Creekside Terrace by Wedgewood Weddings

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

We wanted to share both sides of our story as they are very different! Kerri's side of the story:My life changed in late 2020 when I first laid eyes on the most beautiful smile I had ever seen. I was at work when Leslie walked in with the biggest smile and vibrant personality that changed the entire atmosphere of the room. I knew of Leslie through a mutual friend (Sammi) but had no idea how exceptional she truly was. Fast forward a few weeks and I was receiving a container at work and there she was again, the biggest smile waltzing down the street leading her truck with my container on it. Again, that little moment changed my life (Leslie, not the container..). Not long after that, Sammi invited me to grab drinks with her and a few friends and little did I know, Leslie was there as well. We didn't speak about anything except for the fact that we both had white Jeep Wranglers. I told her that I was selling it soon, as I was about to move to Korea. Leslie swears we talked more than that, however I held onto every word she said and she definitely only said 7 words to me. "I love mine, I'm keeping it forever." Despite the sass, I added Leslie on social media immediately after. I then moved to Korea and silently stalked Leslie's Instagram for two years. We would occasionally "like" each others' posts or reply to stories but never anything serious. In the back of my mind, I knew there was way too much distance between us for the foreseeable future. Fast forward another year, we became closer during the Captain's Career Course. I finally built up some courage to "flirt" with Leslie. Being shy and terrible at flirting, I asked Leslie for some logistics products (which I did not need at all) and Leslie gladly sent them. However, to my surprise, Leslie didn't flirt back. Weird - I know. Somehow we became best friends on Snapchat during this but neither of us made a move. Fast forward another year or so, I reached out to Leslie and told her that I was moving to Colorado. Leslie was stationed there and would be heading back from her deployment to Korea around the same time. Finally, the timing aligned in 2024. Since that moment, we have been inseparable. We started our love story over text and Facetime while Leslie was in Korea. We would both stay up really late or wake up really early to talk, as the time difference was 16 hours. She put in a level of effort that I had never experienced. I knew she was the one. We were forced to communicate a whole continent away and show up for each other by sending packages, letters, or coffee money. The second Leslie came home, she came to visit me in San Antonio, TX. I melted in her arms and my life has since been fulfilled. A couple months later, I moved in with Leslie when I got to Colorado and the rest is history. We have been through multiple stents of distance and even a deployment together to the Middle East! With every challenge, we have only grown closer and fallen in love more deeply. Leslie's side of the story:﻿It’s Spring of 2020 and Kerri and I are stationed at Fort Campbell, KY. One day, I was tasked to deliver a container to Kerri's work. Kerri was Sammi’s co-worker, and Sammi had mentioned Kerri to me before - mainly that she was the best Field Artillery Officer with whom she had ever worked. Kerri met me outside so she could show me exactly where she wanted the container. I climbed up on the truck and started helping my Soldiers remove the ratchet straps that were holding the container on the truck. Kerri attempted to assist but could not quite get the strap to loosen. I came to the rescue and showed her the proper kicking technique to remove the stubborn strap. I jokingly gave Kerri a hard time and we successfully removed the rest of the straps together. My team and I dropped the container and were on our way. We now laugh about this often!&nbsp; The next time we saw each other was 2-3 months later at Fort Polk, LA. I was running on fumes after having to take over a second platoon’s job due to a Covid-19 outbreak and Kerri and her First Sergeant drove by my fuel point in need of fuel. I don’t fully remember this, but Kerri said I was at least pleasant enough given the less than favorable conditions of doing a 30-day training exercise in the Louisiana heat in August.&nbsp;A few months later, Sammi invited me to have drinks at the “Thirsty Goat” - one of my favorite Coffee Shops/Beer Gardens in Clarksville, TN. A couple of Sammi’s Artillery friends (including Kerri) were also at the gathering. I remember Kerri saying that she was getting rid of her Jeep Wrangler to which I responded that I would keep mine forever (and she’s still going strong!) Kerri took this the wrong way and thought I didn’t like her for some reason. Kerri was leaving for Korea in a couple days so after a nice evening at the “Goat” we all parted ways. I thought we had a great conversation! Kerri and I somehow reconnected in 2022 during the Captain’s Career Course when I was at Fort Lee, VA and Kerri was at Fort Huachuca, AZ. We somehow ended up becoming each other’s most frequently “Snapchatted” friend - something neither of us noticed until Sammi asked how that happened. Kerri and I kept in touch on social media throughout the course - we even shared some PowerPoint products from our respective Military Intelligence and Logistics courses. After the 6-month course, I headed to Fort Carson, CO and Kerri found out that she had been accepted into Physician Assistant (PA) School at Fort Sam Houston, TX. We stayed in touch periodically, but didn’t truly reconnect until January 2024 when I was deployed to South Korea and Kerri found out that she was heading to Fort Carson, CO for the second phase of PA School. We were finally going to be stationed together! Kerri asked me for recommendations on places to live in “The Springs” and we agreed to grab beers as soon as we both got there. What started as weekly check-ins via Instagram messenger quickly turned into daily text messages and eventually FaceTime dates where Kerri would wake up at 4am to catch me before I went to bed. By the time I was returning to Colorado, we had plans to see each other immediately. Although we hadn’t seen each other in person in years, we knew how special this was going to be. I couldn’t get enough of this woman! Kerri was loosely looking for a place to live in CO, but we decided to just pull the trigger and move in together immediately. Kerri, Brody, and Bentley moved in with in April of 2024 which was the best time! Then the opportunity for us to deploy to the Middle East together came up and we jumped on that! It has been the honor of a lifetime to fall more deeply in love with Kerri over the past two years. I cannot wait to marry my best friend!&nbsp;

