Stacey & Kyle
Stacey & Kyle
Our Story
Our Story By Erin Wisdom-Watson
http://stacey-kyle.wisdomwatsonweddings.com/
Our amazing photographer was a journalist in a past life and wrote a wonderful story to go along with our engagement photos!
The Meet
We met at McCoy's in the Westport area of Kansas City on September 18th, 2014. He walked me to my car and asked me out again for later that week. We've been pretty inseparable ever since. Because we're both horrible at keeping track of dates, for a year we thought our anniversary was the 17th!
Kyle
Bald is beautiful. At least that's what he tells everyone...
He found a girl who believed him and he didn't let go.
Stacey
Anyone who knows Stacey knows she is the ultimate dog-lover.... so it was no surprise when her puppy love landed on a large, hairy human.
The Proposal
He had planned to propose on a riverboat on the Mississippi as we passed by the Gateway Arch on July 13, 2016, but the weather had other plans. After a summer of constant rain, with another storm that day, the river cruise was canceled. It was a good thing too. In a rush to get out of the house, we left the dogs outside and had to turn around to let them back in. We would have missed the boat! We decided to go ahead and go through with our dinner plans in downtown St. Louis anyway. By the time we got there, the storm had cleared and it had turned into a beautiful evening. After having dinner at the Bud Brewhouse we walked a few blocks to see the Gateway Arch where Kyle popped the question on the lawn in front of the Arch. Spoilers... she said yes!
Wedding FAQs
What Should I Wear?
We ask that you stick to semi-formal dress. No jeans, please!
MEN: A dark suit and tie.
WOMEN: A cocktail dress or a dressy skirt and top.
There is a garden area at the Guild where there will be outdoor games and a photo booth, so wear comfortable shoes!
What's your theme?
With our love for reading and of the Kansas City Library we will be having a vintage literary theme!
How do I get to the venue? How do I get from the ceremony to the reception?
The Central Library is located in downtown Kansas City at 14 W 10 St, Kansas City, MO 64105 and is accessible by car. The Library and the Guild are only one mile apart! Please make sure to move your car out of the Library parking garage as it does close!
Where can I park? Isn't it going to be hard to park downtown?
Parking is simple! Parking is being provided by the bride and groom at the awesome parking garage located next to the library! It's that building with the giant books on the side of it right across the street! There is plenty of parking lots and street parking around the Guild as well.
What time should I arrive?
The Central Library is in operation and we cannot access the building until after it closes at 5:00 p.m. Please do not arrive before 5:30 p.m. as library security will not allow you to enter the building until then! The reception will start right after the ceremony ends!
Can I bring my kids?
Yes. Since the ceremony hall has a big echo, the bride and groom do ask that you be considerate of the officiant and other guests on the bride and groom's special day.
Where should I stay?
There will be several blocks of rooms reserved at different price points and for guests traveling with pets. The bride and groom have had wonderful experiences with sites like airbnb, vrbo, and homeaway and suggest renting an apartment/house for your stay! This is often cheaper and doesn't typically have added costs for things like parking. (Each listing is different so make sure to check what is included in a place before you book it!) There is also a KOA with kabins and spots for campers on the outskirts of the Kansas City suburbs the bride and groom highly recommend! Complete with playgrounds, swimming pool and bounce pad for the kids (and adults)!
