Hannah & Hunter
Wedding Party
Rebecca Neale
Maid of Honor
Hannah's artistic other half. Without Reb in her life she doesn't know who she would be today. Reb reminds us all to be your true and authentic self. Follow what makes you happy, that's what Reb does. Being around Reb means there will be nothing but laughter and weird jokes. She'll be taking her architecture career to a whole new level after spending a semester in Barcelona, Spain where Hannah claims to have left her soul (bring it back plz).
Phil McGee
Best Man
Phil is Hunter's Father and Fraternity Brother. Growing up, Phil was always the person he strived to be whether it was trying to make people laugh, making sure the family was taken care of, or taking shots of Skrewball with a bunch of people at a party. Hunter and Phil don't act like Father and Son, but more like best friends. It was a real honor for Phil to be Hunter's best man, as long as Hunter's bachelor party doesn't end the way Phil's did when he was handcuffed to a light post naked outside of Red Dogs.
Rachel Neale
Maid of Honor
Rachel may be Hannah's youngest sister, but she clearly has the most sass. Rachel has been 16 years old since the time she could carry her own purse, which was early in life. Hannah may have done Rachel's make up for her elementary school dance, but it's Rachel who gives the tips now. Rachel may be 6 years younger, but Hannah turns to her when in need. It's no shocker that she is constantly surrounded by so many who love her. She's sunshine and a good laugh on a bad day. Hannah considers herself lucky to have her as a sister.
Julian Johns
Best Man
Julian is Hunter's hetero life mate. They met in college while being in the same fraternity. They quickly became best friends with wild adventures to Red Dogs, Panthers football games, and falling off a mountain while playing in a golf tournament in Boone. It doesn't matter what is going on in each other’s life, they both know that regardless the circumstance, they will be there for each other. Hannah is not only marrying Hunter, but Julian as well.
Sara Adams
Bridesmaid
Hannah and Sara’s parents have the same anniversary and they were born only a month apart; destined to be best friends if you ask them. They became fast friends when they were seated in the back row of chorus class in middle school. Shocking to all that they were in the back and not star students.... They've been adding grey hairs to their parent’s heads ever since. Their friendship and wandering souls have taken them across the globe together raising a little hell along the way. It's only the beginning…sorry Hunter, it's a package deal.
Philip McGee
Groomsman
Philip is Hunter's older brother. They have been through it all together as well as sharing a night that neither of them will ever forget. Philip provided Hunter with his first niece and nephew, to which he loves very much. Philip and Hunter always did everything together, like when Hunter was playing lacrosse in middle school and Philip wanted to join, so he ran out there, got wacked in the arm, and came right back off the field to never play again.
Liz Hens
Bridesmaid
The world could not handle it if they were blood related sisters, so they had to become best friends instead. Hannah and Liz first met at Jesus camp in high school, yes you read that right. They spent summers in Asheville singing at the top of their lungs while running around with power tools. They have a strong love for Lowes Hardware stores. After graduation in Boone, Liz wanted to spend a few short months at the beach and moved in with Hannah. A few short months turned into a few years and now she owns a house with her boyfriend Mack. Yay for Liz staying long-term in Wilmy and being stuck with Hunter and Hannah forever.
Gage Mace
Groomsman
Gage and Hunter met at Noble Middle School and knew they would be friends forever. Gage is one of the most genuine people you will ever meet and to every person he meets, he always leaves that person with a positive outlook in life. Hunter and Gage lived together for a couple years during college and it was a wild time. Especially when they had a full court nerf basketball game and Hunter ended up running through the wall to block Gage's shot leaving a huge whole in the wall.
Raleigh Durham
Bridesmaid
Ninth grade science class is where they became a dangerous duo. Raleigh and Hannah would like to apologize publicly to all of their teachers who had them in the same classroom. Throughout their friendship they have been there for each other through some of the highest and lowest moments life has to offer. Raleigh is who Hannah turns to when life gets to be just a little too much. She is always there when you need that cold beer after a long week. Recently losing Raleigh Durham to New York City has been a tough pill to swallow, but she’ll always have a home in Wilmington with Hannah and Hunter.
Justin Fischetti
Groomsman
Justin and Hunter met at Laney High School. Justin was a Senior and Hunter was a freshman. They were both on the same Cross-Country team and they knew little about each other, but Laney started a Mentor program for Seniors and Freshman and guess who got paired up. It was from that moment that Justin named Hunter "Mentee" which became his name throughout the whole school. Justin and Hunter were joined at the hip for years to come.
Kelsy Mitchell
Bridesmaid
Kelsy has been one of Hannah’s closest friends for as long as she can remember. Their moms became best friends when their little brothers were in preschool together. They spent endless afternoons on lunch dates and days under the sun going on family trips and vacations. They have been planning their weddings from the time we were in middle school and now Kelsy has had her perfect day and is raising the most beautiful little girl. Everything is coming full circle; Hannah got to stand with Kelsy while she married her best friend, and now Kelsy gets to do the same for Hannah. It's something special.
