October 30, 2021

Hannah & Austin

Wedding Party

Hannah Long

Bride

The anti-bridezilla. Campaigning for coolest wife 2022. Has been described as the beauty and brains of the relationship. Arguably the best thing to happen to Austin since his birth.

Brooke Madison

Maid of Honor

Where to begin! Brooke and I met the night before we were going to share a hotel room for a week on a family trip to Las Vegas. She had been dating Jacob for about the same amount of time that I’d been dating Austin, only she was finishing up her education at Mizzou so we hadn’t met yet. The first day on the trip, we sat and talked about anything and everything and became fast friends. Now, over two years later in our relationships and friendship, we are closer than ever and I’m counting down the days until I finally have a sister. I’m so blessed to have you as my Maid of Honor, B! One of the many memories we’ll make together in this life. ❤️

Kyndall Dinwiddie

Matron of Honor

My longest friend, my partner in crime, now my Matron of Honor. Cliché, but more fitting than I’d like to acknowledge. Ever since we met at a high school football game almost six years ago (and had a sleepover the same night we met), we’ve been inseparable. We graduated high school together, lived together in college, and then I had the honor of standing beside her on her big day as her Maid of Honor. Now, she’s expecting her first baby and I get to ask her to return the favor and stand by me on my wedding day. Kynds, I can’t believe I blinked and we aren’t high school juniors anymore. I’m so thankful you’ve been by my side so long, and that my wedding day won’t be any different! 🧡

Susan Clark

Bridesmaid

My soul sister if there ever was one. Ironically, Susan and I went to high school together and attended college in the same city but never crossed paths until she got hired at a bank that my dad was the manager of. He kept telling me about a girl that reminded him of me, from her iced coffee addiction to her old soul. Eventually we decided to finally meet up, and she’s been my rock ever since. I thank God for you every day, Sus. Thanks for being there for me always. 💛

Sandra Roy

Bridesmaid

My long distance roomie and family doctor, Sandy is the person I see most. Probably more than my fiancé. She was an athletic trainer for Nixa, so she met my entire family (grandparents included) before she met me. Our first encounter was crying together after my baby brother played his last basketball game ever during his senior year. Now, we live 100 yards apart, which means impromptu walks, Netflix binges, and Andy’s runs. She came into my life right when I needed her most, and I’m not letting her go anytime soon. Sandy, I know you’ll be the life of the party at the wedding just like you are every time we go out. Kick your shoes off and meet me on the dance floor ❤️

Brionna Halverson

Bridesmaid

We went from going on double dates as two strangers dating best friends, to losing the boys and keeping each other. Best decision we ever made. Brionna has been a spiritual leader and confidant for me through every stage I’ve known her. I love watching you grow as an athlete, student, friend, and person. I’ll always be your biggest fan! I can’t wait to spend the year with you (more than usual) 💙

Savanna Blair

Bridesmaid

One of the beautiful women I get to call family after the wedding! Savanna is married to Austin’s cousin, and more than that she’s an incredible friend to me. She makes me laugh until my stomach hurts, and makes the most mouth-watering maple cinnamon rolls I’ve ever tried. It’s been such an honor celebrating you this past year as you’ve been a bride (the most laid back bride I’ve ever met) and I’m so thankful to have you as apart of my bridal party now too. Hoping I can be a fraction as cool and collected as you were on my wedding day 🧡

Ashley Miller

Bridesmaid

Ashley is another lovely lady I’ll get to call family after the wedding. She’s married to Austin’s cousin Scott, but over the past few years has become one of my best friends as well. With countless wine nights and family events together, she’s a constant in my life that I couldn’t be more thankful for. Ash, I know that when I want to have a good time, you’re the one I want with me. Here’s to a year of celebrations with you! 💛

Austin Ruder

Groom

The man, the myth, the groom. Future trophy husband. We’re gathered here today to celebrate the greatest shot Austin ever took, which was into Hannah’s DM’s. Don’t ask him the wedding date, he doesn’t know. His work ended when the ring landed on her finger.