Carolina & Tanner
Wedding Party
Nora Huner
Maid of Honor
Introducing Carolina's Maid of Honor, Nora Huner. They met about 10 years ago through a mutual friend. She is her traveling partner and pushes her to see sides of her she may not always want to see! Everyone should have a friend like her. She is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. Nora is a fan of brachycephalic dogs. If you are unsure of what these are, just go up to her and ask her at the wedding ! She has 3 of the cutests ones! Note to Nora: Thank you Nora for being by my side throughout this journey, and on one of the most important days of my life. You've been an amazing Maid Of Honor and Best friend. I hope you know how much I appreciate our friendship. I love you !
Vaughan Marshall
Best Man
Vaughan and Tanner have been friends since elementary school. Vaughan is his longest friend, and is here as his Best Man. Vaughan is a car guy, just like Tanner, and any moment he isn't working, you'll find him tinkering with his car. Vaughan recently married his best friend Brandi. Tanner was also his Best Man in his wedding. Note to Vaughan: Vaughan, I don't know if Tanner has expressed it (man of little expression, and so are you), but we both appreciate you standing by his side on our big day. I am so grateful he has a wonderful friend like you in his life, and I hope that you, Brandi, Tanner and I have many MANY more fun and fabulous times in the future!
Amanda Boone
Matron of Honor
One of Lina's longest time friends and her Matron Of Honor. They met in middle school through Amanda's cousin Ashley Darpel, who is also one of Lina's bridesmaids. Amanda and Lina combined means trouble is probably not too far behind! Somehow however, they've managed to never get caught! Amanda has become such a beautiful woman, and most recently a wife to Dillon Boone. Lina and Amanda hope to get pregnant together and have their children grow up together as well, and hopefully their kids are better behaved :) Note to Amanda: Thank you Amanda for sharing this experience with me and being by my side. This time holding my hand instead of my hair! I love you.
Dakota Thomas-Wilhelm
Man of Honor
Tanners older brother and Man Of Honor (Male version of Matron of honor I suppose?). He's known him his whole life! Haha However, he isn't just any Man Of Honor, he's the Doctor in the family! He has a PhD, MA, BA, hell, if it's abbreviated, he probably has it!(Except for maybe STD's, unconfirmed though) He's studied abroad & is a wine connoisseur, or at least, he likes to drink it! Anywho, he had me convinced & drank me under the table (or was it in his living room having a dance off to WAP?-- do not look this song up unless you want to be shocked) If anyone needs any medical assistance at the weeding, do not ask Dakota, call 9-1-1 Note to Dakota: Thank you for standing by us on one of the most important days, and being the best Funkle! We love you!
Gabriela Morales
Bridesmaid
Lina's beautiful Peruvian chef friend who studied culinary abroad. She is an artist in the kitchen. They met at work 10 years ago, and lina is so happy they did. She is the sweetest most kind hearted sassy woman out there. They both share puppies from the same litter. Lina's dog Jolie and her little man Oso. Anytime Jolie & Oso get together, its like they are puppies again! Gaby is a very athletic person. Pilates, cycling, anything that gets her body moving, she's doing! Gaby is recently engaged, and I hope her wedding planning isn't interrupted with Covid or any other pandemic. Congratulations Gaby! Note to Gaby: I am honored to have you by my side. You are an incredible woman and I hope one day, I can repay the kindness you have shown me throughout the years. I love you!
Darian Richers
Groomsman
Darian is another one of Tanners brothers. He is an advent sports fan, and is a good guy to have in your corner, especially since he knows jiu jitsu !! Darian is also from Iowa, and moved to Kansas before Tanner. These two together are double trouble. Darian is a man of few words, but a man of vast knowledge. I don't know how he retains all the facts that he knows, but he does. I am happy to have him as my future brother-in-law. Note to Darian: Thank you for standing by our side on our big day. It means alot and I can't wait for us all to celebrate ! We love you!
Ashley Darpel
Bridesmaid
Lina's longest time friend in the group. Her name may sound familiar as I mentioned her in Amanda Boone's bio. They are cousins, but more like sisters. Ashley and Lina met in middle school and lina thought Ashley was the funniest, sweetest and most beautiful person ever, and that remains true to this day! They used to come up with their own dance moves to songs like, 'Peanut Butter Jelly Time' and you would've wanted to join in. Ashley is definately the best dancer of the two. Ashley's whole vibe/aura is infectious. Note to Ashely: Thank you for standing by my side throughout this journey, and being my friend throughout these years. You are hilarious, beautiful and well grounded. I am honored to call you my friend and bridesmaid. I love you!
Brian Kraft
Groomsman
Carolina met Brian in middle school. He is one of her and now Tanners closest friends. He is really big into Hockey!! He also plays on several teams. I don't know where he finds the energy, but he's a dang great Hockey Player. He is also a Ford Mechanic, and loves his Taurus and Mustang! Brian is soft spoken, direct and will never lie to you. Note to Brian: I appreciate your friendship and your honesty all these years. I am so glad we found our friendship all these years after middleschool/highschool and I hope that we remain friends throughout our lives. We love you Brian!
Frankie Sexton
Bridesmaid
Frankie and Lina met in middle school. They met through Amanda Boone (Matron Of Honor), and were also on the same cheerleading squad. Frankie is very talented with anything and everything crafts!!! She sales her own things on Frank the Tank if anyone needs anything made. She is beautiful, sweet and always there to help anytime anyone needs it. She is also an amazing mother. Frankie reminds me a lot of Tanner's mom in the way that she has so much energy, I don't know where she finds it! She is always doing something. Either with her beautiful son Ryker, Cheerleading, Crafts, you name it, she's probably got a project, or involved in some kind of activity. Note to Frankie: Thank you so much for being by my side on one of the most important days to come in my life. I love you!
Jack Giraldo
Groomsman
One of Carolinas brothers, and now one of Tanner's closest friends. They have all lived together at one point in time without killing each other! He is just 3 years younger than Lina and moved to Kansas about 6 years ago. He grew up in South Carolina, and is definately a Southern Gentleman! He is her only sibling that lives in Kansas (Daniel & Juliana still live in South Carolina).Although he is one of her little brothers, he is always looking out for her. Jack loves soccer and football. His teams are Sporting KC (soccer) and The Panthers (football). He will occassionally also root for the Chiefs (better team in my opinion). Note to Jack: I love you &am so grateful to have you here in KC, but most importantly standing and supporting Tanner and I on our big day. I love you!