It was fastened together with a portrait of her late sister, Allison Langham. Kara Price of New Lenox, sister of the bride, was matron of honor, and Elizabeth Marti of Highland, was maid of honor. Ushers were Jason Sillman of Scottsdale, Ariz., friend of the bride, and CPT Jacob Ragsdale of Athens, friend of the groom. The bride received a bachelor’s degree in radio-television from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from University of Illinois at Springfield. The groom received a bachelor’s degree in history from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in diplomacy and international relations from Norwich University.