Wedding Party

Elise Shuford

Bride

Lani Winskye

Matron of Honor

Elise asked Lani to stage manage her wedding back when she went to school with her in Hawai'i. Elise would not have survived her master's without Lani! Staying in contact with Lani, they both love games, theatre, and a growth mindset!

Bailey McClure-Frank

Bridesmaid

Bailey and Elise attended Georgia Southern's theater program. Bailey ran the scene shop, acted, and designed. Elise tagged along and somehow always got paint on her when Bailey was painting! Bailey and Elise have stayed in contact as both went off to graduate school and somehow both ended up in New York for a while (although on opposite sides of the state!).

Lelan Dixon

Bridesmaid

Lelan and Elise worked together in Hawai'i. Elise would not have survived that job without Lelan! The two remained close as careers took them to opposite sides of the country.

Melissa Shuford

Bridesmaid

Ah, Melissa ... Elise's sister. Both Disney fans, graduates from colleges in south Georgia, nerds who attend conventions, having worked for craft stores. Melissa will keep the party rocking all night long!

Rachael Moschuk

Honorary Bridesmaid

Rachael was a student of Elise's in Hawai'i. Rachael switched her major to theatre and the two worked closely together through a variety of shows. Without Ray and Rach, Elise would not have made it through grad school!

Robert Schwan

Groom

Greg Schwan

Man of Honor

Rob’s younger brother, these two were thick as thieves growing up and getting into all kinds of shenanigans. The stories are highlights at family gatherings. Rob couldn’t imagine celebrating today without his brother.

David Koslowski

Groomsman

Rob and David have been friends since preschool. Living close to each other, they got into trouble - I mean had lots of fun playing across from Robert’s house. Both went to RIT and have remained in the ROC.

Jimmy Wheeler

Groomsman

Jimmy is an avid gamer and introduced Rob and Elise to the world of racing down at the Glen (Watkins Glen). Plus he’s a huge RIT hockey fan and a great neighbor to sit with at games!

Bradley Shuford

Groomsman

Elise’s little brother. The first time the two met and hung out, they ganged up on Elise to harass her and pick on her while wandering the streets of Savannah waiting for Melissa’s graduation. Thank you for standing with us on our big day.

Elizabeth (Lizard) Shuford

Flower Child

Brad’s daughter. Affectionately known as Lizard, this toddler is the first great-grandchild, first grandchild, first niece, and first trouble maker of her generation on Elise’s side. She is escorted by Kaylyn, Brad’s wife and Elise’s sister-in-crime ... I mean sister-in-law.

Jax Schwan

Ring Bearer

I mean how can you not love that face?!?! Elise and Rob got Jax unexpectedly to help out family. He is the snuggliest, anxious, cuddle bug this side of the Mississippi. At 9 years old, he is a testament to their relationship and the bestest baby boy ever. Jax is being escorted by Hattie and Annabel Moran, daughters of bowling partners and good friends Deb and Paul Moran.

Hattie and Annabelle Moran

Ring Security

Hattie and Annabelle moved to Rochester and have very quickly become a part of the camping family. The girls are fabulous friends and take great care of Jax every time we go camping! Excited to have these two passionate animal caregivers take such special care of Jax on this important day!

Stan and Patsy Shuford

Officiant

Elise’s grandparents are officiating the wedding.