The Last Dink Before I Do - Pickleball Tournament

Rehearsal Dinner

Lone Summit Ranch

Ceremony & Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

It’s 2014, and like all great middle school romances, ours started with constant texting, shy glances across the room, and absolutely no talking. Trey and I met through a mutual friend, and we both instantly had huge crushes on each other but were way too nervous to actually speak. Instead, we found every excuse to be around each other—joining the same activities (debate class hated to see me coming), showing up at the same places, and stealing looks when we thought the other wasn’t watching (but we always were). We messaged nonstop through 7th and 8th grade, but in person? Still nothing. I even joined track in 8th grade just because Trey was doing it too, knowing I was probably making the biggest fool out of myself. We had a few early “almost-dates,” like bowling with his baseball team and seeing Taken 3 in theaters with friends, where we sat next to each other (yes, our knees touched), and said maybe three words total. During the bowling night, Trey’s parents even picked me up—with him and his brother Nate in the car. I was so nervous I barely spoke, but couldn’t believe I was already “meeting the parents.” Eighth grade me was panicking… in the best way. At the end of the year, Trey wrote “Carson is bae” in my yearbook (which was a huge deal), and we purposely stood next to each other in our class photo—without saying a word. I knew it was meant to be. In 9th grade, we rode the same school bus. Trey was the stop before me, and would always save me a seat. But again, we’d sit in silence. Even after texting constantly the day prior, we’d just sit there quietly, too shy to say anything in real life. (Yes, our knees would sometimes touch here too). It was painfully cute. After that year, I moved back to my hometown in Arkansas, and we went our separate ways. But somehow, we always found our way back to each other. Every time we reconnected, it felt like no time had passed at all. Flash forward to New Year’s Eve 2020: we were both in town, both in college, and I invited Trey and some of his friends to a party. And for what felt like the first time in our 6-year history… we actually spoke in person. And it was like everything finally clicked. From that night on, we stayed in touch. Later that year he invited me to his friend’s house to swim. It was a Monday, and yes, I called in sick to work for this man. Afterward, he called his parents to ask if I could join them for dinner, and thankfully they said yes. We ended up sitting at the table for nearly three hours, just talking and laughing and getting to know each other. I immediately felt like I belonged—and still couldn’t believe I was doing all of this with my 7th-grade crush. We started officially dating shortly after this, and one of the first things I did was bring Trey to a family reunion in Salina, KS. (Go big or go home, right?) My family swears they had never heard of him before, but I definitely talked about this dreamy guy I had a massive crush on during my teenage years. They loved him immediately, which was such a relief, including the 30+ other extended family members that I forced him to meet at the same time (sorry, Trey). I visited him at Creighton in Omaha (where Trey went to college) a couple of times after that, and in 2022, I took a leap of faith and moved there. After nearly 8 years of knowing he was the one, I was finally ready to take my shot. Luckily, he felt the same. Our proposal matched the sweetness (and chaos) of the rest of our story. A month after buying our first home—before we even had a couch—Trey suggested we host Thanksgiving for both of our families. That meant 15 people, lawn chairs in the living room, and boxes everywhere. I panicked at first, but he knew exactly what he was doing. We quickly turned our house into a home and got everything ready to host the holiday. I was nervous, but so glad I said yes. After Thanksgiving lunch, we all played games that Trey’s mom had brought (which I later learned was all part of their plan). When it was Trey’s turn to say what he was thankful for, he said me—then pulled me up in front of everyone and started talking. And just like that, I blacked out. My heart knew exactly what was happening. Cue the tears, the shaky voice, the sweaty palms—when he got down on one knee, I said, “Of course I’ll marry you!” All the times he had jokingly asked before led to this one perfect moment, surrounded by the people we love most. I wouldn’t have traded it for the world. And now, here we are. Once, two kids who couldn’t even speak to each other in person, getting ready to spend forever together. We’ve grown up, grown together, and built a life we’re proud of. We’re so excited to celebrate this next chapter with the people who’ve cheered us on from the very beginning. Let’s get married!

Our Story

Photos

Mackenzie Sikes

Will Keller

Taylor Timperley

Kennedy Sikes

Tristan Abel

Brittany Leakey

Drew Hulse

Nate Hulse

Max Northrop

Sam Breit

Jack Perry

Garrett Hart

Cooper Wright

Nick Katzfey

Kurt Sikes

Hallie LaRue

Hudson Hulse

Miller Sikes

Mason Hulse

Murphy Hulse

Hank Hulse

Wedding Party

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Q + A

travel

Lone Summit Ranch is located at 28701 East Old US 50 Highway, Lake Lotawana, MO 64086, approximately 10 miles east of Lee’s Summit, MO. We recommend entering Lone Summit Ranch into your GPS or maps app for the easiest route. But if you prefer a classic approach, here’s how to get there from Lee's Summit, MO:

Directions

Head east on US-50 Highway for approximately 10 miles. The venue will be on your right. The turn off the highway is quick and can be easy to miss, so keep an eye out! Look for the large white picket fence beautifully outlining the ranch — a charming landmark to help you spot the entrance. There will also be a large marquee sign marking the entrance, guiding you to the gates. The gates should be open, but if they happen to be closed, use the call button located on the left side to contact the venue owner. Additionally, here is a link you can copy and paste for Google Maps directions to the venue: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WArHwXjmL11FGpQ57

Parking

Lone Summit Ranch offers ample private parking for all guests. Continue straight down the path toward the buildings on the ranch. You’ll see signs pointing to the gravel parking lot—feel free to park anywhere in that area. Please note that overnight parking is not allowed.

Hotels

For those joining us from out of town, we have gone ahead and blocked rooms at two hotels in the Lee's Summit area. Please find the booking details below to reserve your room at a discounted rate. Holiday Inn Express1201 NW Innovations Pkwy, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086Use the following link or call the hotel directly to book at our discounted rate:Group Code: <a href="https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&amp;brandCode=EX&amp;localeCode=en&amp;regionCode=1&amp;hotelCode=MKCSL&amp;checkInDate=23&amp;checkInMonthYear=042026&amp;checkOutDate=25&amp;checkOutMonthYear=042026&amp;_PMID=99801505&amp;GPC=KHW&amp;cn=no&amp;adjustMonth=false&amp;showApp=true&amp;monthIndex=00" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Katzfey &amp; Hulse Wedding</a>Phone: (816) 600-2405Reservation Deadline: April 11, 2026 Hampton by Hilton1751 NE Douglas Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086Use the following link or call the hotel directly to book at our discounted rate:Group Code: <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/mkclshx-kwg-66752ca2-afee-40b3-9702-48534f15e71f/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Katzfey Wedding</a>Phone: (816) 347-8600Reservation Deadline: April 23, 2026

Accommodations

things to do

Welcome to our happy little corner of the world. We've put together a list of some of our favorite spots to eat, fun things to do, and local gems to explore while you're here celebrating with us. Let the adventures begin!

Trey & Carson

Trey & Carson

Registry