Our Beautiful Love Story

In July 2024, Kerri and Leslie were in Paris walking down the Champs Elysees when they walked into the Tiffany Store. They started looking at all the engagement rings and the nice gentleman working offered them champagne and chocolates. After a few glasses, they decided that buying their rings on the Champs Elysees would be a beautiful story. In February 2025, Kerri and Leslie invited their friends Ashley, Celeste, Sammi, Spencer, and Kerri's step-sister Chelsea and her husband Jon on a ski trip to Breckenridge, CO. Little did they know that they both had a plan to propose! While Leslie was at work, Kerri grabbed the bottle of Moet from the top of the fridge and asked Ashley to carry it on the slopes for a post-proposal celebration. Two hours later, Leslie frantically looked for the bottle with Ashley sitting right in front of her. Leslie had the same idea, but had to buy another bottle. At the slopes, the group took the lift to the top of a super intense green run (or so Kerri and Sammi thought) and before Kerri knew it, Leslie jumped off the lift and popped her skis off before Kerri even got off the lift! Leslie got down on one knee and said "okay, I propose now" after forgetting her entire speech. Immediately afterwards, Kerri said "my turn" and asked Leslie. The same exact proposal idea down to the same exact bottle of champagne. Shout out to Ashley for lugging around two bottles of champagne all morning while snowboarding!

Our Proposal 

Our Story

Photos

Sammi and Leslie met in college and were both stationed at Fort Campbell, KY. Funnily enough, Kerri and Sammi worked together and Sammi is the one responsible for introducing the couple!
We couldn't think of a better person to marry us in front of all of our loved ones. 

Sammi

Kerri and Emily met in 7th grade during PE. They were standing next to each other waiting for attendance when Kerri looked down and noticed Emily was wearing the same pair of slip on Airwalk shoes with rainbow hearts on them. They have been inseparable since.

Emily

Taylor is Leslie's cousin. The pair have always been inseparable; whether it was sending snail mail back and forth when Leslie lived in Paris or during Leslie's yearly trip to Rhode Island. Taylor and her husband, Marc have always made great efforts to visit Leslie wherever she lived - some of her fondest memories! 

