Emerson Fields

Rehearsal Dinner

The Pear Tree

Wedding Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Lance and Amanda’s paths first crossed in the fall of 2017 at Northwest Missouri State University, where they ended up having the same history class. They didnt know each other but later realized this would be their first encounter. Flash forward to November 23rd, 2020. Lance and Amanda reconnected, and they went on their first date with three of their favorite things: chicken wings, football, and of course Andy’s Frozen Custard!! Ever since then, they have been inseparable! The couple officially started dating on January 1st, 2021, and since then they have shared many memories and milestones. In the summer of 2023, Amanda, Lance, and of course, Berk moved in together, and officially became homeowners this September! On August 17th, 2024, Lance planned a dinner with their parents at The Pear Tree, where the couple has shared many special memories. Little did Amanda know that she was getting engaged! Some of Amanda’s best friends surprised her, and when she got up to hug them, Lance got down on one knee and asked her to marry him… And of course, she said yes!! 💍 Patience, good timing, and life experiences brought Amanda and Lance together. Some of their favorite things to do as a couple are eating BBQ, spending time with the berky pup, and watching sports! Especially football, even if we do not like the same team. 😉 Amanda and Lance have experienced a lot during their last 4 years together. Being dog parents to Berk. 4 college degrees. New adventures around the world and a new home. They are excited for their special day and cannot wait to continue to build their lives together!

Our Love Story 

Our Story

Photos By Ariel Burnett Photography

Photos

Lexi Thompson 

Haley Hill

Parker Hampton 

Sydney Neuner 

Steven Bickel 

Mikayla Woodside 

Jacob Currence

Cassidy Mitra 

Chris Blumhagen 

Amber Cast 

Jon Deere

Amelia Craig  

Drew Jones 

Luke Knipp

Laiken Coffman

Ringbearers: Ezra Moran and Eli MoranFlower Girls: Annalise Currance and Willow Fishback

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Tux vs. Suit: What's the Difference?

We kindly request that you wear formal wedding attire, which excludes jeans, T-shirts, flip-flops, sweatpants, and similar casual attire. What would be considered appropriate to wear consists of a dress, suit, tux, polo shirt, or dress pants. We kindly ask that you refrain from wearing colors traditionally associated with the bride, including white, ivory, cream, and blush.

Dress Code

Q + A

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Travel

Places To Eat 

El Anima Mexican Restaurant

Los Jimadores

Ugo's Pizzaland

The Apple Basket Cafe

China Garden Restaurant

Macon it 4U

Places To Go

Maples Repertory Theatre

Long Branch State Park

Macon Cinema

Maple City Art Studio

Latchford Christmas Lights 

Places To Shop

The Weathervane

Ben Franklin

Places To Drink 

West Winery

Scooter's Coffee

Maple City Roasters

Wooden Nickel

Things to Do

Registry

Emerson Fields 

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IMPORTANT INFORAMATION

QUICK UP DATES

No Smoking/Vaping Indoors: There is no smoking or vaping of any substance inside the venue. The only designated smoking area is outside on the north end of the venue. Alcohol: There will be an open bar, so Outside alcohol is prohibited at this event. Uplugged ceremony: Amanda and Lance are choosing to have an unplugged ceremony. What does this mean? We are asking all guests to put their phones and cameras away on silent during the ceremony. Amanda and Lance are paying a professional photographer to capture this beautiful day and do not want guests' phones and cameras in the way of these moments and memories. Weather: We will be keeping a close eye on the weather currently for the venue area the National weather service is only predicting less than 1 to 2 inches of snow. If anything’s changes we will let you know immediately.Please dress accordingly for the weather .

GUESSING WITH THE STARKEYS GAME

During the reception, we&#8217;re adding a fun twist to the evening with a game called &#8220;Guessing with the Starkeys!"
 
Here&#8217;s how it works:
You&#8217;ll get to make predictions about the night or answer trivia questions about us. Once you fill out your card, just drop it into the card box in front of the prize you want to try to win!
 
Card Prices:
&#10024; 2 cards for $5
&#10024; 5 cards for $10
&#10024; Buy as many as you&#8217;d like!
 
We accept Venmo and cash.
 
At the end of speeches, we will pick the winners but only entries with all correct answers qualify! It&#8217;s a fun way to stay entertained during the reception and maybe even take home a prize. &#128149;
 
We can&#8217;t wait too celebrate with you all! &#127881;

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Amanda & Lance

Amanda & Lance

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