McCleery, Lee
James McCleery and Brook Lee were united in marriage on June 9, 2023 at the Hyatt in Cambridge, Maryland. Dr. Jim Orr officiated the ceremony. A reception followed at the Hyatt.
James is the son of Beth McCleery and the late Charles McCleery of both West Alexander, Pa. and Wheeling, W.Va. James is the grandson of Robert and Violet Forrest of Washington, Pa. Brook is the daughter of Bryan Lee of Easton, Maryland. She is the granddaughter of David and Phuong Lee.
Serving as bridesmaids were maid of honor, Britney Lee, sister of the bride, of Easton, Maryland; Jessie Parkulo, sister of the groom of Westfield, Indiana; Emilee Patchett of Preston, Maryland; Alison Patchett of Preston, Maryland; Sarah Song of Easton, Maryland; and Jennifer Song of Easton, Maryland.
Serving as groomsmen were best man, Will McCleery, brother of the groom, of Manhattan, New York; Thomas Lee, brother of the bride, of Easton, Maryland; Haydon Stanley of California; Gabriel Hill of Arizona; Zachary Werner of Morgantown, W.Va.; Anthony Thompson of Columbus, Ohio; and Robert Palmer III of Pittsburgh, Pa.
The flower girl was Avannah Roberts and the ring bearer was Beau Askew.
The bride studied at York College of Pennsylvania. The groom is a graduate of The Linsly School and West Virginia University with a degree in economics. He is a financial consultant for Charles Schwab in Easton, Maryland.
The couple enjoyed a wonderful honeymoon touring the many cities of Italy. Jim and Brook reside in their home in Easton, Maryland on the Eastern Shore along with their two dogs, Sam and Shaq.