Wedding Party
Amy Whitlock
Matron of Honor
Amy and I met freshman year of high school and have been best friends ever since. One of my favorite memories with Amy was when we took an intense hour-long zumba class trying to be healthy, but we were so hungry afterwards we ate our weight in Taco Bell and milkshakes. I was Maid of Honor at her wedding, and I am so excited to now have her as mine!
Diego Zamacona
Best Man
I met Diego when we were in middle school together. We started hanging out on a retreat in 8th grade and got confirmed together as well. Through high school we hung out on and off, but it wasn't until we started attending the Latin Mass together that we became very close friends. From that point on, we would go to cool restaurants, fun stores, and watch movies together. We continue to watch movies on a regular basis and I'm always after Diego to pursue his rapper dreams.
Sasha Clever
Bridesmaid
I met Sasha in fourth grade, but we didn't really get to know each other until sixth grade when Sasha asked me what I brought in my lunch. We both went to Lindenwood and were roommates sophomore year which was a lot of fun. Sasha has the best sense of humor and we are always laughing, remembering funny stories, or quoting movies!
John Paul Angeli
Groomsman
I met John Paul at seminary and him and I instantly became close buds. We constantly hung out and would take hour long walks and runs around seminary. We had a passion for philosophy and theology as well as watching movies together and critiquing them as we went along. Undoubtedly, our favorite director is Christopher Nolan. We always catch his movies whenever we can!
Sophie Dierker
Bridesmaid
Sophie and I became friends in kindergarten being in the same homeroom and Girl Scout troop (Sophie's mom was the best troop leader!). We always had so much fun going to Sophie's Lake house in the Ozarks during the summers and her Halloween parties were always a blast. We still like to get together with Sasha for a margarita or dinner and talk about funny memories.
Alex Gambill
Groomsman
I've known Alex the longest out of all of the groomsmen. Him and I met in elementary school and had many of the same teachers through our schooling years. Alex and I were in robotics together and would constantly get involved with anything technology related. We also taught ourselves how to film weddings and I still help Alex on occasion with his very successful wedding videography business.
Paige Sak
Bridesmaid
Paige and I have been friends for as long as I can remember! We grew up across the street from each other and would always ride our bikes, draw with sidewalk chalk, play Barbies, have sleepovers, and play racing games on her Gamecube. We also love our 90's boy bands and got to see the Backstreet Boys in concert in 2019 and sing along.
Josh Talluto
Groomsman
I met Josh while serving the Latin Mass. He wasn't even Catholic at the time, but he was serving the Latin Mass! That's amazing! He had an intellectual conversion to Catholicism and him and I became close buds due to our love for tradition, philosophy, theology, politics, and virtual anything that you can debate someone on. Josh and I love debating each other or other people to try and find the truth. And our humor is virtually the same, so we make quite a combo.
Emma Weinand
Bridesmaid
I met Emma early on in Luke and I's relationship. Growing up as an only child I always wanted a sibling, so I am very excited to say I finally have a sister! We have a lot of fun going out with Luke, Diego, and Jake to different bars or clubs, or even just hanging out at the house. We both have a love of plants and enjoy sharing pictures when our plants are growing and blooming.
Jake Weinand
Groomsman
I was the first person in my family to be introduced to Jake by my sister. I was sitting in my living room when my sister asked me to come outside and meet someone. I didn't know it then, but before long, Jake and Emma would become inseparable and would go on to get married. Jake is a true country boy, farmer, and someone who has some of the funniest observational humor.
Fr. Anthony Gerber
Priest and Officiant
We've both known Fr. Gerber for a while now. We love his personality, holiness, and dedication to serving God and the Church. It would only be a natural choice for us to have him as our priest and officiant. He has helped us a ton through marriage prep and made sure we are ready to start this journey God has put before us.
Fr. Linus Dolce
Subdeacon
When our parish priest got removed at St. Barnabas Fr. Linus was kind enough to step in and offer Mass for us. We could not be more grateful for his service to God and St. Barnabas. It is always a joy to go to Mass with him.
Fr. Stephen Schumacher
Deacon
We always love listening to Fr. Schumacher's homilies and chatting with him after Mass. He has a deep love for the Lord and is always enthusiastic about it. We are so excited to have him celebrate our wedding with us.
Matthew Westhoff
Master of Ceremonies
Matthew is a dedicated friend of ours who always ensures the priests at st. Barnabas have what they need in order to successfully celebrate Mass. He also trained Luke and Diego on how to serve the Latin Mass.