Wedding

Louisville Ballroom at Shall We Dance?

Ceremony

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

We met in our junior year of high school in Bakersfield, CA, after Andrew moved from Kentucky. If you ask either of us, we’ll both admit—we didn’t like each other much at first.But since we shared the same friend group, we ended up spending a lot of time together. Over time, we started to warm up to each other, and by the end of junior year, we had become best friends. We were always hanging out, laughing, and supporting each other through school and sports.By senior year, we were inseparable. We officially started dating in 2018, and from that point on, we’ve been side by side—cheering each other on, growing together, and building something really special. We graduated high school together in 2019, and although high school was great we were both excited to continue this crazy adventure together.

How we met

Once we graduated high school, Mikayla went to Cuesta College to attend school and play softball while Andrew stayed in Bakersfield and attended Bakersfield College.To sum up a few years, Andrew ended up moving back to Kentucky to be closer to his family in 2020. With multiple visits back and forth between Kentucky and California we made it work with doing long distance for a total of 2 years. Once Mikayla graduated from Cuesta College in 2021 she decided to move to Kentucky to continue her education and move closer to Andrew.

Over the years 

Fast forward to today, we live together with our little zoo (aka Penny, Koa, Luffy, and Po). Since settling down in Kentucky, we’ve both grown so much—individually and as a couple. We love spending time together, even if that means Andrew is playing video games while Mikayla reads a book. We’ve been through a lot over the years, and we know there’s so much more ahead. We’re both incredibly excited to start this new chapter of our lives together.

Today!

Our Story

Photos

Isabelle Orth

Anthony Mcguire

Louie Hernandez

Kayla Purcell

Lauren Pinela

Mason Hall

Mani Duran

Wedding Party

Q + A

If you’re looking for an Airbnb, we recommend checking out the following areas nearby: Lyndon, Anchorage, Middletown, St. Matthews, Crestwood, and Springhurst. Each offers a range of great options within a short drive of our venue!

Here are a few hotel options that are close to the venue and offer a comfortable stay for our out-of-town guests:  • Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Mall of St. Matthews • Residence Inn Louisville East/Oxmoor • Hyatt House Louisville – East • SpringHill Suites Louisville Hurstbourne/North • Hampton Inn Louisville East/Hurstbourne  These hotels are all just a short drive away and offer great accommodations for a relaxing and enjoyable stay during the wedding weekend.

Travel

Louisville Slugger Meusum

Kentucky Science Center

Churchill Downs

Big Four Walking Bridge

Whiskey Row

Fourth Street Live!

Things to Do

Registry

Semi-formal — polished but comfortable for an outdoor spring wedding in Louisville. Favor light colors, subtle florals, and breathable fabrics (linen blends, lightweight wool, silk, cotton). The ceremony will be partly outdoors and the reception will be indoors. Please avoid jeans, athletic wear, and sneakers. If you need accessibility or wardrobe accommodations, contact us and we’ll help.

Dress Code

Mikayla & Andrew

Mikayla & Andrew

Photos