Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Fun Fact: 
Kian and Mike originally met back in elementary school, but seemed to truly connect as they got older especially connecting over their project cars, 3D printers and other hobby machinery!

Kian Banner

Fun Fact: 
Mike and Garrett connected through Garrett's cousin Kian. The pair found that they both enjoyed cars and racing. They can typically be found working on their project cars together or hanging out around a fire!

Garrett Boehm

Fun Fact: 
Mike and Trey met in high school as they had the same friend group. The pair soon realized that they had many shared interests (i.e. cars, video games, etc) and have become even closer over the years!



Trey Spanier

Fun Fact:
Brandon and Mike bonded quickly from a young age after both finding a passion for soccer. The two became each others go to when planning snowboarding trips and other activities!

Brandon Melbourne

Fun Fact: Kaylee has an Australian Labradoodle named Ollie who quite enjoys stealing socks. Kaylee and Madison have known each other since they were little having met the first day of preschool and deciding they would be inseparable ever since. 

Kaylee Prichard

Fun Fact: If Keisha could, she would move out to a cabin in the woods and become a crazy cat lady making moonshine and breeding exotic cats. So far she has one semi-exotic cat so she is getting there! Keisha and Madison may only know each other for a few years now, but this is a friendship that will last a lifetime. 

Keisha Bonneau

Fun Fact: Sam will never say no to grabbing a drink on the patio! Aside from Sam and Madison being rivals on the volleyball court, the pair along with Kaitie have been friends since they were little thanks to their moms. 


Samantha Overwater

Fun Fact: Kaitie can frequently be found out exploring the wilderness or at home in her kitchen creating delicious treats! From a young age, Kaitie has been friends with both Madison and Sam thanks to all our moms becoming best friends in College. 

Kaitlyn Betts

Fun Fact: Santana is a talented singer and songwriter. Madison and Santana have become close over the past few years working together in the same office. In some ways, they seem like the same person, just with a different font. 

Santana Cabral

Wedding Party

Q + A

To reserve, each guest can call Vance Creek Hotel and Conference Centres main number: (250) 549 5191 or email info@vancecreekhotel.com. Do not book on the website as they requested email or phone. You will need to state that you are with the Knodel / Smith wedding and have access to the room block and group rates. At the time of booking, you will need to pay the first night as a deposit (if booking for multiple nights) and the balance is due 30 days prior to their arrival. If only staying one night, the entire amount is due upon booking. Alternative accommodations for larger families can be found on this site as well under Vacation Homes.

Vance Creek Hotel & Conference Centre

Guests have a 15% discount on SilverStar managed properties (Snowbird Lodge, Firelight Lodge, Silver Creek, Lord Aberdeen and Private homes)Use the website link below or call the number above and include the discount code: FITGPWED

Other SilverStar Mountain Accommodations with Discount

Accommodations

Kalamalka Lake Park provides phenomenal views and a variety of different hiking paths.

Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park

Enjoy a nice bike or walk around the lake!

Okanagan Rail Trail

If you enjoy golfing and are up for a more challenging course, we recommend checking out this resort while you are visiting!

The Rise Golf Course

Our favorite winery! If you are interested in tasting some delicious wine and looking out at the lake, this is the place for you!

Arrowleaf Cellars

Interested in delicious flatbread pizzas and ciders? Look no further than Cambium!

Cambium Cidery

This is our favorite brewery. If you have the time and are in Kelowna during the weekend, we strongly recommend checking this place out!

Railside Brewing

If you enjoy golfing but are looking for less of a challenge, we recommend checking out this course!

Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club

Explore the rich ranching and farming history of the North Okanagan.

Historic O'Keefe Ranch

Ever wonder where your food is grown, or what it takes to care for an orchard? Come and see for yourself! Make new furry friends in our animal barn, and let the kids run free in our spacious kids corral play area!

Davison Orchards Country Village

Things to Do

Please know that celebrating with you on our special day is the only gift we require and as a couple we are lucky enough to have nearly everything we need for this new chapter together!However, for friends and family who have expressed an interest, we have created a gift registry for your convenience here: https://www.myregistry.com/wedding-registry/madison-knodel-and-michael-smith-vernon-bc/4754819 If you would prefer to mail rather than deliver you are welcome to mail it to 2105 20 Ave, Vernon, BC, V1T7J7 If you would prefer to put money towards couple activities (i.e. skiing, golfing, shooting, etc), to our ongoing house renovation fund, or to our honeymoon trip to Japan we would greatly appreciate your contributions. If you would prefer to send money, you can do so by etransfer to the email: mike_smith97@outlook.com If you wish, please indicate what you'd like us to put the money towards in the message.

Madison & Michael

Madison & Michael

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