Caleb & Rachel
Wedding Party
Caleb Shinn
Best Man
Met in high school, became the Groom's best friend through a common relationship with Christ and has been a strong spiritual comrade. After graduation, he attended an 5 year apprenticeship and is now a qualified Electrical Technician. He is a talented guitarist, loves to travel and to share the joys and hardships of life with others.
Levi Lanzoni
Groomsman
First cousin of the Groom, they grew up playing pool and video games together and has sharpened the Groom's character over the years sharing laughs, reflections and trials. He's been married to Lydia Lanzoni for over 4 years, graduated from The University of Chattanooga and is working in the Admissions department.
Michael Stoner
Groomsman
TTU Roommate, consistent friend in exposing little known facts about society and how to conduct business with others. He's studying Computer Science in order to qualify for Cyber Security training in the years to come. He's also a skilled mechanic and knows a little more than the basics on cars and trucks alike.
Connor Hunt
Groomsman
A good friend from RUF with a good work ethic despite what he endures in school. His positive attitude and his desire to connect with others always encourages the Groom. He has grown through Boy Scouts and brought the same character to work where the forest doesn't always grow.
Isaac Sundin
Groomsman
Childhood friend from Ohio. Passionate, and adventurous, Isaac facilitated the Groom’s love for the outdoors. He grew up tending horses, goats, hogs and chickens with his sister Olivia on their family's land. He has competed in the Ohio State fair showing multiple animals in 4-H tournaments and is now living in Michigan building software for self-driving vehicles.
Tara Shaffernocker
Maid of Honor
Tara has been a very supportive and loving sister of the bride through many good and hard times in life. She has such a kind, generous, and adventurous spirit. Her hospitality is inspiring to the bride and others. The bride has always looked up to Tara through the years. Tara has helped challenge and strengthen the bride into the person the bride is today. She has encouraged the bride to become a social butterfly; therefore, has helped the bride gain some amazing friendships. The bride loves to do anything outdoors, cook, and bake with Tara. All of this to say, Tara has been such an incredible role model, friend, and most importantly, the best sister you could ever ask for!
Kent Splawn
Father of the Groom
The groom is incredibly grateful for the wisdom and guidance imparted by his dad over the years. By the grace of God, we live in age where instant communication is easy to come by, and yet it can be taken for granted. Despite over 5 years separated by water, the groom has been inspired on multiple occasions by his father's strong desire to know God and to be disciplined in all that he does. He is the best father on earth you could ask for. Seeking the truth in all he does and consistently working to better his son and giving him room to learn with a strong Biblical foundation. The groom will continue to learn from him and to boast of what God has done through his dad in how he loves, disciplines and guides.
Shawna Splawn
Mother of the Groom
The groom loves the steadfast support and strong faith that his mother has shown in his life. He is thankful for the times where a shoulder was needed to cry on, a heart must be nurtured and a wound to be healed. Shawna was the kind of mom who sought others more than herself. The compassionate spirit of God has never left her, and from that comes the groom's desire to forgive, to endure, to listen, and to repair. She was a mom whose hospitality never ran out amidst all those who have stayed at our home, where lives were changed, bellies were fed and where a spirit of joy was revived.
Heather Cunard
Bridesmaid
Heather and the bride are very close friends and like “sisters”. Their bond and friendship began to grow when Heather invited the bride to her church, Church on the Hill. Their relationship continued growing through going to church together, sharing lunches after church, and strengthening each other’s faith in the Lord. She has such an incredible love for her friends, family, and the Lord that has always been an inspiration for the bride. One of the best memories they spent together was white water rafting and she was the tour guide.
Sarah Spears
Bridesmaid
Sarah is one of the bride's best friends. Their relationship began when they attended the same church and youth group at Rolling Hills in Franklin, TN. They have been friends for many years now and their amazing friendship has grown into a relationship where they can be open, honest, and share memories together. One of the best memories the bride has is when they traveled and took a road trip to Six Flags together. They have also enjoyed hanging out at coffee shops, game nights, and hiking as well.
Katie Howell
Bridesmaid
Katie is one of the bride's best friends from college. Their relationship began sophomore year of college when we lived in the same dorms at TTU and lived right next to each other. We would say "hi" in passing, then began hanging out more and more throughout our time at TTU. Our friendship grew and strengthened as we shared sushi together, spend time outdoors, and much more. We even went to a local park in Cookeville to experience the solar eclipse. We share many common interests and did bible studies together as well. The bride has enjoyed getting to know her and can't wait to make many more memories together.
Emma Statz
Bridesmaid
Emma is the bride's best friend from high school. Their friendship started when they met during their freshman year of high school in Franklin, TN. The bride remembers inviting Emma to join her and her friends for lunch because she was a new student . After this invitation, their friendship grew and became stronger over the years. Emma and the bride enjoy walking and talking in parks or downtown Franklin and playing board games and card games together. They often share sushi and Dunkin donuts iced coffee together when the bride comes to visit Franklin. They have traveled a few places to go to amusement parks, but their favorite is Dollywood. The bride has thoroughly enjoyed their many adventures that they have shared together.
Ann Shaffernocker
Mother of the Bride
The bride is incredibly blessed to have such a wonderful mother. The bride's mother is such a strong, selfless, hospitable, generous, and godly mother. The bride is such a better person because of all that her mother has taught her over the years. The bride's love of baking and cooking came from all the fun memories she shared with her mother. The bride enjoys walking and talking, playing board games, and watching movies together. The love for the Lord that she has is an inspiration to the bride as well. The bride thoroughly enjoys every moment spent with her mother and can't wait to see how God continues to bless their relationship.
David Shaffernocker
Father of the Bride
The bride is proud and blessed with a great father. Over the years, we have become closer in our relationship and the bride cherishes these moments as she moves into a different city when she gets married. The bride loves her father's generous and hospitable heart and personality. Her father has been there for wisdom, guidance, advice, strength, love, and so much more. Her father is a wonderful role model to build up her relationship with the Lord as well as with others. The bride is inspired by her father's evangelistic passion and kind heart towards others. The bride is truly looking forward to how special the moment will be when she walks down the aisle with her father.