Whitney and Kevin met in the lab. True story! They were both chemistry majors at the University of Iowa and first noticed each other while working in the research lab. She thought he was cute and asked if he could help her move some furniture for her home. After several more encounters and elevator meet-ups, they started dating that fall. In April 2022, while visiting family in Arizona, Kevin popped the question at Grand Canyon National Park.
Whitney’s mom was the main planner of the wedding day festivities, and searched for a convenient location that Midwest family and friends could drive to. They discovered the unique and other-worldly Old Kinderhook Castle, a 9,000+ sq ft 4-story mansion in central Missouri. The mansion boasts several distinct storybook features, including marble staircase and tall wood doorways, as well as an indoor basketball court where the reception was held and the large outdoor patio where the ceremony was held.
Their ceremony was magical. They opted to see each other for the first time as they walked down the aisle towards one another. Several instrumental songs from the Piano Guys (one of my favorite groups!) flowed beautifully through the ceremony. A moment that stood out was when they had their moms read a poem aloud by Bob Marley.
The bride and groom had a classic look to their wedding attire, with midnight blue tux and delicate floral wedding dress with a gorgeous train. They incorporated pops of silver and pastel blue, signage that nodded to their Doctor & Doctor titles, and even a special chemical compound printing on their wedding cake. Whitney defended her doctoral dissertation the same week as their wedding so they could be announced as DR & DR – that’s commitment! They also chose a lab grown diamond for her engagement ring from Brilliant Earth.
These two scientists had classic style, a unique venue, are two of the nicest people you will ever meet, and they are madly in love. I’m so glad to have been part of their incredible destination wedding day, and to know them as kind and loving human beings. Congratulations Dr. Kevin and Dr. Whitney!
Photographer: @kbphotosanddesign | Venue: @oldkinderhookcastle | Flowers: @janines_flowers | Makeup: @ jenhub.makeupartist | Officiant: @gmpeckham | DJ: @djayelite | Catering: @angelaslakecatering | Ring: @brilliantearth
