Wedding Party
Adrienne Bundy
Bride
Adrienne graduated from Franklin County High School in Brookville, Indiana in May of 2020 and from Kent State University in May 2024 with a bachelor of arts degree in Fashion Design. She recently started her career as an assistant designer with Carters, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. She is so thankful for Hayden’s endless love and encouragement throughout her college years and during her recent job search. His steadfast confidence in her and his unwavering support has made her believe that all of her dreams are attainable. She is so lucky to have him as her best friend, biggest cheerleader, and forever love. Each day of their love story is one day closer to the day they will be able to spend every day together. Until then, she will continue to delight in every moment they have together and to appreciate the daily messages, calls, and video chats that have sustained and connected them now for over three years.
Hayden Pierce
Groom
Hayden graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City, Indiana in May 2020. In August 2021, he dedicated himself to the service of our nation by joining the United States Air Force. He graduated from basic training in October 2021 and from the Security Forces Academy in February 2022. In March 2022, he began serving in the 90th Security Forces Squadron at FE Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming. For three years, the two have perfected the art of long-distance virtual dinners and dates, regularly watch movies and play games together online, and fall asleep most nights together on Facetime. Throughout each day, they are able to exchange laughs, frustrations, and stories via instant messaging. Adrienne is now supporting Hayden in his college endeavors as he pursues a degree in secondary education. Both are excited that they will now be able to spend one or two long weekends each month together in Cheyenne while Hayden continues his service to our country.
Meredith Bundy
Maid of Honor
Meredith is the bride's sister but has doubled as her best friend for the last twenty-one years. Despite their one year and eleven-day age difference, the two have grown up more like twins. They have been by each other’s sides throughout nearly every significant life experience and are seen by many as a package deal, being referred to collectively as “the girls.” Their strong bond has survived the sharing of a best friend, high school classes together including their stint as badminton champions in summer PE, a wrecked car, and even working part-time jobs together with their only conflict being the occasional dough ball fight at Pizza Pete in Brookville. The two spend their time together hiking, paddle boarding, and most importantly annoying their dad and brother.
Polo Hernandez
Best Man
After moving to Cheyenne, Hayden was settling into his new life across the country from all the people he loved. Blessedly, he met Polo at work and the two quickly hit it off because of their interest in sports and their joint adoration of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Polo and his wife Syerra regularly include Hayden in their family dinners and holiday celebrations, giving him a home away from home. After the birth of Polo’s son in February, it was with great pride that Hayden accepted the role of being the child’s godfather. Hayden and Polo spend their off duty days golfing together, cheering on the Steelers, playing video games, and attending NBA games in Denver.
Laura Edwards
Bridesmaid
Despite Meredith's best attempts to claim a monopoly on Laura’s friendship, eight years ago, their duo evolved into a forever trio when Laura and Adrienne started playing high school soccer together. This girl gang has kept each other incredibly close over the years with many coffee dates, dog park trips, and summer days spent on the lake. Despite attending three different colleges, there was rarely a day the three did not communicate in some way, always offering endless support and humor across the miles. Adrienne is looking forward to switching roles and standing next to Laura during her wedding this December.
Nick Hileman
Groomsman
At age eight, Hayden finally met Nick, the little brother he had been wishing and begging for. Despite Nick only being a few days old at the time, Hayden eagerly asked his mom if he could throw a football with Nick as soon as he arrived home from the hospital. Luckily for Hayden, Nick soon shared the same love of sports. This led to the two spending countless hours outside shooting baskets and playing catch. Hayden even had the opportunity to help coach Nick in basketball and they now share a love of golf. Despite being hundreds of miles away for the past three years, the two have been able to stay connected through Facetime calls and many hours online playing video games together.
Maddie Burchett
Bridesmaid
Sixteen years ago, after being forced to spend endless summer days at their brother's baseball games, Maddie and Adrienne’s paths first crossed. The two were inseparable through elementary school even after Adrienne moved away to Brookville in 6th grade after their plan to sabotage the sale of Adrienne’s house was unsuccessful despite their best efforts. Their close friendship has survived challenges of time and distance, and they have traveled many miles to spend precious time together and have no plans to stop.
Landon Bundy
Groomsman
As Hayden’s relationship with Adrienne grew, Hayden simultaneously developed a solid new friendship with her brother, Landon. The two enjoy playing and endlessly discussing anything and everything sports-related, and Hayden swears that one day he will actually beat Landon in cornhole, despite three years of consecutive, and significant, defeat to date. The two have developed a love of hiking and have summited several mountains together with many others planned in their future. There is never a dull moment when these two are together, with the competition always fierce and the laughs never ending.
Haylee Perry
Bridesmaid
Haylee and Adrienne were able to turn lemons into lemonade after both finding themselves in unfortunate high school relationships and meeting on a double date. It turns out the only chemistry on that date was between Haylee and Adrienne. Haylee has accompanied Adrienne’s family on their annual hiking trip to Colorado as well as numerous weekend trips, making herself an honorary Bundy family member.
Jackson Hofferth
Groomsman
Jackson is the boyfriend of Haylee. This couple has been a huge part of Hayden and Adrienne’s long distance journey as the four are regularly joining together on virtual game nights and spending hours bonding together in Minecraft realms. These two couples are looking forward to many more double dates, both virtual and in-person, in the years ahead.
Joan Baughn
Matron of Honor
Joan, Adrienne's Great-Grandmother on her mother’s side, has inspired Adrienne with her gentle nature and soft wisdom. Joan’s loyalty to those she loves and her positive spirit in the face of the most trying circumstances are gifts Adrienne will take into her marriage. Joan will be doing the honor of blessing Adrienne and Hayden’s marriage by tossing flower petals on Adrienne’s path to promise her forever love to Hayden. Joan will be accompanied on her walk by Adrienne’s dear cousins and friends, Madeline Cregar and Mallory Cregar.