Haley & Jordan
Wedding Party
Steve and Tracy Zangl
Parents of the Bride
Haley's parents just adore Jordan. It's pretty common for them to just call him out of the blue to check in! Steve and Jordan share a love of baseball hats and the Rhinelander Hodags, and Jordan and Tracy share a love of Christmas music and playing games. Fun Fact: The first time Haley's parents met Jordan, Steve decided he wanted to grill steaks since Jordan loves steak. However, life had other plans. Steve and Tracy got home from being out of town to the basement being flooded. Jordan came over after working an event to help, and we had to order pizza instead!
Cory and Jenny Johnson
Parents of the Groom
Jenny and Cory love Haley! One of the first things they said to Jordan about her was "she keeps you in line, and we like that". Jenny and Haley love to craft together, and Cory and Haley share a special bond about Jordan and Haley's dog, Tucker. Haley has finally stopped scolding Cory about feeding Tucker from the table, because she knows it's a fight she'll never win. Fun Fact: The first time Cory met Haley, he wore Chicago Cubs gear from head to toe, to see how she'd react as a Wisconsin Sports fan!
Emily Neuser
Maid of Honor
Emily and Haley met as Resident Assistants at UW-La Crosse in 2014. Emily and Haley bonded over being fellow mid-year hires, and then their friendship was solidified as Emily was deemed a "bad influence". That didn't seem to matter to Haley, as they're still best friends today! Emily and Haley love country music concerts, Aldi finds, wineries, sharing dog owner experiences, and summer weekends on the lake. Emily has been a huge cheerleader for Haley and Jordan's relationship and has been such an amazing support system for Haley.
Connor Hilburn
Best Man
Connor loves Jordan and wants to see him do the best in life. Ever since he met him at Lakeland College at their first convocation, he knew that they were going to be best friends. They both played baseball at Lakeland and were roommates for 3 years. He came to Utah for a week of golf over the summer and that was one of the best weeks of Jordan's life; they had an absolute blast. Connor ended up moving out to Wisconsin with Jordan after Jordan graduated from graduate school, which was a great time. They have been through a ton together from not waking him up when Jordan's blood sugar was low because he was the starting pitcher the next morning, to him driving his new truck in the snow for the first time, to buying Jordan's first house and having the best roommate Jordan could have ever asked for.
Rachel Heilgendorf
Maid of Honor
Rachel and Haley met during their first year as Residence Life Coordinators at UW-Milwaukee, and they were actually apartment neighbors. Despite the close proximity, Rachel and Haley didn't become close friends until COVID-19. When everything shut down and people were restricting their circles, Rachel and Haley quickly became inseparable. Haley and Rachel share an obsession with Taylor Swift, and a love for wine, coffee, and brunch. Rachel was also one of the first people to hear about Jordan when he entered Haley's life, so it's only right that she's part of this exciting experience!
Jayden Hamblin
Groomsman
They first met in 7th grade when they both moved to a new middle school and didn't know anyone. When Jayden walked into the first class and he saw Jordan, he came over and sat down because he knew Jordan from playing baseball growing up. They became instant friends that wanted to do everything together. They would spend almost everyday with each other throughout middle school. Still to this day, Jayden is the only person Jordan talks to in Utah. Jordan was able to be in his wedding in 2020 and it was the best day and Jordan thanks him often for coming and sitting next to him in middle school. They enjoy golfing and playing videogames with each other. Jordan remembers how they would have sleepovers and stay up until 2 or 3 in the morning playing videogames and laughing. He has always been there for Jordan and is Jordan's right hand man.
Markie Hopkins
Bridesmaid
Markie and Haley met in graduate school at Missouri State University (Go Bears)! Markie actually was part of the recruitment team for Missouri State, and Markie and Haley hit it off right away. A few years later, Haley convinced Markie to move to Wisconsin and work at UW-Milwaukee with her, so they got to continue being coworkers and friends in the same state! Markie has the best laugh, and Haley has always appreciated Markie's humor, hootenannies, and hugs!
Trevor Meier
Groomsman
Trevor, or Montana Man, as Jordan's mom says, is a great young man and such a great teammate/friend. Since the first time meeting at Lakeland, they both knew that they were going to be great friends. They became great friends from their love of baseball and knowing that each of them was going to do anything and everything to help the team out. Jordan has great memories of all the club house and dinner chats, as well as the late night gas station runs when the mart on campus was closed.
Rachel Kohlmeier
Bridesmaid
Haley and Rachel have been friends since they were in 1st grade, so Rachel has seen Haley through all parts of her life including scooter rides to each other's houses, cabin trips, basketball tournaments, graduations, moves, Rachel's wedding, and Rachel and Jake having their two beautiful daughters. Now, Rachel and Haley get to celebrate another milestone in their friendship! Rachel is that friend that is always there and will do anything to help anyone, and Haley feels so lucky they've been friends for so long.
Jake Kohlmeier
Groomsman
Without Haley helping Jake find the love of his life, Jordan would never had the opportunity to call Jake his friend. Every time they get together it is a great time, from talks about sports, to business adventures, to Jake and Rachel's girls. Jordan is so glad that Jake is in his life. He has meant so much to Haley and Jordan all these years.
Courtney Zangl
Bridesmaid
Courtney is Haley's sister-in-law! Courtney and Haley have a shared love of Jello-shots, fishbowls, and making fun of Zach. Courtney is hilarious and goofy, and reminds Haley that life doesn't have to be so serious all the time. One of the first things Haley loved about Courtney is how much she loved Zach, being that Haley and Zach are so close.
Zach Zangl
Groomsman
Jordan is so glad that Zach has such a great relationship with Haley and Jordan is so happy to call Zach his brother. Jordan enjoys their times talking about football and basketball, as well as picking on Haley. Jordan is so glad Zach will be there to share our special day, as Jordan was able to share Zach's special day as well. Jordan also can't wait to see Zach take some swings in the cage on the wedding day.
Cialinn Johnson
Bridesmaid
Cialinn is Jordan's younger sister, but Cialinn adopted Haley as her second sibling pretty quickly into Haley and Jordan's relationship. Haley loves Cialinn because of how honest and authentic she is. Cialinn is almost as obsessed with Tucker as Haley is, and Cialinn has been incredibly supportive of Jordan and Haley since the beginning.
Lino Figuerora
Groomsman
From the time Jordan hit Lino in the head throwing Jordan's bullpen, Jordan knew they were going to be great friends. Lino came up to Jordan and told him that his pitches moved up and did not break down, which still to this day Jordan thinks Lino was wrong. Jordan is so glad that he got to pitch to Lino and have him as Jordan's catcher for 3 years. Just remember throw a 4 down and catch the ball. Jordan wants Lino to remember, "I am not paying you to call the game I am paying you to catch the ball." Jordan is so glad that Lino will be able to share one more baseball field together and this time on Jordan's special day.
Tucker
Dog of the Bride and Groom
Although Tucker won't be present for the wedding (way too many people for his liking), he'll be the best looking out of the wedding party. Tucker is the best boy ever, and he is so excited that his humans are getting married. Even though it took some time for him to warm up to Jordan, the two are now inseparable. Tucker will happily celebrate with snuggles and naps with his mom and now official dog dad after the knot is tied!