Happy Hour Meet & Greet Open House at Andy & Melissa's House

Wedding Day

Serendipity Farm and Vine

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Short&nbsp;answer: eharmony.com First&nbsp;Date:&nbsp; 10/30/15&nbsp;at&nbsp;Maloney's&nbsp;Bar.&nbsp;&nbsp;The&nbsp;Royals&nbsp;were&nbsp;playing&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;World&nbsp;Series.&nbsp;Melissa&nbsp;told&nbsp;Andy&nbsp;she&nbsp;didn't&nbsp;care&nbsp;where&nbsp;they&nbsp;met&nbsp;as&nbsp;long&nbsp;as&nbsp;there&nbsp;were&nbsp;TV's&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;game&nbsp;on.&nbsp;&nbsp;Andy&nbsp;picked&nbsp;Maloney's.&nbsp;&nbsp;In&nbsp;addition&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;game,&nbsp;there&nbsp;was&nbsp;also&nbsp;a&nbsp;Halloween&nbsp;costume&nbsp;contest&nbsp;going&nbsp;on.&nbsp;&nbsp;Andy&nbsp;and&nbsp;Melissa&nbsp;were&nbsp;getting&nbsp;to&nbsp;know&nbsp;each&nbsp;other&nbsp;in&nbsp;between&nbsp;a&nbsp;Royals&nbsp;fan&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;woman&nbsp;dressed&nbsp;as&nbsp;Mary&nbsp;Todd&nbsp;Lincoln&nbsp;(fun&nbsp;fact:&nbsp;Melissa&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;descendent&nbsp;of&nbsp;hers.)&nbsp;It&nbsp;was&nbsp;the&nbsp;only&nbsp;time&nbsp;the&nbsp;Royals&nbsp;lost&nbsp;during&nbsp;the&nbsp;World&nbsp;Series.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thankfully,&nbsp;it&nbsp;was&nbsp;not&nbsp;an&nbsp;omen&nbsp;for&nbsp;Andy&nbsp;and&nbsp;Melissa's&nbsp;relationship.&nbsp;&nbsp;Andy&nbsp;set&nbsp;up&nbsp;their&nbsp;second&nbsp;date&nbsp;before&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;one&nbsp;had&nbsp;ended...and&nbsp;the&nbsp;rest&nbsp;is&nbsp;history!

How We Met...

Our Story

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Ted King

Mike King

Jon Mairs

Chris Mairs

Tarah Mairs

Heather King

Änna King

Carter Mairs

Trinity Mairs

Lilly King

Riley Mairs

Tayah Mairs

Wedding Party

Airport: Kansas City International Airporthttps://www.flykci.com/

Hotel: Available for any/all nights. $105/night. 
Please note: there are a limited number of 2 Queen beds with sofa sleeper rooms.
Group Name: Mairs King Wedding
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Near Deer Creek Golf ClubMake yourself at home in one of the 123 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and 42-inch flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.When you stay at Home2 Suites by Hilton Overland Park in Overland Park, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Museum at Prairiefire and Overland Park Soccer Complex. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Deer Creek Golf Club and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Saint Luke's South Hospital.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Deer Creek Golf Club - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Museum at Prairiefire - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Pinnacle Regional Hospital - 2 km / 1.2 mi Saint Luke's South Hospital - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi Overland Park Soccer Complex - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi Overland Park 9/11 Memorial - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi Menorah Medical Center - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi Menorah Medical Center - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi Towne Center Plaza - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi Epic Indoor Sports - 6.4 km / 4 mi Saint Luke's Community Hospital - Leawood - 6.5 km / 4 mi Saint Luke's Community Hospital - South Overland Park - 7 km / 4.3 mi Overland Park Convention Center - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi Ironhorse Golf Club - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi The preferred airport for Home2 Suites by Hilton Overland Park is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 60.2 km / 37.4 mi Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Home2 Suites by Hilton Overland Park. A complimentary breakfast is included on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Overland Park

Travel & Hotel

Every Labor Day weekend Kansas City reps our Irish roots! This weekend long festival has music, food, drink, and all things Irish.

Kansas City Irish Fest

The Royals have a home stand against the Chicago White Sox. Kauffman Stadium is a beautiful ballpark and family friendly.

Kansas City Royals Baseball

Known for its architecture, the Plaza has numerous shops and restaurants. Kansas City is the City of Fountains. You can see many of them while strolling around the Plaza.

The Country Club Plaza

Kansas City is home to the National WWI Museum. Along with the museum, is the Liberty Memorial. Sitting on top of the hill, this Kansas City landmark can be seen for miles and miles.

National WWI Museum and Memorial

Across the street from the WWI Museum &amp; Liberty Memorial is Union Station. An active train station with many activities and rotating exhibits.Science City is a permanent and kid friendly attraction.https://sciencecity.unionstation.org/Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. is the rotating exhibit.Kansas City is one of the only cities in the country to host this exhibit. Tickets are selling out fast.https://auschwitz.unionstation.org/

Union Station Kansas City

Right outside Union Station is the KC Streetcar. It runs from Union Station to the River Market. Hope on and off as much as you like...it's FREE!

Kansas City Streetcar

Kansas City is known for its rich history in Jazz. The American Jazz Museum is located in the historic 18th &amp; Vine Jazz District. If you want to hear some live Jazz check out: The Blue Room also located in the Jazz District https://americanjazzmuseum.org/the-blue-roomor The Green Lady Lounge (Andy &amp; Melissa's 3rd date)https://greenladylounge.com/

American Jazz Museum

Next to the American Jazz Museum is the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. It is the world's only museum dedicated to the Negro Leagues including Kansas City's own team, the Monarchs.

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Kansas City has so many great breweries! Probably most well-known is Boulevard. Tours will hopefully be back by Labor Day weekend, if not, you can still check out the beer hall. Cheers!Here's a link to many of the other breweries:https://www.visitkc.com/great-local-breweries-kansas-city

Boulevard Brewing Company

Tour their factory and taste their coffee.

The Roasterie Coffee Factory

A wonderful kid friendly place. There is so much to do from pony rides to feeding the goats. It is also very close to the hotel.

Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead

We are having Mexican food for our wedding, but if you are like us, you can never have enough Mexican food! It is pretty close to the hotel.

Jalapenos

A few doors down from Jalapeños is Miyabi. They have Japanese, Chinese, and Thai food and all of it is delicious!

MIYABI Japanese & Asian Bistro

Kansas City is iconic for its BBQ! Why not have one of your BBQ tour stops be at a food truck? Scout's is open on Sundays at 11am til sold out. There is always a line, so get there early.

Scout's BBQ

Another one of our favorite BBQ places is Brobeck's!

Brobeck's BBQ

Q39 South

McLain's has incredible breakfast pastries and desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Melissa & Andrew

Melissa & Andrew

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