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<p>Caleb and Alli met while in school at West Virginia University. The Maid of Honor conveniently invited them both to a Christmas party, where she and their friends helped conversation sparked between the two. Their efforts were successful, and Caleb and Alli had their first date the following week at Blue Moose Cafe. After two months of sweet dates and getting to know each other, Caleb asked Alli to be his girlfriend. Fast forward nearly two years later, Caleb asked Alli to marry him on October 29, 2023 after a date at Blue Moose Cafe!</p>

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Kaleigh not only holds the title of "Maid of Honor", she also is "Matchmaker"! Alli was Kaleigh's Young Life leader and their relationship blossomed into the sweetest friendship when Kaleigh got to college. Kaleigh is so selfless and caring and, most importantly, she keeps Alli young. Kaleigh will graduate next December (after only 3.5 TOTAL years of college) with her Masters in Occupational Therapy!

Kaleigh Papez

Caleb's not so little, little brother. He is an absolute dawg that can do about anything he tries besides going anywhere near a common household spider. Matthew is one of Caleb's best friends and have done pretty much everything together growing up. He’s for sure the coolest Ford brother, but I think he has Jake and Caleb to thank for that. PSA for the ladies, Matthew is in High School (sorry). 

Matthew Ford

Chloë and Alli have known each other for many years but their friendship blossomed over a Bible study with Kaleigh. To know Chloë is to love her and she has been the sweetest, most loving and supportive friend to Alli. Her and her husband Nathan (and their golden, Sturgill) have been such blessings in Caleb and Alli's relationship. Chloë is a future SLP and she'll be the best one in the world!

Chloë Shirkey

Caleb's older brother, Jake, is a jack of all trades. Due to his many talents and, of course, his love for Jesus, Jake is going to be officiating the wedding ceremony. Caleb has always looked up to Jake, and now he and Alli get to look up to Jake and his wife Kasey in their marriage, as well as considering them best friends. 

Jake Ford

Emily and Alli became best friends in middle school when they lived in the same neighborhood and were eventually forced to talk to each other on a bus ride home from school. They have been friends through so many seasons of life, and Alli also has the honor of standing by Emily when she gets married later this year! She is the best momma to the cutest baby boy, which Alli considers a real perk in their friendship.

Emily Osbourn

Caleb and Corey met one day after class at WVU. Corey recognized Caleb from the Rec Center and saw that he had his gym bag. Corey worked up the courage and asked Caleb if he wanted to lift. That’s all it took. After meeting, Caleb and Corey were just about in every class together, working through each homework together, and then lifting each day where they got to talk about life, their girlfriends, and Jesus. Sadly, Caleb probably saw more of Corey than Alli during those tough classes. Caleb will also be a groomsman in Corey's wedding later this Summer where Corey will be marrying his Fiancée, Serenity.

Corey Markovits

Casey is Caleb's older sister and Alli's soon-to-be sister-in-law! While having two sister-in-laws with the same name will get very confusing, Alli is so excited to gain them both as sisters and best friends. Casey is so kind and fun to be around, and can make anyone laugh!

Casey Ford

Aaron and Caleb knew each other during their younger years but really became close friends while playing football in high school. Some friendly competition in the weight room and practice field led to a great friendship where they now go on annual hiking trips where they can catch up and talk about life, hunting, and Jesus. Caleb will be a groomsman in Aarons wedding next Summer, where Aaron will be marrying his Fiancée, Samantha.  

Aaron Wolcott

Kasey is Caleb's (and soon to be Alli's!) sister-in-law. Kasey and Alli became best friends instantly... thank goodness the Ford boys have great taste! Kasey is a sweet friend, hard-working PA, dedicated runner, and the best competition at family game night. 

Kasey Ford

Matt and Caleb became friends on the football field in high school. Some of Caleb's most fond hits have been against Matt, and some of Matts most illegal hits have been against Caleb but they always worked it out. They have had many great times together but mostly spend their time now tired, uncomfortable, and thinking about a taco bell out in the woods somewhere.

Matt Funk

Anna and Alli became best friends in high school and were roommates their freshman year at WVU. They've found that if they can survive sharing a living space, their friendship will survive anything! While coaching at Fairmont Senior and at her CrossFit gym keep Anna pretty busy, they always make it a point to make time for each other, usually over a craft beer!

Anna Runyan

Trevor could be considered a fourth Ford boy. Trevor moved in next-door when Caleb was in the 4th grade. Caleb, along with his brothers and sister quickly became friends with Trevor. They would all play for hours outside, what seems like every day. As they got older, Trevor gave Caleb a ride to high school each day where they played football together. They have also enjoyed many, many hours of fishing together (although for Trevor, you can just call it casting). 

Trevor Grimes-Mann

Taylor and Alli met in college and bonded over their love of football (even though Taylor is a Steelers fan) and very similar fashion senses. Anyone who knows Taylor would tell you she is the sweetest ray of sunshine, and Alli is so lucky to have her as a friend! She is also the only person who has ever made Alli feel tall. Taylor is soon to be the best mental health counselor in Pittsburgh!

Taylor Atkins

Johnathon and Caleb met in engineering classes at WVU. Johnathon is an absolute genius and laughs at every joke, no matter how bad, so they became friends quickly. They have spent a lot of time together working on projects, watching WVU football games, playing cards and being in the outdoors. If you need someone to teach how to model a dynamic system, laugh at a bad joke, or tell you how to drag a bear out of the woods, Johnathon is your guy. 

Johnathon Johnson

Macayla and Alli met in grad school and have formed a beautiful friendship over complaining about assignments and people in their classes. Macayla, or Weller as we call her, is guaranteed to be the funniest person in the room, so she makes those classes a little less dreadful. She'll make the best social worker and the most beautiful bride next year!

Macayla Weller

Quinton and Caleb met during classes at WVU where they both spent a lot of time in the library. Since then, they have continued working through school projects together, going to WVU games, and fishing. Quinton even helped Caleb practice setting up the sign when he proposed to Alli.  Over their time spent together, Caleb has learned that Quinton might be the most athletic guy he knows (he has biked across America, completed triathlons, and is always training for some type of race ) that consistently wears jeans and camo crocs to the gym.

Quinton Egger

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