Taylor

Ashley and Leslie met in 2022 at CrossFit Addict in Richmond, VA. Ashley does an amazing job at staying in touch with Leslie across continents and timezones and for that Leslie is eternally grateful. We love ski trips with Ashley and her wife, Celeste. They will celebrate their 1-year anniversary on May 3rd!

Ashley

Chelsea is Kerri's step-sister who has taken on the role of being Kerri's big sister. While we were deployed, Chelsea took in our dogs for 9 months while she was pregnant with TWINS. She's a super mom and dog auntie!

Chelsea

Alex has a very important role in Kerri's life: to keep Kerri's brother, Kyle in check. We are so grateful to have her as a part of our family and even more grateful to have her stand next to us on our big day!

Alex

Claire and Leslie go way back to their second summer at West Point. In typical Leslie fashion, she had downloaded all 8x of the Harry Potter movies on to the iPad that she was issued to download textbooks. Claire and Leslie spent any down time where they could keep their eyes open watching HP movies on shared headphones. They've been friends ever since.  

Claire

Emma and Leslie were roomies at West Point. Emma was a mechanical engineer who loved starting her homework at 10pm and Leslie was a Sociology major who finished her homework by 10pm, but somehow it worked! Emma and her family have always been so good to Leslie and she is so lucky to have Emma in her life - now a little closer in Castle Rock, CO. 

Emma

Wedding Party

Q + A

Room block reserved under Boyer and Frankland.Please book your rooms before April 7th.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs - First and Main

Attractively set in the center of Colorado Springs, Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown has buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a fitness center, as well as an indoor pool and a hot tub. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel rooms include air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests can use the business center or relax in the bar. Staff at Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown are always available to provide advice at the reception. Palmer Park is 5.3 miles from the accommodation, while Garden of the Gods is 6 miles from the property. Colorado Springs Airport is 6.8 miles away.

Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown

Located in downtown Colorado Springs, The Mining Exchange is a 4-star hotel in Colorado Springs that has 2 on-site restaurants and a full-service spa. Garden of the Gods is 6.2 mi from the hotel and Peterson Air Force Base is 5 mi away. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, free WiFi and a private bathroom. The MX Spa offers massage and facial treatments. Guests can enjoy Cajun and Creole cuisine at Springs Orleans Restaurant and Bar, relax in the outdoor English Courtyard, or enjoy a cocktail and pub fare in the The Mining Exchange's Lobby Bar. The hotel also has a business center and a fitness center. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is 0.9 mi from The Mining Exchange, while Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site is 4.3 mi away. Colorado Springs Airport is 6.8 mi from the property.

The Mining Exchange

Travel

Beautiful to walk or drive through! An absolute must!

Garden of the Gods

Show up nice and early to beat the rush and park nearby! Don't recommend attempting in snow if you aren't acclimated. Walk around downtown Manitou afterwards for brunch and mimosas!

Manitou Incline

Colorado Springs is Olympic City, USA. Recommend booking a tour here to find out why!

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum

Fun place to walk around, grab a drink and shop!

Old Colorado City, Colorado

Things to Do

Registry

What are the airport options?Colorado Springs has it's very own airport (COS)! It is small but very conveniently located; roughly 12 minutes from downtown Colorado Springs. Denver Airport (DEN) is another option that usually has cheaper flights with a wider variety of times from which to choose. It is important to note that since it is approximately an hour and a half from Colorado Springs, you would need to book a rental car. How do we get to the venue from the Hotel or AirBnb?We recommend using a ride-share App such as Uber or Lyft so you can enjoy our open bar! Are kids allowed?Though we love your little ones, this will be an adult only wedding. Parents deserve a night out! Do I have to wear Vans?No, but why wouldn't you?!

Kerri & Leslie

Kerri & Leslie

K&L

Wedding Day

5:00 PM–5:30 PM

Ceremony

5:30 PM–6:30 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:30 PM–11:00 PM

Reception