The Grand at Willow Springs

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

How it Began..

It was the summer before our first year together at UCM. Both of us shared a passion for basketball, which took us across the country to pursue our college careers. Little did we know, God had a plan for us, even when we hadn’t figured it out yet. We met while working summer camps in 2021. As the fall semester of that year began, our paths crossed once again, and we spent more time together throughout the year. On February 1st, 2022, we decided to make things official and started dating. Since that day, we've been inseparable, and we thank God every day for bringing together a girl from Farmington, Arkansas, and a boy from Monticello, Minnesota. On December 9th, 2024, we got engaged! Though we come from different parts of the country, we truly believe that no one else is more perfect for each other than us. We are beyond excited and blessed to embark on this new chapter of our lives, learning and growing together!

What's Next..

Makenna teaches middle school and high school health and physical education at Big Lake Schools in Minnesota, while Matt runs his own contracting company, working throughout central Minnesota. They will be settling in the Monticello area, where they will begin their life together!

Our Story

Photos

Bridesmaids 

Siana Sisemore 

Childhood Best Friend and College Teammate UCM

Madisyn Pense

Kally Stout 

Keely Stout 

Skyler Vanzant

Kate Polley 

Jasmine litt

Sidney Sharp

Groomsmen

Ryan Todd

Jacob Braun

Dylan Lebrun 

Brandon Loftman 

Adam Tuffs

Logan Wetter

Easton Darling

Cameron Vanzant

Ushers

Mitchell and Matthew Cantrell

Wedding Party

Q + A

Group rate will cut off June 1st. Click the link below and the put in the date 6/25 through 6/29 and the name Vanzant/Todd will come up for the group rate of $139/ night. If you need a different date you can call and ask for our group rate for the dates you need. https://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=hd&amp;brandCode=EX&amp;localeCode=en&amp;regionCode=1&amp;hotelCode=FYVUA&amp;_PMID=99801505&amp;GPC=FP6&amp;cn=no&amp;viewfullsite=true

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fayetteville-Univ of AR Area, an IHG Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Fayetteville

Homewood Suites by Hilton Fayetteville

AirBnB's

The Retreat at Willow Springs Ranch: Our Overall Pick!https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1023353299266970504?check_in=2024-01-19&amp;check_out=2024-01-21&amp;guests=1&amp;adults=1&amp;s=67&amp;unique_share_id=a141e487-f68f-484f-b05e-2df023df6b69

Bethel Bliss and Bloom: Our Large Group Pick!https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/762448561402438376?check_in=2024-01-12&amp;check_out=2024-01-14&amp;guests=1&amp;adults=1&amp;s=67&amp;unique_share_id=d115ffac-8476-4c68-80d8-07a6c83e43d6

Peaceful 10 Acre Retreat w/ PoolPeaceful 10 Acre Retreat w/ Pool - Houses for Rent in Farmington, Arkansas, United States - Airbnb

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Makenna & Matthew

Makenna & Matthew

Photos

April 16, 2022

April 23, 2022

July 05, 2022

January 15, 2023

December 16, 2023

December 22, 2023

March 30, 2024

June 01, 2024

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December 21, 2024