Wedding Day

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Moments in our story

Learn more about the bride and groom's love story.

Jeff and Addy met at Judson University. They started dating after the homecoming football game in 2023.

Homecoming dance 2023!

The bride and groom's first Christmas together.

The couple enjoys trying out new coffee shops together!

The bride and groom celebrated their 1 year by going to Lake Geneva for the day!

Jeff Graduated with his Bachelor's degree and started his Master's degree in clinical counseling.

Celebrating the 4th of July together!

Jeff started coaching football at Judson University.

The couple enjoyed another homecoming dance together!

Jeff and Addy got engaged on June 14, 2025!

Our Story

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Meet some of our favorite people!

Aleah Kennell - Maid of Honor

Aleah is the bride’s younger sister and one of her closest friends. Growing up, the two spent countless hours playing imaginary games together and later cherished long car rides filled with laughter and conversation. Their bond has only grown stronger over the years, and the bride is so excited to have Aleah stand by her side on her wedding day.

Alissa Nicholls - Bridesmaid

Alissa is one of the bride’s sisters and a great source of encouragement in her life. When they were young, the bride and Alissa shared a room, where they made many memories together. Over the years, they have also had the opportunity to work together many times, and the bride even followed in her sister’s footsteps by attending the same college. Alissa means so much to the bride, and she is excited to celebrate this special day with her by her side.

Annabell Bailiez - Bridesmaid

Annabell is the bride’s oldest sister and someone she has always known she can depend on. Growing up, the bride remembers making up dances and plays with her older sister. In more recent years, they have bonded over being football WAGs. Annabell is a dependable and supportive sister, and the bride is so thankful to have her by her side on this special day.

Micky McTighe - Bridesmaid

Micky is the bride's college roommate and close friend. Micky and the bride have enjoyed many coffee and target trips together. Both girls started dating and got engaged during similar times they are excited to enter this new season of life together.

Britt Gardner - Bridesmaid 

The bride has been friends with Britt since kindergarten. Growing up, they loved making dances together, now they enjoy going on long walks together. Britt has been very influential in the bride's life and she is so excited to spend this special day with her!

Reagen Perry - Bridesmaid 

Reagan is one of the bride's close friends! They got to know each other at church youth group. Reagan and the bride love going on Goodwill trips together and finding hidden gems. The bride is excited to have Reagan stand by her side on this special day!

Joshua Hazelwood - Best Man

Josh is a college friend of the groom, and they started getting to know each other in 2020, followed by being one of his roommates for a few years in 2021. Josh and the groom played football together at Judson for 4 years and have built a strong relationship throughout the course of their time spent at Judson.

Derek DeVries - Groomsman

Derek and the groom first met in 2020 when they were assigned as roommates at Judson, followed by both of them playing football there as well. Derek and the groom bonded over shared interests and spending a lot of time in the same friend groups.

Joseph Hazelwood - Groomsman

Joe and the groom became closer when they first became roommates in 2022, followed by spending a lot of time together through different experiences such as visiting his family on the holidays, going through seasons of engagement together, and spending a lot of their free time hanging out during the past few years.

Mike Hazelwood - Groomsman

Mike and the groom met in 2020 along with the rest of the Hazelwood fam as well, followed by bonding more in 2023 when the groom lived with and worked under Michael during the summers for a few years, helping out with his landscaping business. Michael and the groom bonded a lot over talking about interests and spending their free time together after workdays.

David Prince - Groomsman

Dave and the groom met each other in 2022 when they became roommates and spent a lot of time together bonding over interests such as sports, games, and computers. David and the groom are very close with the Hazelwood family as well, and spend a lot of time with them.

Jay Hazelwood - Groomsman

Jay and the groom first met each other in 2020 when the groom was introduced to the Hazelwood family. The groom started spending more time with Jay when he started attending Judson in 2023, and they both spent their summers together working and going to the gym each day. The groom and Jay spent a lot of time together hanging out, hosting game nights, and sharing their Judson experiences together.

Wedding Party

Q + A

Travel

This is one of the bride's favorite local coffee shops. The bride and groom have spent many coffee dates in this location.

Zion Coffee Bar

This is an indoor rock climbing and bouldering event center. This is a fun place to go with friends! The bride and groom experienced rock climbing together for the first time at First Ascent.

First Ascent Peoria

This is a summer market held on Saturdays from 8-12. There are a number of venders to choose from. The bride and groom often enjoy going to the market in the summers.

Peoria RiverFront Market

This is a fabulous restaurant in Peoria. The bride and groom enjoy going to this restaurant when in the area. The bride recommends ordering the gyro and the groom recommends ordering the breakfast quesadilla.

Addy & Jeff

Addy & Jeff

Things to Do

Zion Coffee Bar

First Ascent Peoria

Peoria RiverFront Market

One World