Gunnar & Britta
Wedding Party
Corinne Allen
Matron of Honor
I've known Corinne as a sister and a friend since the day I was born. As my only sibling, we did everything together growing up--movie making, dance choreographing, play performing, cooking show recording, and everything in between. She fiercely protects the people she cares about, is a perfectionist if there ever was one, but also knows how to keep a bedroom floor covered in clothes ;) She is the one I have looked up to all my life, and I can't imagine my big day without her standing right by my side!
Caleb Morgan
Best Man
It only makes sense that Caleb Morgan is my best man. We've known each other since 2016 (we were freshmen at Union), and 2021 will be the first year we haven't lived together since then. We've had each other's backs through the best and worst times, and he will always be my best friend. There were many things that could have made us friends -- our shared interests in sports, pop culture, or professional wrestling -- but the greatest of those things is our push to make each other better men.
Gabby Morgan
Bridesmaid
Gabby and I officially met when I was a freshman at Union. Shortly after joining Chi Omega, she became my big sister and one of my greatest friends ever! Her *husband* and Gunnar also became best friends in college and lived together, so the four of us really did everything together. Gabby is caring, welcoming, and so hard-working. Most of my favorite memories with her are just getting to live life together on a daily basis. I got to stand by her side last summer at her wedding and I'm so happy she's able to do the same for me!
Palmer Bell
Groomsman
If you look up “servant leader” in the dictionary, you see a picture of Palmer Bell. He’s been one of my best friends for the last 5 years, was a roommate for 3, and will be someone I can count on for the rest of my life. He’s loyal, hardworking, and has helped challenge me to be a better man since I’ve known him. What people may not know is that he can be the absolute life of the party, so don’t be surprised to see him getting jiggy with it at the reception.
Madison Hari
Bridesmaid
Mads has been my roommate and best friend since our freshman year. After a 3 hour SATCO date and a 2 hour road trip to Jackson with a girl who was basically a complete stranger, we instantly knew we were going to be friends. We are so like-minded and so different at the same time. We laugh at each other's mistakes and celebrate each other's victories. There are so many things I admire about Mads, because she gives 110% to every single thing she does and always has an ear to listen to anyone who needs it. It just wouldn't feel right to celebrate this day without her!
Levi Shaw
Groomsman
I wouldn’t have enjoyed the last few years the way I have without Levi as my roommate. He’s someone who can not only talk sports, wrestling, and Fortnite with me, but we can also talk life in the most casual and meaningful way. He’s easy going and could literally be friends with anyone. I’m glad Levi is one of my best friends and will be one of my groomsmen. And no matter what anyone says, we didn’t cause 2020.
Lily Carmack
Bridesmaid
I heard about Lily and wanted to meet her long before she came to Union. After joining Chi Omega, she became my g-little and eventually one of my best friends! She has the most positive spirit of anyone I know and uses it to build others up. She is gentle but will stand up for anyone she loves. She never ever complains--even when things don't go her way. She's my favorite person to walk with (even when it's actually freezing outside). She's going to be the most beautiful (first-time) bridesmaid ever!
Austin Hefner
Groomsman
Hef is the best kind of friend. He’s always down for whatever and has a good time. I don’t have many regrets, but I do regret when me and Caleb didn’t want to live with a rando that someone suggested for our third roommate. I’m thankful me and Hef eventually became roommates. I’m excited to have him in the wedding and in Jackson with me for at least another year.
Eva Barg
Bridesmaid
Eva is one of my cousins and the closest thing I have to a second sister. I'm convinced our moms had us within the same year so we could be best friends forever and ever! We have made so many music videos, performed so many skits, and played too many games of UUPG (don't ask) to count. Eva is so funny that she can even make herself laugh. She is determined, intelligent, beautiful, and stubborn. She's also sensitive, so if you see her at the wedding, say something nice to her ;) I couldn't be happier that she's a part of my big day!
Austin Maddox
Groomsman
The resident mountain man (or teddy bear) of 63C for a few years! Maddox is the most thoughtful, caring, and intentional friend I have. Everything he does reflects Christ in a way that I want to emulate. Like everyone else on this list, he knows how to have fun and is someone I wish everyone could meet and be friends with. We’ll always have the night Sloppy Joe was born. #RIP
Ali Butler
Bridesmaid
Ali was one of my freshman year roommates. Unfortunately, it did not go as well as we were hoping, but 2 years later, she's one of my very best friends--thank goodness we've come a long way! We are in the education department together, making her 1/4 of fifferbt, the most amazing and chaotic group message on the planet. Ali is my style icon, has some of my favorite teaching stories, and is the most loyal friend. No one is brighter or more bubbly than her. My wedding day wouldn't seem right without her!
