Rivercrest Farm

Wedding

Ceremony

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Kelsey wasn’t searching for forever when she downloaded Hinge—at least, not intentionally. Her life as a cardiac sonographer kept her on the move, constantly listening to the rhythm of hearts, helping people through some of their most vulnerable moments. Love, she figured, would show up when the timing was right. Mike had his own kind of rhythm—the organized chaos of freight schedules and logistics as an intermodal manager. He was steady, thoughtful, and knew how to keep things moving. But nothing prepared him for the moment he saw Kelsey’s profile: her bright smile, her kind eyes, and that spark he felt just from a few lines of text. They matched on a quiet Cleveland evening and met not long after. What started as a simple first date quickly turned into something much deeper. Over drinks and shared laughs, Kelsey talked about the joy she found in helping others, and Mike told stories of problem-solving in a fast-paced world. That night, as they walked together under the city lights, something clicked—effortlessly and completely. They fell in love in Cleveland, building memories around Lake Erie, exploring new restaurants, and cheering for the home team. But their love story truly came to life on the road. As Kelsey began taking travel assignments across the U.S., Mike followed her lead—sometimes with a suitcase, sometimes just with his heart fully in it. They weren’t just dating anymore—they were adventuring together. In Nashville, they danced to live country music and ate hot chicken that nearly set their mouths on fire. In South Boston, Virginia, they lived quietly, savoring small-town charm, finding joy in front porch conversations and peaceful drives down winding roads. In Morgantown, West Virginia, they made a temporary home together, filling it with cozy dinners, weekend hikes, and late-night talks about the future. Every place brought its own beauty, and every mile strengthened what they already knew: that home wasn’t a place—it was each other. There were the usual travel headaches- but there was also laughter echoing through unfamiliar hotel rooms, morning coffees with unfamiliar views, and countless memories that made their love feel big enough to hold an entire map. Mike often says that his world made more sense the moment Kelsey entered it. And Kelsey, who’s spent her career listening to heartbeats, knows without a doubt that her heart found its match in his. Now, as they prepare to say “I do” surrounded by the colors of fall and the warmth of family and friends, they look back at every state, every road, every moment—and forward to a lifetime of new places, side by side. Because when love is real, it follows you everywhere. And for Kelsey and Mike, forever started with one swipe—and never stopped moving.

Heartbeat of the Road

Our Story

Photos

Kailyn Kennedy-Prich

Danny Loyall

Courtney Hustack

Mitch Loyall

Kimmy Lessick

Josh Aldred 

Wedding Party

The grounds are available to explore, please choose your footwear accordingly!

Q + A

Comfort Inn & Suites

Carlisle Inn Sugarcreek 

Travel

Breitenbach Wine Cellars

Baltic Mill Winery

Amish Country Shopping Route 39 Millersburg, Ohio

Historic Downtown Millersburg

Historic Zoar Village

Wilkshire Golf Course

Hoodletown Brewing Co

Hart Mansion Restaurant

Lockport Brewery

Towpath Tavern

Things to Do

Registry

Kelsey & Michael

Kelsey & Michael

Q + A

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Parking