The Waddell Center

Ceremony

Reception

To our friends and family: We're so excited to celebrate our wedding with you. Find all the details you need to know about our big day here.

Our Wedding

Kim and Mitch met the modern way: by swiping right on Tinder (swoon!) in 2015. After talking a bit they went their separate ways, only to reconnect again in 2018 because of a Snapchat picture. (geeeesh, Millenials; am I right!!) Their first date started off a bit odd—Kim was 10 minutes late, with the excuse that her cat, Lonnie's, butt caught on fire from a candle. You would think that an excuse until you meet Kim's cat. Ignoring the cat story they went on their first date to Dr. Grinns, and they've been together ever since.    A few of Kim and Mitch's favorite memories from their time together: Winter hockey adventures with Mitch's son, Easton, camping trips with friends and family, their trip to Scottland, and lots of fishing trips.    Kim and Mitch's proposal was picture-perfect; they were surrounded by the people that mean the dearest to them, their friends. Mitch planned to propose to Kim during their Friendsmas toast, but Kim, of course, had other things on her brain. While Mitch was giving a beautiful speech, Kim was dinking around with Kids' food— Mitch got down on one knee—and Kim was caught holding a bag of Dino Nuggets! After losing the frozen food, Mitch and Easton presented the ring, hugs and kisses were shared, and it was an amazing experience.    We're so excited for you to join us as we say I do at The Waddell Center, February 3, 2024. See you soon!

Our Story

Blanche and Cynthia lived about a block apart so it wasn’t unusual for them to run into each other at the neighborhood Harding’s Market.  In the spring of 1973, my grandmothers had one of those meetings.  “Joy is going to Germany this Fall to do her student teaching,” Cynthia said.  “Oh, Harold was just in Germany on leave.  I’ll have him show Joy his pictures.” …..and so Mom and Dad’s relationship began.
​Mom and Dad both graduated from Western Michigan University with undergraduate degrees in Biology.  This similar interest in the life sciences led to many hikes and camping trips throughout the state of Michigan.  Karena, Kathleen, and I didn’t seem to kick and scream too much because we would do this again every summer.
​My parents developed an interest in history and the American Civil War in particular.  Every Christmas break we headed south to Uncle Ron’s home in Georgia and later to his home in Tennessee.  We visited multiple battlefield sites and antebellum homes in these two states.  On these yearly trips a stop at the Grand Ole Opry was mandatory.  Our southern sojourns would begin with Alabama singing on the car speakers, “Thistlehair the Christmas Bear” and “Christmas in Dixie.”
​Mom was hired by the Upjohn Company after returning from her student teaching experience in Germany.  She retired from Pfizer after 33 years.
​Dad picked up a second degree from Western in elementary education.  He began teaching 6th graders at Delton Kellogg Schools in 1977.  He retired after 32 years, never getting beyond the sixth grade.

Harold and Joy Minor

Karena is my older sister, best friend and all-around amazing human. She’s also one of the smartest people on the planet (behind Dad, obbbviously). Graduating from MSU with her Masters in Community, Agriculture, Recreation, and Resources Studies (CARRS) and has worked for Pictured Rocks for the last 10 years. She resides in the UP with her husband Matthew. So if I am down a matron of honor, it’s because sissy chose a winter wedding and she is trapped in her igloo due to a typical Tuesday snow-apocalypse. 🤷🏼‍♀️🤓

Karena Davis

Kathleen and I have known each other 9 months longer than the rest of the world! She is my partner in crime, my ride or die, she is my Thelma and I am her Louise. Kathleen received all of the artsy fartsy genes. In her spare time she loves baking and working on her latch hook rugs. She lives in Richland Michigan with her husband Michael. *yep, 3 K girls married 3 M boys; weird I know! 🥰

Kathleen Louden

Dan and Sandy Reatini were high school sweethearts.  The studious cheerleader and rowdy wrestler. Forty seven years later they are still together; haveing recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.  

My Dad taught my brothers and I how to wrestle, hunt, fish and the ways of the woods. He loves to remind me of the first time I went fishing at Camp Swampy as a pre-schooler. I refussed to leave the doc at dinner time by crying and resisting and clutching my Micky Mouse fishing pole with all of my might.

My Mom somehow managed to teach us some manners and how to paint and draw. She also instilled in us the beauty of our world and the value of every life in it. The arts are her love so we all had to join choir , but to her chargrin, non of us chose drama over sports.

Dan and Sandy Reatini

Adam graduated with a Bachlors of Science in Nursing from Aquinas College. Over the past three years Adam and his wife Ashlee have had the opportunity to see the beauty of the US while working as Travel Nurses. He currently resides in Muskegon and works at Spectrum Health. With his time off Adam loves hunting, fishing, and traveling with Ashlee. They are also the proud owners of several chickens. Ask him about Barnaby! 🐓

Adam Reatini

All the boys got bit by the travel bug, but Baby Brother Bryan, got bit the hardest! Bryan has traveled everywhere: From Costa Rica to Puru, to all over the US! Bryan lived in the Galápagos Islands for a year while finishing up his doctorate in Evolutionary Biology. While working at the University of Arizona Bryan met his wife Lori. They have a six month old, Paxton. They just recently moved to Rosenberg, Oregon. The two of them love to rock climb and take Pax backpacking. 

Bryan Reatini

The star of the show, Easton! This 11 year old lights up any room with his upbeat energy. Currently rocking out 6th grade like a pro. Easton’s hobbies consist of hockey, hunting, and music. Where’s Easton? You will find him on the dance floor bustin’ new moves. When he grows up he wants to be a famous NHL player.

Easton

Meet the Bridal Party

2018

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2021

2022

2023

Over the years

Registry

Q + A

Please make all reservations no later than January 3, 2024

Be sure to ask for the Minor/Reatini Block pricing!

Near Fish Ladder Park. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile.Fish Ladder Park - 0.5 miLa Grande Vitesse - 0.5 miDeVos Place Convention Center - 0.6 mi Broadway Grand Rapids - 0.7 miDeVos Performance Hall - 0.7 miGrand Rapids Art Museum - 0.8 miVan Andel Museum Center - 0.8 miGerald R. Ford Museum - 0.9 miPublic Museum of Grand Rapids - 0.9 miVan Andel Arena - 0.9 miGrand Rapids Civic Theatre - 0.9 miGVSU - Pew Campus - 1 miHeritage Hill Historic District - 1 miGrand Rapids Children's Museum - 1 miThe nearest major airport is Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 13.3 mi

Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids DowntownMI

Travel

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KIM & MITCH

KIM & MITCH

Q + A

Q + A coming soon!