Wedding Day

Ceremony

Quail Ridge Lodge

Reception

Our Wedding

This is a little short story I wrote for our story, I hope you like it!&nbsp;Michael lived on Pershing Circle for most of his life. He faced many trials and tribulations growing up, just as Anna and most other children do. But everything changed when she moved into the house at the corner of the street.To Anna, he was the cuter older boy she watched from the window. On some lucky nights, he would come down to their house, where the neighbors gathered around the bonfire, and share in some small talk with her. She was only an eighth grader, and he was a sophomore, so she never thought it would happen. Until one night.It was Summer before Anna's sophomore year and she hears the boys outside hooting and laughing, she went outside to join in the fun and conversation. It was the first night Michael ever showed her any type of attention. She was taken aback, but excited to see where this would go.A while passed without much interaction, Michael was living in St. Louis for a bit, and Anna was going through high school. Michael had moved back into the neighborhood and started kidnapping Anna's little brother Jack for the boys' adventures, he had started to come around a lot.It was the summer before Anna's junior year. They began to talk a lot; He would come visit her every morning that summer just to talk on the back porch for a few hours. Soon enough they were inseparable.An intense love for one another, sometimes it was too much for their hectic lives. They were young, with quick tempers and many, many emotions. But they eventually figured it out. Heck they're still figuring it out, but with God in their eyes and looking towards the future, they were ready to take the nextstep. As you all know, Michael and I did already get married in May. On May 14, 2022. The reason we did this was for one reason and one reason only, we were living together and had recently gotten our lives back on the right track, with God. We realized that we were doing wrong by living together but couldn't imagine making it any other way. So, we decided to drop everything and follow Jesus. It was a very quick decision, we had decided on Wednesday, then got married on Saturday. We are sorry not more people were there, but we felt it was the right thing to do. Visit our photos section of the website to view the pictures from that day.

Neighbors to Lovers

Our Story

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A part of the neighborhood crew, Allison has known both the Vance's for a long, long time. She even taught Anna how to drive! Fun fact, she has known Mike longer than Anna! 

Allison Allen

A member of the original high school crew. Fun fact, neither Mike or Dallin actually hung out in high school, it wasn't until a few years after that they became close!

Dallin Elliott

This is Hannah, the party follows this girl wherever she goes. Hannah and Anna met at Anna's first job Rockin' Jump! Fun fact, Hannah is Michael and Anna's roommate! 

Hannah

Reese is one of Mike's eldest friendships. Whether it be nerding it up or getting rowdy, with the boys? Reese is always down. Fun fact, Reese is also a part of the O.G. neighborhood crew.

Reese

Audrey is another one of Anna’s close friends, as well as Jack’s girlfriend. I mean, Audrey basically a sister! Fun fact, Anna and Audrey knew each other before her and Jack started dating! 

Audrey

Jack is more than ready to finally have a brother. As Anna’s little brother, he tends to be around a lot. But Mike and Anna love to be role models in his life. Fun fact, Jack was buddies with Mike before Anna and Mike started dating!

Jack

As Anna's little sis, Lizzy is a huge part of her life. Being an eighth grader might be hard, but she handles it with grace. A strong girl turning into a beautiful young woman. Fun fact, Lizzy is taller than Anna!

Lizzy

Mason is a newer friend to Mike but they thoroughly enjoy spending time together. Always the one to make ya laugh, Mason is full of the jokes. Fun fact, Mason and Jack (Bride’s brother) have been friends since elementary school! 

Mason

Lily is Michael’s little sister. Lily used to hangout with Lizzy and Amber, so she has always been around. An awesome soul with a big heart :) Fun fact, Lily and Anna were close before Mike and Anna even started dating! 

Lily

Wedding Party

Q + A

Travel

A fun little coffe shop! With a super cute gift store, a very nice place to relax!

Long Row Lavender

Michael and Anna's most favorite activity, the art Museum is a must visit when in St. Louis, if you have time you should most assuredly stop by!

Anna & Michael

Anna & Michael

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