Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Winter

Our Wedding

Before we matched on Tinder, he had come into the bank where I worked. I remembered him, and not long after, God gave us a second chance to connect. We went on our first date to Cummare’s in Murphysboro, and from the moment we sat down, we both knew: it was love at first sight. That same restaurant became the setting for one of the most unforgettable moments of our lives, our engagement. On January 17th, he got down on one knee and asked me to spend forever with him. I said yes, of course and the surprises didn’t stop there. He then took me to the Veterans Inn in Dowell, where a room full of our closest family and friends were waiting to celebrate. From the beginning, we dreamed big together and we made those dreams a reality. Within our first year, we moved in together, sold his house, bought an SUV, and checked off every goal we set as a team. Now, we’re so excited to start our next chapter. And to make it even more special, we’ll be saying “I do” on the anniversary of our proposal, January 17, 2026. We can’t wait to celebrate this day with all of you!

Our Story

Photos

Mackenzie Gross

Drake Middendorf

Emma Chandler

Wade Tucker

Peyton Hepp

Brad Hall

Ellie Chandler

Colin Vallett

Maddie Wallace

Zane Wallace

Jaylynn Kranawetter

Brandon Edwards

Lexi Brockhouse

Gage Martin

Reese Chandler

Zach Sternberg

Courtney Middendorf

Eric Nagel

Jordan Conner

Aubree Conner

Eliza Tiller

Hensley Bainter

Grayson Wallace

Archer Wallace

Jace Owen Wickwire

Izaak Tiller

Burt Chandler

Wedding Party

Q + A

Drury Inn & Suites

Airbnb

Travel

Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau

Dogwood Social House Cape Girardeau

T-Ravs Restaurant

Tractors Classic American Grill

Discovery Playhouse

Things to Do

Registry

Zack & Daisy

Zack & Daisy

Travel

Drury Inn & Suites

Airbnb