Grand Pavilion

Wedding Shower

Welcome Party

UNION

Wedding Day

Ceremony & Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Ryan(pictured on the left) and Jon met playing Rugby for the Kansas City Blues in the fall of 2020. They quickly became very close friends traveling around playing rugby. Ryan was the first of Jon's friends to be introduced to Sara and witnessed their life begin from the beginning. 

Ryan Ellison

Jenny is Sara's older sister! Sara was very lucky to have three of the best older sisters with Jenny being the top of the list. Jenny is one of Sara's closest friends and has always shown an amazing example of kindness, graciousness and friendship.

Jenny Smitley

Eric is Jon's older brother and his oldest friend. Eric and Jon grew up together in Topeka, KS. They are about five years apart in age. Eric is Jon's biggest supporter and one of his closest friends and confidants. 

Eric Schumacher

Sam is Sara's older sister! Sara and Sam are only 18 months apart in age and they both got a built in friend from early childhood. Sam taught Sara how to go after her dreams and dream as big as you can imagine.

Sam Knickerbocker

Brad is Jon's oldest and best friend, they met in 6th grade at St. Matthew grade school and became inseparable almost instantly! They lived about 6 - 7 blocks from each other growing up, usually found at Jon or Brad's house everyday after school.

Brad Riner

Jessi is Sara's older sister by just one minute as they are twins! Sara has the privilege of being Jessi's little sister. They have been best friends and womb mates from the very beginning! Jessi taught Sara everything about gardening, plants and something new every day.

Jessi Faircloth

Cal and Jon met in college at UCM where they played Rugby together for three years. They were also next door neighbors and close friends who hung out with their friends Devin and Kevin almost daily spending many a Saturday riding to and from rugby games across the Midwest. They have been close ever since!

Cal Caffarelli

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Hotel Blocks

Open air entertainment district with several bars and restaurants close to the T- Mobile Center and College Basketball Experience!

Kansas City Power & Light District

Nelson Atkins Museum of Art is a favorite date for Jon &amp; Sara. As members, they visit exhibits regularly and attend movies on the lawn during the summer.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

The National WWI Museum and Memorial is not only one of the best museums in Kansas City, it is one of the best museums in America. It also provides for some of the best views of the Kansas City Skyline.

National WWI Museum and Memorial

A hidden gem of history located near the history 18th and Vine jazz district. The Negro League Baseball Museum is a fun afternoon for both baseball and non-baseball fans alike.

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Located on the historic Strawberry Hill in Kansas City, Kansas, Slap BBQ holds a very special place in Jon and Sara's heart because it is near City Hall in Kansas City, Kansas where Jon worked when him and Sara met. It is also one of the first BBQ places Jon and Sara went on a date.

Slap's BBQ

Billie's Grocery is regular date spot for Sara and Jon, it is Kansas City's premier gluten free bakery and restaurant. Sara and Jon have gone on countless dates there during there relationship. Billie's also has some of the best baked goods in town especially their cinnamon rolls.

Billie's Grocery

Located in the River Market district in Kansas City, MO. Harry's Country Club is the location of Jon and Sara's first date! Definitely try the French Onion dip and House made chips - it's a favorite of Jon and Sara's.

Sara & Jon

Sara & Jon

Hotel Blocks