Carlie & John
Wedding Party
Lindsey Ratliff
Maid of Honor
Lindsey is one of Carlie’s younger sisters! She currently lives in Burlington Iowa and is studying culinary arts. While she may be an introvert, Lindsey has a bold but sweet personality. Carlie surprised Lindsey with this role knowing she would be a great hype girl and make the big day even more special!
Hayley Ridgely
Matron of Honor
Hayley has been Carlie’s best friend since kindergarten. They lived on the same gravel road growing up and have been through many phases of life side-by-side. Hayley is married to Josh Ridgely and welcomed her first baby boy, Stetson, in March or 2022. Hayley is an elementary school teacher but also helps on her family farm. Carlie and Hayley spent many sleepover nights dressing up as brides and dreaming about their big days. To have such a special friend to share this big moment with means everything to Carlie!!
Sydnee Frankow
Bridesmaid
Sydnee and Carlie met in their freshman year at UMKC when they became suite mates in the dorms. From there, they joined Chi Omega and became sorority sisters. Though, they quickly realized they were going to be great friends. That friendship carried them through three (out of four) years living together, moving back to their home towns and being in each other’s weddings. Syd encouraged many nights where many bad dance moves were performed, many drinks were drank and many unforgettable memories were made. Sydnee and her husband got married in 2020 and welcome their fur baby Lambeau 🐶 in 2021.
Desera Knupp
Bridesmaid
Desera is engaged to Carlie's brother, Tyler, and has since become one of Carlie's closest friends. Desera has two little mini-me's running around- Raeleigh (7) and Adley (1), not to mention a few little furry friends as well. Des also opens her home up to Miss Aurora a few days per week and together they have lots of fun! Des is a true gem of a person and we are thankful to have her in our lives!
Megan Kreuger
Bridesmaid
Megan and Carlie met her freshman year of college during sorority recruitment. Come to find out, they both were pursing dental hygiene at UMKC, and Megan quickly became a mentor for Carlie. From there, they became "Big and Little", but more importantly, best of friends! Megan and her husband, Josh, welcomed their first baby boy in July of this year.
Brooke Addis
Bridesmaid
Brooke is one of Carlie's friends from college, as well as, a sorority sister! Brooke is a Registered Nurse and lives near Springfield with her husband Kenneth, Spur and baby girl Raylynn. Brooke was once a Rodeo Queen and competed in barrel racing-- way back in the day ;)
Katlyn Stoneburner
Bridesmaid
Katlyn has known the Stoneburner family for many years. Katlyn married John's cousin, Cody, and together they have a sweet girl named Raelyn. Katlyn is a Registered Nurse and works at Hannibal Regional as a pediatric nurse. Katlyn loves listening to some good country music, lighting a candle and enjoying a nice glass of wine!
Michael Stoneburner
Best Man
Michael is one of John's brothers. Michael and his better half, Samantha, reside in Paris where together they raise three kiddos Zoey, Violet and Bennett.
Nick Gough
Groomsman
Nick is John's oldest brother. Nick and his wife, Tasha, have two girls together, Emerie and Harper. John graduated high school and started working with Nick at Emery Sapp and Sons. Nick showed John the ropes of construction and, from there, John was able to take over Nick's job. Nick and John share a passion for hunting which is now being passed down onto their girls as well. Also, thank you Nick for making it today, being that it's prime hunting season!
Wyatt Proper
Groomsman
Wyatt and John have been friends since high school. I'm sure you can only imagine the trouble these two used to get into together. Wyatt moved to St. Joe to work for his uncle at ProServ.
Tyler Gordan
Groomsman
John remembers fishing at the Shelbyville Lake when he was younger and this random boy came up to him and asked him if he wanted his fish that he had caught. That boy, was Carlie's brother, Tyler. Tyler and John become friends in high school and later worked together. Tyler is engaged to Desera Knupp, and together they have a daughter, Adley and a bonus daughter, Raeleigh.
Cody Stoneburner
Groomsman
Cody is one of John's cousins. Cody coached John in travel basketball since he was in 6th grade and grew his love for sports while teaching him life lessons along the way.
Will Stoneburner
Groomsman
Will is John's cousin. Will started John's love for the outdoors at a very young age. He shot his first turkey when he was 11 and his first deer when he was 12. As Will always says before I had my own son I had John.