The Brownstone

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Wedding

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wedding dinner + reception 

Our Wedding

While Desi and Tanner&nbsp;were in highschool at Topeka High, we&nbsp;both had the amazing opportunity to become the bestest friends with Rachel Stewart. Although, we had no idea each other existed until Rachel pretty much set us up.

We first actually met each other at one of our now favorite spot, PIZZA PUB! Every since November 5th, 2016, we have fallen for each other more and more everyday. Since December 1st, 2016, we have been inseperable. We have enjoyed every second together, being able to watch each achieve our goals, watching each other graduate high school and adventuring off to college.

Tanner graduated from Topeka High in 2017 and then headed off to Fort Hays State University to major in Athletic Training. While Desirae was still at Topeka High until December, after graduating at semester in 2017, she made the choice to attend Fort Hays State University as well and major in Biology (Pre-Med). Being at FHSU together has been amazing. We both struggled being away from home and our families but it made it a little bit easier to be away when we had each other.

This semester in Hays has been rough for the both of us, taking a lot more classes and more difficult courses but it seems a little more doable when we are here together, here to cheer each other on, cross the finish line together. But the closer December got, the more exciting the semester got.

December is our&nbsp;favorite month of the year, considering it has our anniversary, Tanner's birthday, winter break, and our all time favorite, CHRISTMAS! This December would be our two years together and so we wanted to go all out for each other. Tanner had his own plans though that he kept to himself the whole time! On Saturday, December 1st, Tanner took us to Overland Park to this beautiful Christmas Light park where we walked around just looked at how beautiful it was. Although it was raining and freezing, the sight was beautiful and it was so worth it. Tanner had a plan though, that I (Desi)&nbsp;had no part of, he was going to make a life changing decision for the both of us. While we were walking around, Tanner started to "run out of breath" so he asked if we could stop and just stand here so he could catch his breath. I (Desi) didn't feel worn out or tired, I was just excited and wanted to keep walking but he insisted he stop. After a few minutes of waiting, he pulled us aside and he started saying really romantic things, telling me how much he loved me and all the time he has spent with me,&nbsp;at that time I knew what was happening. Tanner then soon then got down on one knee and asked me to spend the rest of our lives together.

We are now going to be spending the next year plus some&nbsp;planning our wedding. We are so excited for our journey together as an engaged couples and soon as husband and wife and even more excited that you all get to experience this journey with us!



Tanner & Desirae

High School Sweethearts

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Rachel Stewart has been part of both of Desi and Tanner's&nbsp;lives since approx.&nbsp;2014 and has been such a great friend to the both of us. Rachel is someone I&nbsp;couldn't see my life without, she is genuine, smart, reliable, and trustworthy. Rach is pretty much like my&nbsp;own personal cheer leader, she knows all the ways to cheer me up. I couldn't say "I do" without her by my side.&nbsp;

Rachel Stewart

Kord and Tanner met at the couples lifegroup which was led by Kord and Micah Hilbet. Kord and Micah open both of us with open arms and taught us how important it was to have a God-center marriage to have a healthy relationship and marriage. They are such good role models for us and for our future. They were put into our life for a reason and it was to teach us what a marriage with God looks like.

Kord Hilbert

Jordan is Desirae's little brother but someone who is like Tanner's own brother. Jordan gets all of Tanner's vine jokes and video game references and Tanner gets all of Jordan's. Having Jordan involved with this magical day is so important, not only for Desi but for Tanner also, who would&nbsp;make vine references with him the entire time?&nbsp;

Jordan Wilkinson

Aiden is Tanner's one and only brother and couldn't imagine this BIG day without him by his side. Aiden has been by Tanner's side for everything. He is Tanner's hype man, his go-to guy, and having Aiden with him on this big day will make it mean so much more!

Aiden Ramirez

Connor has been best friends with Tanner&nbsp;since the&nbsp;7th grade.They graduated from Topeka High school and then traveled to Fort Hays State to continue their academics.&nbsp;Connor is such a dependable friend, not only to Tanner but really anyone he meets. Connor has such a great sense of humor & when you put Connor and Tanner together, there will be constant jokes and laughs.&nbsp;



We both love&nbsp;Connor so much and are so excited to have him with us during our big day!

Connor Champney

Tylee is Desirae's sister and her only sister. Growing up with Tylee, Desirae and her were inseparable because&nbsp;Desirae had only had a brother. Having a sister meant I got to have one in my wedding, so here we are, eleven years later and she is going to be standing with my girls and me!

Tylee Wilkinson

Tanner met Alani his Junior year and Desi had met for and began becoming close friends around the same time, but closer to the end of Sophomore year of high school. Alani was someone Desi hit it off with right off the bat and they were inseparable&nbsp;&nbsp;after that. Beginning of Senior year, Desi and Alani got so much closer, taking in all the "Lasts" of things. Alani is someone that Tanner and Desi could imagine our day without.&nbsp;

Alani Snook

Isaiah and Tanner spent all of their childhood together, whether that was going on vacations with their grandparents or if it was just hanging out with each other. Tanner always talks so highly of Isaiah and had always talked about having him in his wedding way before the proposal.&nbsp;So once the wedding planning started, we knew having Isaiah with us was so very important.This day would not be the same without him there, standing next to Tanner!

Isaiah Cruz

Micah and Desirae (also Tanner) through their couples life group that was led by both Micah and Kord Hilbert. Micah and Kord were so welcoming and have always been reliable. They have helped make our relationship so much stronger by showing us how important it is to have a God-centered marriage.&nbsp;Our relationship and future marriage wouldn't be the same if it wasn't for the Hilbert's. They are a blessing to our life!I am so excited to have Micah next to me during my special day, I couldn't imagine it any other way.

Micah Hilbet

Johnny has been friends with Tanner since his first year in high school where they met in the Topeka High Drumline. Johnny and Tanner had the same friend group and all of them sent most of their time together all&nbsp;throughout high school. After high school, Johnny ventured off to join the Navy where he is stationed in California doing mechanic work. Even though he is thousands of miles away, Johnny is a very loyal friend to Tanner and the rest of his friends (everyone needs a Johnny in their life).&nbsp;&nbsp;We are excited to have Johnny's funny energy with us on our special day!

Johnny Thomas

Heidy has been Desi's bff since the 7th grade. Heidy and Desi have seen each other at their lowest and highest. Heidy is someone that I (Desi) can rely on no matter what the issue is.&nbsp;Heidy hasn't had the easiest life but she always makes the best of it and that is something I admire about her. Currently, Heidy is in Mexico waiting on her citizenship and we are all waiting for her arrival back in the U.S. My only wish is that Heidy will make it back in time to stand by my side and shed a few tears together.

Heidy Carlos

Desirae and Ximena met around their Freshman year when they have AVID class together. We were never close until our Senior year. After Desi left to go to Fort Hays for a semester, the next semester Ximena would also attend FHSU. We ended up in the same chemistry class, studying for chemistry, pretending to study for chemistry by getting the taco truck. We just ended up getting a stronger friendship as the semester went on. Desi&nbsp;knew by the end of the second semester that she&nbsp;really wanted Ximena there with her and Tanner.

Ximena Valenzuela

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

Hotels can sometimes be a bit pricey. We also recommend to someone who is looking at a hotel to stay at to look into Airbnb’s. They are so much more affordable & come with a lot more than a hotel. Let us know if you have any questions. T & D :)

Desirae & Tanner

Desirae & Tanner

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