Hayloft on the Arch

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Spring

Wedding Attire: Black tie optional

Our Wedding

His Version:McKenzie and I met at Utica College, while in an undergraduate class.I was nervous and used every excuse in the book to talk to her and spend time with her. We lived in the same dorm and had some mutual friends so we got to know each other over the course of a couple months. Our first date was to a UC hockey game!&nbsp;McKenzie would come to all of my football games when we were seniors (even though she didn’t know a thing about football) and be there to support me. I would go home to Old Forge with her and see how she grew up. Eventually we became a couple and started meeting each other’s families, and joining each other’s friend groups.&nbsp;We spent all of our free time together, getting to know each other more and more.&nbsp;The more I got to know McKenzie, the more I knew we would spend our life together. She and I are very similar people, high energy and always ready for the next adventure.&nbsp;We fell in love and the rest is history. She makes me happier each day and is always there for me.&nbsp;McKenzie, I love you, and I’m beyond excited to build a life with you. &nbsp;Her version:We met in our junior year college dorm. Greg star wide receiver of the Utica College football team, McKenzie not knowing whether or not a “wide receiver” threw the football or tackled other guys to the ground... She figured it out shortly after their first encounter with a quick phone call to her dad! “They catch the football McKenzie, he scores touchdowns!”&nbsp;Turns out McKenzie was just too smitten to notice he was catching the ball, and the rest is history.&nbsp;&nbsp;We got to know each other in passing at that dorm. Then lunch in the cafeteria, study dates at the library, and going to hockey games together. We went on to finishing grad school, supporting each other through some of the toughest years of our lives so far, and succeeded with a masters and doctorate degree. We share a love of family and friends, the outdoors, our dog Bogey and adventure. We love to laugh, eat good food, drink good beer and wine, play cards, and be in each other’s company.&nbsp;&nbsp;Greg proposed on a Sunday evening in the most perfect, serene sunset setting. A total surprise, the best surprise. And of course I said yes to spending forever with my best friend, the love of my life.

How We Met...

Our Story

The Engagement!

Photos 

Bridesmaids

The best third Birthday present I could have ever asked for. My best friend, my other half, my sister. There was absolutely no way I could do this without Camry by my side. It’s just been the two of us for our entire lives, and then... Greg came along! It took a while for Camry to warm up to him, after all I was her best friend and other half first! But Camry quickly came to realize that Greg wasn’t going anywhere, and she should probably try to like him ;) Turns out he’s the brother she never knew she needed! We are so excited to have Camry standing by our side, and as my maid of honor.

Camry 

The longest friend I’ve ever had. My best friend. Laura is one of the rare friend’s you have where you can always, always pick right back up where we left off, no matter the time or distance that have been in between. We grew up together and we’ve been through it all. Some of my most favorite and cherished memories are times spent with Laura and the entire Gaylord family- from learning to drive while seated on her dad’s lap with her in the passenger seat, jumping off cliffs in the woods and swimming up rapids my mom definitely didn’t know about, my first beer in her boat house, learning what a hangover was from her older brothers, countless road trips to cities and ski hills galore. I am so honored, excited and happy to have Laura standing by my side. 

Laura

Nicole Tognetti, my little mini me, puddin pop, the first babygirl I ever loved (second to your brother of course), my not so little anymore baby cousin. I’ve watched her grow up while I grew up! It means so much to me, to have Nicole, standing with me on my wedding day. Nicole and the rest of the Tognetti clan actually had a front row seat to the very beginning of Greg and McKenzie, ha! “GP86” that is, if you know, you know.  ;) She is my best family, my best girl, it only makes sense to me, that she is standing with us, we are thrilled to have her up there on the big day. 

Nicole

My first Kinderwood friend. We’ve grown up together, we’ve gone out into the world, separate ways and yet we always find our way back to each other! I value our friendship, and I’m so glad to have her in my life. To have always had her in my life. My true forever friend. There’s no way I could do this without her. It means so much to have her standing by my side on the biggest day of my life. 

Haley

I can still remember playing in the basement of Mallory’s old white lake house, and having sleepovers upstairs in her bunk beds... to the awkward teen years and making our first AIM accounts in the play room upstairs! We’ve grown up together and been through it all. Mallory is one of my oldest and truest friends, and I adore and value our friendship so much, forever and ever! I couldn’t imagine doing this without her by my side, I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Mallory

I’ve loved Kate, Greg’s sister, as a sister since pretty close to the beginning, and we’ve already been sisters far longer than either of us know. She welcomed me into the family with open arms, (she was the sibling I was most worried about impressing) but I didn’t have to impress her, we simply just fell right into place and I’ve loved her so much ever since. It’s an absolute honor to have her by my side the day I marry her brother. 

Kate

We started off as the “brother’s girlfriends” and we’ve grown into the sisters we never thought we were going to have. I adore Alexa, the family she has built together with Steve and the life we share together as the Palmer clan. I can’t wait to raise our kids together and all the fun we are going to have! And there was absolutely one thing I knew for sure, that it would mean so much to me to have her there by my side as my friend, my sister, and my family for one of the biggest days of my life so far! 

Alexa

Groomsmen

My older brother, the one who taught me what not to do growing up. Steve is a great influence for me, whether I want to admit it or not. He is someone I can look up to and compete with, and without a doubt we can always have a good time together. I’m happy to have him by my side on the big day.

Steve

My younger brother, the one who I taught what not to do growing up. Tim helps me work through the handyman jobs, even when he doesn’t volunteer for them. Not only are we brothers, but the best of friends who always pick up where we left off. As excited as he is to be next to me for our wedding, we are more excited to have him with us.

Rog. We spent all of our time together in college, studying (Matt), going to football practices, weight sessions, film sessions, and away trips. I always made sure we packed everything necessary for those trips, Matt never worried about a thing. Living together and competing together were some of the best times of our lives. An easy phone call away, we keep up with each other and make sure we are pushing in the right direction. I’m looking forward to Matt being there for McKenzie and I, The Three Musketeers!

Matt

Jacob and I studied (Jacob) together throughout college and learned a lot from each other, I more than him. He is one of my best friends and is always down to have a good time. Jacob is as loyal as they come and someone I know I can count on. I can definitely count on him being at any sporting event with a cold drink in his hand.  I couldn’t imagine getting married without him by my side.

Jacob

Shuggg, my roommate in our suite. We have plenty of stories that could be told, but we’ll save those for the bachelor party. Shane was one of my first friends at college and we’ve been through many ups and downs together. Most of the downs were Halloween costume choices, but we pulled them off. Shane is a top notch friend who would drop anything to help his wingman out. Definitely couldn’t be getting married without him. Mav and Goose live on.

Shane

Whether we are on a golf course or somewhere on the water, Troy and I have fun together. Usually included is some type of good beer. I’m not sure if I will ever drive a ford, but I know where to go if I have a change in heart. It’s easy for us to pick up where we left off, even when we haven’t gotten together in a while. Catch us on the dance floor for some questionable moves come wedding day. I’m excited to have Troy with me when we tie the knot.

Troy

Wedding Party

Any other questions please email us at mckenzieliddle@yahoo.com!

Q + A

There will be two buses for transportation to and from the wedding venue. These buses will be picking up at 2:30pm at the La Quinta Inn &amp; Suites. This is the only pick up location.At the end of the evening, the buses will be transporting guests from the venue back to the hotels.If you cannot make the pick-up time, or choose to drive your own vehicle, the venue does allow overnight parking and you are more than welcome to catch a shuttle back to the hotels after the party has ended!

Shuttle Bus

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McKenzie & Greg

McKenzie & Greg

Registry