Mariah Grace McGill and Benjamin Litland Kelly were married at 4:30 p.m. August 22, 2015, at Christ United Methodist Church in Rochester. The Rev. Elizabeth Macaulay officiated. A reception celebration followed at Somerby Golf Club in Byron.

The bride is the daughter of Karen McGill of Albert Lea.

The groom is the son of John and Robin Kelly of Albert Lea and grandson of Ione Kelly of Albert Lea.

Matron of honor was Erica Larson, godsister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Alyssa Nelson, friend of the couple; Rochelle Molitor, friend of the couple; Carly Schmitz, friend of the couple; and Brittany Kelly, sister of the groom. Flower girl was Eve Larson, goddaughter of the bride.

The bride’s personal attendants were Heidi McGill, sister-in-law of the bride; Kristin McGill sister-in-law of the bride; and Nicole Greibrok, cousin of the bride.

The best man was Parker Skophammer, cousin of the groom. Groomsmen were Lucas Hanson, friend of the couple; Alexander Lair, friend of the couple; Alexander Stadheim, friend of the couple; and Jordan Skophammer, cousin of the groom. Junior groomsman was Samuel McGill, nephew of the bride. Ring bearers were Sawyer McGill, nephew of the bride; Theodore McGill, nephew of the bride; and Forrest Peterson, godson of the couple.

Ushers were Clint McGill, brother of the bride; Jesse McGill, brother of the bride; and Casey McGill, brother of the bride.

Reader was Rae Cech, aunt and godmother of the bride.

Guest book attendant was Debi VanRavenhorst, special friend of the bride.

Host and hostesses were David and Rae Cech, godparents of the bride; and Randy and Heidi Skophammer, godparents of the groom. Honorary hostess was the late Kathryn Jordahl, godmother of the bride.

Gift attendants were Allison Sundal and Grace Steinke, cousins of the bride.

Flower attendant was Janice Anderson, aunt of the bride.

The bride is a 2006 graduate of Albert Lea High School and a 2010 graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College, where she majored in nursing. She is employed as a registered nurse in the cardiovascular intensive care unit at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. She is attending Mayo Clinic School of Nurse Anesthesia.

Benjamin is a 2006 graduate of Albert Lea High School and a 2010 graduate of Minnesota State University Mankato, where he majored in political science. He is employed as a financial representative at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

The couple honeymooned in Maui, Hawaii, and reside in Rochester.