Andy was born and raised in Marysville, KS. He is the youngest of seven children. Andy attended Kansas State University and graduated with a degree in animal science. He works at Georgia Pacific, a gypsum mine in Blue Rapids. In his position, he fills rail cars and bulk trucks with material for transport. His real passion is in raising registered polled Herefords and taking care of his horses which, he does faithfully every day after work.

Amy was born in Wichita and grew up in Newton, KS. She is the third youngest of four children. She graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Interior Design which led her to work as a facility manager at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City for ten years. At beginning of 2022, Amy moved to Manhattan, KS to work at Kansas State University in Campus Planning. There, she coordinates office moves and manages archived projects.

Andy and Amy met on November 7, 2020. Their first date was dinner at the Black Bear diner in Olathe, KS followed by a hayrack ride and a barn dance south of town. Thankfully, Amy's friends Stephanie and Nate were there to help them refine their two-stepping swing skills. Amy was no pro, but she was impressed by how quickly Andy picked up the techniques.

That's how it began. The rest is history.

The couple continued getting to know each other and meeting family and friends at dinners and holidays.

Amy loves Andy's kindness and gentle spirit. Also, his goofiness and humor. Andy loves Amy's bubbly personality and positivity. Also, her goofiness.

One fun adventure they took was visiting the Iowa State Fair in September 2021. Amy's family was celebrating her grandma's birthday and it was around the time of the fair. Andy was excited to see the Herefords although, most of them had gone already.

Andy is a patient teacher when it comes to learning what to do on the ranch and with the horses. They have taken the horses out for a walk a couple of times. Amy now knows how to properly clean a horse's hooves.

Amy likes to cook and enjoys using new kitchen gadgets. She loves art and being creative.

They both challenge and encourage each other to be their best selves and to improve every day.

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Daily, we thank God for the blessing we have found each other. And we give Him credit for joining us together. He is so good to us!

We're so excited for you to join us as we say "I do" in a little country town in Kansas, in front of God and our wonderful family and friends.

Love, Andy & Amy

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