Lombardo's Trattoria

Rehearsal Dinner

Missouri Athletic Club

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner

Reception

Our Wedding

Kevin and Emily's love story began in the digital world, where a chance encounter on a dating app transformed into something extraordinary. Their first date was a lively evening of mini golf and dinner, a delightful mix of friendly competition and meaningful conversation that lasted for three hours after their plates were cleared. It was during those hours that they discovered a deep connection, igniting a spark that would lead to many more adventures. Just a few days later, they enjoyed a picturesque picnic dinner paired with tickets to the Muny, an experience that solidified their bond and made it clear that they were meant for each other. As their relationship blossomed, Kevin and Emily found joy in their shared passions, particularly their love for gardening. From nurturing vibrant blooms to laughing at their epic gardening fails, they embraced every moment spent together in the dirt. Their shared enthusiasm for musical theatre further enriched their connection, as they often attended shows and even dreamt of someday creating their own performances. Each date night was filled with laughter, and they both cherished the memories they created through their shared interests. The turning point in their love story came on a day that Emily thought would be just another fun outing. Kevin planned a surprise proposal disguised as a night out to see a Taylor Swift tribute band, complete with dinner reservations in Forest Park. Arriving at the park a bit too early, Kevin cleverly faked a call to the restaurant, spinning a tale about an art exhibit at the Grand Basin. As they walked toward the water, with Emily intrigued by the supposed art, Kevin finally revealed his little deception and, with heartfelt emotion, got down on one knee, asking her to spend forever with him. In the whirlwind of joy that followed, Emily still believed they were headed to the concert. Unbeknownst to her, both sets of parents had secretly gathered at a nearby restaurant to celebrate the engagement. After savoring a moment together, Kevin led Emily to the rooftop bar, Moonrise, under the pretense of grabbing a drink before the concert. When they arrived upstairs, Emily was greeted with a joyful surprise—friends and family, including the Muchnick and Madden parents, all there to celebrate their love. The ruse was revealed, and amidst the laughter and love, the couple’s journey together took on an even more meaningful chapter, culminating in their wedding on August 16th, 2025.

Our Story

Photos

Twin of the Groom. Best friend since birth. Roommate and wombmate

Connor Madden

Friend of the groom since gradeschool and roommate for 3 years!

Austin Huelsing

Friend of the groom since birth and college roommate

Adam Hunn

Friend of the groom since gradeschool. Shares a middle name AND confirmation name with the groom

Zach Everson

Friend of the groom since highschool and part of the "brain trust" with the groom.

Trevor Havrilka

Friend of the bride since college, and Big sister from Sigma Alpha sorority.

Kathryn Bateman

Best friend of the bride since college and A1 since day 1!

Kathryn Sackett

Younger sister of the bride and best friend! 

Ellie Muchnick

Friend of the bride since High School and best horse riding buddy around! 

Chelsea Thorson

Friend of the bride since Middle School and longtime summer camp friend!

Marie Nabors

Wedding Party

Q + A

The last day to book is Friday July 25th 2025Please use this link to make reservations: <a href="https://us-west-2.protection.sophos.com?d=marriott.com&amp;u=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubWFycmlvdHQuY29tL2V2ZW50LXJlc2VydmF0aW9ucy9yZXNlcnZhdGlvbi1saW5rLm1pP2lkPTE3MzI4OTEyNzcxMzgma2V5PUdSUCZndWVzdHJlc2xpbmsyPXRydWUmYXBwPXJlc3ZsaW5r&amp;i=NjU0MjRhNzgzYmFhMWUxYzA0NGM2ODI5&amp;t=aFBDc0hvZzA2c292LzljZTJXaE5NN1VjM0s1cmhJVmdpK3UxWG4zUUpYTT0=&amp;h=dfe65c7fee7e44069322173a95f50755&amp;s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVY5utkD3KbHYOOguFzi1PK1FZgq--kqif6RsA-0eQjEEA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book your group rate for Muchnick Madden Wedding Room Block</a>

Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The last date to book a reservation is Friday July 18th 2025Please use this link to make reservations: <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1732633155680&amp;key=GRP&amp;guestreslink2=true&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book your group rate for Muchnick Madden Wedding Block</a>

Hotel Saint Louis, Autograph Collection

Please make sure to book any hotel reservations early if you wish to stay outside of the designated room blocks, there will be Cardinals home games all weekend and this could cause hotels in the area to book up quickly.

Please note this hotel does not have a designated room block but feel free to book a reservation at any hotel of your choosing.

Marriott St. Louis Grand

Please note this hotel does not have a designated room block but feel free to book a reservation at any hotel of your choosing.

Hampton Inn St. Louis-Downtown (At the Gateway Arch)

Travel

Recreate our first date! Enjoy unlimited mini golf and delicious snow cones!

Aloha Mini Golf & Shave Ice

One of the best zoo's in the world located only a short 10-15 minute drive from downtown! It's always free to the public!

Saint Louis Zoo

Experience the Gateway to the West! Take a look around the free museum or travel up to the top and enjoy the views of downtown STL.

Gateway Arch National Park

If you're looking to catch a ballgame at Busch Stadium the Cardinals will be taking on the Yankees. Below are the date and times of these games as well as the link to purchase tickets.Friday 8/15 @ 7:15pmSunday 8/17 @1:15pmhttps://www.mlb.com/cardinals/tickets

Busch Stadium

Plan a visit and tour the stunning gardens with flowers in full bloom and immerse yourself in nature.

Missouri Botanical Garden

Take a visit to the always free Art Museum located in Forest park and enjoy the magnificent art from around the world. Make sure to take a walk around the grounds and visit the Emerson Grand Basin at the bottom of Art Hill where Kevin proposed!

Saint Louis Art Museum

Travel to the History Museum to see exhibits that rotate to feature a variety of topics including history of St. Louis!

Emily & Kevin

Emily & Kevin

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