spunky personality and love for both Eric and Kelsey makes her one of the perfect people to stand by their sides and support them on their special day. Kim is always good for a laugh and you can count on her to tell it like it is in any situation which makes her a great addition to the bridal party.
Kate McCleary
Bridesmaid
Kate is Eric's older sister. Kate went to college with Kelsey and Eric and traveled with Kelsey in a singing group during their time at college together. Kate is one of the people that encouraged Eric to pursue a relationship with Kelsey when they all first met. Kate's support of the relationship and love for the couple makes her a perfect addition to the wedding party.
Lydia Corey
Bridesmaid
Lydia Corey is one of Kelsey's closest friends from college. Lydia has been a great godly encouragement to Kelsey for many years. Her support of Eric and Kelsey's relationship from the very beginning and her bright and bubbly personality will bring a bright sunshiny spirit to the couples special day.
Shelby Cooper
Bridesmaid
Shelby Cooper is one of Kelsey's close friends from her time in college. Kelsey and Shelbys no nonsense outlook on life created a quick bond between the two. Throughout their time at college Shelby and Kelsey shared many fun adventures and quality time together. Shelbys no nonsense personality and close friendship with Kesley makes her a great addition to the wedding party.
Adam McCleary
Best Man
Adam is Eric's older brother. Erics tight knit upbringing has created a special bond with all of his family and his siblings are no exception. Eric and Adam have always enjoyed hunting and playing sports together from a very young age. The loving support and brotherly bond between the two will make Adam a great addition to the wedding party.
Jake McCleary
Groomsman
Jake is Erics younger brother. Much like Eric and Adam, Eric and Jake share a special bond as a result of his close-knit upbringing. Eric and Jake also enjoy hunting and playing sports together. The brotherly bond and supportive spirit of Jake makes him a great addition to the wedding party.
Emory Daugherty
Groomsman
Emory is a close childhood friend of Eric's. The Daugherty family and the McCleary's have been great friends for many generations and Eric and Emory are no exception. The two share many adventurous stories from their time growing up in the farmland of Pennsylvania and both attending the same church their entire childhood. Eric and Emory's close friendship makes him a great groomsman.
Brandon Starr
Groomsman
Brandon is also a close childhood friend of Eric's. Both Brandon and Eric attended Mount Zion Baptist church their entire childhood. The two enjoyed playing basketball and volleyball together as well as hunting and spending time outdoors. As they grew older their bond only strengthened as they discovered their mutual desire to serve in full time Christian ministry. Eric and Brandon's goldy encouragement to one another and childhood bond makes Brandon a great addition to the wedding party.
Josh Young
Groomsman
Josh and Eric met their freshman year of college and have been close friends ever since. Their common desire to serve the Lord in full time ministry created a bond between the two that has carried on after college. Their close relationship and common desire to serve the Lord makes Josh a great addition to the wedding party.