Melissa & Wendell
Wedding Party
Matt Havens
Best Man
Wendell’s cousin and partner in crime. Matt enjoys making beer and wine, cooking food, playing guitar (he was a guitar tech for the band Candlebox), and loves the Boston Red Sox!
RJ Elizondo AKA DarJ
Groomsman
Whether he’s getting ready to jump off the top rope like a wrestling superstar or using his math wizardly skills to educate, RJ is always a fun guy to be around and the life of the party. RJ’s laugh can be infectious.
Beth “The beefonator” Northrop
Bridesmaid
Beth likes to travel, go hiking, kayaking and works in social work when she’s not out enjoying herself. Beth is always willing to lend a helping hand to her friends and family. In 2021, Beth got married to John and is now a first time mother.
Kara “The Beara” Olney
Bridesmaid
Kara is fun, outgoing, enjoys traveling and is well known for creating amusing and well orchestrated family photo calendars for RJ’s family. Kara is always supportive of friends and family. As of December 2020 RJ and Kara officially tied the knot!
Tanya Elizondo-Lyndaker AKA T
Matron of Honor
Tanya is Melissa’s sister and confidant. Tanya AKA “T or Tayo” loves to travel, is very caring, and willing to lend a helping ear as she is in the counseling profession. She LOVES HGTV, funny romantic comedies, and party planning, which has been a HUGE help for Melissa and Wendell.
Marcy Johnson
Bridesmaid
Marcy and Melissa have been friends since they were 9 years old and friends like that are priceless. Marcy LOVES to go to concerts, go for walks, play tennis, and travel. She is very supportive, honest, and dedicated to her friends and family.
Thelma Hamilton
Honor Attendant - Aunt of the Groom
Wendell’s Aunt, a talented artist, is outgoing and likes to travel for her craft shows. Family and friends are very central to the kind of person that she is. Thelma has a very clever, witty sense of humor, and when you are around her you feel lighthearted and loved.
Sydney Havens
Bridesmaid
Sydney, the best-man’s daughter, has a sparkling personality with a smile that lights up a room. She loves her coffee, traveling, dancing, and music. She recently made the President’s list from a SUNY college in Journalism.
Jimmy Casesse
Groomsman
Jimmy is Melissa’s Uncle, who used to play hide-n-seek with us as kids, is easy to talk to, and techno savvy. He likes motorcycles, reading, and camping. Jimmy is a very outgoing, social person and you will find yourself getting lost in conversation. He is everyone’s Uncle Jimmy!
Greg Lyndaker
Groomsman
Greg is a hard working “teacher of the year” who takes pride in his lessons. Greg is a sportsman, likes camping, kayaking, makes great cinnamon rolls, and is king of the BBQ! He is always up for a good time and has a sharp sense of humor.
Noah Lyndaker
Ring Bearer
Noah is the Son of Tanya and Greg. He enjoys constructing all sorts of things from his legos, race car tracks, and likes playing video games and soccer.