Wedding Party
Jolene
Matron of Honor
Jolene is Vanessa's older sister. Here's what Vanessa has to say about her. Even though we sometimes butt heads she is my number one fan. Jolene is an amazing women and puts her whole heart into everything she does. She is the one I can call at anytime just to rant or get things off my mind. I couldn't think of anyone else I would want standing next to me or be my matron of hone on our big day. She is the Amazing mother of Stetson one of our ring wranglers.
Grace
Bridesmaid
Grace and Vanessa became best friend through Eli and his best friend Vanden. Grace means a lot to us. The First time Vanessa and Grace meet they instantly became bffs. When they are around each other they are almost inseparable. Grace is the kind of person who would drop anything for the ones she cares about. We are so lucky to have her as part of our big day.
Amanda
Bridesmaid
Amanda was the couples youth group leader. When see moved she then past the youth group leadership to Eli and Vanessa. We can’t explain how happy and blessed we are to have her as the amazing friend she is. Amanda is a strong and talented women and both Eli and Vanessa have learned so much for. Vanessa wouldn’t of felt right if she didn’t have her standing up there with them on their big day!
Pagie
Bridesmaid
Paige is Vanessa and Elis soon to be sister in law. She is an amazing person. Paige is the kind of person that will always be there for you. Vanessa and Paige are quite the show when they are around each other. you can ask the boy. When they are practicing for church they can never go though a practice without goofing around. We are so exited to have her in our wedding party.
Morgan
Bridesmaid
Morgan has been vanessas best friend for over 3 years. when they first meet through Morgan's now husband they didn't think they would get along at all. But when ever they get together they seem to always be the life of the party. The on going joke even with Morgan married and vanessa getting married is that they will still always be each others wives. Morgan is vanessa drinking buddy when they are at a party they always seem to say I'm not going to drink that much but then they both end up being trashed anyways. Morgan is an amazing person who if Nessa needs anything she is always there and always one phone call away. Vanessa knows that if there is is ever a problem she can always go to Morgan. Morgan has been there some of the hardest part of vanessas life and helped her in what ever ways she could. Vanessa didn't feel right not having her sanding up with us so we added her with us and we are so happy that she will be in our party line up.
Kylee
Bridesmaid
Eli and Vanessa haven’t known Kylee for very long they meet at Texas Roadhouse we Vanessa and Eli where haveing a date night and Cody was taking kylee out on a date let mention their first date. they just happed to be set by each other that night from that night Vanessa and Kylee became best friend they instantly clicked the drive home together that night well the boy drove in the other car. Kylee is an amazing woman. Who has a sweet heart but if you are in the wrong she will call you out on it. We are so excited to have her standing with us on our big day
Sierra
Bridesmaid
Sierra is like Eli & Vanessa's little sister. They meet at church in youth group. Sierra is one of the funniest young lady’s you could meet. When she’s around there’s never a dull moment. From Her and Vanessa going around making goat noises to when she’s jamming out in the car to music with us she always seems to keep everyone smiling. We are so happy to have her as part of our big day.
Vanden
Best Man
Vanden is Eli’s best friend from childhood. He is a one of a kind person. Who always seems to be there when Eli needs him or a helping hand. Eli count think of anyone better to have as his best man then vanden. We are so happy to have him standing up with us in our big day.
Wyatt
Groomsman
Wyatt is Eli’s younger bother tho he has always been bigger then Eli. Eli and Wyatt were like two pees in a pod growing up. Though they butt heads now that they are older they still have an amazing botherly bond. We are so happy that he will be standing up in the line up with us.
Owen
Groomsman
Owen is Eli’s youngest brother. Owen is the kind of person who makes you laugh with out a though. From the funny voices he talks on to when he’s playing video games with us. Owen always seems to know how to get you out of a bad or sad mood. We are so excited to have in in the party line up.
