Wedding Party
Kari
Bride
Kari is a mother, daughter, and sister. Originally from Florida born and raised. In 2017 she packed up as much of her life in her car and fled from hurricane Irma. She stayed with her sister for a week letting the storm pass. She had always planned to move to Tennessee so given the chance she took it. Officially moving to the Volunteer state, she started a new life. 3 short years later, Kari met Joseph and the rest is history.
Joseph
Groom
Joseph is a hard working father, brother, and son. He was born and raised here in Tennessee with his 3 brothers. Joseph values his family, friends, and having fun. It doesn't matter how long the day has been or how tired he is, he always comes home ready to help and play. Joseph is an amazing, funny, and handsome individual.
Bobbie
Maid of Honor
Bobbie is an adventurous, kind soul. She has a long term boyfriend, Aspen. She loves all animals, owning 2 dogs herself. She spends most of her time working, and when shes not working she out enjoying life, hanging out with friends, and traveling. She has been to Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Australia, Fiji, Canada, American Samoa, and Amsterdam, with plans for more. Bobbie is the Bride's cousin, and her first friend. They've spent most of their lives together every chance they got. Fun Fact: Bobbie hates shoes, she can and will go anywhere barefoot.
Steven, Brandon, Dakota
Groomsman
The Groomsmen include Joseph's brothers. Steven is a teacher, husband, and father of 5. Brandon is a hard worker and always ready to help anyway he can. Dakota is a kind young man and incredibly computer smart. Fun fact: Steven, Joseph, and Brandon are only 2 years apart, while Dakota is 8 years younger.
Olivia
Bridesmaid
Olivia is a strong, kind, and hard working wife and mother of 3. Olivia has been a long term friend of the Bride since they met in 2015. Olivia has been there for Kari in her hardest moments, always ready to love and support. Fun fact: Olivia's birthday is the day after Kari's, making her 364 days older than Kari.
Brittany
Bridesmaid
Brittany is a long term friend of The Bride. She has a dog and cat, Nova, & Frank. She also has a long term boyfriend Dakota. Brittany went to College for Music Education and can play multiple instruments including; Flute, Euphonium, and Piano. Brittany is truly an amazing, talented, and intelligent woman. Fun fact: Brittany and Bridesman, Austin are from the same hometown in East Tennessee. They went to High School together, both play flute, and both came to Cookeville for further education.
Austin
Bridesman
Austin is a resilient, strong, and smart man. Austin was born and raised here in Tennessee. He came to Cookeville for college, where he met the Bride a few short years later. They were working the same temporary fast food job. Austin is truly the life of the party. He is the best person to start a conversation with and can make anything funny. Fun fact: Austin was a music major and can play most instruments, including the flute, piano, and clarinet.
Brett
Father of the Bride
Brett is an amazing man. He's a hard working, strong, resilient. Brett cares about one thing over everything else and that's family. He spent his life working hard, and giving his children everything he could and always trying to do the best for them. He has overcome so many things in his life and continues to. Fun fact: Brett's first job was at a Hungry Howie's, which is a family favorite he raised his children on. They had pizza every Wednesday night for Wacky Wednesday.
Geneva
Mother of the Groom
Geneva is a kind, hard working mother and wife. Shes raised 4 young men into incredible adults. She loves and values her family, and God. She spends her time tending a vegetable garden, taking care of chickens, and helping those in need. She would give the shirt off her back to anybody. She spends her free time with her 5 grandchildren. Fun fact: Geneva loves dancing when no one's looking, and she used to sing with her sister Wanda in church. People used to come just to hear them sing.
