Buckner-Ragsdale Event Center

Rehearsal dinner

Courtyard by Marriott Cape Girardeau Downtown

Wedding Eve Meet & Greet

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Transportation provided by Lux Limousine Services

The big day is fast approaching. We are getting so excited to celebrate with you all very soon. We have added a bus/van rental that will hold 24 passengers to transport everyone to and from the venue on the big day. This is to ensure if anyone is drinking, they don't have to drive or if you just prefer to take the shuttle rather than worry about parking, feel free to do so. The shuttle will run from 330pm to midnight from your hotel, Airbnb, etc, to and from the venue. Let us know where you are staying so we can put you on the list. If you haven't already, please be sure to RSVP so we can let our vendors know our final counts. If you are booking rooms, our room blocks will expire one month before the wedding on August 5th. After that date, you can still book, but rooms aren't guaranteed and not available at a discount. Thank you for understanding and we can't wait to celebrate with everyone!!

Our Wedding

Gary and I met about 17 years ago through mutual friends and had an instant attraction. (The ongoing joke is who pinned who against the wall for our first kiss). Over time and through many obstacles, life changing events, moves, and children's needs, our relationship has grown stronger through those adversities. This has brought us to this season in our lives. We love the life we have built together with our now grown children, grandchildren and pups!! We would love for you all to join us in making this official after all these years!!

Our Story 

Photos

Hallee Goolsby

Mark Carlton

Brianna Godbolt

Brian Carlton

Tonya Carson

Dalton Goddard

Ashley Edwards

Jake Rapp

Karen Marino

Brady Rapp

Melissa Stewart 

Andy Buckner

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have several room types available for the room block at discounted rates.Goolsby Rapp WeddingStandard King - $149 (retail price is $209)Standard Queen - $179 (retail price is $239)King with Sofa bed - $159 (retail price is $219)King Suite - $189 (retail price is $249) Call in for booking room block GOOLSBY/RAPP wedding or use this link below:<a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1745846005475&amp;key=GRP&amp;guestreslink2=true&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reservation-Link</a> Courtyard Cape Girardeau Downtown&nbsp;for&nbsp;149.00 USD&nbsp;&nbsp;189.00 USD&nbsp;per night&nbsp;-&nbsp;Last Day to Book :&nbsp;Tuesday, August 05, 2025 IN ORDER TO RECEIVE DISCOUNTS.

Courtyard Cape Girardeau Downtown

We have a room block for this hotel as well. The room rate is for King Beds or Two Queen Bed and the rates are $124.00 per room, per night. Standard rate is $159.00 Anyone in our group can start booking by either calling the front desk at 573.334.4499 and asking for the&nbsp;Goolsby/ Rapp Wedding&nbsp;group block or they can book with the link below:

Hampton Inn Cape Girardeau I-55 East

Your guests can also call us at 573-444-8439 and give us the access code RAPP over the phone OR by clicking the link below: <a href="https://theriverview.book.pegsbe.com/promo?propertyCode=3272&amp;accessCode=RAPP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reserve Your Room</a>All rooms will be 20% (any type room) off of the best available rate. This hotel is located right down the street from our venue and is attached to the casino. Approximately less than 2 miles.

Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau

Travel

This is within minutes of the wedding venue. It also has a hotel attached. A great place to hang out while you are in town for the wedding. There is a casino, dining and entertainment.

Things to Do

Registry

Gary & Theresa

Gary & Theresa

Registry