Becker McBride Rehearsal Dinner

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Kyrsten and Josh&nbsp;started dating in Fall of 2016, and many of their first dates revolved around watching the Chicago Cubs in the playoffs.&nbsp; Even though Josh doesn't like baseball, he stuck with it and ended up being the good luck charm for the Cubs to win the World Series!After a lot of traveling together, everywhere from Montreal, Canada to the Cayman Islands, they bought a house together in 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp; Josh proposed in May 2019 in&nbsp;Provincetown, MA and Kyrsten said yes!&nbsp; The rest is history!

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Kari is Kyrsten's older sister, and partner in crime since 1989.&nbsp; Kari made Kyrsten an aunt in 2018 with the birth of Cayden, and again in 2020 with Tyler.&nbsp; Kyrsten was the Maid of Honor in Kari's wedding, and now it's time to trade places!

Kari Ktenas

Derek Teague

Jo and Kyrsten met while working Illinois Volleyball camp in 2010.&nbsp; Both math majors instantly bonded, and have been close ever since.&nbsp; Even though they only get to see each other once a year, they've managed to remain best friends!

Jo Guerrero

Josh Green

Chris Ktenas

Nicole and Kyrsten met at the University of St. Francis where they spent 3 years playing volleyball together.&nbsp; It's hard to tell what's stronger, their&nbsp;love of the TV&nbsp;show Friends or their love of eating.&nbsp; Both remain key factors in their friendship!

Nicole Kaczmarek

Joe Griefenstine

Alex and Kyrsten met while coaching together at Morehead State in 2012.&nbsp; After not liking each other at first&nbsp;because they were too similar, the pair hit it off and eventually spend two weeks together traveling Europe.&nbsp; Even though they now&nbsp;coach at different universities, they've remained great friends.&nbsp;

Alex DelPiombo

Sarah and Kyrsten started coaching together at Morehead State in 2018.&nbsp; Prior to COVID, there were times they spent more time together than with their significant others.&nbsp; Sarah loves organization and&nbsp;a good&nbsp;list, which is why she offered to help plan the wedding and has been doing a great job!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sarah Martin

Christian Love

This adorable little red head is Kyrsten and Josh's nephew Cayden.&nbsp; He loves dinosaurs and baby sharks, and will likely roar at someone during the wedding!

Cayden Ktenas

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Josh and Kyrsten

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Origin Hotel Lexington

Travel

If you only wanted one place to visit to eat and drink...this is my pick!&nbsp;&nbsp;The Distillery District&nbsp;is a 25-acre entertainment district in downtown Lexington, KY, on the grounds of the historic James E. Pepper Distillery.&nbsp; We love this place!&nbsp;&nbsp;You&nbsp;can enjoy working distilleries, a brewery, battle axes, craft cider,&nbsp;restaurants, bars and&nbsp;gourmet ice cream & coffee.

They have tons of outdoor seating and it's easy to check out all the locations on foot.

The Distillery District

Located in the Distillery District, it's&nbsp;Lexington's&nbsp;Premier Hatchet-Throwing Destination&nbsp;.&nbsp;&nbsp;Battle Axes is a reservation based venue, although we do offer a walk in pit that rotates every half hour on the hour with no reservation required. Please note that the walk in pit is NOT a private pit and you will be placed with other throwers waiting for the same time slot. Book your reservation <a href="https://battleaxesky.com/book-a-pit/">here</a>.

Battle Axes

Town Branch Distillery &mdash; which opened in 2012 as the ­first new distillery in downtown Lexington in more than a century &mdash; is named for Lexington’s Town Branch stream, the waterway rich with limestone that once enticed numerous distillers to set up operations along its course.&nbsp;Distillery tours run daily and also include a tour of the&nbsp;Lexington Brewing & Distilling&nbsp;Co., where our Kentucky family of beers is made

Town Branch Distillery

Dedicated to man's relationship with the horse, the Kentucky Horse Park is unlike any other park in the world -- a showcase of museums, galleries, theaters, and working farm exhibits. Nearly 50 breeds of horses graze upon its 1,200 acres of lush pastures.

Kentucky Horse Park

For over 200 years, Buffalo Trace Distillery has been defined by a dedication to one craft: making fine bourbon whiskey. By honoring tradition and embracing change, Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned its place of leadership among the legendary spirit makers of the world.Book tours <a href="https://reservations.buffalotracedistillery.com/">here</a>.

Buffalo Trace Distillery

The Lexington has multiple horse farm tours if you're interested.&nbsp; VisitLex has a variety to choose from!

Horse Farm Tours

Ark Encounter features a full-size Noah’s Ark, built to the dimensions given in the Bible. It is the largest timber frame structure in the world. Live animals include Tibetan yaks, kangaroos, and ostriches. Zip line. Situated in Williamstown, Kentucky, halfway between Lexington and Cincinnati off I-75.

Ark Encounter

Just a short 30 minute drive from Lexington to Paris, rent a canoe or kayak and enjoy the beauty of Stoner Creek. Stoner Creek is deep, flat water--enjoyable for all, beginners to experts.

Central Kentucky Kayaking

Great selection of beer (there's always a lot to pick from)&nbsp;and there are lots of picnic style tables in a big garage style seating area.&nbsp; There is a good pizza oven inside so you can order pizza and drink. They allow kids and dogs, very&nbsp;family friendly.

Mirror Twin Brewing

The largest restored Shaker community, with 3,000 acres of farmland and 34 restored 19th-century buildings. Shaker Village hosts a wide variety of hands-on classes, music performances and special events and has 33 miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding (bring your own horse). Dining is available. Kentucky River excursions aboard the paddle wheeler Dixie Belle are given from April through October

Kyrsten & Josh

Kyrsten & Josh

K&J

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