Wedding Day

Arbor House Event Locale & Stables

Ceremony

Dinner

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Like all great modern love stories, ours begins… in the DMs.It was 2019, right after high school graduation, when I (Kylie) responded to a "Tag Tuesday" Twitter prompt that said: "Tag your crush." Did I tag him? Oh no — I sent him an embarrassingly long direct message instead. Funny thing, we had never even met in person before. I just had a feeling.As fate would have it (and in true cinematic fashion), my phone immediately died after sending it. I was so nervous, I refused to plug it in. Avery on the other side of the message was not looking for a relationship at this point in time, BUT he was so impressed with the bold gesture and felt like he had to respond.Our first time hanging out was a late night headed home, we sat on his couch, where all 4 of his roommates lived, talking for hours straight like no one else existed. We were young, curious, and connected in a way that felt rare. Avery will even tell you he fell in love on the first night. We dated for a year before life took us in different directions, and we spent four years apart growing, learning, and becoming the people we were meant to be.Fast forward — and cue the dramatic love story revival — Avery and I reconnected, almost out of the blue. There hadn't been much contact, but somehow, the spark was still there. He will tell you that I "friend-zoned" him for eight long months. (To be fair, he’s not totally wrong.) But what he calls stubborn, I call intentional — because deep down, I knew that this would be forever.And now, here we are — two people who met at just the right wrong time, grew through love and distance, and found their way back to each other. We’re so excited to start this next chapter as husband and wife, and we can’t wait to celebrate with all of you!

Our Story

Engagement Pictures taken by the best, Ashlea Bowers!

Photos

Courtney Walker

Joshua Siemsen

Natolyn Fuller

Jaxson Kidd

Isabel Baringer

Trey Wood

Hannah Schrag

Trent Wood

Janessa Stanley

Jordan Stevens

Makiah Smith

Jonah Mullins

Karlee Klima

Wedding Party

For women, floor length or midi-dresses are encouraged. Spring florals, pastel hues, soft neutrals, and muted jewel tones are all beautiful choices. Because portions of the day will be outdoors, block heels, wedges, or elegant flats are recommended. A light wrap or shawl may be comfortable as the evening cools. We kindly ask to avoid satin yellow as this will be worn by the bridesmaids.For men, semi-formal attire is welcome. Dress pants paired with a button-down shirt, and a jacket if desired, fit the occasion perfectly. We encourage spring tones and subtle pops of color—such as soft blues, greens, tans, or patterned ties. To help our wedding party stand out, we kindly ask guests to avoid black combos as these colors will be worn by the groomsmen.No matter the dress, come as you are. We are excited to celebrate with you!

Dress Code

Homewood Suites By Hilton Salina/Downtown, Ks has a fitness center, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Salina. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has a grill and an indoor pool. All rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a kitchen. The rooms at Homewood Suites By Hilton Salina/Downtown, Ks have air conditioning and a desk. A business center and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at the accommodation. Salina Regional Airport is 3.7 miles from the property.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Salina Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Salina Downtown is just 25 minutes south of the wedding venue.

This space is also owned by the owners of the wedding venue. If dates seem to be booked for that weekend, please reach out to me and I can double check availability as I think they have it blocked for our guests! Nearly 150 years old, this historic bank is located in downtown Bennington, KS. Great for hunters, sports families, rodeo folks, traveling workers, and anyone who wants to have a good time at the downtown watering holes. Pet friendly! The spaceWelcome to The Vault! This historic building located in downtown Bennington, KS became one of the first chartered banks in the state in 1887. Known as The Bennington Banking Company, it was initially owned and operated by Christian Nelson, one of the initial founders of Bennington. Its address on main street now bears his name. Nelson owned the business until 1945 when it was sold and became The Bennington State Bank. Today the bank still retains its original functioning vault and pressed tin ceilings. With its recent renovation it’s now a unique and comfortable space to spend time with family and friends.

The Vault: Banking on a Good Time

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Registry

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Kylie & Avery

Kylie & Avery

Photos

Engagement Pictures taken by the best, Ashlea Bowers!