St. Mary of the Barrens

Rehearsal Dinner

Brass + Bone

Dinner

Ceremony

Knights of Columbus Hall

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

For those who haven't heard the story:Rachael met a classmate of Drew's at a volleyball tournament in the summer of 2017. That December, the classmate attempted to set the pair up through SnapChat. Drew and Rachael stayed friends until they met in person for their first date in February of 2019.

Our Beginning

December 2017 - Added each other on SnapChatFebruary 2019 - Drew and Rachael meet in Festus, MO for their first dateMarch 19, 2019 - Drew asked Rachael to be his girlfriendMarch 31, 2019 - Rachael went to Perryville Prom and met Drew's friendsApril 27, 2019 - Drew went to Affton Prom and met Rachael's friendsMay 2019 - Drew and Rachael both graduate from high schoolJuly 2019 - Drew and Rachael go on their first float trip togetherAugust 2019 - Drew moves into his apartment at SWIC and the couple is excited to be less long-distanceNovember-December 2019 - The couple spent their first holiday season togetherSummer 2020 - Rachael temporarily moved in with the Korando's for workSummer 2021 - Rachael moved to Perryville permanently to start school at SEMOJune 2022 - Drew and Rachael go on their first international trip together to the Dominican RepublicMay 2023 - Drew and Rachael take their first trip to Disney World togetherMay 2024 - Drew and Rachael both graduate from SEMO togetherOctober 19, 2024 - Drew proposes to Rachael. She says YES!June 27, 2026 - The couple says "I do"!

Our Story So Far

Drew and Rachael are leaving for their honeymoon to Punta Cana on July 8. Rachael is starting nursing school in the fall, with the goal of working in hospice as a registered nurse. Drew will be pursuing his Master's in Education soon. The couple wants to travel more before settling down. They hope to build a home right outside of Perryville, Missouri when they are ready to start building their own family.

Our Future

Our Story

Photos

The Groomsmen

Brendan Smock

Devon Taylor

Jerome Simpson

Noah Kiefer

Chase Brown

Seth Rousseau

Owen Gross

Bryce Stewart

Austin Cook

The Bridesmaids

Emma Piffner

Bree Hallquist

Abigail Hallquist

Victoria Busse

Katelyn Busse

Addison Bussen

Anna Kiefer

Trinity Riney

Camryn Baer

Family

Christy Busse

Curtis Busse

Dana Korando

Gregory Korando

Other Members of the Bridal Party

Jake Kluender

Joshua Joyce

Camille Holborow

Wedding Party

Q + A

Villainous Grounds

Mary Jane Burgers & Brew

St. Mary of the Barrens-National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and Rosary Walk

Missouri's National Veterans Memorial

Read the Room

Things to Do

We do not have a reserved room block anywhere. However, there's many hotels and airbnb's in the area to choose from!

Rachael & Drew

Rachael & Drew

Registry

The greatest gift we could receive is your presence on our big day. However, we understand the urge to buy a gift. It you prefer to buy a gift, here's a registry of things we'd love.