Wedding Day

Immaculate Conception Church - St. James Parish

Ceremony

Bella Sera Event Villa

Reception

Our Wedding

Kyle had just wrapped up an intensive training session with his fellow Marines at The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia. After weeks of pushing their limits, they decided to cool off at a local bar called Paddy’s.Meanwhile, not far away, Sara was out running errands. She had been driving to get gas when an inexplicable urge came over her—she felt like going into a bar. Alone. She never did things like that. Why now?Call it a whim, fate, or divine intervention, but she made a U-turn and pulled into Paddy’s.As she walked in, Kyle noticed her immediately. Leaning casually against the bar, a friend by his side, he raised an eyebrow. What’s this girl doing here alone?Sara, feeling a little out of place, scanned the room—and naturally, her eyes landed on the most handsome guy there: Kyle. Without thinking twice, she walked up and stood beside him.Kyle tilted his head, glancing at her from the corner of his eye.“He looks mad...” Sara thought, slightly amused.But he wasn’t. That was just his resting face.A conversation sparked between them—easy, natural, electric. It was like they were the only people there. They laughed, teased, and within minutes, Kyle asked for her number. Instead of pulling out his phone, he tried to memorize it.“You don’t have a phone?” she asked, laughing.“Oh yeah, I do,” he said, chuckling as he finally reached for it. Sara noticed the spark in his eyes—something warm, rare, unforgettable.The very next day, they went on their first date. Mexican food—Kyle’s favorite.After dinner, they talked for hours. But it didn’t feel like hours. It felt like minutes. They shared stories, dreams, while listening to music they both loved. Somehow, there was a Bible nearby, and they opened it together.As they shared their faith, something clicked. This wasn’t just chemistry—it was something deeper. Something real.Kyle read aloud a passage that took Sara’s breath away:Proverbs 31:10-12A wife of noble character who can find?She is worth far more than rubies.Her husband has full confidence in herand lacks nothing of value.She brings him good, not harm,all the days of her life.In that moment, they both knew.This was the beginning of something extraordinary—a long, loving journey they’d walk together, hand in hand.

Met at a bar

Our Story

We are so grateful to our families and friends for raising us with and around love. We are looking forward to joining our families as one. Please enjoy some photos of us on our journey to everlasting love. Our love story includes all those around us who helped us grow. Thank you for the memories.

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Nick is the husband of Kyle’s sister McKenna and Kyle’s first bonus brother. Kyle says that Nick is tough, a great father, and has a great head on his shoulders. He has a kind heart and is a blessing to the Kraemer family— and now the Finnerty family. We couldn’t say, “I do” without him. 

Nick Nelson

Gabriella is one of Sara’s sisters. She’s a fantastic woman and super funny— especially when she isn’t trying. Her and Angelina are twins and they’ve always been a dynamic duo. Gabriella is grounded, aesthetically gifted, and a beautiful person inside and out.

Gabriella Finnerty

Through thick and thin-  Ms. Rozzel has stuck by Sara’a side through everything. She is the most loyal and kind friend anyone can ask for. She’s truly a diamond in a bed of rubies. She is rare and exceeds the beauty around her with her clarity and vibrant heart.

Aliyah Rozzel

Austin has been a fiercely loyal friend to Kyle since childhood. He excels in all he does and has been a consistent friend and steady confidant throughout the grooms life.  Truly fit for the role of, “Best Man”. 

Austin Lucas

Beau is the bubbly, handsome, and energetic son of McKenna and Nick Nelson. He is Kyle and Sara’s first nephew. He has a big personality and is probably in the running for cutest toddler in the world. He loves monster trucks, playing, dinosaurs, chasing his grandparents dog Finley around the house, and knocking over tall block towers. No one is more fit to carry our rings down the aisle as we say, “I do”. We absolutely love him. 

Beau knox Nelson

Angelina is one of Sara’s sisters. Though she is a younger sister, she has inspired Sara greatly and is a leader in Sara’s eyes. Angelina is persistent in her endeavors and faithful in her friendships. She is a family oriented woman. She has always supported Sara and Kyle in their relationship, love, and faith. 

Angelina Finnerty

McKenna Nelson is pulling double duty for this wedding as sister to the groom and bonus sister to the bride. Kyle sees her as very caring and family oriented and says she has always supported him throughout his life and always wanted the best for him. This manifests through her relationship with Sara. She is a true big sister to the bride. She immediately took on a familial role and has always been kind. Sara sees McKenna as an amazing mother, hilarious sister, and loyal daughter and friend. She has a keen eye for aesthetics and is incredibly organized and level-headed. 

McKenna Nelson

Kyle and Cesar met in the Marine Corps. Since they met, Cesar has always been reliable, helpful, and an all round good friend. He is grounding yet loads of fun at the same time. We count ourselves lucky to have met a friend like Cesar. 

Cesar Arias Odonez

Maura is the big sister to Sara, Angelina, Gabriella, and Kevin. She is a leading light as the head of the siblings. She’s the lighthouse we look to. She is tough, strong, and determined. Her and Sara have gone through a lot together. She is the blueprint to the Kevin-Lisa Finnerty clan. Maura has taught Sara a lot and is a true friend and loyal big sister. Sara knows if she ever needed someone to fight for her— Maura would be there in a second (of course not without her Karate black belt). 

Maura Finnerty

Kevin is pulling double duty in this wedding as Sara’s little brother and Kyle’s groomsman. To Kyle— Kevin is his second bonus brother! Kyle says Kevin is incredibly likable, funny, and acts as the life of the party. To Sara, Kevin is her pride and joy. She love’s him deeply and thinks the world of him. She believes he is the funniest person in the world and attests to his life of the party skills. He can definitely throw down on the dance floor and we are honored to have him in our families. 

Kevin Finnerty

Brock is the son of Kim and Brian Finnerty—the brides aunt and uncle. From the moment Brock and Kyle met, they hit it off. Brock stands out as the youngest of the bridal party. At only 14, his humor and personality are beyond his years. He immediately won over Kyle. We had to include him in our bridal party— especially with his winning personality.

Brock Finnerty

Wedding Party

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Tux vs. Suit: What's the Difference?

We want to keep it flexible so you all feel comfortable and stylish on our big day! Wear your best suits, tuxes, and dresses. Anything that makes you feel good! We request men wear either suits or tuxes. Bow ties or ties are fine or none at all. For women we request either gowns or formal cocktail or midi dresses. For our military and first responder audience— Kyle would be more than happy for his fellow marines to wear their dress blues along with him. In order to be cohesive— the uniform of the day wear no cover, white trousers, and sam brown belt or white web belt. For police officers, firefighters, and other military services, you may wear your dress uniforms if you feel fit. We’d love to honor the military and first responders on this special day. Thank you!

Sara & Kyle

Sara & Kyle

S&K

Wedding Day

2:00 PM–3:00 PM

Ceremony

3:30 PM–9:30 PM

Reception