The Ranch Golf Club

Kate and Zach's Wedding

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Zach and Kate are both graduates of Westfield State University's athletic training program and were two years apart in the program. Kate was completing her senior clinical rotation with the men's basketball team when Zach came back to watch a game and visit with some mutual friends. They both went out with the same friend group after the game, which was the first time that they would spend time together. This is one of their first pictures together!

How We Met

Zach and Kate began dating in February of 2019. Kate graduated from Westfield State that May and had plans to move to Pennsylvania for grad school. At the same time, Zach had accepted a new job in North Carolina to start that summer - and so began long distance! Being six hours apart, Kate and Zach made the best of it and were able to see each other a few weekends throughout the school year - even if it meant long drives to see each other for less than 48 hours.

Dating & Long Distance

In May of 2021 Kate graduated with her master's degree and accepted a job in North Carolina. After surviving two years of long distance and a pandemic, they moved in together in Rocky Mount, NC to start the next chapter of their lives. Throughout the last three years they have rented a house, adopted two cats (Luna and Goose!), and worked together as athletic trainers at the same university for the last year.

Moving in Together!

Zach and Kate went on a trip to Asheville, NC as a Christmas gift to each other in January of 2024. On January 13th, 2024 Zach proposed to Kate while they were visiting the Biltmore Estate (which you can see in the background of this picture!). Kate obviously said yes, and it was a perfect weekend spent together - they felt so much love from their family and friends back home as they shared the news. They are so excited to start this next chapter together!

The Proposal

Our Story

Photos

WEDDING PARTY

Erin Pyszka

Jake Smith

Alison Johnson

Ryan Greeley

Rachel Grupp

Jojo Comstock

Wedding Party

Q + A

ACCOMODATIONS

Please use the group code or the link below to book directly through our wedding block for a discounted rate! The Hilton Garden Inn will also be used as the pick-up and drop-off location for transportation to and from the wedding venue. It is approximately a 20 minute drive to The Ranch Golf Club.

Hilton Garden Inn Springfield, MA

MGM Resort &amp; Casino is another great option in Springfield. MGM is a 4 minute drive to the Hilton Garden Inn for venue transportation, and a 20 minute drive to The Ranch Golf Club.

MGM Springfield

AIRPORT

For our friends and family who may be flying in, we recommend flying into Bradley International Airport. It is approximately a 25 minute drive to the venue and 20 minute drive to the Hilton Garden Inn in Springfield.

Bradley International Airport

Transportation will be available to and from The Ranch Golf Club for all guests who wish to use it. The shuttle will leave the Hilton Garden Inn at 4:00pm, and will then be available for guests to be brought back to the Hilton Garden Inn at 10:30pm once the reception ends. If you are not staying at the Hilton Garden Inn, but would like to use the shuttle, there is free parking at the hotel to leave your car.

Venue Transportation

Hotels & Travel

MGM Casino is located in downtown Springfield, just 4 minutes from the Hilton Garden Inn.

Located in Springfield, and next to the Hilton Garden Inn.

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

If you are looking for an outdoor activity, Stanley Park is located in Westfield, MA right across the street from Westfield State University where Zach and Kate attended college.

Stanley Park

A little further northwest, Ashley Reservoir is one of Kate's favorite places to visit in Western Mass. Located about 15 minutes from downtown Springfield!

Kate & Zach

Kate & Zach

Things to Do

MGM Springfield

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

Stanley Park

Ashley Reservoir