Walnut Grove Event Center

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Austin and Sam first met in the summer of 2024. Sam attended a Fourth of July party with a coworker, Mady, at Austin's childhood home. At first, neither talked to the other until the end of the night, when the party was winding down. They exchanged phone numbers and went on their way. It took a couple of days for Austin to reach out to Sam, but after he did, they quickly grew to never stop talking.Their first date was to Sheridan's Ice Cream. They both have a sweet tooth for ice cream.A couple of days after their date, Sam stopped hearing from Austin. She wasnt sure what had gone wrong, as it felt like things were off to a good start. Come to find out, Austin broke his phone while frog gigging with his brother and brother-in-laws when he fell into a pond. With no phone, Austin Mapquested directions to Sam's house to take her on their second date, and that's where their story truly began. Austin and Sam have had many adventures together over the past couple of years and are excited to begin this next chapter together as husband and wife!

Photos

Molly Schmitz

Cameron Purtle

Madyson Quinn

Jake Boyd

Ashley Milewski

Clinton Quinn

Taylor Stalberger

Thomas Nielsen

Kayla Kaiser

Dayton Brown

Wedding Party

Dress Code

We do not have any hotel blocks but have attatched a few hotels in the area.

Located in Kearney, 18 miles from Worlds of Fun, Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites Kearney by IHG provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business center. The hotel features family rooms. A continental breakfast is available at the hotel. Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites Kearney by IHG offers an indoor pool. Sprint Center is 24 miles from the accommodation, while Kansas City Convention Center is 24 miles away. Kansas City International Airport is 24 miles from the property. We have attached a link with a discount code: https://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=EX&localeCode=en&hotelCode=MKCKN&rateCode=IUWED&_PMID=99585603&cn=no&viewfullsite=true

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kearney by IHG

Located within 18 miles of Worlds of Fun and 24 miles of Sprint Center, SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Kearney provides rooms in Kearney. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Kearney can enjoy a buffet or an American breakfast. Staff at the accommodation are available to give information at the 24-hour front desk. Kansas City Convention Center is 24 miles from SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Kearney, while Union Station Kansas City is 25 miles away. Kansas City International Airport is 25 miles from the property.

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Kearney Liberty North

The Comfort Inn hotel is located with easy access to many nearby attractions, like the Kansas Speedway auto racing facility, Ameristar Kansas City casino, Worlds of Fun theme park and Oceans of Fun water park. This hotel is just a few miles from Smithville Lake, a great location for sailing, fishing, swimming and picnicking. With Kansas City just 20 minutes to the south, the surrounding area offers many things to do and see, such as numerous museums, galleries, theaters and clubs. A variety of restaurants are nearby, including several within walking distance. Additional amenities and features include free hot breakfast, free coffee, free wireless high-speed Internet access and free local calls. After an exciting day of sightseeing or a long day of meetings, guests can enjoy a swim in the indoor heated pool and relax with a soak in the hot tub. Business travelers can have additional conveniences like a public computer with Internet access, in-room desks, and access to copy and fax services. All guest rooms have hair dryers, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards. Some rooms come equipped with microwaves, refrigerators and whirlpool bathtubs. Nonsmoking rooms can be requested. Guest laundry facilities are located on the premises. It is a pet-friendly hotel and additional fees apply.

Comfort Inn Kearney - Liberty

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Can I bring a plus one?

We wish we could celebrate with everyone! Each invitation includes the full families and guests we are inviting. We still hope you join us to celebrate!

What time should i arrive to the ceremony?

We ask guests to arrive by 3:45 to ensure you are parked and seated. The ceremony will start promptly at 4.

Will the ceremony be indoors?

The ceremony will be held indoors with the cocktail hour to follow. There is an outdoor patio space during cocktail hour to enjoy!

What is the easiest way to get to the venue?

The easiest way Google Maps takes you is on a couple of miles of gravel roads. We have attached the easiest way without much gravel for your convenience.

Austin & Samantha

Austin & Samantha

A&S

Wedding Day

4:00 PM–4:30 PM

Ceremony

4:30 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM

Dinner

7:00 PM–10:00 PM

Reception