Our Story...
Andrew and Kae's story began when they were both sixteen years old: enrolled in the same online high-school biology class. They had no idea that the name appearing on each of their laptop screens was, against all odds, their soulmate.
Highschool Sweethearts
They, with the rest of their biology classmates, got along well and soon formed a study group, through which they communicated throughout the week. Texting eventually became frequent video calls, during which they spent hours being the funniest two people to ever live. Friendship blossomed into attraction, and Andrew confessed his feelings to Kae on May 18, 2019, which she (obviously) reciprocated.
Long-Distance Courtship
The two dated for five months while living 800 miles apart without ever meeting in person. They filled their time talking, laughing, playing video games and board games, doing matching crafts, sending each other letters and packages, and reading books aloud at all hours of the day and night.
The Meeting
They met in person for the first time in October of that year. After more than a year of friendship with just a tiny image on a screen, nothing was more surreal than running into the arms of a real, breathing, heart-beating human being. From that time, Andrew and Kae visited each other as often as possible, flying back and forth between Colorado and Illinois/Missouri every few months for the next five years.
A Leap of Faith
In June of 2024, after five full years of long-distance love, Kae decided that it was time for change. She took the leap of moving to Colorado (along with her dog, Bean) with the goal of resolving their courtship. They spent the remainder of 2024 enjoying something wonderful for the first time in their relationship: normalcy. They attended church together, made music, went on dates, enjoyed time with friends, and escaped frequently to the mountains.
On Top of the World
It was at the top of one of those mountains after a grueling snowy climb where, finally, Andrew proposed to Kae on January 11, 2025. It had been so long coming that Kae asked to hear the question again before answering it, just to live in that wonderful moment for as long as possible. Upon hearing the question one more time, Kae said yes.
Our Big Day
Wedding Ceremony
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church2701 College Ave
Quincy IL 62301
Beginning at 1:30pm CDT.
Wedding Reception
Lakeview Weddings2439 Cty Rd 1800N
Camp Point, IL 62320
Beginning at 4:30pm CST.
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Accommodations:
We recommend booking through Expedia to get the best rates at these local hotels:
Town & Country Inn & Suites
110 N 54th St, Quincy IL 62305
Stoney Creek Inn
3809 Broadway St, Quincy IL 62305
Holiday Inn
4821 Oak St, Quincy IL 62305
Fairfield Inn & Suites
4415 Broadway St, Quincy IL 62305
AmericInn by Wyndham - Budget Hotel
4122 Broadway St, Quincy IL 62305
Quality Inn & Suites - Downtown/Riverside Area
225 South 4th Street, Quincy IL 62305
Microtel by Wyndham - Downtown/Riverside Area
200 South 3rd Street, Quincy IL 62305
Watch Live:
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Registry:
Your presence on our big day is our greatest gift, but if you'd like to contribute to our future, we'd be deeply grateful for monetary contributions towards our financial goal of purchasing a home.
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