Wedding Day

Ceremony

Temple for Performing Arts Venue

Reception

The Temple for Performing Arts Venue

Wedding Ceremony

The Hills Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Kelsey & Marcus: A Story of Chance and Fate

Kelsey and Marcus’s love story is a beautiful blend of serendipity and destiny. Though both proudly hail from Iowa: Kelsey from Davenport and Marcus from Des Moines; it wasn’t until life’s perfect timing that their paths crossed in the most unexpected and meaningful way. By 2023, Kelsey had already built a fulfilling career in elementary education and was teaching at Moore Elementary in Des Moines. That same year, Marcus’s son, Jaydan, entered fifth grade—and by pure coincidence (or perhaps fate), he was placed in Ms. Hoeksema’s class. What began as a friendly and professional connection soon blossomed into something extraordinary. On New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2023, their bond sparked into romance. From that moment on, their lives became beautifully intertwined—sharing memories at family gatherings, on road trips, and date nights, and cheering on Nyomie and Jaydan at their sporting events. With every shared experience, their connection deepened into something truly unbreakable. Early on, both Kelsey and Marcus knew they had found something rare and meaningful. So, exactly one year later, on December 31, 2024, Marcus proposed—and Kelsey, with joy and love, said yes! And now, our hearts are full as we get ready to celebrate our next chapter with our favorite people by our side. Together, we look forward to a lifetime of laughter, love, and creating a life as one. Love, Kelsey + Marcus

Our Story

Photos

Katie (Watson) Lippincott

Kate Barnholt

Chelsea Kumbera

Sarah Best

Kiya Determan

Margaret Moberg 

Derek Hill

Frank Stranathan

Roger Espinoza

Colin Hayes 

Dustin Fannon

Aaron Voynovich 

Wedding Party

Q + A

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Des Lux Hotel

Travel

Things to Do

Registry