Elliot Garrett
Groomsman
Elliot is one of my welcome week disciples and we’ve gotten incredibly close these last 4 years. I knew from those first few weeks that he’d be one of the boys 4life. I’m glad I’ll have him in Jackson for the immediate future, as he’s been someone that I can hang out with until like 3 or 4 AM either talking about life or watching memes. I’m pumped to have him next to me at the wedding.
Addie Steagall
Bridesmaid
Addie is another one of my faithful education major friends. If I remember correctly, she coined the term "fifferbt," which is something I will be grateful for forever. Addie is the kindest and most encouraging person I know. She is always the biggest hype girl and never misses an opportunity to bring joy to everyone around her. She is hardcore, my favorite intramural teammate, and the best open party dance partner. I'm so happy that she's in my bridal party and even happier to have her in my life!
Isaac Elliott
Groomsman
Isaac is one of my best friends. He’s a true leader in every aspect of life, even within the Inner Circle. He’s also a 7 like me, so he can bring out my creative and adventurous side like no one else. I’m thankful he’s my twin in Lambda Chi, and if you didn’t think we were close enough, we had to have our weddings just 1 week apart.
Mia Barg
Bridesmaid
Mia is another one of my cousins and a crucial member of the "Fab Four." She has been a built-in best friend since she was born and I couldn't be more thankful for that. She is definitely the funniest and the sassiest of all of us, which always made for a LOT of laughter on Illinois visits. She is extremely creative, a ~very good~ dancer, and probably the only person who loves dogs as much as me! I can't think of a more fun person to stand next to me on May 30th!
JV Martinez
Groomsman
I’ve known JV the shortest amount of time of any groomsmen, but he’s already made a great impact on my life. I’m not a super deep person, so the best way to describe JV: he’s just one of the boys. He’s someone I can have a good time with regardless of what we’re doing, and he’s always down for whatever even if it’s not something he would normally enjoy. I know I have a place in Tampa if I ever need it.
Hallie Kaiping
Bridesmaid
Hallie is the fourth and final member of fifferbt and quite possibly the most enjoyable person to be around. She is genuinely the funniest person I have ever met and can rap just about every song on the face of the earth. She is always full of adventurous ideas, makes more tiktoks than anyone I know (and is actually good at it), and is an avid napper. I wish everyone could have a Hallie in their lives, because she brings so much happiness and sarcasm everywhere she goes. I can't wait to have her as one of my bridesmaids!
Quinn Beasley
Groomsman
I don’t have a biological brother, but Quinn comes the closest to being that role. He’s someone I’ve looked up to since I was a freshman. He served in that very niche role of teaching me how to love Jesus and how to be cool. Before he became my big brother in Lambda Chi, I had no idea who he was, but I’m grateful to have him as someone in life I can talk to whenever I need him.
Delaney Mann
Bridesmaid
Delaney is Gunnar's sister and 100% the life of every party. I could listen to her tell me stories about her life all day long, because she is real, honest, and ~very~ entertaining. She can make me laugh more easily than anyone and I'm so excited for her to be my sister-in-law so soon! I have always seen her as my own family and I can hardly wait for that to be official. I can say with full certainty that Delaney would get in a fight for me if she had to, so don't cross her if you see her ;) I can't picture my day without her in it!
Caleb Dunbar
Groomsman
Like Seal, The Rock, or Heisenberg, you know someone is beloved when they don't even go by their actual name. I've actually known C Money the longest of anyone in my wedding. I met him at my Scholar's weekend at Union, and we sang Chop Suey as loud as we could on Rock Band. From then on, he's been someone I've looked up to and been able to stay friends with over a good cigar, listening to the Dead, and hitting bombs at Jackson National.
Cora and Audrey Barnwell
Flower Girl
Cora and Audrey are probably the most precious girls you will ever meet! They are the daughters of my boss and his wife, who have served as mentors, friends, and role models to us over the past few years. Cora is responsible, caring, and a friend to everyone she sees. Audrey is silly, joyful, and always ready to have fun. I cannot imagine having anyone but my mini-mes walking down the aisle before me!
Micah Hayes
Officiant
I don’t know where I would be without Micah. He’s been my mentor since I was 16, and helped lead me to faith in Christ. He taught me the bond of Christian brotherhood with a group of other guys in high school, which helped me find the group of brothers I have now. He’s been a model of what it looks like to be a husband, dad, mentor, teacher, and brother. I knew from the start I would want him to officiate my wedding, and the fact that it’s already here is kinda crazy. I wouldn’t want anyone else helping lead me and Britta on this day.