Ursula & Tyler
Wedding Party
Courtney Flookes
Matron of Honor
Courtney & Ursula met in High School and became forever best friends during senior year Year Book Class. Since, they've backpacked across Europe, went to junior college together, visited every bar in their 20s, cried through every heartbreak, toasted every success and life milestone, and have been each other's first call for all the important, and not so important, stuff in life. As Courtney often reminds Ursula, she's known her since the days Ursula would only wear Gap overalls. Ursula stood next to Courtney when Courtney married Jonathan and is so honored to have her standing next to her on her special day... cause, after all, Courtney is more than just a best friend, she's a sister.
Brian Kaneko
Best Man
Brian has been Tyler’s best friend since they first met...in kindergarten. 38 years later they are still best friends. After 19 years of marriage to his lovely bride Violet (with Tyler as his best man) Brian finally gets to return the favor. :) Brian has always been the first person that Tyler has sought advice from for important life decision, as Brian’s unique perspective is unmatched in its connection to humanity, its integrity, and its hummor. Words cannot do justice to what his friendship has meant through the years. Tyler looks forward to their next 38 years.
Karen Holine
Mom of Honor
Describing this love affair with words, could never do it justice. Karen has known Ursula the longest, loves her the most, and will forever be the most important woman in Ursula's life. She has lead Ursula by being a shinning example of perseverance in life, determination in career, strength through the loss of loved ones, and faith in God above all. Ursula learned how to navigate an event by watching her, how to fly down the ski slops by following her, and how to have an amazing time everywhere she goes by joining her! More than a mom, she's Ursula's best friend and soulmate.
Brooks Secola
Mom of Honor
Brooks is an incredible mom. Her skills in the kitchen are unmatched, as anyone who has had the pleasure of tasting one of her chocolate chip cookies can attest to. Around any holiday, Brooks would make Martha Stewart jealous and have Joanna Gaines hang up her gardening gloves in shame. But what she truly excels at, is being the best Grandma three wild kids could ever hope for.
Elizabeth Dunivant
Flower Girl of Honor, Age 4.5
Elizabeth, "Lizzie", is the most important person at the wedding and the most important girl in Tyler, and now Ursula's, life. It's because of this magical little girl that Tyler was set on a life path toward Ursula and it's because of this little girl that Ursula was able to see so early what an amazing father and man Tyler is. She loves when her daddy wakes her up early in the morning... followed by climbing upstairs and crawling into bed with "My Ursula" to wake her up with "huggles" (hug+snuggle), and by poking Ursula in the face with a stuffed animal. She loves unicorns, rainbows, glitter, barbies, coloring, singing... playing in Ursula's jewelry and reading books with Daddy. She makes Tyler & Ursula's relationship stronger and watching her learn and grow is their greatest joy.
Katelyn Secola
Flower Girl, Age 9
Katelyn Secola is the eldest of Tyler's “the cousins” and takes that job seriously. She loves gymnastics and riding horses just like her mom... she also loves the family chickens, three cats, and adventures in the backyard, just like her mom. In fact, she really is just like her mom, full of energy and is the first to volunteer for anything that could be fun!... and she is always ready to lead "the cousins" into having said fun. Luke may disagree, but she is a fantastic big sister, and a wonderful role model to her little cousin.
Audrey Flookes
Flower Girl, Age 3 (in May)
Audrey is Ursula's Goddaughter and the youngest of the flower girls and wedding party. She's a natural born fashionista and is obsessed with clothes... which, naturally, Ursula believes God sprinkled Audrey with fashion fairy dust just for her. Being Audrey's Fairy Godmom is the greatest honor Ursula has ever received - nicknamed Audrey Girl, cause she will forever be Ursula's first girly girl.
Averie Croissant
Flower Girl, Age 10
Averie is the youngest of Ursula's baby cousins... she's a stellar student, an incredible athlete, and is just as obsessed with her hair and clothes as is Ursula. Averie got her fashion start with her enormous American Doll collection and required accessories. She has had the biggest smile since she was born and lights up Ursula's life, if only because she lights up and tackles Ursula with excitement whenever she sees her. Strong willed and grounded, Ursula cannot wait to see where this little one goes.
Emily Beer
Flower Girl, Age 11
Emily is the middle baby cousin and the best Christmas present Ursula has ever received (other than her engagement ring). Born just before the holiday Emily came home as a little peanut of holiday joy that Ursula couldn't put down. She's a little heavier now that she's eleven, but just as cute, and a lot more sporty. She's an amazing little athlete on the basketball court and in the softball field... and can even drive a tractor! Emily has the travel curiosity bug and love of travel photography just like her big cousin Ursula.
Luke Secola
Ring Bearer, Age 6
Lucas has been breaking hearts since 2013. Sorry ladies, his heart belongs to Bass Pro Shop. When not in school he can be found doing his favorite sports... hunting or fishing with his dad and Grandpa. And when he's not in camouflage or his school uniform he can be found in his wranglers, button up shirt, belt buckle and signature pose. He takes the longest to get ready in the Secola house. Always a gentleman, he is his baby cousin's keeper always looking out for little Elizabeth when he can.
Jackson June Carter
Ring Bearer, Age 5.5
Jackson June stole Ursula's heart first, sorry Tyler. He is her first nephew and she's convinced he was brought to earth just for her. He's been gregarious since he was born, talking in full sentences at two, and had the Star Wars story memorized by three. Although his Elmer Fudd accent is sadly starting to disappear, his cuteness never could... and Ursula secretly hopes she'll always be Awtee Wssula. He's the best dance partner and has recently begun dabbling in science experiments, or, as he calls them, "spearmints".
Cole Leif Carter
Ring Bearer, Age 3
Cole is Ursula's youngest nephew and is likely the craziest, and most entertaining, of the wedding party. Nicknamed the Honey Badger, Cole has taken an aggressive approach to living life to the fullest and has decided to charge head first into almost everything life presents him... the couch, bushes, his brother, and all other soft and hard objects. The Bride and Groom are asking everyone at the wedding to please keep an eye on him... for entertainment and to make sure he doesn't hike down the cliff. thank you!
Henry Flookes
Ring Bearer, Age 6 (in May)
Sweet sweet Henry. Since he was born Henry was a thinker, an observer, and a lover of getting silly and getting tickles from his Auntie Ursula. He quickly learned to run when Ursula would come over. It's his birthday month and at six he is already a professional vacationer. His speciality is Hawaii and sometimes Arizona. He also specializes in cuddling with his momma and being the best Big Brother to Audrey Girl.
Christian Croissant
Ring Bearer, Age 12
Christian is the oldest of the Ring Bearers... and thus the coolest. He was the first of Ursula's baby cousins and the first to experience the wrath of Ursula's affectionate tickling. In the early years he would run toward Ursula with excitement when he saw her... that later changed to running from Ursula and hiding. He's luckily not too cool to still be tickled and loved on in public... like at his baseball games, swim meets, and family gatherings. He's quite the baseball star and recently hit his first outta-the-field home run. Go Christian!