Wedding Day

St. Boniface Catholic Church

Ceremony

The Ink House

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

We met the first week of our sophomore year at Missouri S&amp;T. One night after hanging out with her basketball teammates, Katelynne came back to the apartment to Wes and a couple other people hanging out with her roommate. We started hanging out shortly after: first, with friends or in classes (shoutout Dr. Waddill’s Physics II PLCs), then just the two of us. Our first date was a picnic at Lions Club late September 2022..We grew together and made a ton of memories throughout college. Wes came to as many home basketball games as he could, and Katelynne even traveled to a few ultimate frisbee tournaments. We went on trips to Colorado, where Wes loves to take Katelynne out of her comfort zone by taking her backpacking and skiing. Wes fondly remembers trips to Mount Vernon, IN, where he would visit Katelynne at her internship the summer after sophomore year. Our favorite memories, though, are in Rolla, cooking dinners together, making late-night pancakes, and chill winter breaks on campus..We graduated in May 2025, both with jobs in the St. Louis area: Katelynne as a process engineer and Wes as a product engineer..After graduation, we went on a three-week-long trip to Hawaii, Japan, LA, and Colorado. On our third day in Hawaii, Wes (a known non-morning person) wanted to wake up and take a timelapse of the sunrise on the beach across from our Air BnB. The two of us went out on the rocks of the beach, Wes set up a camera "for the timelapse," and minutes later he got down on one knee and proposed. It was the easiest yes of Katelynne’s life, and we can’t wait to see where life takes us from here.

Our Story

Photos

Katelyn Griebel

Sam Papin

Lydia Donaldson

Nathan Fransen

Sophie Harlan

Drew Fransen

Lilli Machado

Kent Roberts

Kateri Roberts

Craig Roberts

Alyssa Roberts

Christopher Roberts

Caley Micun

Kyle Johnson

Zach Sanders

Wedding Party

Q + A

Featuring 3-star accommodations, TownePlace Suites by Marriott St. Louis Edwardsville, IL is located in Edwardsville, 2.5 miles from The Ink House. We don't have a hotel block booked, but we do already have guests planning on staying here. So if you want to stay in the same hotel as other weddings guests, this is our suggestion! It's also 20 miles from St. Louis Gateway Arch, 27 miles from St. Louis Lambert International Airport, and 24 miles away from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport. The hotel has an indoor pool and free WiFi.

TownePlace Suites St. Louis Edwardsville, IL

An Air BnB-style boutique hotel next door to The Ink House. There are only 8 rooms, but this is a good option if you want the convenience of a room right by the reception. For 10% discount on rooms, use promo code "letscelebratejune26" From The Ink House website:"Nestled in the heart of the city, this boutique hotel features eight distinct suites, each with its own unique ambiance, colors, themes, styles, and decor. The Urban Collective Hotel offers a truly exceptional experience for travelers seeking something out of the ordinary."

Urban Collective Boutique Hotel

Edwardsville is about 30 minutes away from St. Louis Lamber International Airport (STL). From the airport, you can easily reach Edwardsville by rental car, rideshare (Uber/Lyft), or shuttle service. The drive is straightforward via I-70 E and I-270 N, making access to Edwardsville quick and convenient for travelers.

Flying In?

Travel

An Edwardsville staple, grab a drink or bite to eat at Big Daddy's on Main Street. Conveniently located a block from the Ink House, making it a perfect stop between the ceremony and cocktail hour.

Big Daddy's Edwardsville

Mexican restaurant frequented by the St. Boniface teachers for happy hour -- because it's conveniently located and delicious! Snack on some chips and sip on a marg in between the ceremony and reception!

Chava's Mexican Restaurant

Grab a drink or a bite to eat on Main Street Edwardsville. Good option for in between the ceremony and reception!

Foundry Public House

The Land of Goshen Community Market is a great way to start a Saturday morning! Enjoy locally-grown fruits and vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, baked goods, coffee, kettle corn, and more along with live music.

The Land of Goshen Community Market

If you're in town Saturday morning, there's plenty of delicious spots to start your day. I recommend Golden Oak Pancake House, Sacred Grounds Cafe, and Teaspoons Cafe. Goshen Coffee Roasters is also a great local choice for your morning coffee.

Breakfast Spots

Things to Do

Registry