The Barn at Matson Hill

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Mom WAS right! What may be an old cliché and a tale as old as time, is as true as ever with us! It really does happen when you least expect it The Summer of 2022 was one of a lot of individual personal growth for the both of us. We had each come off challenging seasons of life that forced our hand at investing into ourselves and learning to love who we were as individuals. One commonality we shared during this time before we ever knew each other was that the gym was absolutely going to be apart of that growth, it was one of the things we both always knew and loved. So it seems fitting that would be where our story began... The date was October 14th, 2022. Amber was one day away from the Homecoming Competition at Vigor to which she had been preparing for in the weeks leading up and it was a last minute request at that Briley come help work the sampling booth for the event The next morning Briley made the trek from St. Louis to Columbia and Amber got up ready for a day of grueling workouts, neither of which knowing life would forever change that day Amber had easily caught the eye of Briley from the beginning of the day, impressed by her beauty and incredible work ethic and strength to the point when she asked him about a product, he couldn't get a word out (which if you know Briley, is never an issue) As the competition and the day carried on, conversations among the two did as well. Learning a little bit about what each other did from work, to clinical rotations, to long term career goals, to Briley giving advice on a lift..which looking back, was the absolute worst thing he could have done But at the end of the day, Amber was still leaving for Dallas in just a few short hours and Briley headed back to his day to day in the Lou Neither of which were really looking for a relationship, but both knew there was a spark and something special about the other So as Amber packed her bag at the gym to head home and finish packing for Dallas and Briley helped clean up from the booth and workouts, they left the day with these final words... "So I am never going to see you again?" By the good plans of an ever so good God, those words now turn into, "I Do." Now that is a reason to celebrate, so grab your dancing shoes, a few good drinks, and we will see you on the dance floor!

It Happens When You Least Expect It

Our Story

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Since the fall of 2016, Brennan and Briley became the best of friends. It all started at day 1 at Johnson County Community College playing baseball and carried its way down to Abilene, TX and eventually to St. Louis which ended up leading Briley and Amber meeting.

Brennan Lewis

From Freshman year of High School to countless lake weekends to present day, Taylor and Amber have been at each others side through everything.  From helping each other get ready for high school dances and college formal they now stand side by side on wedding day.

Taylor King

The middle brother in the Buckley family, Braden and Briley have always been the closest brothers could be. They fought, they caused trouble, threw baseballs through windows, and always were the best of friends. 

Braden Buckley

Shae keeps Amber young and Amber keeps Shae out of trouble. This friendship is filled with many memories of lake days, concerts, and heart to hearts through so some of life's best and most challenging days. 

Shae Keller 

The brother of the bride, Chase has always been protective of his older sister, by her side and inseparable since they were kids. Chase and Briley have developed a close relationship through their deep love of fitness, sports, and a good glass of wine. 

Chase Harmon

Life made them cousins, but they became best friends by choice. Being born just 20 days apart, Amber and Lexy have gone through all of the stages of life from first steps, softball, and even their own band. 

Lexy Stewart

The youngest Buckley brother, Bryce takes after Briley in a lot of areas, except for height that is. Bryce has always been close with his oldest brother and looked up to him, now he will join alongside him on his biggest day.

Bryce Buckley

Maggie and Amber share a passion for health and wellness so it is only fitting that they first met through the gym, which just happens to be the same place Amber and Briley met. 

Amber & Briley

Amber & Briley

Travel

We do not have a hotel block but here are the closest hotels to the venue.

Staybridge Suites Ofallon Chesterfield, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Louis West-O'Fallon