Wedding Party
Shep
Best Man
Shep and Hiram met while working together at the county jail during the midnight hours. What first started off as a professional relationship quickly developed in to a flourishing friendship with talking about saving the world one problem at a time to singing Taylor Swift and whispering sweet nothings over the phone. Shep lives in Champaign near Hiram and Heather
Cassie
Matron of Honor
Cassie and Heather have known each other since high school. They lived together for 2 years while they were at Eastern Illinois University and had many a fun nights dancing the “push pop”, which they will still occasionally try to do! Cassie is the yin to Heather’s yang. They have matching tattoos in honor of a parent they’ve both lost. She lives in Bloomington so Heather gets to see her quite often!
Anne
Bridesmaid
Anne and Heather met in college at Eastern Illinois University. They worked together at a bar and bonded over having the same birthday! They’ve called each other Twinkies (Twinks) ever since! Anne is the reality check Heather sometimes needs in life! She’s a grounded free spirit. Anne lives in the suburbs of Chicago and is the best mom to baby Mac
Jei
Bridesmaid
Jei is Hiram’s sister and has become a great friend of Heather’s. She lives in Maryland and is the best aunt to sweet little Elias. She’s sure to be seen on the dance floor and life of the party!
Elias
Ring Bearer
Elias is Hiram and Heather’s little boy. He’s as sweet as can be and sure to steal the show!
Cindy
Officiant
Cindy is Heather’s aunt. They have always been very close no matter where they’ve lived. Heather looks up to Cindy in so many ways and Hiram and Heather immediately agreed the best person to officiate them would be her. Heather thinks Cindy has given her seal of approval as she hugs and kisses Hiram every time she sees him and that is rare