Lidia's

Rehearsal Dinner

Hotel Kansas City

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

Believe it or not, Derek and Tess's love story kicked off at a bar called Ale House in Westport, Kansas City. Tess was looking for “new friends” who didn't want to call it a night early, so she jokingly asked Derek, a complete stranger, if he’d like to keep the party going. To her surprise, he said yes! Along with Derek’s friend Nancy (a bridesmaid) and Tess’ friend Jeff (a groomsman), they all hit it off that night and quickly became part of each other's friend groups. Then Covid hit, and their big friend group shrunk down to just an inner circle. They spent more time together, and Tess realized she saw Derek as more than just a friend. One night, she just flat out told him. He didn't quite get that she meant she was into him right then, and he thought he'd missed his shot. But a few weeks later, they ended up hanging out just the two of them because everyone else was busy. They stayed up till 4 AM, chilling in Derek's living room hammock, watching Ace Ventura, and just talking about everything under the sun. It felt like they were meant to be. They spent the next months riding out quarantine together in Derek's townhome, binge-watching movies and reality TV, and chatting nonstop. They officially became a couple three months after Tess confessed her crush, and they haven't looked back since. Two years later, Derek decided to pop the question. He set up a scavenger hunt that took Tess through all the important places in their relationship. The final clue led her to their backyard at the house they'd bought together earlier that year. He was super nervous, even though he knew she'd say yes, because he wanted everything to be perfect. What they love most about each other is how they are always laughing, and falling more in love with each passing day. It's been an incredible journey so far, and they can't wait to see what else is in store for them as a married couple!

Our Story

Engagement Photos

Alyssa Goldberg

Jana Blasko

Joanna Sullivan

Katelyn McKenzie

Katie Cleary

Kristi DuChanois

Margaret Weiler

Nancy Nguyen

Mark Full

Blake Heying

Connor Beaupre

Jeff Ayers

Joe Komin

Nick Komin

Roger Heady

Riley Brown

Natalie Bohn

Lauren Bohn

Mitch Kemlage

Will Hyde

His mom Mabel Komin will be escorting him

Arthur Komin

Clare Komin

Wedding Party

Q + A

Our room block is currently sold out at Hotel Kansas City. If you are still needing accommodations the below hotels are in close proximity to the venue: - Hilton President Kansas City- Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown- Kansas City Downtown Marriott

We do not have have a room block at this hotel, but it is close to the wedding venue. It is 0.1 miles from Hotel Kansas City.

Hilton President Kansas City

We do not have have a room block at this hotel, but it is close to the wedding venue. It is 0.1 miles from Hotel Kansas City.

Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown, an IHG Hotel

We do not have have a room block at this hotel, but it is close to the wedding venue. It is 0.2 miles from Hotel Kansas City.

Derek & Tess

Derek & Tess

Things to Do

Boulevard Brewing Company

Country Club Plaza

National WWI Museum & Memorial

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art