The Pearl at Crawford Farm

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception to follow

Our Wedding

Through mutual friends, Blake and Kaitlyn started Snapchatting. Blake invited Kaitlyn to come watch him play football September 7, 2018. Since the game she was supposed to cheer at that night got moved, she begged a friend to drive her to Mound City to see him. After the game they went to McDonald’s and hung out. That night Blake played Beautiful Crazy for Kaitlyn and told her this song reminded him of her, little did he know he’d only seen a slight glimpse of her craziness at that time. He also mentioned that he would one day marry her, a pretty bold statement for someone he “didn’t really know”. But he was right when he said it.The first few years of their relationship consisted of traveling to eachothers sporting events and usually spending Sunday afternoon together (that was until 5 pm when Blake decided it was time to go home because he was too scared to eat supper with the family). After several of Glenn’s meals, Blake quickly decided the food was worth the awkwardness and started sticking around for dinner.Many of their dates were trips to the farm fishing, watching football, and eating Fazoli’s. Over the years, a lot of time has been spent with eachother families, playing cards/games and always sharing laughter. By year 5, Blake was questioned nearly every time about when the diamond was coming from both sides of the family. He always responded with “it’ll happen when it happens” or “I was thinking 10 more years” to which he usually received an eye roll or multiple from Kaitlyn.The timing of Blake’s proposal was absolutely perfect and his plan was so “us”. Neither of us really remember whether I said “yes” during the moment but we agreed to say that I did. We could not be more thrilled to be starting this next chapter of our life together and are so excited to celebrate our love with family and friends on 04/25/2026.

Our Story 

Photos

Kelsey Rathbun 

Parker Staples 

Shelby Chambers 

Jordan Diggs

Audrey Keck

Rhylan Hall

Kacie Livengood

Garek Rathbun

Wedding Party

Q + A

Quality Inn Cameron is a 2-star property located in Cameron. The inn features a fitness center, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer, while some units at the inn also provide guests with a seating area. All guest rooms feature a closet. Kansas City International Airport is 50 miles away.

Quality Inn Cameron

Super 8 by Wyndham Cameron has air-conditioned accommodations in Cameron. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, all rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The nearest airport is Kansas City International Airport, 50 miles from Super 8 by Wyndham Cameron.

Kaitlyn & Blake

Kaitlyn & Blake

K&B

Wedding Day

4:00 PM

Ceremony

Reception to follow