Mandy & Alex
Wedding Party
Mandy Hawley
Bride
The bride graduated from Freed-Hardeman University with a degree in social work. Mandy is an advocate for the disabled, helping them remain in their own homes. She is also an occasional film critic and film blogger. The bride knew Alex was the one when he agreed to sing late night karaoke with her over Tennessee moonshine
Alex Wagner
Groom
The groom played college football at the University of Rochester. Alex graduated from Syracuse university with his Masters in engineering.
Jacklyn Cooper
Matron of Honor
Jacklyn works as a health inspector for Williams Sausage in Union City Tennessee. Jaclyn meet Mandy at 14 as a freshman in high school. The two have been friends ever since they learned of their mutual love of the film WIllow! After decades of friendship it's safe to say she knows Mandy as well as her family does. Mandy loves Jacklyn's generous heart and the ability to always just be herself.
Andrea Collina
Bridesmaid
Andrea is currently a working model and actress. When she is not doing something creative she works to help save lives with Donor Services. Mandy and Andrea met while doing some modeling work for a Nashville based production company. Due to their mutual love for film they decided to be roommates for four years. Mandy loves how Andrea is always up for an adventure and how she always steps up to help when you really need her.
Nequa Godette
Bridesmaid
Nequa is an Army Veteran, MBA and fitness model. She currently works at the VA helping other veterans get the best care possible. Mandy and Nequa met when Mandy's car broke down and Nequa insisted on taking her home so she wouldn't be walking in the dark. Mandy and Nequa both love trying new things and travel, so they always have so much to talk about when they are together. Mandy loves how Nequa is always so bubbly and excited for others. She is always positive and thinks the best about everyone she meets! Her quirky sense of humor is infectious.
Isabella Carter
Flower Girl
Little Isabella is the bride's niece and the youngest member in the bride;s family. She loves Peppa Pig and being a princess superhero. While she may be little, she is quite fierce, and can hold her own while playing with her two older brothers.
Ingrid Goldburg
Flower Girl
Ingrid is Alex's only niece. Ingrid is already a yoga enthusiast and watches Trolls every chance she gets.
Janet Hawley Boyd
Mother of the Bride
Janet has been an accountant for well over 35 years at Cox Oil Company. Mandy's best memories of her mother are the silly songs she would write and sing to her when she was very little. They both share a love for history and nature. Mandy likes nothing better than to spend time with her mom on the beach and looks forward to this during the wedding weekend.
Brian Wagner
Best Man
Brian is a graduate of SUNY Geneseo university with his bachelors in History and his Masters in Ministry from Lancaster Bible College. He helps shape young lives at Scarlet Thread Ministries, a youth outreach mission in Wayne County NY. Brian also happens to be Alex's twin brother.
Frances Wagner
Mother of the Groom
Frances graduated from Deleware University with her bachelors in Nursing.
John Wagner
Father of the Groom
John graduated from the University of Delaware with his bachelors in biology and his MBA from St. Bonaventure.
Piglet
Best Dog
Piglet is a 10 year old border collie rescued from a parking lot. Mandy thinks she is probably the smartest dog in the world, she is most certainly the *goodest* girl. Piglet's favorite thing to do is to 'go' with Mandy and Alex anywhere, however she is pretty fond of canoeing and hiking. Alex is her best friend and Piglet waits for him everyday to get off of work.