Welcome Party

Westwood Country Club

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

After Party

While we love your children, this is an adult-only occasion.

Our Wedding

Our Life Together

Emalee is Kelsey's sister and mother to Kelsey & Brian's niece, Enslee, and nephew, Jeremiah (Miah for short). Emalee is the person the entire family goes to for medical advice. Fun fact: Emalee and Kelsey shared a bedroom for 17 years!

Emalee Watkins

Ben has been Brian's closest friend since he was 2 years old. The pair went to daycare together at Children's World, and Ben is Brian's longest friendship. Ben and Brian are like family, their families are also like family. Fun fact: after college, Ben lived in Israel for 2 years while working before moving to Dallas, TX. Ben still lives in Texas, but has moved to Austin.

Ben Stadler

Molly is Kelsey's best friend from Illinois. Molly and Kelsey have been through many seasons of life and A LOT of hobbies together--spinning, mountain bike riding, hiking, yoga, and many others that cannot be listed on this site. Fun fact: Molly gave the eulogy to Kelsey's twenties at her thirtieth birthday party. 

Molly Uhles

Jordan and Brian have been friends since sophomore year of high school. The crew jokes that Jordan was always the best dressed in their group--especially in high school! Even though Jordan and his wife live in Chicago, he and Brian make an effort to catch up quite frequently. Fun fact: Jordan served in the Marines, and he was part of HMX (Marine Helicopter Squadron One). Marine One is the call sign only when the President is on board.

Jordan Osmack

Maddie is Kelsey's best friend from St. Louis. The pair met Kelsey's first year at Murray during sorority recruitment. Maddie took Kelsey to her first STL Mardi Gras without truly knowing her and they later became roommates. Fun fact: Maddie and Kelsey shared a bed for 3 months during Kelsey's internship at the STL Zoo.

Maddie Pleimann-Brockman

Anthony and Brian have been friends since kindergarten. He is extremely funny and the most genuine person Brian and Kelsey know. Anthony and his wife, Chelsea, are the parents to Brian and Kelsey's best friend, Avery. Fun fact: Anthony played football at Mizzou.

Anthony Gatti

Kaitlyn is Kelsey's first friend from St. Louis. Kaitlyn is an old soul who Kelsey instantly connected with. Brian and Kaitlyn worked on the same team for many months and she is also extremely close with Brian. Fun fact: Kaitlyn is Kelsey and Brian's cat sitter even though she is highly allergic to cats!

Kaitlyn Robertson

Adam and Brian have known each other since junior year of high school. Adam is the brains of the crew and is father to Brian and Kelsey's other best friends, Sofia and Emma. Fun fact: Brian and his friends use to play beer pong in Adam's basement throughout high school.

Adam Curland

Michaela is lovingly called by her last name. Siddle is Kelsey's closest friend from her final months at Abstrakt. The two bonded over their cats' names being after food; Risotto and Alfredo for Siddle, and Parmesan and Cheddar for Kelsey. Fun fact: Siddle makes the BEST espresso martinis.

Michaela Siddle

Jake is Brian's closest work friend from Abstrakt. The two have known one another since 2020. While Brian was in the hospital, Jake visited every Tuesday night to watch basketball and party hard with Starry sodas. Fun fact: Jake is also a cancer survivor. Fun fact #2: Jake use to be Kelsey's boss and is the reason she was promoted at AMG.

Jake Van Hook

Bradley is Kelsey's best friend from her first job in St. Louis. Bradley took Kelsey under his wing when she was given a new job. The two randomly linked up at a team outing, decided to attend a drag show afterward, and the rest is history! Fun fact: Bradley is Kelsey's number 1 brunch partner (besides Brian).

Bradley Russell

Ryan and Brian have been friends since junior year of high school. Ryan is Brian's number one golf partner, and he's the reason Brian loves golf. Ryan always knows how to make people laugh. He is Parmesan and Cheddar's favorite visitor. Fun fact: Ryan got a hole in one at Ruth Park Golf Course!

Ryan Richardson

Courtney is Kelsey's best friend from high school. The two grew very close during their senior year, and then attended RLC together. After graduating from Rend Lake, Kelsey and Courtney were roommates at Murray and have remained close since. Fun fact: Courtney and her fiancé, Sam, are getting married 34 days after Kelsey and Brian, and Kelsey is also in her wedding!

