Emily remembers Chris singing this to her that night. Reflecting back six years ago it is still as heart warming.
First Dance Song
Chris heard this song on the radio one day and just had to have it as our first dance song. Chris is a guy of few words: this song is simple, but on point as to his feelings about his wife, Emily.
Introduction as Mr. & Mrs.
We love Jazz, so it made sense to start our marriage off with this song. We hear it every now and then and we get instant smiles.
Wedding March
This is not the quartet we used, but these ladies sound very similar. Beautiful!
Unity Heart Song
We wish we had a recording of the quartet who provided the ceremony music. It was lovely!
Keeper of the Plains
19 September 2020
Even if we would not have been married down the Arkansas River from the Keeper of the Plains, we would have went out of our way to do some photos there.
Emily is not originally from Kansas, she moved here when she was two. Chris is a native. The duo met in Wichita and it will always hold a special place in our hearts.
For those not from the area, you may not know the history of the Keeper-
The Keeper of the Plains stands on sacred ground. It is where the Indians rested after fleeing their native Oklahoma & Texas. It is where Chris and Emily spent Riverfest evenings, took walks, and watched the fire rings illuminate the south-central Kansas sky. The Keeper represents home and the promise of love never ending.
Sound like a fairytale wedding, yet? It was!
Food, Travel, & Love- Chris & Emily
Reception Details
18 September 2020
We wanted to have an outdoor reception, but with the unpredictability of Kansas weather we opted for a contemporary-indoor location. Abode matched the theme of Exploration Place: it was the perfect spot.
We had a full dinner, of course cake, and a dark chocolate fondue fountain. If you know the family, you know there is always plenty of food. We were told upon our arrival from our honeymoon guests went home with “doggy bags.” When we returned to our house, there was still plenty of leftovers for us in the freezer. It was a fabulous reception complete with food, dancing, and memories.
Food, Travel, & Love- Chris & Emily
Wedding Ceremony Location
17 September 2020
We had lots of ideas at first for our wedding ceremony. As we were researching we came across Exploration Place, a museum in Wichita.
Our first actual date was at Exploration Place. It was a sweet surprise for Emily. At the time, Emily wanted to be a medical doctor and the exhibit was “The Human Body.”
The area the coordinator showed us for weddings was too small. We were planning to invite several hundred people. She then showed us where the museum held banquets and receptions. We walked in and knew it would be perfect. The lighting and acoustics were amazing!
How many couples can say they got married where they had their first date? Not many, we are sure.
Food, Travel, & Love- Chris & Emily
What’s significant about the number 21?
16 September 2020
We “dated” prior to December 2007. You know the kind- passing notes, sitting together in classes, and sharing lunch Freshman year of high school. As most young lovers do, we broke up at the end of the school year…
After multiple attempts from Chris to reignite our spark, Emily finally decided to take him up on the offer Junior year. Chris visited Emily at her school Christmas program. Emily gave Chris a Christmas card. When Chris got home he decided to send an email as her card was vague in what it said. After what seemed like forever, Emily sent Chris a response message, “I want to give it another shot.” (summarized)
The date was December 21st, 2007.
Two years later when Chris proposed it was December 21st, 2009. We knew the 21st would be the day we got married. We did not want to get married in the cold, a birthday month, or have a Spring wedding, so we chose September. We were married on a Sunday, which is the Christian calendar start of the week. We love to serve together and it “felt right” to start the week out in such a special way.
Each month as the 21st approaches we cannot help but think of how special the number twenty-one is to us. It will forever hold a special place in our hearts. We are already talking about celebrating our 21st dating anniversary in a special way. Eight more years to go…
Spend your life with the person who makes you smile daily.
Food, Travel, & Love- Chris & Emily
The Colors
15 September 2020
Lots of couples argue over the colors of their upcoming nuptials. Call us crazy, but Emily had a dream and the only thing she remembered was the color Cobalt. We took it as a sign.
When we needed to discuss other colors, Emily made it quite clear it was going to be a mutual decision. So many brides choose the colors because they think their husband does not care. Trust us ladies, ask your future husband, he will appreciate you asking for his opinion.
We ultimately decided on Cobalt, Black and Grey. We felt it would give our wedding an elegant tone and reminded us of the first bouquet of flowers Chris gave Emily.
Food, Travel, & Love- Chris & Emily
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