Wedding Day

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Sunset Oaks Venue

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Our Wedding

Eric and Amanda’s story began with a simple download of an app called “Hinge”. They swiped, hearted photos, and began their first conversation. Eric opened with a zinger and Amanda laughed it off. The conversation flowed easily, so easily that Eric decided to call Amanda for the first time while he was leaving a date gone-wrong. They both realized how committed to the Christian faith the other was. After that conversation, one thing was certain for Amanda: this was a really special person. Their relationship grew strong through long distance communication. Eric and Amanda both realized that they should probably meet face to face. Eric arrived in the land of the peaches, Georgia. They went kayaking, food touring, and sight-seeing, all the while celebrating Saint Paddy’s day in Savannah. After Eric was baptized in the Ogeechee River by tipping his kayak, he saw the light: Amanda would one day be his wife. After many more months, Amanda officially moved back to the great state of Texas. Joy, laughter, and an abundance of fun was had by the couple. So many signs pointed to the future. The couple felt that God had a plan for this union and in August 2022, Eric proposed to Amanda on the first day of school. With the sunset behind him, he kneeled down and said; “I know this is your first day of school, but I want this to be the first day of the rest of our lives.” Eric and Amanda are thankful to God that He used a simple app to bring two people together. The couple both extend thanks to family and friends for their support and encouragement and ask for continued prayers as they navigate engagement and marriage. #loveLaFlure

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Our Story

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Known as the Erics by our parents, we’ve been friends since childhood. You know you have a friend for life when distance or stage of life can’t keep us apart. The wedding wouldn’t feel right without my best friend as my best man. 

Eric Kaestner

Ethan Bowen

Kaitlyn Carroll

Sister of the bride. Fellow cheesecake lover.

Heather Chavana

Niece of the bride. The most amazingly talented person there ever was on the face of this planet. There, I said it. 

Kylie Khalil

America became so much better when our South African girl joined our country. The wedding would not be complete without you.

Christen DeGroot

Josie LaFlure

Jaele Grace, amazing grace. Such a strong, independent girl. You will move mountains, mighty one!

Jaele DeGroot

Brielle: adventurous, thoughtful, clever, and steadfast. You are a treasure!

Brielle DeGroot

Wedding Party

Q: What is the dress code for the Wedding? A: Dressy Casual

Eric & Amanda

Eric & Amanda

Things to Do

Things to Do coming soon!