Ballard – Andridge

WOODRUFF, Wis. – Abby Ballard became the bride of Riley Andridge during a 2 p.m. ceremony performed by Rev. Ken Oja at Grace Church on May 21.

Abby’s parents are David and Jennifer Ballard of Gladstone, and Riley’s parents are Jeff and Kassie Andridge of Midland, Mich.

Riley graduated in May 2016 with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. He is employed as a nurse.

Abby graduated in May 2015 with a bachelor of science degree in biology. She is a dental hygiene student at Nicolet College.

Abby chose for her attendants: maid of honor, Emily Ballard, friend of the bride; and bridesmaids, Dani Boucher, Trisha Larson, Miranda Boden, Lindsey Olesak, Chloe Morey, and Melanie Bittles, all friends of the bride, and Mary Andridge, sister of the groom. The flower girl was Nadia Watts, cousin of the bride.

Riley chose his brother, Ian Andridge, as his best man. Serving as groomsmen were Riley Ballard, brother of the bride, and Jacob Bass and Tyler Willis, friends of the groom. Noah Ballard, brother of the bride, served as an usher.

Following the ceremony, the couple and their families welcomed and entertained guests at a reception at the Stonington Community Hall.

After a honeymoon trip to Maui, Hawaii, the couple is at home in Woodruff, Wis.