Bret Batchelder
Groomsman
Bret and Hunter have been friends since 5th grade at Blair Elementary. Hunter's family moved into the neighborhood of Bret's family and they instantly became friends. They were involved in all kinds of sports together, including dirt bikes, which ended with Hunter running into Bret and breaking his finger. Bret is super humble and has always kept Hunter grounded when he needed it. When you see him at the wedding, be sure to call him Brizzy or else he will not respond to you.
Lezlie Williams
Bridesmaid
Going into ECU with a decided major is the best thing that ever happened to Hannah. All decided hospitality majors were thrown into an intro class together and given similar schedules. Lucky for Hannah and Lezlie, they had the exact same schedule and were living in the same dorm on the same floor. They became inseparable in their social lives and in the classroom. They even lived together for three of their four years at ECU. No one knows Hannah better than Lezlie. Finding Lez in the morning with her glasses still on and laying in bed for hours are classic memories they share.
Patrick Murphy
Groomsman
Hunter always told Patrick that when he got married, Patrick would be one of his groomsmen. Looks like the time has finally come. Patrick and Hunter met in Middle school and went on to join the Cross-Country team at Laney High together as freshman. They were both part of the "316" group of friends that pulled pranks on other Cross-Country teams. Looking back, it is a surprise that they were not kicked off the team. Patrick is so nice and will do anything for Hunter if needed. They have had some fun times over the years. Dressing up as the greatest rock group Hall and Oates for Halloween is a memory that will stay forever.
Drew Conekin
Bridesmaid
Drew is Hannah’s fellow sun kissed, salt water, sunset chaser and wild wanderer best friend. Drew is Lez and Hannah's counterpart in their ECU hospitality endeavors. They were together so much they made all of their advisor appointments together. One year their advisor was so annoyed and told them that they couldn't do everything in life together. They just responded and said, “Want to bet!” They seem to be managing just fine; only 81 miles between beaches separates them. Being around Drew is addicting. Look for Drew to be dancing the night away!
Addison Newman
Groomsman
Addison and Hunter have probably been the longest friends out of anyone in this list. They met in Kindergarten at Wrightsville Beach Elementary. Addison was a huge influence on Hunter becoming a Duke fan at a young age. Over the years they have stuck around each other which is rare for such a long friendship. Addison even taught Hunter how to lose $200 dollars on the Craps table, which Hunter has always been thankful for. They also started a band in 2nd grade named The Toilet Seat Boys, which would have been a nationwide hit if they didn't have to learn how to add 5+6.
Dani Naftali
Bridesmaid
One of the first times Hannah heard Dani's name was Drew was telling her about a girl who had picked up a puppy from a gas station and snuck him into her dorm room. Naturally, they became best friends during their time at ECU. They spent endless afternoons at the dog park together and many nights sitting on her floor laughing their heads off. Their moms are even so cool that they all went to Mexico together for spring break and had the time of their lives drinking many margaritas. They're all still waiting on round two.
Caleb Mabry
Groomsman
Caleb and Hunter have also been friends for a very long time. It was destined to happen before they were even born as Hunter's dad and Caleb's mom went to school together in Wilmington. As the stars aligned, Caleb and Hunter came together. If there was one friend who Hunter got in the most trouble with, it was Caleb, but it wasn't their fault. Most of the time, they were set up. They have gone snowboarding together multiple times as well as paintballing and surfing. Caleb is one of the funniest people and will be the ringleader on the dance floor at the wedding.
Samantha McGee
Bridesmaid
Samantha is of course Hunter’s sister. When Hunter and Hannah first met, he lived down the street from Sam and they spent almost all their Covid days together. They quickly created a stronger bond than just Hunter’s sister. They share a love of wine and evenings spent sitting on the porch. Sam has a love like no other for the people that surround her, and it is so easy to be captured by her sunshiny attitude. Sam is raising the most beautiful little girl, Lillie, who is Hannah and Hunter’s flower girl. Hannah has a strong obsession over that little firecracker and being called Aunt Han Han has become her new favorite thing.
Thomas Neale
Groomsman
Thomas is Hunter's newest friend on this list. As Hannah's only brother, they are now a dynamic duo. Despite their loyalties to opposing schools (Hunter is a Duke fan and Thomas graduated from that other school), they share a love for music, books, and salt air. Hunter is happy to take some weight off of Thomas's shoulders by marrying one of those 3 Neale girls!
Liah
Doggo
Dad insisted I have a headshot somewhere because in reality, I am his number one girl. Mom says I can't come to the wedding.
Izzy
Potato
I am really the goodest good girl. Mom was mine first, but Dad still says no to me being in the wedding.
Pippen
Crazy
I'm a good boy when I get pets. Sadly, I'm forbidden from the wedding.
Jaxx
Crack Head
I'm a good boy when I cuddle with mom. Can't come....