Located kitty-corner from Jake and Emily's reception venue at the Carnegie Building, you'll definitely want to stop by Wheatfields for a cappuccino and a fresh-baked loaf of bread. They say you can't find better baguettes anywhere else. We hope we never have to find out!

~Best bakery items~

J: Chocolate-dipped coconut macaroon

E: Kalamata sourdough mini loaf

Dubbed "Print Palace of the Great Plains," Wonder Fair is home to art supplies, stationery, prints, gifts, and much more. A trip downtown is never complete without a stop at Wonder Fair. Shop for new craft supplies, grab a goofy gift and meet Dave, the handsome orange shop cat.

~Favorite section at Wonder Fair~

J: Pens and notebooks

E: Stickers and stationery

Be sure to reserve your visit online!

If you love cats as much as we do, then Espurresso is a must-visit. Opened in 2023, this small cafe is a temporary home to cats awaiting adoption from the Lawrence Humane Society. Allergic? No problem. The cafe area is separately walled and ventilated from the cat room. In order to visit the cats, you'll want to reserve a time slot online before arriving, so plan ahead!

~The cutest cat breed~

J: Calico

E: Black cats

This is a Jake-centric recommendation, to be sure, but a list of our favorite things would be amiss without board games! Game Nut has two locations in Lawrence: one downtown on Massachusetts St. and a larger store on Iowa St. We're partial to the larger selection on Iowa St, but if you're as serious about board games as Jake, you'll have no problem visiting both.

~Favorite section at Game Nut~

J: Tabletop board games

E: Video games

We cannot overstate how much we love Mass Street Soda. The proof is in our engagement photos! Organized by flavor, Mass Street Soda is perfect for the pop adventurer who wants to try anything and everything. Grape soda? Orange soda? How basic! Why not try a pear, yuzu, or lychee? Not weird enough? They've got special, limited-edition sodas too. And if you're still not impressed, Mass Street Soda has even weirder stuff, like Butter or Ranch-flavored soda... Well, just because they offer everything doesn't mean you should try everything. Drink at your own risk!

~Favorite soda~

J: Ginger beer

E: Cream soda

This is our favorite museum in Lawrence. If you're looking to unplug and relax in the presence of beautiful art, this is the spot. Free parking is available on the first level of the Mississippi Street Garage next to the Kansas Union from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

~Favorite work of art at the Spencer~

J: Plugged In by Diego Romero

E: Around the Cake by Wayne Thiebaud

Speaking of places to relax, there's nothing like a chilly walk on the KU campus to clear your head. The Memorial Carillon and Campanile is a beloved part of the Lawrence skyline. Overlooking Potter's Lake, it's a low-key place to share a picnic with the person you love. Show up at the right moment, and you'll get a free song!

~How do you pronounce Campanile~

(hint: we're both wrong)

J: kam-puh-NEEL

E: kam-puh-NELL-ee