Lisa & Wade

Friday, July 18, 2025 • Wainwright, AB, CA
81 Days To Go!

Lisa & Wade

Friday, July 18, 2025 • Wainwright, AB, CA
81 Days To Go!

Wedding Party

Kari Engele-Carter
Kari Engele-Carter - Maid of Honor
Kari is the bride's first cousin and lives in Engelfeld, SK with her family. The Harrower genes run strong in both these women and it shows. A health inspector by profession, she now manages a team with the SK health authority. A reliable support, Kari is always willing to lend a hand. She is the ultimate lady boss and understands the bride better than anyone.
Aaron Bullard
Aaron Bullard - Best Man
Aaron and the groom have been best friends their entire life. They joined Wainwright Fire and Rescue at the same time and speak their own Alberta slang, that they somehow always understand. Aaron works full time at Teine Energy and also with the groom at Buffalo Ventures. Aaron lives in Wainwright with his family.
Lachlan Smeets
Lachlan Smeets - Bridesmaid
Lachlan is the brides 14 year old daughter who loves fashion and esthetics. The tallest girl sibling, Lachlan is great back up to bring to any occasion; don't let the blond hair and blue eyes fool you, she is tough! Lachlan enjoys volleyball and badminton and is going into grade 10 next year.
Nate Fry
Nate Fry - Groomsman
The groom met Nate when he first moved to Wainwright from Nova Scotia. They quickly became friends when Nate joined Wainwright Fire and Rescue and have since saved each other from some precarious situations in the Fire Service and they also work closely together in their private businesses. Nate is a carpenter by profession and is the go to person the groom calls when heavy things need to be moved; thank you Nate! Nate lives in Wainwright with his family.
Michelle Hart
Michelle Hart - Bridesmaid
The bride met Michelle in the Fire Hall gym and quickly realized that they had a lot in common. Despite the bride's attempts to actively recruit Michelle to the RCMP Auxillary Program, Michelle decided to join Wainwright Fire and Rescue as a firefighter; we will not hold that against her! Michelle is also a dedicated 911 dispatcher and proud military spouse. Michelle lives in Wainwright with her family.
Aime Smyl
Aime Smyl - Groomsman
Aime is the current Fire Chief of Wainwright Fire and Rescue and met the groom when he joined the Fire Hall many years ago. As the groom is the current Deputy Fire Chief, they talk on the phone many times in a day and are a great team. Aime lives in Wainwright with his family, loves to play hockey, and is the ultimate dance dad to his 2 daughters.
Tina Cleghorn
Tina Cleghorn - Bridesmaid
The bride met Tina through Wainwright Fire and Rescue Auxillary. Tina works at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright as a civilian and moonlights as a DJ on Weekends. Tina may be small in stature but her East Coast personality is hard to miss, introducing the bride to Tibb's Eve and many other fun maritime traditions. Tina lives in Wainwright with her family.
Dave Cleghorn
Dave Cleghorn - Groomsman
Dave has known the groom close to 7 years. Dave and the Groom both work at Wainwright Fire and Rescue , National Defense Fire Service and bond over owning their own businesses, so there is no shortage of things to talk about. Dave lives in Wainwright with his family and can be found snowmobiling and side by siding in his free time.
Delaney Smeets
Delaney Smeets - Bridesmaid
Delaney is the Bride's 17 year old daughter and also a Junior Fire Fighter with Wainwright Fire and Rescue. Delaney works as a lifeguard teaching lessons at the pool in Wainwright and going into Grade 12. Delaney loves reading books and dreams of her own home library someday.
Grady Smeets
Grady Smeets - Groomsman
Grady is the Brides 13 year old son. Grady is going into grade 8 next year and enjoys playing AA hockey for the Wainwright Polar Kings as a goalie. The youngest sibling, Grady is well mothered with 3 older sisters.
Aurora Smeets
Aurora Smeets - Bridesmaid
Aurora is the bride's 18 year old daughter. Aurora inherited the brides dark hair and spicy attitude, which has served her well as she goes into her second year Bachelor of Science at MacEwan University. Aurora is known for her creativity and craftiness; from homemade halloween costumes or themed outfits, Aurora's ideas are always good. Aurora likes reading, cats, and music; a total Swiftie.
Braden Miller
Braden Miller - Groomsman
Braden works full time as a journeyman pipe fitter at Northstar Oilfield Services and also works with the groom at the National Defense Fire Service. Braden met the groom many times over the years while growing up in Wainwright but their bromance didn't take off until Braden joined his third job, working part time at Wainwright Fire and Rescue. Braden is known for his ability to solve any problem he encounters with a smile on his face and his positive attitude makes him the go to person for a great laugh. Braden is a proud girl dad to his golden retriever, Phoebe and lives in Wainwright with his family.