Wedding Day

Ceremony

The Speed Art Museum

Reception

Dinner and Reception

Our Wedding

<p>Alex Grove and Peyton Gray met at Centre College in 2018 on the very first day of Peyton's freshman year, because Alex was her orientation leader. From the moment they met, they were best friends. Peyton called home and said she met a very cool guy named Alex, and her parents knew right then that there was something special. A year later, on July 4, 2019, after a pool party and a day of Peyton meeting all of his friends (and his friends loving her), Alex asked Peyton to be his girlfriend. Peyton obviously said yes and immediately put a bracelet on him that said "Forever." Even then, she knew he was the one. A week later, she told him she loved him. She knew it was soon, but that is how she felt! 5 years later to the day, on July 4, 2024, Alex gave Peyton the best surprise of her life. He asked her to spend forever with him. Without a thought, she said yes!&nbsp;</p><p>There is no doubt that we will spend eternity laughing as hard as can be and loving each other with every fiber of our being.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Our Story

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Harper is Peyton's older and only sister. From the minute Peyton was born, Harper and Peyton have been best friends. Although there have been many ups and downs, there is quite literally nobody else Peyton would rather have as her Maid of Honor!

Harper Gray

Julie is Peyton's cousin and one of her best friends. Since Peyton was a baby girl, Julie has loved her, protected her, and been there for her. Julie is like a sister to her and Peyton could not be more excited for Julie to stand next to her on her big day!

Julie Morris

Allison is Peyton's longest friend. Allison grew up down the street from Peyton and have been friends with she and Harper for as long as they can remember. Peyton could not have imagined getting married without Allison by her side!

Allison Connors

Olivia is Peyton's best friend from high school. Olivia has been a sister to Peyton for as long as she can remember. Olivia has loved her, laughed with her, and been a shoulder to cry on. Olivia and Peyton have had an unbreakable bond since 2015 and there was not a thought about Olivia being next to her on her wedding day.

Olivia Watson

Emily is another one of Peyton's best friends from high school. Since 2017, she, Kaitlyn, Olivia, and Peyton have been tied at the hip. Emily is one of those special friends that is always there, regardless of how much time has passed. Emily is one of the goofiest and big-hearted people Peyton knows and she cannot wait to have Em by her side!

Emily Strafer

Kaitlyn is the final of 3 of Peyton's best friends from high school. Although Kaitlyn didn't go to SHA with Peyton, Olivia, and Emily, she immediately became one of her best friends when they met. Kaitlyn is one of the most adventurous, fun, and loving humans Peyton has ever known. Peyton cannot wait to have Kaitlyn next to her on her wedding day!

Kaitlyn Lacy

Willa is one of Peyton's very best friends from Centre College. Willa and Peyton became fast best friends their freshman year at Centre and it has been hard to separate them since. Willa is a light in Peyton's life, a beautiful, musical soul and a kindred spirit with Peyton. There was no thought about Willa being a bridesmaid for Peyton's big day!

Willa Cipolla

Annika is Peyton's other best friend from Centre. Right when Annika and Peyton met, they knew they were best friends. Annika's love for food, love for life, and love for friendship if what Peyton loves so much about her. Annika, Willa, and Peyton could hardly be separated their last year at Centre, and if it weren't for distance, that is how it still would be. Peyton couldn't smile bigger knowing Annika will be next to her on her wedding day!

Annika Avula

Tracie is Peyton's mother and one of her best friends. Tracie is the most loving, compassionate, kind, and supportive person in Peyton's life. Tracie truly is beautiful both inside and out and Peyton could not be more grateful to have a mother like her.

Tracie Gray

David is Peyton's father, boss, and one of her best friends. David is one of the smartest, hardest working, and resilient people that has influenced Peyton so greatly in her life. She cannot wait to walk down the aisle next to her sweet daddio!

David Gray

Harper is Alex's younger brother. Alex and Harper have been best friends their entire lives and continue to spend as much time together as possible, regardless of distance. Alex cannot wait for Harper to stand next to him as his brother and best man on his wedding day.

Harper Grove

Nick is one of Alex's best friends he met at Centre College. Nick and Alex started becoming close when they ran into each other in Telluride, Colorado, where Nick's grandparents live and Alex’s family regularly visits. Since then, they have vacationed together in Telluride and around the country multiple times together. Alex and Nick both love being competitive as much as they are good at getting a party started. Nick was an SAE at Centre as well. 

Nick Hoffman

Quinn is one of Alex's best friends that he met in college. Quinn and Alex were in the same grade at Centre as well as in the same fraternity, SAE. Quinn and Alex became much closer after graduation while spending time together commiserating about real estate deals or going to comedy shows. Quinn is Alex’s #1 supporter in his comedy endeavors and one of his favorite people to laugh with. 

Quinn Andrews

Edward Lee is one of Alex's best friends from college. Alex and Edward Lee have been the best of friends since Edward Lee's freshman year at Centre, which was Alex's junior year. They became fast friends and fraternity brothers. Although Edward Lee does not live close, they still talk weekly. Alex could not be happier to have Edward Lee as a groomsmen on his big day.

Edward Lee Major

Aaryn is one of Alex's best friends he met at Centre College. Aaryn and Alex became much closer through Nick after graduation when they would regularly golf or visit the El Nopal off Zorn for their birthdays. Alex tested some of his first comedy jokes in Aaryn and Cole’s basement with the company of his favorite dog, Bryzzo. Alex and Peyton also love to spend time with Aaryn’s wife Cole. Aaryn was also an SAE at Centre. (Are you sensing a theme?)

Aaryn Chandler

John is one of Alex's best friends from college and was Alex's little brother in their fraternity, Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE). John and Alex became friends through their fraternity, as well as through Peyton, who was also one of John's best friends. Fun fact is that John was at one point both Alex's and Peyton's roommate in college! Alex is thrilled to have John stand by him on his big day.

John Nickell

Kevin is one of Alex's best friends he met in high school while attending Collegiate. Though Alex was closer friends with Kevin's younger sister due to their age in high school, Alex and Kevin became close after college through Kevin's wife, Natascha, who also attended Centre College. Alex is so excited to have Kevin stand by him on the big day.

Kevin Orr

Kevin is Alex's father and coworker, a title that has brought them so much closer over the past 3 years. Alex could not be more grateful for Kevin's guidance and positive energy in his life!

Kevin Grove

Nancy is Alex's mother. Alex is so grateful to have inherited Nancy's big heart and love for her family. Alex can't wait to celebrate his big day with Nancy by his side!

Nancy Grove

Nolan and Maddox Morris are the sons of Peyton's cousin, Julie and her husband Scott Morris. Since they were born, Nolan and Maddox have been like little brothers to Peyton. As they've gotten older, Nolan and Maddox have become best friends with Alex and Peyton! Peyton could not imagine her wedding without her little boys walking down the aisle in front of her. 

Nolan and Maddox Morris

Brooks Noe is Peyton's nephew, the son of her sister, Harper Gray and Jackson Noe. Brooks was born on November 16, 2024 and has been such a light in Alex and Peyton's lives ever since! Brooks was a necessity as the ring bearer, not just for his maximum cuteness but because he is so loved by his Aunt Pey and Uncle Alex!

Brooks Noe

Sutton is the daughter of Alex's groomsman, Aaryn Chandler, and his wife Cole, who are also best friends with Peyton and Alex! Peyton and Alex love spending time with Sutton and know she will be an adorable, perfect little flower girl! 

Peyton & Alex

Peyton & Alex

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