Wedding Party
Hunter Tursky
Bride
Simon Tursky
Groom
Lizzi Brown
Maid of Honor
Hunter: This is my sweet baby sister, Lizzi. I love her dearly and cannot fully articulate the pride I have in having her as my sister. A smile that lights up a room and infectious laughter. Look for her on the dance floor with our flower boy, Joe, or talking with the mother of the bride!
Lazarus “Laz” Salinas
Best Man
Simon: Laz and I met at Texas Shakespeare Festival in Kilgore, Texas, during the summer of 2021. Laz and I bonded over show changeovers in horrible Texas heat and extremely competitive Mario Kart races. We continued to work together at Alabama Shakespeare Festival and meow every time we see each other throughout the day. You can find Laz giving the groom plenty of comforting hugs/words of wisdom, or on the dance floor with his partner, Sandra!
Hailey “Haz” Fields
Bridesmaid
Hunter: Haz and I met in middle school and have been best friends ever since. She’s my other half and knows me inside and out. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her friendship and support. Look for Haz with one of the groomsmen, Camden, or dancing with the bride to the old 5 Seconds of Summer songs I snuck on the playlist.
Camden Neal
Groomsman
Simon: We met through the “Bestfriendship” of Haz and Hunter. Since then, we have become the master duo in multiple first-person video games and cannot be beaten. Look for Camden on the dance floor having the time of his life with his Partner, Haz.
Sandra DeMaria
Bridesmaid
Hunter: Sandra and I started dating our respective partners at the same time and we bonded over being the only “girlfriends” in a group of people who work at the same place. She’s become one of my best friends. When I need it, I know she will be completely honest with me. And when, I don’t need the honesty, she knows exactly how to talk me down. Look for Sandra on the dance floor with the best man, Laz, or at the bar trying the drinks!
Josh Hawboldt
Groomsman
Simon: Josh and I met freshmen year of college at Southern Arkansas University. We became roommates and immediately best friends. We filled our nights with plenty of drinks, revelry, and too many crude jokes. Look for Josh at the bar trying new drinks or making the groom double over in laughter!
Sydne Tursky
Bridesmaid
Hunter: This is Simon’s older sister, Sydne! I’m super excited to introduce everyone to my new sister(s)! Sydne is as beautiful as she is smart, with a wonderful sense of humor to boot. One of my favorite things about her has to be her smile. Look for her outside in the fresh air or poking fun at the groom!
Jacob Early
Groomsman
Simon: Jacob and I met through our employment at Alabama Shakespeare Festival, where we both work. He has since then become a roommate, a friend, and a wonderful source of inspiration for my dnd campaigns. Look for Jacob if you’d like to have a thrilling conversation about anime, dnd, Star Wars, or any other fantasy lore!
Jenna Tursky
Bridesmaid
Hunter: This is Simon’s younger sister, Jenna! Jenna is another of my new sisters that I’m excited to introduce at the wedding! One of my first memories with Jenna is playing Disney trivia in her room while she told me embarrassing stories about Simon. Jenna can and will kick your butt at Disney trivia. Look for Jenna on the dance floor or with one of the bridesmaids, Sydne!
Brandon Vick
Groomsman
Simon: Brandon and I met through our employment at Alabama Shakespeare Festival. As lighting and sound techs, we are inseparable inside and outside the theater. Whether it be setting up an OSC connection, playing D&D, or introducing me to Anime. As it may dismay some, we sadly do not have room to put his D&D character sheet in here. Look to find Brandon checking out the LED’s and how he could make it look so much cooler.
Alex Gladden
Bridesmaid
Hunter: Alex has been a ray of sunlight in my life since I had the pleasure of meeting her! All it takes is a text on a bad day and next thing you know, we’re getting $5 drinks at Applebee’s. Or mimosas at brunch! With a beautiful smile and a heart of gold, Alex has been a great friend! Find Alex at the bar trying the drinks or on the dance floor with the girls!
Aaron Burns
Groomsman
Simon: Aaron and I also met at Texas Shakespeare Festival in 2021. We immediately hit it off as friends through our love for long boarding and Mario Smash Bros (I won most of the time.) Luckily, we both ended up at Alabama Shakespeare Festival with Lazarus and others where we continue and fantastic friendship. You can find Aaron pretty easily: Just look for a guy with an awesome sleeve tattoos.