Wedding Day

Ceremony

Crystal Rose

Reception

Our Wedding

Keara and Jimmy met in Bozeman, MT while attending Montana State University. They were both a part of The Spirit of the West Marching Band, Keara playing piccolo and Jimmy playing trumpet. Their first interaction in the Fall of 2016 was not the best. Jimmy attempted to have a full conversation with a very tired Keara at 5am, while on a bus to Missoula, MT for the annual CatGriz game.&nbsp; Their second interaction was in the spring of 2018, Keara asked Jimmy how grad school was going, not realizing that Jimmy was 22 and in the final year of his Bachelor’s degree.&nbsp; Their third interaction was in August of 2018. Jimmy noticed Keara’s Deathly Hallows/Lord of the Rings tattoo and walked up to her, resulting in a discussion of their mutual love of fantasy. In September, Jimmy and Keara found themselves as part of the same friend group. By October 2018, Jimmy had officially asked Keara to be his girlfriend. In the summer of 2020, Jimmy and Keara went from a duo to a trio after they adopted the cutest cat named Luna; and faced their biggest challenge yet—moving to Madison, WI so that Jimmy could pursue his Master’s degree in trumpet performance. In April 2021, Jimmy proposed after a day of fun and adventure in the Wisconsin Dells.

Our Story

Faith is a Montana native who met Jimmy and Keara while they all played in the Spirit of the West Marching Band. Keara particularly helped Faith by being her piccolo buddy and explaining when to clap at football games. Faith now works teaching grades 5-12 band, but fills much of her free time in a 2 person book club with Keara. She is overjoyed to be a part of this incredibly special day.

Faith Kimbrell

Lauren is originally from Illinois. She moved to Madison, WI to start a new job where she had the pleasure of meeting Keara. While unsure of her new coworker at first, through their shared love of Shrek, Skyrim, Lord of the Rings, and food they quickly became best friends. They often refer to themselves as Legolas and Gimli while at work (can you guess who is who). Lauren also became good friends with Jimmy while spending the day with him and Keara at the Bristol Renaissance Faire. She and Jimmy bonded over video games and Star Wars. Lauren is thrilled to be a part of this special day for both Keara and Jimmy and wishes them all the best in their future endeavors.

Lauren Vivian

Marques is a Colorado native who met Jimmy in their freshman year at Montana State University. They got to know each other through their mutual love of music and travels with various music groups at MSU. Marques currently resides in Baltimore, MD working as an admissions counselor at the Peabody Conservatory. He feels very honored to be able to stand by Jimmy’s side for this major life event and is proud to have watched Keara and Jimmy’s relationship grow to this moment.

Marques Ceasar-Lopez

Seth is a transplant from Georgia who moved to Montana to pursue his Ph.D. in Physics. When he isn’t trying to figure out how to live in Montana (what’s this “winter” business?), one of his favorite hobbies is playing Dungeons and Dragons—because of course it is. It was D&D that introduced Seth to Jimmy and Keara. He was invited to play in a game that happened to be run by Jimmy and also had Keara as a player. That game, as well as a shared love of football and metal, and Seth dating one of Keara’s best friends, quickly led to friendship. Jimmy would go on to be one of Seth’s groomsmen at Seth’s wedding, and Seth is very excited to be there to celebrate Jimmy and Keara’s love.

Seth Kimbrell

Wedding Party

Q + A

Courtesy Room Block consisting of 10 rooms (5 Standard King and 5 Standard Queen). Mention Buchanan/Kelsey Wedding. Rates are valid 3 days prior and 3 days after the event. Book by 9/11/2023 This hotel is approximately a 15 minute drive to the ceremony/reception venue.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Denver West/Federal Center

Courtesy Room Block consisting of 15 rooms. Room blocks will be held until 9/21/2023. Call to reserve a room, mention group code WBK or Buchanan/Kelsey Wedding to book. This hotel is approximately a 20 minute drive to the ceremony/reception venue.

Holiday Inn Denver Lakewood, an IHG Hotel

Courtesy Room Block consisting of 15 rooms. Room blocks will be held until 9/20/2023. Call to reserve a room, mention Buchanan Wedding to book. This hotel is approximately a 20 minute drive to the ceremony/reception venue. The hotel is also known as the "Dino Hotel" and has some fossils on display, as well as other Dino-related items.

Keara & Jimmy

Keara & Jimmy

K&J

Wedding Day

4:30 PM

Ceremony

6:15 PM

Reception