Dr. Barnwell

Dr. Barnwell is Noah's doctor. He is like a member of the family, as he has been taking care of Noah for years; however, he is concerned about Noah's mental health. He thinks Noah is delusional because Noah believes a swan is his dead wife, Allie.

Allie Calhoun

Allie Calhoun is Noah's wife and Jane's mother. Allie is not an actual living character in The Wedding, but she is referred to throughout the novel. Her love story with Noah is legendary within the Calhoun family, and serves as an inspiration for Wilson to win back the affections of his wife. Noah believes that Allie has been reincarnated as a swan at the pond near his nursing home, since she had been fascinated by swans.

Noah Calhoun

Noah Calhoun is Jane's father. His love story with his wife, Allie, is chronicled in Sparks's novel The Notebook and is...