Wedding Party

Jade Nicole Mellen

Bride

Autumn Rayne Misner

Bride

Heather Rose Baker

Maid of Honor

Jade and Heather met at the Wesley Foundation at EIU and bonded over crafting and thrifting. They meet up whenever they can and enjoy exploring new coffee shops, and any fun event they can find like the Renaissance Faire or Medieval Times show.

Emma Burdick

Matron of Honor

Autumn and Emma met in the Clinical Counseling Masters Program at EIU. They enjoy time on the lake and getting their nails done together. Emma keeps busy with a son, multiple careers, and crafting in her spare time.

Samantha Jolene Reece

Bridesmaid

Jade and Sam are cousins who grew up spending the 4th of July's together playing in the sun and exploring Aunt Joan and Uncle Gene's House. They have stayed connected, and try to share a meal or even just a good hug when passing through each other's towns.

Bridget Avery Cunningham

Bridesmaid

Autumn and Bridget met in the Clinical Counseling Masters Program at EIU and enjoyed Thursday night dinners. They now stay connected with occasional video chats discussing creative writing and life.

Matthew Stewart

Bridesman

Autumn met Matt online while playing Overwatch. They enjoy sharing animal pictures and stories back and forth.

Eliza Nicole Daugherty

Bridesmaid

Jade and Eliza met at the Wesley Foundation at EIU and bonded in the worship band and on canoe trips. They are both passionate about social justice and mental health.

Erin Aileen Slack

Bridesmaid

Jade met Erin at a young age through Little People of America and reconnected when Zach and Erin began dating. They share a bond over spirituality and crafting.

Killian Dane Misner

Bridesman

Autumn and Killian are Cousins who grew up playing video games and LARPing. They now enjoy playing with his two girls and getting together with family.

KC Cotrell

Bridesmaid

Jade met KC at the Wesley Foundation at EIU and bonded in the worship band and through crafting. They share a passion for inclusivity and social justice. KC will be supporting the wedding from home.

Carleigh Joy Marie Leroux

Bridesmaid

Carleigh is one of Autumn's oldest friends. They met online while playing video games in grade school and later met up at a BTS Concert in Chicago. Carleigh will be supporting the wedding from home.

Jaxson Ross Mellen

Ring Bearer

Jaxson is Jade's Nephew. Jade loves to sing and dance with him and watch him grow.

Sienna Marie Misner

Flower Girl

Sienna is Autumn's Niece. Autumn loves eating ice cream and playing space jumps with her.

Zachary Matthew Mellen

Usher

Zach is Jade's Brother

Noah Tyler Smith

Usher

Noah is Autumn's Youngest Brother.

Dave Ross Mellen

Father of the Bride

James Dale Smith

James is Autumn's oldest brother.

Penny Jean Brydges

Mother of the Bride

Vickie Michelle Zeller

Mother of the Bride

Corey Cunningham

Officiant

Jade met Corey through their work at SACIS where they found they were applying to the same graduate program. They bonded in grad school where Autumn also met Corey. We have bonded over spirituality and a love of helping people.