Wedding Party
Stephen Lashley
Officiant
Stephen is the Senior Pastor at Goodrich Memorial United Methodist Church in Norman, OK. Stephen and Hayden were in the same fraternity at Oklahoma City University and were instant friends. Stephen attended Southern Methodist University for seminary, allowing him and Hayden to reconnect in Dallas. Since then, Stephen and his wife Taylor have become invaluable friends and mentors to Hayden and Lauren and have watched their relationship grow from dating to engagement and now to marriage.
Kelsey Day
Maid of Honor
Kelsey and Lauren met at high school theatre camp, attended OCU together, and lived a few blocks away from each other in New York City post-graduation. Kelsey and Lauren have shared countless memories - from birthday trips to Mexico to surprise visits to Texas for Hayden’s proposal. Kelsey is supportive, hilarious, and the best hype woman and Lauren is so excited to have her share in the beautiful day ahead!
Veronica Battersby
Matron of Honor
Veronica and Lauren were in the same voice studio in college and became fast friends. Veronica and Lauren considered themselves soul sisters years before they realized Veronica grew up across the street from Lauren’s dad’s childhood home in Michigan. Throughout the years, Veronica has been a source of true friendship, sisterhood, and support, and a shared love of The Weepies.
Spencer Gualdoni
Bridesman
Spencer and Lauren met at high school theatre camp, attended OCU together, and lived a few blocks away from each other in New York City post-graduation. Despite their long distance friendship, you can still catch them talking to each other on the phone for hours like two old friends. To know Spencer is to love him and Lauren is so glad he’s a part of her life and big day.
Meredith Bennett
Bridesmaid
Meredith and Lauren met when they were cast in a musical together in Dallas in between college semesters and have been close friends ever since. Meredith and Lauren lived together in NYC and have maintained a long distance friendship through so many chapters of their adult life since moving away. Lauren was so happy to stand by Meredith at her wedding and she can’t wait to have Meredith stand by her side in October!
Hannah McCue
Bridesmaid
Hannah and Lauren were in the same sorority in college and recently reconnected after moving back to Dallas post-graduation. Hannah and Lauren started meeting up weekly for wine & gal’s time in 2020 and their friendship blossomed. It is still one of the highlights of Lauren’s week. Lauren is so thrilled for Hannah to be a part of the celebration!
Kelly Jones
Bridesmaid
Kelly & Lauren have known each other since they were 4 and went to elementary, middle, and high school together. Kelly is Lauren’s chosen sister and Lauren has always envisioned Kelly next to her on her wedding day!
McKenna Rhadigan
Bridesmaid
McKenna and Lauren are childhood friends who have supported each other through every chapter. McKenna is funny enough to have her own Netflix stand-up special and steadfast enough to maintain a lifelong friendship. You can catch them exploring the Bishop Arts District for many years to come!
Stephanie Mills
Bridesmaid
Stephanie and Lauren are middle school besties turned lifelong friends. Growing up, Steph and Lauren were passionate “teachers” and loved playing pretend “school” together (homework, grade books, chalkboards, and all). Over a decade later, they are still great friends and Lauren is so excited to have Stephanie a part of the “I Do” Crew!
Lauren Ross
Best Woman
Lauren is Hayden’s sister and one of his closest friends! Lauren has always been with Hayden every step of the way and he can’t wait for her to stand by his side on the big day!
Connor Flynn
Best Man
Connor is Hayden’s best friend from high school. Whether they were performing on stage in theatre together, or causing way too many distractions in choir, Connor and Hayden were inseparable. Hayden couldn’t imagine his big day without Connor.
Austin Gipson-Black
Groomsman
Austin and Hayden first met as members of the same class in their fraternity. But Hayden and Austin really became the best of friends over countless nights of playing one on one on the blacktop basketball court (We’ll just ignore how many times Austin has beat Hayden)!
Tanner Bradshaw
Groomsman
Hayden was lucky enough to be given Tanner as his big brother in their fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha. Since then, Tanner has been a great role model for Hayden and always been there as one of his closest friends.
Brade Bradshaw
Groomsman
Brade and Hayden met in college and became fast friends. From playing volleyball at the Lambda Chi house, to driving across the country to auditions together, to being in shows together, Brade and Hayden always have fun!
Jesse Ross
Groomsman
The first time Hayden met Jesse, he knew he was perfect for his sister Lauren. Years later, Jesse is still the best brother-in-law Hayden could ask for and a close friend. Hayden is so thankful to have his brother by his side on his big day.
Gareth Forsberg
Groomsman
From the time Hayden joined his fraternity, he couldn’t wait to be a big brother. When he and Gareth sat down to chat for the first time, Hayden knew Gareth was meant to be his little bro. The rest is history!
Travis Huddleston
Groomsman
Travis and Hayden were friends in college and one day ran into each other in Dallas. That coincidence turned into a lifelong friendship and prompted them to start their own podcast where they talk about basketball every week!