Welcome Dinner

The Windsor at Hebron Park

Our Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktails and Reception

Our Wedding

Like all great modern love stories, ours began with an app download. In April 2024, we matched on Bumble—a dating app where the girl makes the first move and the guy only has 24 hours to reply before poof! the match disappears forever. Kate saw Danny’s profile and noticed he was a band director. With her master’s degree in oboe performance, she knew she had the perfect conversation starter... "Director of bands? Former oboe nerd here (with an MM degree lol)" #humblebrag Danny, as the predictably busy band director, replied at the very last minute. His opener? “Sorry for the delay, what’s your ring size again?” Not exactly subtle—but very effective. From there, the adventures commenced. We zip lined through the trees, played mini golf and pickleball, painted ceramics, braved scary movies, ran a 5K, shared countless coffee dates, solved escape rooms, cosplayed Bridgerton characters, tried axe throwing, competed in manyyyy board games, traveled to St. Louis, San Antonio, Oregon, and Washington, and cheered at concerts (everything from the Dallas Symphony to a Taylor Swift cover band). More importantly, we built new traditions, laughed a lot, and discovered that life is way more fun when you have the right person next to you. Then came August 2nd, 2025. While Kate was out of her apartment, Danny “kidnapped” her dog, Stella, and sent Kate on a scavenger hunt through some of their favorite date spots around Plano to "rescue" Stella. Stella even “sent” a few texts along the way to make sure Kate stayed on track. The final stop in this scavenger hunt was Oak Point Park, where Danny—overseen by Stella and a few friends—asked Kate the question he’d foreshadowed in his first Bumble reply. She said yes. And now, the adventure continues—forever.

Our Story

Photos

Beth King-Bennett

Lee Anna Sanders

Lindsey Bennett

Annalisa Graham

Chelsea Villareal

Haley Hendrix

Alison Rushing

Haley Graham

Chris Brock

Brenton Wolfe

Philip Jones

Nick Doutrich

Dave Graham

Mike Bennett

Brad Brooks

Tyler Graham

Wedding Party

More Q&amp;A's to come! Please stay tuned!

Q + A

Hotel Accommodations

We've reserved a hotel block at the Holiday Inn Express in Addison, Texas, which is a quick 15-minute drive to the wedding venue! Rooms are $125/night. To book a room within this block, use <a href="https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?fromRedirect=true&amp;qSrt=sBR&amp;qIta=99801505&amp;icdv=99801505&amp;qSlH=DALXS&amp;qCiD=17&amp;qCiMy=062026&amp;qCoD=21&amp;qCoMy=062026&amp;qGrpCd=KKW&amp;setPMCookies=true&amp;qSHBrC=EX&amp;qDest=14960%20Landmark%20Blvd.,%20Addison,%20TX,%20US&amp;showApp=true&amp;adjustMonth=false&amp;srb_u=1&amp;qRmFltr=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this link.</a> The cutoff date for reserving a room in this hotel block will be 6/17/26. After that date, the rooms will be released back to the general public and rates may go up.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas North - Addison

Airport Information - DFW and Dallas Lovefield

Both DFW and Lovefield are within 25-30 minutes of the wedding venue, depending on traffic. DFW is a major hub for American Airlines and other carriers, offering tons of flight options. Rental cars and rideshares are plentiful and easy to access. DFW is farther from downtown Dallas than Lovefield, (about 20 miles), though Carrollton is relatively close (20 minutes). Lovefield is smaller and more efficient with quick security lines and easy terminal access. It's also a Southwest Airlines hub and is closer to downtown Dallas if you want to stay or sightsee closer to Dallas. Lovefield requires a little bit more of a walk to access the rideshare pickup/dropoff area. Overall, if you're flying Southwest or prefer a low-key airport experience, Love Field is a great choice. If you prefer other airlines or need more flight flexibility, DFW might be your best bet.

Travel

We know our wedding will be the highlight of your weekend, but you may want to explore DFW while you're here! We can help!

Danny proposed to Kate at Oak Point Park in Plano!

