Wedding Day

Ceremony

Tom’s House

Reception

Rehearsal Dinner

Fall

Our Wedding

John & Kayla met on Hinge in July of 2023. They went on their first date at Upshot Coffee on July 13th, 2023 where they chit chatted until the shop closed. John learned quickly that Kayla is not an oat milk gal. Their second date was at Mission Taco & the Funny Bone. They were quickly acknowledged in the crowd for their loud cackles. Kayla realized she was dating Seth Rogan’s doppelgänger. Things moved quickly with them moving in together in their shoe box apartment in Webster Groves in October of 2023. What can we say, when ya know, ya know. We got engaged at Fast Eddie’s on February 22, 2025. We were so thankful to celebrate with so many of you there! John’s all of our nephews and niece’s favorite- which is absolutely no surprise even though it hurts Kayla’s ego. He’s also known for giving the best hugs. We’re two people pleasers with huge hearts. Words can’t express how thankful and excited we are to have you all celebrate our love with us. We’ll see you on the dance floor!

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We couldn’t think of a better person to marry us! Steve is one of the funniest, caring & kind people around. Dude has the best taste in music, as well as best eye for photos (but he’s off the hook for our day!). John & I both consider him a brother (as if we don’t have enough). We could go on & on- but we can’t wait for the rest of you to witness how awesome he is.

Steve Kinnison

Ever since preschool when Natty was in timeout & I smiled at her attempting to cheer her up, we’ve been best friends. She's my hippie bestie and my home.

Natalie Hasekamp

In kindergarten, Natalie, Beth and I were inseparable. Unless it was the holidays and I had a hard time understanding why they got to be together but I had to miss out. Pretty soon it felt like I got to be a part of the Collico/Campanella family and I couldn’t be more thankful for such loud Italians. 

Beth Clarkin

Growing up in north county, everyone knows everyone. I couldn’t be more thankful that Mercy Labor and Birth reunited us and gave us the title of work wives. As former roommates, this woman knows more about me than anyone should, yet still somehow agreed to be here. 

Ang Kinnison

From playing soccer together on Florissant United to booting our previous roommates and moving in together at MO State, Erin and I somehow survived nursing school together and I couldn’t think of a better person to be with 24/7 in the oldest dorm on campus.  

Erin Vaughn

Jodi trained me at Mercy when I first started on Med Surg. Thank heavens she got me out of there and got me in the OB world! Jodi’s the big (figuratively speaking) sister Mercy chose for me. She’s tiny but mighty and I love her even more for it.

Jodi Owen

Beth is my future Spengler sister in law! *wink wink nudge nudge Michael*. She's funny and witty and I couldn't be more excited to have her as a sister.

Beth Wilhelm

Natalie is my sister that my brother Adam chose for me! I couldn’t be more thankful nor surprised he was able to convince someone as awesome as her to marry him! 

Natalie Heiligenstein

Renae is my sister my brother Paul chose for me! Renae has some of the best one liners around. We’re thankful she puts up with Paul’s never ending Dad jokes and jorts. 

Renae Heiligenstein

Lauren is my sister Andrew chose for me! She’s got the eye for antiques and I’m excited to piece decoration ideas with her. 

Lauren Heiligenstein

Bryant Crites

Michael Spengler

Richie Cox

Hayden Sievers

Lucas Fanning

Justin Croenne

Adam Heiligenstein

Paul Heiligenstein

Andrew Heiligenstein

Wade Heiligenstein

Alan Heiligenstein

Jack Heiligenstein

Evan Heiligenstein

Otto Heiligenstein

Pretty sure Ella will walk down the aisle shouting “John!” She absolutely adores Uncle John!

Ella Heiligenstein

Kelly is one of our great friends & Rhett's favorite dog sitter. She is the most organized human we know. We couldn't be more thankful she agreed to be our chaos coordinator!

Kelly Crites

Tiffany immediately made us feel comfortable in our engagement photo session! She has a great sense of humor and has an eye for catching moments organically. We cannot wait for her to capture our day! Check her out on Instagram: @bytiffanyreese

Tiffany Reese - By Tiffany Reese

Pat was recommended to us by Beth & Matt Clarkin, he did phenomenal with their wedding! We cannot wait to see how he captures our day! Check him out on Instagram: @recerfilms

Pat Recer - Recer Films

Jen has been my (Kayla - would be weird if it was John typing this) go to gal for putting any color in my hair. Every time she does my hair I feel like a brand new woman. I should probably tip her more for being my therapist as well. It's only fitting I trust her with doing my hair and makeup for the big day too! She's the equivalent to a big sister to me and I couldn't be more thankful for her! Check her out on Instagram: @prettybynikee

Jen Krazl - Pretty By Nikee

Josy is our cousin and is phenomenal at doing makeup! I am thrilled that she is able to do makeup for my bridal party! I know she will make everyone feel comfortable and feel beautiful. Check her out on Instagram: @_makeupbyjo_

Josy Heiligenstein - Makeup By Jo

Taylor is one of our great friends and we are so thankful she is doing our flowers for us! She is so talented in all that she endures and has the patience of a literal saint. Check her out on Instagram: @sieversblumenfarm

Taylor Sievers - Sievers Blumen Farm

We couldn't be more excited for our food! We have had it at Danyelle & Thorne Cheney's wedding and it was great. Check them out at www.seittersmarket.com

Seitter's Market - Front Street Catering

Still searching for a DJ!

We are thrilled to get married on my Dad's property! The lakes are beautiful and Dad works his booty off not only to maintain the beauty, but to make it even more enjoyable with each project he completes. We are going to have a blast and appreciate that the party can go on  as long as we want it to!

Tom Heiligenstein's Home

Wedding Party

Q + A

We are working on blocking hotel rooms at a discounted rate. Thank you for being patient with this arrangement!

This is the hotel we plan to stay at! This hotel option is nice because you will not hit any stoplights getting to it from our venue. We are working on getting rooms blocked at a discounted rate.

Baymont by Wyndham Warrenton

This is another hotel option in Warrenton. You do have to go over the bridge across the highway to get to it from our venue. 

Holiday Inn Express Warrenton

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Kayla’s Cell Phone Number: 314•920•2730John’s Cell Phone Number: 618•973•2480

Kayla & John

Kayla & John

Travel

Baymont by Wyndham Warrenton

Holiday Inn Express Warrenton