The Venue at Rocking V Ranch

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Semi-Formal Attire   The wedding is BYOB, but please refrain from using glass bottles.   We are registered at Target, Amazon, and Walmart. To find these registries click on the registry tab on this website and follow the links. The Walmart registry doesn’t show the items on the knot website, please follow the link at the bottom of the registry page or here   https://www.walmart.com/registry/WR/b6f22ac6-451c-4933-81c3-c7fb8c921a08   You can also search for the registries directly from each of these sites using our names!

Our Wedding

We first met in eighth grade at a middle school track meet. Over the next few years of high school, we kept in contact and became friends. We started dating our junior year of high school and have been together ever since!

How We Met

On our first date we went fishing at a nearby pond. We caught a good amount of fish and then went to grab some lunch! Fishing has become something we enjoy to do together. 

Our First Date 

In November, Carter pulled off the most thoughtful and meaningful proposal. He started by calling my dad to find out where he was, then drove out to the field where he was farming to ask for my hand in person. Meanwhile, I had just gotten my nails taken off with his mom—who didn’t stop me, so I was convinced a proposal wasn’t coming anytime soon. We had plans to take “just some couple pictures” to celebrate our three-year anniversary, and even though I tried to reschedule the night before, Carter was oddly persistent about keeping the plan. He even asked if I wanted to go bowling that night, and I joked that I’d only go if he proposed. Sure enough, during the photo session, he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. It was perfect, personal, and full of love.

Our Engagement Story 

Our Story

Photos

Bridesmaids

Alysa Ladson 

Becca Douglass

Tuley Gilliland 

Haylee Haslett

Groomsmen 

Kaden Walker 

Devin Dultmeier 

Dylan VandeVelde 

Mason Brokaw

Ushers 

Troy Heiman

Braxton McDaniel

Flower Girls 

Betty Flowers

Sandra Rickel

Bonnie Winter

Dee Robert

Wedding Party

Q + A

Hotel Topeka at City CenterLocated in downtown Topeka, about 6 miles (~12 min drive) from the ranch.Known for friendly staff, well-maintained rooms, and event facilities Cyrus Hotel, Topeka – A Tribute Portfolio HotelA historic boutique hotel with elegant design, valet parking, pet‑friendly option, and excellent guest service.Roughly a 6‑mile drive to Rockin V Ranch Ramada by Wyndham Topeka Downtown Hotel &amp; Convention CenterLarge property featuring convention space, an atrium, and easy access to downtown amenities.About 6 miles from the venue Driving time from downtown hotels to the venue: Plan for about 12–15 minutes via I‑470/SW Wanamaker Rd to SW 93rd St.

Travel

Things to Do