Wedding Day

Hotel Covington

Ceremony

The Madison Event Center

Reception

Our Wedding

A love story that started on a summer night, in a garage. JD and Emily first met each other through a party they were both attending, eventually meeting and dancing the night away. After that night, their moms knew that this could turn into something special. Emily was moving to Northern Kentucky a month later for a job, and JD was staying in Maysville. Knowing this, the two still continued to hang out, get to know each other, and explored the connection that they had. When Emily moved to Northern Kentucky, JD drove the moving truck, helped her move in, and have been inseparable ever since. On August 8, 2021, the two made their relationship official, and went to their first of many Reds game together. Many weekend visits between Emily’s apartment and JD’s house grew their relationship even stronger, even when they were an hour apart. In the summer of 2023, JD and Emily moved into their first home together, grew their family by four paws (Kobe!) and began to build their life. Through many movie nights, golf courses explored, restaurants tried, late night drives through neighborhoods they only dreamed of living in, they were as happy as they could be. February 15, JD popped the question, and they celebrated with a nice steak dinner, followed by a surprise engagement party, surrounded by the ones they love. We are so excited to continue building our story as husband and wife, and are grateful for everyone who has been part of that story!

JD Shepherd and Emily Toombs

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have secured a room block at the hotel we are getting married at! Please use the link provided to book through our site. Be sure to adjust to the nights you will be staying as the website automatically puts down for Friday and Saturday nights. Rate are $229 a night before taxes!

The airport is approximately 15 minutes from the hotel/venue.

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

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What Guys Need to Know About Dress Codes

We ask you to refrain from wearing jeans. Dress pants and dresses are encouraged.

Dress Code

JD & Emily

JD & Emily

Travel

Hotel Covington

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport