Rehearsal Dinner

Valletta’s City

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Appetizers and Drinks 

Reception

Our Wedding

~Our Story~

Sometimes love shows up exactly when you least expect it. For us, that moment was August 5, 2023, at the Summer Days celebration in Windsor, Missouri… right outside the park bathrooms. Neither of us were supposed to be there. Jessica had planned to be hiking in Colorado and then camping with her kids. Rusty was supposed to be at the lake, not heading to the park to watch his dad’s band play. But something nudged both of us, and we ended up in the same place at the same time. Rusty swears he knew he was going to meet someone that night. Jessica still laughs about how his mouth fell open when he first saw her — her legs, her eyes, all of it. Rusty couldn’t help it. Jessica pretended not to notice… but she did. What really connected us was the way we loved our children and our families. We shared the same generosity, the same big hearts, and the same desire to take care of those around us. Over time, we taught each other new perspectives, new ways to communicate, and new ways to grow. Rusty was the first to say “I love you,” and it happened by accident. We found a sick stray dog at a gas station, and when Jessica wanted to take it home, Rusty blurted out, “You’d take that dog in?! …ugh, I love you.” Jessica said it right back. That same day, he got a key to the house — after getting locked out post–12-hour shift. Our first date was sushi (Rusty tried it for Jessica and almost puked). Later that night, she met his mom, stepdad, and several of their closest friends. Rusty proposed at our favorite lookout spot at the lake, with all the kids helping distract Jessica. Even during a hard season in our relationship, he knelt down and chose love, chose us, and chose our family. Together, we have eight amazing kids: Gentry – 1 Gavin – 18 Raigen – 17 Rhilee – 15 Reighlan – 12 Remington – 10 Haven – 9 August – 7 Four girls, four boys — and Gentry became our perfect tie-maker… with a tie-breaker planned in the next couple years to complete our family. What makes our relationship special isn’t perfection — it’s growth. We’ve stood together through the good and the hard, always choosing each other and our children. Every challenge made us stronger, closer, and more in love. This is our story — made of fate, laughter, chaos, faith, and the kind of love that only happens once. We can’t wait to continue it as husband and wife.

Our Story

Maggie has been Jessica’s best friend for 11 years. They have seen and been through all good and all bad together from beginning to the bitter end. After passing from cancer November 14, 2025, she will remain in this spot and will be honored during the wedding with the help of her mom, Pam Lloyd. She will be with us in spirit. 🖤🕊️

Maggie Roberts

Kaleb and Rusty have been best friends for 25+ years. We are so excited to have him by Rusty’s side and be all in on our wedding to help us celebrate coming together as he has stood by Rusty’s side through many hills and valleys that he has gone through. 👏🏻💜

Kaleb Reason

Wedding Party

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15477 Crystal Springs Rd La Monte, MO 65337 38.75222° N, 93.39578° W

Jessica & Rusty

Jessica & Rusty

J&R