Locale Neighborhood Italian Restaurant

Welcome Party

The Barn at Tanque Verde Ranch

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Some say it was it was written in the stars (get it? cause they're aerospace engineers) Zach and Taylor met Spring 2019 in a Thermodynamics class while attending University of Kansas. Both were aerospace engineering majors, leading to lots of overlapping classes and friends, which eventually brought the two together. Officially they began dating when Zach asked Taylor to his fraternity formal that April. After 5 years of dating, including some living together and long distance, Zach custom designed Taylor's dream ring and set things in motion. He proposed on July 5th, 2024 while on a mini-vacation to the Yellowstone / Grand Teton Nation Parks area. Zach orchestrated a ruggedly romantic excursion that didn't go quite according to plan, but after a quick last-minute adjustment, the two hiked to a scenic lake overlook where he proposed. It is rumored that Zach said a lot of really wonderful things, but Taylor doesn't remember any of it!

Our Story

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The Guys

It feels like I have known Jake my whole life; he is one of my oldest acquaintances. My parents introduced us shortly after my birth and he's been like a brother to me ever since.

Jake Musser

I met Cameron at the Kansas City airport when my mom struck up a conversation with a random stranger - who happened to be Cameron's mother. It came up that Cameron was also on his way to KU for freshman orientation. We ended up in the same calculus class freshman year, hit it off right away, and we've been friends ever since.

Cameron Kroonenberg

Matt and I met at KU freshman year during welcome week. It so happened that we lived in the same building on the same floor and were in the same major (unsurprisingly, since we both lived in the engineering dorms). We've been friends ever since, and the rest is history.

Matt Griebe

Griffin took the unconventional route and dropped a business major for an aerospace engineering one (most people do the opposite). We met during my sophomore year when we were seated next to each other in structures. Our similar senses of humor bonded us through the remaining years of undergrad.

Griffin Beitter

Garret is my oldest and bestest friend - we met in elementary school while playing on the same lacrosse team. We share many interests and hobbies, and manage to pick up our friendship like no time has passed even though we have not lived in the same state for years.

Garret Anderson

The Gals

Kate is my oldest friend. We bonded over crappy tween romance books in middle school, so much so that we had a lively discussion about a failing relationship in front of our reading seminar class. We were inseparable to graduation, and the rest is history. Despite being separated by thousands of miles for the past several years, our friendship has persevered, and I could not imagine my wedding without her by my side.

Kate Caggianelli

Becky (a.k.a. BK) is one of my closest friends in Tucson. Not only is she the life of the party (if properly caffeinated), she is fiercely loyal and one of the kindest people you will ever meet. I know that she's always got my back on and off the frisbee field - she's the Bitch to my Hot Pants (IYKYK), and I wouldn't want it any other way.

Becky Kemper

Cally was one of my first friends in Tucson, and I chalk that up to her sweet nature, her killer frisbee game, and her amazing cooking skills. If you know me you know that I love food, and Cally (especially in pregnancy) has done an excellent job of keeping me and our friends well fed. She's an excellent friend and is going to make an even better mom.

Cally Zissman

Hana is Zach's younger sister, and if you assumed that that is the only reason her name is listed here then you would be wrong. Not only is Hana brilliant and ruthless, she is also tender and thoughtful, and I am thrilled to call her my sister. 

Hana Musser

There is nobody else better suited to be my maid of honor than my big sister, Allie. While we aren't the best of friends, or the closest of sisters, what we have is special and strong, and I would not trade it for the world. She has filled many roles through the trials of wedding planning - my cheerleader, my party planner, my rock, and has gone above and beyond the call of duty. I cannot thank her enough. Love ya, sis.

Allie Erdman

Wedding Party

Q + A

Hilton Tucson East

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tucson East

Sheraton Tucson Hotel & Suites

Tanque Verde Ranch

Travel

Eat Like Us

Best Sonoran hot dogs in town!

El Güero Canelo Restaurant

Family-run local spot for breakfast and lunch (open weekdays only). Zach and Taylor's favorites are the Buffalo Chicken Wrap and Honey BBQ Chicken Wrap respectively.

Raptor Canyon Cafe

Popular brunch spot - tell them it's your first visit and they will give you a free cinnamon roll pancake!! (Locations on Broadway or 22nd)

Baja Cafe on Broadway

BOCA by Chef Maria Mazon

More tacos and Sonoran dogs!!

BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs 1st Ave.

Cozy and delicious Italian fare with incredible patio seating.

Craft pizza and beer - great spot for happy hour!

Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink

Market-driven, eclectic cuisine that changes monthly with a lengthly wine selection.

Feast

Contemporary Peruvian cuisine and cocktails. Zach recommends the Lomo Saltado!

Villa Peru

Southwestern steakhouse perfect for romantic date night.

The Cork Tucson

Drink Like Us

Cocktail bar with great drinks and atmosphere! Can't go wrong with any of the side cars, hence the name.

SideCar

Taproom with a large beer selection - plus Taylor's go-to trivia spot on Thursday evenings!

Craft, a Modern Drinkery

Craft brewery with dog-friendly oasis style beer garden.

Motosonora Brewing Co

Hidden speakeasy in the back of Vero Amore with a rotating drink menu, full bar, and great whiskey selection. They are reservation only, to get in, book here: https://thestilltucson.com/reservations-for-the-still/

The Still

Casual, yet elegant, cocktail bar serving curated cocktails and beer.

Owls Club

Downstairs cocktail bar with a speakeasy vibe accessed through Reilly's Craft Pizza.

Tough Luck Club

Be Like Us

This place is a must-visit for those who have never been to the Sonoran Desert before! Explore all flora and fauna that the desert has to offer that you might encounter during your stay in Tucson.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Great spot for a scenic drive, hiking, camping, or rock climbing. Be sure to stop at Windy Point for wonderful views and at the Cookie Cabin for cookies (duh) and pizza. Dog-friendly.

Mount Lemmon

Play like Zach at one (or both) of his two favorite courses. Sewailo is a course situated in the valley with water obstacles and desert scenery.

Sewailo Golf Club

Lift like Taylor at her local gym of choice. Offers variety of equipment and group fitness classes. Day pass only $20.

Tucson Strength

Play like Zach at one (or both) of his two favorite golf courses. Arizona National is a mountain course with great views of Tucson and more desert scenery.

Arizona National Golf Club

80 acres of air- and spacecraft on display - get it, because they are both aerospace engineers.

Pima Air & Space Museum

Affordable zoo with wide variety of attractions for all ages. Conveniently located in Central Tucson.

Reid Park Zoo