Hayley & Christopher
Wedding Party
Joe & Rosemary Turner
Parents of the Bride
Rosemary is originally from West Tennessee, and Joe is from Brandon, Mississippi. They met while attending Mississippi State University, fell in love, and later married in August 1995.
Scott & Tracy Hixon
Parents of the Groom
Both from Georgia, Scott and Tracy met in high school. They became best friends and started dating during their senior year. After graduating from Georgia Southern University, they married in January 1993.
Anna Bearden
Matron of Honor
Hello! My name is Anna Bearden, and I am so excited to be the Matron of Honor. I have known Hayley since we were about 11 years old. We met through church. However, I remember we really became closest our senior year of high school. Hayley is my best friend, and has been there with me through everything. We both went to college together (Hail Southern), and she stood by my side as my Maid of Honor on my wedding day. My husband, Hayley, Chris, and I have a great friendship that I really cherish. I love both the bride and the groom, and I am so honored to be a part of their special day! I promise to dance if the DJ plays any Thomas Rhett song!
Trevor Hanfland
Best Man
Hi, my name is Trevor. I cannot think back to a time when I didn’t know Chris. We grew up together on the same street, went to the same college, rushed the same fraternity, and even lived together for a few years. So almost 20 years later I’m still surprised he hasn’t gotten tired of me. I’m proud of Chris for all his accomplishments as well as him taking this exciting step with Hayley as they start their lives together. I also want to make it known I will only dance if Sweet Caroline is played, but I will allow a substitute of Brandy by Looking Glass.
Preston Turner
Bridesman
Hello, I'm Preston. I met Hayley on May 26th, 2003. This happens to be my birthday which makes sense cause she's my sister. Needless to say I've known her my whole life, bonding over our siblingship/friendship and hatred of Math. Chris, on the other hand, I met in 2014 when he took Hayley on their first date. Ever since then, we've bonded over our love of Video games and yeti calls (Lololollolollol). I promise to dance if the DJ plays "Africa" or "Chicken Fried."
Nicholas Hixon
Groomsman
Hi! I’m Nicholas Hixon, and I’m the brother of the groom! I’ve known Christopher for 21 years, and he and I have a relationship akin to Doctor Frankenstein and Fritz. Growing up with Tourette’s meant I made a lot of noise, and I was usually blamed for most of the noise in our household only to find out once my brother moved away for college, that it was he who made all the noise. I am so proud of him, and think it should be known that I will only dance if the DJ plays Runaway by AURORA.
Devyn Streets
Bridesmaid
Hey y’all! I’m Devyn Streets. I met Hayley though our sorority in college when I transferred to Georgia Southern in 2016. We became roommates during our last semester, and we made some of my favorite college memories during those few months! From graduating college, getting married, and having a baby of my own, Hayley has always been there to support me through all of the stages of my crazy life. I cannot wait to do the same for Hayley and support her by standing by her side on her wedding day! I truly value Hayley’s friendship and I’m so glad that she has Chris to make her so happy, and that she gets to spend the rest of her life with such a great guy! I can’t wait to be a part of this beautiful wedding! And I promise to dance if the DJ plays “Fergalicious!”
Jacob Bearden
Groomsman
Hey everyone! My name is Jacob Bearden, and I’m so excited to be one of Chris’ Groomsmen! I actually met Chris through Hayley when we all went to Georgia Southern, but we got closer after taking on and sweating through body conditioning together! I’m so thankful for their friendship and blessed to have Chris and Hayley in my life. I’m so honored to be a part of their special day! I promise to dance if the DJ plays Sweet Caroline!
Hannah Shaffer
Bridesmaid
Hi my name is Hannah Shaffer, and I am one of Hayley’s bridesmaids. We met in the 5th grade. We were both new to the school, and we bonded over Nancy Drew and our love of books. Our families became each other’s. We became nearly inseparable and went through band and church together! We drifted apart when we went to college, but I am so happy and blessed to be standing by her side today. I promise to dance if the DJ plays “Call Me Maybe!"
Van Neeley
Groomsman
My name is Van Neeley. I’m currently 23 years old and only getting older. I love baseball, German shepherds, and long walks on the beach. Considering that I’ve been hanging out with Christopher since around my birth in 98’, I guess you could say I’ve known him for a while now. In truth, I am the favorite cousin. Oh, and I promise to dance if the DJ plays Happy by Pharrell.