While we sure wish they could be here in person, we know deep in our hearts that some of our favorite folks are celebrating with us from the best seats in the house — way up yonder among the stars.

They may not be here to dance, laugh, or sneak a slice of cake early (you know they would’ve), but their love is wrapped around this day like sweet tea on a summer porch — warm, comforting, and always just right.

We carry them with us in every smile, every tear, and every joyful moment. So if you feel a little extra breeze during the vows or hear a song that hits just right, don’t be surprised — that’s just our people saying, “We’re here, baby. Keep dancing.”

Forever in our hearts,

Forever part of our story 💫

Jeff Fox the brides father

who passed February 6th, 2024

Today, as Callie and Hunter start this beautiful chapter, there’s one person we know is smiling down on them — and probably shaking his head a little too. Callie’s dad, Jeff, may not be physically here, but his love, laughter, and let’s-go-hunting attitude are all over this day. Callie has so many memories of them together — whether they were out hunting or, in one of his moments of “dad duty,” taking her fishing (even though fishing wasn’t exactly his thing). He did it because he knew it made her happy, and that’s just who he was.

Jeff was always ready to lend a hand — or the shirt off his back — and he welcomed Hunter into the family with the biggest open arms. He would’ve been so proud to see his only daughter marry the love of her life, but even though he passed a year and 11 months ago, Callie knows he’s still with her in spirit. His last words to her were full of love and pride, and she knows that he’s up there, watching with a big smile — maybe even a few proud tears — as she walks down the aisle today.

So, let’s raise a glass to Jeff, the man who loved deeply, laughed often, and left a legacy that’ll never be forgotten.

Shawn Dahmen
Loved one of the groom,
who passed away April 8th, 2014
Today, we remember and honor Shawn, a dearly loved one in Hunter’s life, who passed away on April 8th, 2014, after a long battle with heart issues. Shawn may not be here with us physically, but his spirit and presence are forever in Hunter’s heart. Shawn was more than just his mom’s boyfriend — he was family, and his memory is cherished by Hunter, his mom, and his brother, Justin.
Some of Hunter’s favorite memories with Shawn are from their trips to Virginia Beach as a family. And in memory of Shawn, every time Hunter and Callie go to Virginia Beach, they make sure to stop by North End Pizza — just like Hunter used to do with Shawn, his mom, and Justin. It’s a special way to honor the man who was always there with a smile, a laugh, and a whole lot of love.
Shawn may not be physically here today, but his memory is alive and well in these small, meaningful moments, and Hunter and Callie know he’s looking down on them with a big smile.

Drake 🐾The Brides heart dog/bird dog who passed

September 15th 2020

Callie’s Heart Dog, Forever a Wild Boy

Drake wasn’t just a bird dog — he was the bird dog. Goofy, stubborn, full of mischief, and absolutely full of love. He had a wild spirit and a nose for trouble (and dead things… so many dead things). No kennel could hold him for long — he'd bust out just to find something smelly to roll in like it was a badge of honor.

In his later years, Drake traded bird hunting for box turtle tracking, taking his "retirement job" just as seriously. But no matter how old he got, the second he heard Callie pull up, he’d lose his ever-loving mind until she came to love on him. It didn’t matter if she’d been gone five days or five minutes — she was his person, and he made sure she knew it.

Drake was proudly shared with Billy Ray, and together they made quite the hunting team (and an even better comedy duo). Wild as he was, Drake’s loyalty ran deep. He loved Callie just as fiercely as she loved him — heart and soul, mud and all.

Today, he’s surely watching from that big ol’ field in the sky, ears perked, tail wagging, and probably still smelling like trouble. 🐾

Forever loved, forever missed, forever her boy.

Deloris Fox/Grandma Fox

The bride's Grandma who passed away

October 13th 2022.

Today, we remember and honor Callie’s beloved Grandma Deloris, who passed away on October 13th, 2022. Grandma Fox, or just Grandma as Callie called her, was a woman full of love, laughter, and warmth. Callie has so many fond memories of her — like waking up to the smell of biscuits and gravy nearly every morning when she stayed over at Grandma's house with her dad and Granddaddy. Grandma had a gift for making everyone feel loved through her cooking, and Callie remembers many early mornings, at 6 AM, when Grandma would have breakfast ready for her and her dad before they went out hunting.

Grandma loved to cook for her family, but if Callie ever tried to sneak in and help, she was usually sent out of the kitchen with a smile — Grandma had her way of doing things! One of Callie’s favorite memories is when Grandma told her, with absolute certainty, that she was going to marry Hunter.

Though Grandma passed just the day before Hunter and Callie got engaged, they know she is smiling down on them today, watching with love, pride, and maybe a little “told you so!” spirit. Callie and Hunter know her presence is with them in every step of their journey together.

The bride's Grandpa or as she called him Papa,

who passed away July 22, 2022

Today, as we celebrate love and family, we remember Callie’s Grandpa, or as she lovingly called him, Papa, Jeffry (or Jeff), who passed away on July 22, 2022. Jeff, Callie’s step-grandfather, was known for his infectious smile and his endless ability to make others laugh. He was the ultimate jokester, always ready with a quick one-liner or a playful grin, ensuring that everyone around him was smiling.

When Callie was younger, Papa Jeff would take her and her cousin Kyle fishing, making sure those memories were filled with fun, laughter, and, of course, a few good-natured pranks along the way. Jeff met Hunter and immediately loved him — Callie is certain that Papa would have been thrilled to be here today, celebrating with them as they begin their next chapter.

Though Jeff isn’t physically here, Callie and Hunter know that he’s watching over them, smiling, laughing, and probably cracking a joke or two from above.