Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

The Legacy at Green Hills

Reception

Our Wedding

Ella and Jack first met in January of 2018 while working at a local restaurant in downtown Lee's Summit, Jack as a cook and Ella as a server. After a few months of flirting (and Ella getting tired of waiting), she decided to ask Jack out for drinks the day of what was supposed to be her last shift. I don't think either expected these drinks to turn into 8 years of love, but it quickly became apparent to both just how strong their connection was. The early days of their relationship was filled with late night outs after getting off at the restaurant, cozy days inside the Overland Park house that Ella was renting with friends, and far too much time spent making and eating soup. After a little over a year together, Ella and Jack decided to make the plunge and move in together, but it wouldn't just be the two of them. In January of 2021, they would move into a house they were renting in Kansas City with their puppy, Pabu. They spent a little over two years in this home together, and even added another family member with their new puppy, Pumpkin. But their next adventure would be the greatest yet. In May of 2023, Ella and Jack made the decision to leave KC and move to Boston so Ella could pursue a new job opportunity. Being 1500 miles away from home didn't stop their love from growing, as they were able to explore their new home together. From taking the subway in to TD garden so they could cheer against whoever was playing the Celtics, to taking Pabu and Pumpkin down for walks along their nearby beach. The two years they spent in Boston allowed them to grow both as individuals and a couple, meet amazing new friends, and establish themselves in their professional careers. This all culminated on January 18th of 2025, while on a weekend trip to Burlington, Vermont. While scaling Camel's Hump on a snowy, blustery Saturday, Jack got down on one knee and popped the question. The hike back down to their car was much easier, being uplifted by their future together. Now back in Kansas City, Jack and Ella have begun putting down their roots and are looking forward to all that they have ahead of them, particularly the time they will get to spend with with all of their amazing friends and family.

Ella and Jack's Love Story

Our Story

Photos

Erin Perry

Lacey Osborn

Ashley Ginnings

Camille Ginnings

Jill Blanck

Madison Reynolds

Abbi Leslie

Sam Eames

Will Eames

Christian Clement

Devin Mart

Tyler Behymer

Johnny Cristy

Colby Cook

Wedding Party

What to Wear to a Semi-Formal Wedding

41 Sites to Buy Wedding Guest Dresses

The 15 Best Places to Buy a Suit

The venue will be all outdoors, so please keep comfort in mind when planning your outfit! Spring can be unexpected.

Dress Code

If you have any other questions that are not listed here, please feel free to reach out to Ella or Jack!

Q + A

Hotel Block - Home2Suites KCI

We have reserved a room block at the Home2Suites by Hilton KCI Airport at 9500 NW Polo Dr., Kansas City, MO 64153. If there are no more rooms available at the Home2Suites - the Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Airport shares a parking lot and would be an excellent next choice. The Embassy Suites Kansas City International Airport and the Homewood Suites Kansas City Airport are also within walking distance to the shuttle pickup point at 9500 NW Polo Dr., KCMO 64153.

<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=MCIKAHT&amp;arrivalDate=2026-04-17&amp;departureDate=2026-04-19&amp;groupCode=CHT913&amp;room1NumAdults=1&amp;cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jack &amp; Ella Wedding- Home2 Suites Reservations</a>

Home2 Suites by Hilton KCI Airport

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kansas City Airport by IHG

3.5 miles away from our ceremony &amp; reception location.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Kansas City-Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City International Airport

Shuttle to and from Home2Suites hotel

We are reserving a shuttle to leave from the Home2Suites at 9500 NW Polo Dr., Kansas City, MO.The shuttle will be a basic (non-airconditioned) school bus. Shuttle schedule for day of wedding (18April2026):3:15pm - bus leaves Home2Suites3:25pm - bus arrives at wedding venue3:30pm - bus leaves wedding venue for second hotel pickup3:40pm - bus arrives at Home2Suites (load up quickly if you take the second shuttle!)3:45pm - bus leaves Home2Suites3:55pm - bus arrives at wedding venue*We have a beautiful ceremony and a wonderful dinner party!*9:50pm - board shuttle for first return to hotel10:00pm - shuttle leaves venue10:10pm - shuttle arrives at Home2Suites10:20pm - shuttle leaves Home2Suites10:30pm - shuttle arrives at wedding venue10:50pm - board shuttle for second return to hotel11:00pm - shuttle leaves wedding venue11:10pm - shuttle arrives at Home2Suites

Accomodations

Things to Do

Registry

Jack & Ella

Jack & Ella

J&E

Wedding Day

Reception