Jennifer Ashely & Jeffrey Howard
Wedding Party
Jennifer Ashely Hughes
Bride
Incapable of being away from nature for too long, Jenny spends her time hiking (she completed 52 hikes in 2020), tending to houseplants (and all manner of living creatures), and educating others about environmental science. She is currently working on a masters in community engagement in conservation. Ask her about vegetarian cuisine and the other Jeff in her life (Goldblum).
Jeffrey Howard Pierce
Groom
Jeffrey is a writer, podcaster, and philosopher (at least on Twitter). He has bounced around living in the Mountain West, to the East Coast, and Pacific Northwest, but he carries a deep respect for and fascination with his family history wherever he goes. Ask him about the books he is reading, candle-making, and his favorite homesteader YouTube tutorials.
Elyssa Kerr
Woman of Honor
Jenny and Elyssa met while working together at Mercer Slough Environmental Environmental Center in 2017, and they've been thick as thieves ever since! Ask her about beaver conservation, low tide creatures, and her cat, Elon Meowsk.
Alexander Struk
Best Man
Alexander met Jeffrey while both were studying philosophy in England and bonded over 80s films and retro synth. He is a world traveler who has also lived in Australia. Talk to him about good food, fine wines, and craft beer.
Hwanhi Chung
Officiant
Hwanhi and Jeffrey first met while studying in England (yes, Alexander was there too), but it was during a long camping trip on Orcas Island that she and Jenny became fast friends. She is an incredibly thoughtful and thought-provoking conversationalist. Ask her about her favorite recipes and her recently adopted dog.
Dixie Pierce
Mother of the Groom
The matriarch of an extensive family that includes 12 children and nearly 30 grandchildren, Dixie has also been an educational professional for multiple decades. Ask her about her recent travels, rock tumbling, or what books she's currently reading.
Barbara Hughes
Mother of the Bride
Despite baby Jenny's attempted matricide in utero, this is the woman who gave life to the bride! Barb has been a pharmacist for 3 decades. Ask her about her current craft projects and her grand-animals!
Jim Wooten
Step-Father of the Groom
Jim is a self-taught carpenter, master baker, and professional accountant. A man that loves serving his family and friends, he's often listening to podcasts while repairing or building something. Ask him about his pizza recipe or his current home improvement project.
Marc Hughes
Father of the Bride
Ask Marc about anything related to beer, golf, or cooking on a Big Green Egg. He has also been working in pharmacy roles for 3 decades, and he is a co-owner of his town's local Franny's Farmacy, a CBD product shop in Western NC.
Hope Hughes
Step-Mother of the Bride
It's never boring with this fiery lady around! Ask Hope about her fur children and trying to find sustainable products in NC. She is the other co-owner of Franny's Farmacy.
Freyja
Dog of Honor
Freyja's physical attendance is TBD, but she'll definitely be in our hearts. If she's there, ask her about her many boyfriends in attendance (scandal) and that time she needed surgery after eating a tennis ball.
Harpy
Puppy of Honor
She only recently joined the family, but she has wiggled her way to a permanent place in our hearts! Her presence is also TBD. If she's there, ask her about genetic mange and how much she loves biting Mommy and Daddy.