Recommendations near the venue (less than 20 min away)

Nature and Activities<a href="https://www.plano.gov/1397/Arbor-Hills-Nature-Preserve" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Arbor Hills Nature Preserve</a>Trails, wildflowers, and picnic spots for a peaceful stroll. <a href="https://www.plano.gov/1476/Oak-Point-Park-Nature-Preserve" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oak Point Park &amp; Nature Preserve</a>Paddle-boarding, zip-line, and scenic trails. <a href="https://www.grandscape.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grandscape</a>Shopping, mini golf, arcade, restaurants, and a ferris wheel. <a href="https://www.legacywest.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Legacy West</a>Upscale shopping, boutiques, and restaurants. <a href="https://playactivate.com/plano" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Activate Plano</a>Indoor team-based light-up challenges. Food and Drinks<a href="https://firstwatch.com/locations/prestonwood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">First Watch</a>Cafe chain with breakfast, brunch &amp; lunch options such as omelets, salads &amp; soups. <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/vWGPjzN54pXJARQS6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Torchy's Tacos</a>Classic Tex Mex with the best queso you'll ever have! <a href="https://3nationsbrewing.com/carrollton/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3 Nations Brewing</a>Local craft beers in a relaxed setting. <a href="https://koreatowncarrollton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Koreatown Carrollton</a>Korean BBQ, bakeries, bubble tea, and H-Mart. <a href="https://www.legacywest.com/legacy-hall" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Legacy Hall (Plano/Legacy West)</a>Food, drinks, and live music.

Recommendations within 20-30 minutes of the venue

<a href="https://www.mckinneytexas.org/115/Downtown" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Historic Downtown McKinney</a>Boutiques, bars, restaurants, antique shops, and charming streets. <a href="https://www.heardmuseum.org/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20571523867&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwzt_FBhCEARIsAJGFWVmHIoLqMQxHGwUN8VyuJDDTXlRcjVPNkZ6hUTQBr5C-TQwFGASlqTsaAiytEALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Heard Natural Science Museum &amp; Wildlife Sanctuary</a>Trails, wildlife, and interactive exhibits. <a href="https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas?utm_channel=Search&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=zadv_search&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_campaignid=&amp;utm_adgroupid=&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=brand&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22171524396&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwzt_FBhCEARIsAJGFWVnbSSR2RFgBaX4N9lo9g-iXMTt5P4d1xsEOSCneJQzG3aWZXytSDaQaAjubEALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Six Flags Over Texas</a>Thrill rides and family entertainment.

Half-day or full-day excursions in dfw

<a href="https://dwazoo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dallas World Aquarium</a>Fish! lol <a href="https://www.perotmuseum.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Perot Museum of Nature &amp; Science</a>Hands-on exhibits including dinosaurs, space, and gems. <a href="https://dma.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dallas Museum of Art</a>Free admission to world-class exhibits. <a href="https://www.visitdallas.com/neighborhoods/bishop-arts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bishop Arts District</a>Murals, boutiques, and local dining. <a href="https://www.dallasarboretum.org/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22829905564&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwzt_FBhCEARIsAJGFWVlHSqF0wQ3v748tTi4R2HcDbYwa55qcovkx3hT3_yDp9ke7RjNO_dsaAv9hEALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dallas Arboretum &amp; Botanical Garden</a>Stunning gardens and seasonal blooms. <a href="https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/things-to-do/historic-downtown-grapevine/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Downtown Grapevine</a>Historic district with wineries, boutiques, and a vintage railroad. <a href="https://www.fortworthstockyards.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District</a>Western heritage, rodeos, shopping, restaurants, and saloons.

Things to Do

Registry

What Is Cocktail Wedding Attire?

Cocktail Dresses to Add to Your Cart ASAP

What Guys Need to Know About Dress Codes

Our wedding will have a cocktail attire dress code. The ceremony and reception will be held indoors, and the cocktail hour will be held on a patio, so feel free to wear heels if that is comfortable for you. The colors for the wedding are white, light blue, navy, and gold. We ask that guests please do not wear white dresses or denim.

Dress Code

Kate & Danny

Kate & Danny

Wedding Party