Haley & Adam
Family and Wedding Party
Jackson Fisher
Groomsman
Jackson is a teacher in Brooklyn where he resides with his wife, Fran, and their dog, Huck. Jackson and Adam became friends on the high school show choir bus. Since then, they have had several adventures together and kept each other laughing all the while.
Marlena Boren
Bridal Party
Marlena is bookish, dog-loving, and up for an adventure! I met her when she began dating my friend Seth during Marlena's doctoral studies at the University. I am thankful for her advice about weddings and her outgoing personality.
Richard Sakul
Bridal Party
Richard went to college with me and then lived in Fayetteville for several years before moving further north in the US. He's one of the friendliest people I know! He's a cat dad, adventurous eater, and a warm and kind friend.
Lindsay Mindlin
Bridal Party
Lindsay came into my friend group like a ray of warm sunshine in college! She is a great listener and hype-woman with a true gentle spirit. Also, she is the cutest person you'll ever see in an oversized Mabel Pines-style sweatshirt.
Emily Luikart
Bridal Party
Emily was my first sane, welcoming, and wonderful roommate in college. She is the loving cat-mom to Freddie, knows a boggling amount of veterinary facts, and is the leader of our friend group's anime club. She is also a concerned and sweet friend.
Laura Podd
Bridal Party
Laura was my second ever sane and delightful college roommate. She is a great listener and a fierce advocate for her friends and her high school students. She enjoys working with Simon the Horse (pictured) and is proud pet-parent to Andie the Hellion Cat.
Janet Hixson
Mother of the Bride
Originally from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Janet now lives in Fayetteville, about three blocks from the couple. She has a huge social circle and is the life of the party!
Nancy Alexander
Mother of the Groom
Nancy is a Nebraska native with strong Czech roots. She is the organized and thoughtful mother hen of the family.
Gary Alexander
Father of the Groom
Hailing from Nebraska, Gary is a raptor enthusiast, dove hunter, and dedicated father to Adam.
Walter Hixson
Father of the Bride
Walter is such a jet-setter that he has trouble telling you where his home is! Originally from Pine Bluff Arkansas, he enjoys hunting, piloting, and boating.
Melissa Hixson
Step-Mother of the Bride
Melissa is from New Orleans and travels just as much as Walter, of course! She is the ultimate dog lover and is incredibly thoughtful.
Dickie Tynes
Mother of the Bride's Beloved Partner
We all love Dickie! Hailing from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, he is known for his fix-it skills and his cooking capabilities.
Allen Hixson
Brother of the Bride
Allen is Haley's younger brother. Big Al is a road trip enthusiast and knows about all the dams within 200 miles of Fayetteville.
Kayla Alexander
Sister of Groom
Kayla lives in the Pacific Northwest and is the gamer of the family. As the older sibling, she would play sea shanties as she drove Adam to school in the mornings.
Rev. Suzanne Stoner
Officiant
Suzanne has been pre-marital counseling us since 2019! She is gentle, helpful, and generally wonderful. Suzanne is Associate Rector at St Paul's
Rev. Becky Purcell
Lector
Becky introduced us! She is a Presbyterian minister and Haley's neighbor. She knew Adam through the church. Where would we be without Becky??
Reed Baillie
Groomsman
Reed and Adam met in high school, They’ve gotten into some wild and boisterous hijinks in their time - all the way from Lincoln to Minneapolis. Reed works as an educator for Lincoln Public Schools and lives in Lincoln with his wife, Amanda. Reed has the distinction of being the only groomsman who has ever visited Fayetteville!
Brandon J. Kasl
Groomsman
Brandon is one of Adam’s oldest friends. The two met in jr. high at Calvin Crest summer camp, where they both later worked as camp staff. Since then, they’ve always been able to count on one another. Brandon lives in Seattle with his fiancée, Erin and their two dogs, Luke and Leia. They enjoy hiking, camping and live music.
Tom Bolin
Best Man
Tom and Adam have spent many days chilling and pondering life and it’s complexities. Tom is an art, architecture, and design enthusiast, and general appreciator of beautiful things.