Wedding Party
Chloe Hershenow
Matron of Honor
Shares the coveted role of middle child with Abby; married with her husband Dawson in St. Louis, MO and working as an Engineer for Purina! Smart as a whip, fast as a race horse, will win every board game and probably get side-tracked while doing it.
Griffin Brand
Best Man
Griffin is Walker’s older brother. He works in the restoration business at HighGround in Raleigh, NC. He is the father to Walker’s favorite nephew and the host of one of the hottest podcasts in the game.
Sadie Hershenow
Maid of Honor
The youngest Hershenow, a beacon in the world of nursing at Barnes Jewish in St. Louis, MO! Quick to join or cause laughter, dance to a roll-making music video, share a story, or skip a workout for a coffee. Don't ask her about longboarding..
Logan Brand
Best Man
Logan is Walker’s younger (but not little) brother. He now does AI consulting for businesses and used to work for Microsoft (wicked smaht). He also lives in Raleigh, NC and is always quick to school Walker in pickleball when he comes to visit.
Hannah Foldy
Bridesmaid
Abby’s oldest friend, since Young Life camp and braces - Hannah is the high school best friend you never got to sit next to in class because you both talked too much. And we still can't hardly cut our talks short! She comes to us from Nashville, TN as a full-time photographer and will be doing double-time with her camera on the big day.
Findley Bowie
Groomsman
Findley is Walker’s friend from Washington and Lee (W&L). He has spent the past couple of years in New Zealand working on sheep and dairy farms, but starts business school this Fall at Darden. If you’re lucky, you can find Findley playing Irish music on his geetar at the local pub.
Hannah Hawley
Bridesmaid
Hannah comes to us from NW Arkansas and Camp War Eagle! Abby and Hannah met working summers there then shared all of life together once Abby moved to NWA after college. Her favorite food is frozen food and she could have her own comedy/music/talk show...preferably with Abby & her Gram as guest hosts.
Timmy Chernault
Groomsman
Timmy is Walker’s friend from Roanoke. He is a true renaissance man, from working in his dad’s music shop, turning wine stoppers on his lathe, or showing Walker the business on Mario Kart and Super Smash. He is as loyal as they come and the greatest Minecraft companion.
Kara Hershenow
Bridesmaid
Sister-in-law of Abby's but really more like a sister. She's been a Hershenow for nearly 10 years and we love her so. Crushing the mom scene in Lexington, KY with creativity, joy, grit, and loads of love. Big fan of T Swift, coffee, reading, and plants.
Andrew Coats
Groomsman
Andrew is another one of Walker’s friends from W&L. He currently lives in Birmingham, AL where he works for Founders Advisors as an investment banker. Andrew is as quick to make you laugh as he is to discuss highly intellectual matters, a true connoisseur of conversation.
Bailey Lee
Bridesmaid
The giggliest cousin of all, Bailey Mae hails from Wichita, KS. You can find her cutting an Irish jig, eating sweet treats, or zipping in on the wound care team to take care of you-name-it. Sidekick in hand-me-downs and loud laughter, always ready to ask the important questions.
Shapley Davis
Groomsman
Ronsico Shapley Tolbert Davis (Shap) is another one of Walker’s friends from college. He works in Winston-Salem, NC in “crypto,” but is also a film writer. Shap’s extravagant life has never made sense to Walker, but maybe one of these days we’ll start to understand.
Maddy McClellan
Bridesmaid
Maddy, with Western Kansas roots, bonded with Abby in college through involvement in Student Foundation and K-State Proud. She’s the midwest, K-State, finance woman, relationship-oriented, fashion guru blend we’ve all been wanting to know.
Luke Farley
Groomsman
Luke is one of Walker’s friends from college. He lives in Charlottesville, VA, and works as a Data Scientist at Elder Research. He is the type of guy who willingly sleeps on the floor, claiming it’s “better for his back,” but we know he is actually just taking one for the team.
Jennifer Richard
Bridesmaid
Jennifer Powerhouse Richard is the frontierswoman of Abby's life! She was the answered prayer of a friend who would take Abby on a wild ride of adventures through camping, floating, mountain biking, trail running - you name it! Don’t get between Jennifer and a finish line.
Ralston Hartness
Groomsman
Ralston is Walker’s friend from W&L. He is currently in Chattanooga, TN where he is the director of the Chattanooga Fellow Program. If he’s not baking a batch of fresh cookies or biscuits, he is probably doing a 50-mile trail run or reading an entire book before sunrise.
Tali Rose
Bridesmaid
Tali is another NW Arkansas girl, but a Missouri Hillwoman at heart. Tali and Abby became friends in Rogers through Jeep rides and sharing lasagne recipes. She’s your go-to social worker with a deep heart, big hug, and loud holler! Give it up for the ultimate hype woman - TALI ROSE!
Duncan Maxwell
Groomsman
Duncan is Walker’s friend from W&L and is also the reason for this wedding shindig. He introduced Abby and Walker via divine providence only a couple of years ago! Duncan is currently saving lives as a family medicine doctor and is in the process of moving to Mobile, AL. And no, he is NOT a leprechaun!
Abby Sweeney
Bridesmaid
Abby Jane is leading and serving in the world of missions! Abz, Sal, and I spent every two out of three moments together in college (and would do it all over again). I can always count on Abz to be boogieing, laughing, and quoting more movies than the average person has seen. She won't let fun or empathy ever get away from us.
Murray Sales
Groomsman
Murray is Walker’s friend from Michigan. He is the Area Director for Young Life in Birmingham, MI where he and his better half reside. There may not be a more dedicated Detroit Tigers or Lions fan, but you would never know that from watching a game with him...
Sally Sweeney
Bridesmaid
1/3 of "Me and the Sweens" from Abby's college years. Sal currently lives in Kansas City working as a middle school counselor! You can find her on the dance floor, sipping copious amounts of coffee, cackling, and speaking French... probably at the same time. Count on her smiling eyes for the best conversations.
Jared Vince
Groomsman
Jared is also Walker’s friend from Michigan. He is the Associate Regional Director for Young Life in Metro Detroit. Jared fits more into a day than the President, but is the ultimate family man, he’s been such a great mentor to Walker during his time in Michigan!
Allie Wells
Bridesmaid
Country cowgirl cousin of Abby's, speech pathologist in Western Kansas by day, world famous (at least in my eyes) horse cutter by night. Simultaneously taught me how to be a sorority girl and a 4-H sheep showman. Leaning on her to empower a sweet tooth and hard work.