Courtney Bell

Mack is one Brian's oldest friends. The pair have been close since 6th grade. Mack is in contention with Ben for the best beard in the crew. Brian hung out at Mack's house all the time in high school, and he even attended Thanksgivings and Christmas Eves with the Greens. (Shoutout to Miss Kathy!) Fun fact: Mack is the only other roommate (besides Kelsey) that Brian has had.

Mack Green

Stacy is Brian's sister and close friend of Kelsey's. Stacy lives in Vail, CO, but her and Kelsey became close before she moved. Stacy is Parmesan and Cheddar's most favorite visitor! Fun fact: Stacy had 0 tattoos when Kelsey and her met. She now has more than Kelsey!

Stacy Wooten

Wedding Party

Photos

Q + A

Transportation

Since the entire wedding day will be spent in one location, we will not be having a shuttle service. Uber and Lyft are the best options to take you to and from your hotel. There is also plenty of parking at Westwood if you choose to drive your vehicle. Please celebrate responsibly.

Hotels

To allow our friends and family who travel for work to stay at their preferred hotel, we have decided against having a block of rooms at a specific hotel. Instead, below are a few options of different brands near Westwood Country Club.

Courtyard St. Louis Creve Coeur

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Creve Coeur

Elimwood Hotel, A Ramada by Wyndham

Hilton St. Louis Frontenac

Holiday Inn St. Louis - Creve Coeur by IHG

Hyatt Place St. Louis/Chesterfield

Sonesta ES Suites St. Louis - Chesterfield

Travel

One of Brian &amp; Kelsey's favorite brunch spots. In fact, they'll be having brunch there the day after the wedding. The culinary offerings at Casa Don Alfonso tell the story of traditions passed down for generations in the family homes of Southern Italy. These timeless recipes come from a magical place, ripe with culture and beauty. We are proud to offer St. Louis a casual approach to Mediterranean cuisine, and remain inspired by the Iaccarino family's hospitality and the charm of the Sorrento Coast.

Casa Don Alfonso

Kelsey &amp; Brian's favorite dinner spot in the city! Russell’s on Macklind is a neighborhood restaurant that serves seasonal farm-to-table dinner and weekend brunch. They are well known for our extensive bakery offerings as well as a bar that features seasonal cocktails, local craft beers, and wine. Russell’s is located in a renovated 100 year old building at the corner of Murdoch and Macklind in the Southampton neighborhood of St. Louis. They pride themselves on serving exceptional food in a warm and inviting neighborhood atmosphere.

Russell's on Macklind

Brian &amp; Kelsey's favorite Mexican restaurant in Creve Coeur! The service is unmatched. The staff at Carreta's treat you like family with delicious made from scratch Mexican dishes. Enjoy a house margarita for only $10 during Happy Hour. All cocktails are craft cocktails with full-service bar.

Carreta's Mexican Restaurant

Only 10 minutes from Creve Coeur! Enjoy year-round comfort in our hitting bays with cooling fans in the summer and heated bays in the winter, all with HDTVs&nbsp;in every bay and&nbsp;throughout our sports bar &amp; restaurant. Using our complimentary clubs or your own, take aim at the giant outfield targets and our high-tech balls will score themselves.

Topgolf St. Louis - Chesterfield

Home to two on-site hotels and a vibrant mix of entertainment and restaurant venues, Westport Plaza offers a cultured and distinctive blend of both new and old, providing an environment unlike any other in St. Louis.

Westport Social

Theres more to the Zoos beginning than the 1904 Worlds Fair Flight Cage. The Zoos beginning was made official with the formation of the Zoological Society of St. Louis in 1910.

Saint Louis Zoo

Where Kelsey and Brian were engaged! The Garden is a center for botanical research and science education, as well as an oasis in the city of St. Louis. The Garden offers 79 acres of beautiful horticultural display, including a 14-acre Japanese strolling garden, historic architecture, and one of the worlds largest collections of rare and endangered flora.

Missouri Botanical Garden

Puttshack is leading the field with it’s a one-of-its-kind, upscale tech-infused mini golf game, powered by proprietary Trackaball technology. And when your round is done, you’re just steps away from Puttshack’s globally inspired, mixologist-obsessed signature bar and restaurant