Bridal Shower

Rehearsal Dinner

Reiman Gardens

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

It all began at Fareway, where Kate and Tanner spent years as friendly coworkers who exchanged smiles, quick chats, and the occasional “have a good shift!” and "can you reach that for me?". For six years, they knew of each other—but little did they know that the person they were meant to spend forever with was just a few aisles away. Fast forward to January 2024: sparks finally flew, and Kate and Tanner’s story truly began. The moment Kate knew Tanner was the one? When he lent her his hat so she could make snow angels in the Fareway parking lot. (Yes, it was as sweet and cinematic as it sounds—feel free to be jealous!)Just a little over a year later, Tanner planned the most romantic proposal. At sunset, during a picnic at their favorite spot in Hartman Nature Reserve, he got down on one knee by the pond. Surrounded by deer, birds, and all the magic of nature, Kate said yes—and the rest is history. Together, they’ve built a life full of joy and quirks: working on puzzles, building Legos, reading side by side, traveling, visiting museums, aquariums, and zoos, and sharing love (and cat treats) with their two kittens, Juniper and Olive. And of course, no story of theirs would be complete without hockey—Tanner is a loyal Flyers fan, Kate proudly cheers for the Rangers, and somehow they make the rivalry work (though game days can get interesting). With so many shared interests, endless laughter, and a love that fits perfectly, Kate and Tanner are proof that the best love stories are worth the wait.

Our Story

Photos

Payton and Kate have been best friends since freshman year of high school. They spent most friday nights throughout high school with a puzzle, pizza, and a movie (probably Harry Potter). 

Payton Romo

Brandon Jerome

Dani and Kate met working a Fareway and quickly became best friends. Their favorite after work activity was dinner at Applebees and hours of chatting in the car. 

Dani Wright

Abi and Kate met in Ireland when they were both doing a semester at UCC in 2020. Kate had just landed in the Cork airport and didn't know how to use Uber- Abi was standing nearby and offered to let Kate join in her ride, then found out they were staying in the same apartment building. They have been close friends every since. Even though they are 1,200 miles apart, they still have their FaceTime movie nights!

Abigail Herman

Cayla and Kate met in high school theatre in 2016. Kate was immediately known as Cayla's "mini me". Through the years they love to meet up at Cup of Joe to talk books and catch up. Cayla took Kate to her first Renn Faire, she protected Kate through sunscreen application and shade- for which Kate will always be grateful. 

Cayla Rasmussen

Courtney and Kate met working at Seva Counseling- Kate's first job after getting her MA and t-LMHC. While the job didn't work out- this friendship definitely did! Despite now being at competing private practices in the East Village, Courtney and Kate meet for coffee and lunch once a week.

Courtney Kauffman

Wedding Party

Dress Code

Q + A

Family of the bride and groom, please book your room at The Gateway. We would love to have both of our families in the same hotel! Here is the booking link for the block: https://reservations.travelclick.com/2958?groupID=5028140

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Book in our block: <a href="https://group.hiltongardeninn.com/j8bj55" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://group.hiltongardeninn.com/j8bj55</a>

Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Travel

Our absolute FAVORITE place to go for noodles and boba tea!! The crab rangoons are THE BEST!!!

1+1 Restaurant & Tea

Delicious pizza- you have to add honey!

The Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co.

The first place Tanner and Kate went in Ames after they started dating. Fried cheese cubes- enough said.

Kate & Tanner

Kate & Tanner

K&T

Reception