Wedding Day

Ceremony

St. Joseph Parish

Reception

Our Wedding

For Mason and Kennedy, their love story began five decades ago, when their grandparents first crossed paths. What started as a friendship between two families – the McPhails and the Vaths – would blossom into shared memories, summer and Christmas gatherings, and intertwined lives.	As their parents, aunts, and uncles grew up together, they created a rich legacy of stories that would be passed down through generations. Mason and Kennedy grew up separately but parallel, each hearing tales of the other's family.	Then came August 2021, when the two finally met on the McPhails' dock at Grand Lake. Two days later, Kennedy informed all her friends that she had met her future husband. As she had been so many times before, Kennedy was right.	While Mason completed his studies at Pittsburg State and Kennedy embarked on her journey through law school, they made every effort to be with each other.	For about three years, their love grew stronger with each passing season, each visit, each shared laugh, and each challenge overcome together. Then, in a beautiful full-circle moment, Mason chose the very same dock where their story began to ask Kennedy to be his wife – proving that sometimes, the most meaningful endings bring us right back to where we started.	Their story is a testament to the power of family bonds, perfect timing, and the kind of love that feels both brand new and generations old.

Meant To Be

Our Story

Photos

Marisa Montelongo

Mary Kate Montgomery 

Paige Harding

Kara Heimerman

Claire Dugan

Anna Nason

Ty McPhail

Trent Fair

Cooper VenJohn

Jagger Gorges

Hunter Barbeau 

Brady Frerichs 

Holland Gorges 

Brady Burgess

Wedding Party

Are plus one's allowed?Due to large attendance, if a plus one is not attached to your invitation we kindly ask you not to bring one.

What time should I arrive?The ceremony will begin at 2:00pm. Please arrive at least 15-30 minutes prior to the ceremony to allow time for parking and finding your seat. There is parking located directly in front of the church and to the west of the church.

What time should I go home?The Parish Hall will close 11 p.m., but we will move the party down Main Street to the Little Bear. We encourage everyone to pre-book a Designated Driver, Ubers or taxis if necessary.

How do I know where to sit?There are reserved tables for family, but no assigned seating. Please find a seat wherever you would like.

Can I take photos?While we love that you want to capture our special moments, we kindly request an unplugged ceremony to allow everyone to be fully present and immersed in the experience. Our professional photographer will be capturing all the highlights, and we'll share the photos with you afterwards. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in creating a distraction-free environment for our ceremony.

Will there be a time gap between the wedding ceremony and reception?There will be a couple hours in between the ceremony and the dinner. The reception hall will open directly after the ceremony and we will have games, drinks, and light snacks to enjoy.

Kennedy & Mason

Kennedy & Mason

Wedding Party