The Olde Wicks Factory

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

One year prior to this picture, Derek and I had our first date at Troy Park. Little did I know that 2 years later this would be the exact spot where Derek would propose ♥️

1 Year Anniversary of our First Date 

Surrounded by all our loved ones, Derek and I chose to spend the rest of our lives together. It was the most perfect moment ♥️

Engagement 💍

Our Story

Pictures were taken by Lisa Meyer Photography at Kincaid Lake, Missouri

Engagement Photos 2024

Laura Smith Keck

Rita Griffith

Tony Ruesing

Daniel Gonzales

Nick Schwarzbach

Tim Schwarzbach

Ronald Smith

Susan Smith

Denise Schwarzbach

Frank Schwarzbach

Agnes Ruesing

Second cousin of the bride, just turned 2 years old

Claire Logue 

Andrew Keck

Wedding Party

If anyone is planning on staying in Highland the night of the wedding on July 19th, we have a block of rooms. This is the information they gave us: Call (Seasons Inn) at 618-651-1100 And say “We’d like to make a reservation under the Smith wedding block for July 19th” They will make the reservation for you and give you a confirmation # If anyone is considering staying in Highland on Friday night, July 18th, there are not a lot of rooms available so may want to book sooner than later. This is the only hotel in Highland, the next closest is in Troy. They are listed as well.

Seasons Inn & Suites Highland

Located near I-70,  I-55 and I-270 Approximately 15 miles to the Olde Wicks Factory in Highland

Holiday Inn Express - Troy Illinois 

Red Roof Inn St. Louis – Troy Illinois

Best Western - Troy Illinois

Travel

Highland Silver Lake is a 550-acre lake. Derek and I walked our first hike together at Silver Lake

Highland Silver Lake

Highland Square is surrounded by shops and restaurants, as well as within walking distance of The Lory movie theater

Highland Plaza Square

Urban Farmhouse

Built in 1912, The Lory Theater has been showing movies to the residents of Highland since the movie industry came of age. Prior to that, the Theater was a live entertainment facility used for everything from plays to vaudeville shows. With current seating available for 230 in the main theater and 98 in the second, the theater is the primary new movie source for Highland and the surrounding area.

The Lory Theater

Things to Do

Registry