Wedding Party
Leisha Dunlap
Bride
I think if Betty White were to write my bio, she would talk about how we are kindred spirits. She would have been the most honored guest at our wedding, but I guess I will pass. A chronic critical thinker, true-crime loving, voted most-likely-to-take-a-hurt-raccoon-home, and always willing to feed an army, I am quite possibly the luckiest person on this page to be surrounded by such awesome people. Every girl dreams of a princess moment; but I prefer the political power of Parliament or presidency.
Max Barnaby
Groom
Max -- Magic the Gathering enthusiast, quintessential brooding poet, hot bearded dog dad, and the keeper of my heart. He is the epitome of a golden retriever gamer boy, and is the sole reason nobody who lives within a 5 mile radius of us has brownie mix or avocados. He's an incredible and notorious world-builder, making my world a little brighter each and every day with a spirit of adventure. He is the prince to this fairy tale, or if we were to continue the aforementioned arch, he is my minion. Or vice president. Same difference! We're never early to anything, so here's to hoping we get to the ceremony on time!
Alexis Potter
Maid of Honor
Lexi and I met in 3rd grade, and became best friends by 4th grade. She quickly became my sister-from-another-mister, for what I think was to spare both of our mothers the pain of us being real sisters. I love her more and more as the years go by. It was really a no-brainer that she would be the one to stand by my side and help me on my big day! She is brilliant, stunning, and unbelievably strong. Her ambition and courage have always inspired me to keep going, even when I thought I was at the end of my rope. I am so proud of the woman she has become, and her loyalty to me through the years has been my greatest treasure. Some of our all-time favorite things to do together: dollar store snack hauls, visiting favorite food stops, singing and dancing in the car, and watching horror movies!
Zac Barnaby
Best Man
You might think that being five years apart, there'd be some pretty big discrepancies between brothers, Max and Zac, but they go together like Sonny and Cher (where Zac is Cher) or Turner and Hooch (Max being Hooch)! Zac is a larger-than-life, vocal powerhouse with a penchant for D&D and all things theatre. Max admires his fearlessness and bravery, as well as his willingness to adventure and explore the unknown. I have more than enough brothers, but God just knew that I had just enough space in my heart for Zac. Zac played a lead in one of SUU's major theatre productions, Falsettos - and got the part during his very first semester! He will no doubt be a star on the dance floor, and catch him being a part of a special number during the reception...
Emma Barnaby
Bridesmaid
Emma is not only my soon-to-be sister-in-law, but before my engagement to her brother, I knew she was the sister that my heart had always longed for. Emma and I are eerily similar, but the things that I love the most about her are the things that I find uniquely Emma. She has a dedication and tenacity to succeed that I haven't seen in most Ivy-league geniuses, and on behalf of Southern Utah University, we were that much more happy to have her! She is kind, generous, beautiful, and sassy in the best ways, and I love her beyond words. She will graduate with a B.S. in Accounting with a minor in Finance in April 2022, so if you get a chance, congratulate her!