Wedding Party
Laurie Krekemeyer
Mother of the Bride
From school to horseback adventures, from OC to Ireland, mom has traveled the world together with Hauna. Alongside her sense of adventure, is her creative knack including baking. (Yes, sweet-loving Hauna appreciates her recent sugary experiments!) This Master Degree, out-Zumba-them-all mo is staying healthy and enjoying her home in Dana Point.
Linda Faulkner
Mother of the Groom
Loving mother, devout Christian, licensed cosmetologist by trade. Enjoying the semi-retired life in Ocala, Florida.
Natalie Robertson
Maid of Honor
Besties since middle school. She took on one of the dorkiest moments of Hauna's life to call her best friend, stick up for her, and share many cherished moments of growing up together in Glendora, CA. She is a fellow engineer where they were able to continue their adventures in San Diego together. She considers Hauna to be a the most genuine and kindest soul. Thank you Bestie!
John Lagouros
Father of the Groom
Loving & supportive father. B.A., B.B.A. from UTEP, Army veteran. Retired from the IRS, enjoying life and flying helicopters. Living comfortably in Laguna Niguel.
Hannah Bell
Bridesmaid
Bestie for almost 20 years since walk trot in the horse arena. Hannah and Hauna share a passion for science and homemade peach ice cream! She is now completing her MD/PhD in Michigan.
Shafie Kureshy
Best Man
Cousin to Hauna and good friend to Gabriel. He has an incredible sense of humor and along with that, he has been an incredible friend to both the bride and groom.
Tabitha Bell
Bridesmaid
A great friend from the horsey days now studying at UC Berkeley. She has known Hauna for as long as she can remember riding horses with her and her sister, Hannah Bell. Hauna has had the honor to be like a second sister to Tabitha.
Israel Navarro
Groomsman
Cousin to Gabriel, graduate from UCF, in pursuit of a masters at USC, a manager in the humanitarian field of housing and social services in Boston, Massachusetts.
Maia Sable
Bridesmaid
Friends since toddler times with Hauna. Though they don't look it, they are like sisters and kindred spirits :) Maia is now starting college in the fall!
Aldo Navarro
Groomsman
Cousin to Gabriel, proud father and veteran officer of the United States Coast Guard, living in Boston, Massachusetts.
Sarah Jayne Johnson
Bridesmaid
Good friend also since walk-trot in the horse arena over 10 years riding and competing together. Sarah Jayne and her mom are extended family to Hauna and Laurie. She is now completing her masters at USC.
Kyle Schumacher
Groomsman
Friend since childhood, proud father, business major at Cal State Fullerton.
Jinghui Zhao
Bridesmaid
Fellow lab Ph.D. researcher and good friend to Hauna. They have been lab-mates now for 3 years and have grown close making those long experimental hours together seem short by the laughter, life, and adventures shared.