Pythian Castle

Wedding Day

Fall

Our Wedding

Shawn Keith Samuels II was born on May 29, 1999, to Shawn Samuels and Fawn Knoll in Lake Saint Louis. Just under a year later, on February 5, 2000, Camille Nicole Conroy was born to John and Melissa Conroy in Saint Louis. Their paths crossed in September 2020 thanks to Tinder. For their first date, they shared a picnic in Kirkwood Park—joined, of course, by Edwin, Cami’s beloved bearded dragon. From that day on, they bonded over reptiles, gaming, Dungeons &amp; Dragons, movies, and roller coasters.

One of their most magical memories came at Six Flags, when they reached the top of the Ferris wheel just as Fourth of July fireworks burst around them—a true “Hallmark movie” moment.&nbsp;Cuddling up with a lizard or two and watching movies together is a close second.

Travel quickly became another shared love. With Edwin tagging along whenever possible, their adventures ranged from a week in Florida to spontaneous weekend getaways. In 2023, those journeys led them to Wakonda State Park, where Shawn proposed on the banks of Wakonda Lake. Cami—holding Brutus, her blue-tongue skink—joyfully said yes.

Together they’ve grown (and slimmed down!)&nbsp;together, learned from mistakes, and adjusted to adult life. The pair look forward to the future and hope to one day to have a happy home full of memories, video games, reptiles, and a few small humans.

Our Story

The Historical Periods

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Making it Fantasy

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Attire Q + A

Photos

Wedding Party

Things to Do

Last Day to Book : Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Check-In : 3 PM - 3 AM Check-Out : Noon - Pet Friendly (Subject to Fees/Restrictions, Service Animals are exception) - Free Continental Breakfast

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Registry

Main Course Items:~ Chicken Marsala~ Beef Brisket withHorseradish Sauceand AuJus Side Items:~ Mashed Potatoes~ Green Beans~ Rolls and butter~ House Saladwith Vinaigrette

Cami and Shawn

Cami and Shawn

C&S

Wedding Day