Kelsey Haarala | Matron of Honor

I graduated from the University of South Alabama with a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Nursing. I am a Registered Nurse and I am currently a nurse manager at a surgery center in Biloxi, MS. Hannah’s brother Zachary and I have two beautiful children Brayden who is nine years old and Blakely who will be one in December 2019. My hobbies include spending time with family, attending all of my sons sporting events, running, going to the beach, and helping others. I have known Hannah for well over ten years and I’m so grateful for our friendship. Hannah is more like a sister to me than a sister-in-law and I’m so happy to be standing by her side on her wedding day. I wish Hannah and Michael joy, love and happiness on their wedding day and always

Regan Haarala | Maid of honor

Hi my name is Regan and I am the bride’s cousin! Hannah and I are only a little over a month apart so we have known each other for our whole lives. As kids, we were competitive from the very start! We loved to fight and bicker over who could color in the lines the best, but we came around and grew to be best friends! We attended the University of Southern Mississippi together and made it a point to have an OEC sushi date at least once a month. When we weren’t eating sushi you could find us watching Leonardo DiCaprio win his first Oscar or binging our weekly dose Shadow Hunters every Monday! Han graduated a year before me, but luckily she ended up finding her current home in Dallas, Texas where I am from and where I moved back to right after graduation. I am a 5th grade teacher in Frisco, TX and when I am not wrangling children, I enjoy shopping, doing makeup, and traveling! I have heard all about Mike from the very beginning and I have loved watching their relationship grow and change over the years. I am so excited to be part of their very special day!

Leah Holifield | Bridesmaid

I graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology. I’m currently a Speech Pathologist for a school district. I live in Lucedale, MS with my husband Tyler. We enjoy spending time with our family and going out on our boat. After college orientation, Hannah and I decided to live together freshman year. We went from complete strangers to best friends in a short amount of time! I had the pleasure of being Hannah’s roommate throughout my entire undergraduate degree at USM. I’m so excited to a part of Hannah and Micheal’s big day, and I wish them a lifetime of happiness! 

Hannah Breal | Bridesmaid

Hi my name is Hannah Breal, and I am one of Hannah’s college roommates and sorority sisters! We met when we both pledged Kappa Delta at the University of Southern Mississippi our freshman year and quickly bonded over our mutual infatuation with 90’s boy bands! After our freshman year was over we decided to continue the party at the Hillcrest dorms and eventually to Cottage 1509 where we lived together until we graduated! You could always catch us watching an unhealthy amount of Jimmy Fallon episodes on the couch, or getting ready for all of the date parties together! We always knew how to have a good time, even after we graduated and moved away where we continue to stay close! I am currently a 4th grade teacher at D’Iberville Middle School and the biggest fan (and personality) at any sporting event, especially football and baseball. In my free time I will be rooting for the New Orleans Saints (WHO DAT) and watching the Golden Eagles play literally anything. I am so excited to be part of Hannah and Michael’s special day and I am so excited to see what the future holds!

Remi brown | Bridesmaid

I will forever be thankful for USM & Kappa Delta because those things brought me one of my besties, Hannah. After I graduated from Southern in 2017 I married my love (Andrew Brown) and moved to Lucedale, MS. I work at Century Bank in our small little town and absolutely love it! I was born and raised in Gulfport, which is a few towns over from Vancleave (where Hannah is from) but I never knew Hannah until college. We lived together 3 out of our 4 years at Southern and made MANY memories that I'll always cherish! My prayer for y'alls marriage is to find and seek God always!! He has wonderful plans in store for yall!

Katie Vanderheiden | Bridesmaid

My name is Katie Vanderheiden, and I first met Hannah through Kappa Delta at USM. Originally from Amelia Island, Fl, I knew no one at Southern Miss and naturally joined a sorority. Kappa Delta brought me my best friends and our circle wouldn’t be complete without Hannah! After graduating in 2017, I moved to Jackson, MS and then to Montana for a year. I currently work as the store manager for The Yard Milkshake Bar in Hattiesburg. I am so excited for Hannah and Mike as they take their next step in their relationship. I wish them a lifetime of happiness! 

Mike Jones | Best Man

Hello, my name is Mike and I'm the proud father of the groom. I am a retired United States Marine Chief Warrant Officer and I hold a Bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri. I had started my masters at Oklahoma State, but was pulled away for Desert Storm and just had never had a chance to finish that work as the family started to expand requiring more time than I had. I am married to a beautiful lady, Delynne, who I had met in high school. Yes, high school sweethearts. As a father, of three children I am very proud of what they have all done and will continue to do throughout their life. Honestly, I was very touched and honored to have been asked to be my son's best man. This is a very special day for him and I am thankful I can be there for him. He has expressed how much he loves Hannah and just feels so lucky to have found her. Hannah is very special and will be a wonderful addition to our family. We are truly blessed that they have found each other.  

Robb Jones | Best Man

Hello all, name is Robert Jones. I am Michael's older, more distinguished and dashing brother. We've shared many an adventure together over the years, some for better, some for worse, but all memorable in their own way. As for me I manage a small business and substitute teach on the side. I am fortunate enough to have a stunningly wife, who keeps me on the straight and narrow, and an absolute adorable two year old daughter. I am very much looking forward to this marriage. I had feared my dear brother would spend his days alone, never to know the joy of wedded life. However Hannah has more then graciously agreed to be my brother's bride. Truly a selfless act if there ever was one. I am honored to be a part of this wedding, and I look forward to having Hannah in our family.

logan hawk | Groomsman

Hi my name is Logan Hawk, I met Mike in Aggieland when we both worked for Texas A&M Football. We immediately hit it off with a great working relationship and always knew we would have a special friendship. We have both moved on to better things since A&M and still kept in constant contact. I currently work at Texas Tech Athletics and have a beautiful wife named Mary. We are foster parents to a wonderful 2 year old girl named, ‘R’. Mike and Hannah’s relationship is unique and I am thankful I get to help celebrate their big day with them.

John Barnett | Groomsman

I met Michael when we worked together with Southern Miss Football. He started out as an eager undergraduate intern, but it became apparent very quickly that we would need to hire him if we wanted to keep him. We spent countless hours together to help take Southern Miss back to the top, and developed a close personal friendship along the way. I am currently the Director of Football Operations at Eastern Kentucky University, and am proud to be a part of such a big day in Michael and Hannah’s lives. I wish them a lifetime of happiness.

Justin Mills | Groomsman

I currently hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and, just recently, received a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration. Shortly after I attained my Bachelor’s degree, I began working on campus at the Center for Mathematics and Science Education as the STEM Experiences Coordinator.

Hannah and I attended Vancleave High School together and have been best friends for over ten years. Even though we have not lived close to one another for quite some time, we have managed to maintain a close relationship. I met Michael about three years ago when Hannah introduced us in Dallas. We immediately hit it off and have since then developed a close friendship, also. I’m grateful that my work allows me to travel to Dallas at least twice a year, so that I am able to see them . I am so happy to celebrate your wedding day with you both!

Brayden Haarala | Jr. Groomsman

I am in the fourth grade at Bayou View Elementary School in Gulfport, MS. I play baseball, football, soccer, and just joined the running club at my school. In addition to playing sports I enjoy hunting, swimming, and hanging out with my friends. I miss Hannah and Michael because they live in Dallas, TX, and I live in Gulfport, MS. When Michael comes to Mississippi I like to throw the football with him.