Wedding Day

Grand River Chapel  at William Jewell College

Private Ceremony

Summit Grill

Private Reception

Open House with Brenda & Ken Lumley

Our Wedding

Ken and Brenda found each other on eHarmony. Their first date was at the River Market in Kansas City on Father's Day - June 16, 2024. Their second date was on June 17. Their third date was on June 18. Their fourth date was on June 20. Here is the best way to say it: their first date was June 16, and, unless one of them has been out of town or state, they have been together every day since June 16, 2024. Most think of FOMO - "fear of missing out" - through the lens of, "If I commit to this person, who are the awesome other persons I am going to miss out on meeting?" For Ken and Brenda, FOMO has worked another way. Almost immediately the concern became the fear of missing out on spending the current and next day together. They wanted and want to spend their days, weeks, and now, lives, together. Their concern is not focused on who they have not met; their concern is focused on enjoying and loving the one they have met. On January 1, 2025, Ken proposed to Brenda at home. It was simple, romantic, thoughtful, and meaningful to both of them. He asked; she said yes. The wedding ceremony will be an intimate, short service at Grand River Chapel on the campus of William Jewell College for family and a few family-like friends. The venue holds meaning to the Brenda and Ken for a couple of reasons. First, their faith is important to both of them, so marrying in a church is an ideal setting. The second reason is personal to Ken, as he attended William Jewell College. Grand River Chapel is beautiful and a perfect setting for their wedding. The day following the wedding ceremony, July 20, the married couple will host an open house for friends, neighbors, and coworkers at their home.

Brenda & Ken's Story

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

This is a nice hotel close to the airport.

Hilton Garden Inn Kansas City Airport

A nice hotel close to William Jewell College.

TownePlace Suites Kansas City Liberty

A nice hotel close to the reception following the wedding ceremony, July 19.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Kansas City North/Gladstone

This hotel is close to Ken and Brenda's home.

Element Overland Park

Accommodations

Coming to KC? You gotta hit this BBQ place. There are several locations around town.

Joe's KC BBQ

Still in KC? Want more BBQ?! Hit Jack's. They have many locations around town.

Jack Stack Barbecue - Overland Park

The River Market is the site of Brenda &amp; Ken's first date. They ate at KC Taco Company at the River Market. You should go.

Kansas City Taco Company, KC Taco Company

Brenda &amp; Ken had their engagement photos taken at the World War I Memorial. It's a wonderful local attraction.

National WWI Museum and Memorial

One of Kansas City's premier venues. July 18, the night before the wedding, Earth, Wind, and Fire are in concert!

Brenda & Ken

Brenda & Ken

Registry

Brenda & Ken are not registered. The primary request is for your presence per your invitation. The couple is planning to honeymoon in the Fall, 2025. If you would like to contribute to their honeymoon fund, you are invited to do so here.