RJ
Groomsman
RJ is not just one of Eli’s closest friends but Vanessa’s as well. They all meet when RJ started bringing the Snap-On truck to Les Schwab. Over time they have all crated amazing friendships. RJ is the kind of person you can always call on when there a problem wether it is vehicle problems or just need to rant to him. We can’t tell you how happy we are to have him standing up with us
Cody
Groomsman
Cody is one of the newest friends of Eli but already they would ride or die together. Between chasing horses on foot to doing wild crazy things no matter what it is Cody will always be there. We are so happy that he is part of our line up. Cody is the kind of person you can always call on and he will help in whatever way he can.
Jared
Groomsman
Eli and Vanessa met Jared at church. Over the past few year their friendship went form just being in fellowship with God. To being able to call if they ever need anything. Jared raises bucking bulls and everytime he runs them at his house he invites Eli and Vanessa out to help. He is part of the reason they want to raises bucking bulls. Jared and his wife Danna have a relationship that both Eli and Vanessa look up to. Over the time of knowing them they have show them that even when things get hard or heated to be calm and understanding. Jared is not just a friend to Eli and Vanessa but he has become family to them. They are so excited and happy to have Jared standing up in the party crew and supporting them.
Stetson
Ring wrangler
Stetson is Vanessa’s nephew. This little man needs to stop growing. At first he was really shy with Eli but now when Eli is around all he says is Eli you can ask him where he is and he will look for Eli. Both of us are so blessed to have this little man in our lives and we are so exiting to have in as our ring wrangler.
John Henry
Ring wrangler
John Henry is pastor Zacs son. When Vanessa and Eli where choosing their ring wranglers they couldn’t think of anyone else to be their second ring wrangler. They are so lucky to have this little man in their life’s and in the wedding party
Gracie
Flower Girl
Gracie is Vanessa's niece. S he is an amazing young lady she has a kind and caring personality just like her mom Jolene. We are so lucky and blessed that this girl is in our lives. The fist time Eli and Gracie meet she started calling him Mr. scary man. when they are hanging out she likes to mess with Eli and say he's so scarry. we are so happy to have her as one of our flower girls on our big day.
Sophia
Flower Girl
Sophia is Vanessa little step sister. When Sophia came part of Vanessa’s life Vanessa went for bing the baby to being the middle child but she wouldn’t have wanted anyother little sister other then Sophia. They are so happy to have a and the flower girl.
Lisa
Mother of the Bride
Lisa is vanessas mom. Vanessa couldn't of had a better mom in her life. Lisa always tried to make sure both of her girls had everything the could ask for but she and mike never handed it to them they had to work for all of it. Vanessa always says that if she was raised any other way she wouldn't be who she is today
Mike
Father of the Bride
Mike is vanessa's dad. he has tried to make sure that when vanessa was growing up she knew what hard work was and that you had to work for everything you have. As vanessa has gotten older the more she has realized she is just like her father stubborn hard headed, when they are on the ranch they could be saying to do something the same way just different words and they will argue about it. we are so happy that mike (dad) gave his blessing for Eli and vanessa to get married.
Kaci
Stepmom of the bride
Kaci is Vanessa’s bonus mom she is an amazing woman who makes Vanessa always think about her next step and if she is doing it right. Eli and Vanessa are so lucky to have her in their life and are so excited to be spending their special day with her
Becky
Mother of the Groom
Becky Elis mom you couldn’t ask for a better mom. From raising her first son to be the man Eli is today. She’s the sweatiest mom you could ask for she always love red boy no matter what he did. She’s patient for anything he does. She’s always Eli’s biggest fan in anything he did. She’s always one call away no matter what’s happens.
Cory
Father of the Groom
Cory’s Eli’s dad. If it wasn’t for him Eli wouldn’t be who he is today. Cory has taught Eli a lot of what he knows today. Cory and Eli spent hours working in the shop together working in trucks dirt bikes at or what ever needed build that day. Cory is the one who how gave Eli the passion to hunt fish and be in the out doors in the mountains or out in the field. No matter how much they are alike and bicker at each other Eli wouldn’t want anyone else to be his Dad and role model
Zac
Officiant
Zac is Eli’s and Vanessa’s pastor at church. They count think of anyone better to officiate the wedding then the guy who leads and helps them in there walk of faith. Eli and Vanessa had started meeting with pastor zac even before they go engage to make sure they had all the tools to equip them in there next step of life