🩷🌸🩷Congratulations Dylan and Kara🩷🌸🩷

They are adorable together. 

On Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, my sweet niece Kara married her longtime partner Dylan at the beautiful Hanza Heartland venue. 💕 The setting could not have been more perfect—rustic yet modern, with both indoor and outdoor options (and even a little playground to keep the younger kiddos entertained!).

Kara is my brother Lonnie’s middle daughter, and her mama is Stacey. Together, Kara and Dylan already share such a beautiful family with their two precious girls, Laiklyn and Hadlee. Seeing them all together on such a special day just melted my heart. 🥰

The wedding ceremony took place outside, with Megan D.—my cousin’s daughter—officiating. (Her parents are Tammy and Darrell, and I was so glad to catch up with them too. It’s been months since I’ve seen Megan in person, and what a joy to see her play such an important role!)

The decorations were straight out of a fairytale—romantically inspired with lots of gorgeous pink flowers. 🌸 Inside, the reception was cozy, full of laughter, hugs, and plenty of catching up with family and friends. The evening was just beautiful—not too hot, and such a blessing for an outdoor wedding in August!

I stayed to watch them make their grand departure, and my heart was so full. I couldn’t be more excited to see Kara and Dylan continue their journey together, growing their love as husband and wife, and as parents to their two sweet girls.

Made them a gift basket of assorted items.

Love how the decorations turned out. So romantic. 

The memorial table brought a few tears. 

By the time I got to the food table there wasnt much left. But managed to make a meal that reminded me of my younger years. It was very good. 

Kirsten and Bryson 

Kara and Dylan. 

Kara and me

My niece’s Kayetlynn and Kara along with Bryson and Dylan.

Kirsten  and me. Another sweet niece, she is my brother Lonnie’s youngest daughter. 

My oldest son Blake with his bride Jessica. She was a bridesmaid for Kara. 

Here I am with Kirsten and Kayetlynn.

Blake and Brooks enjoying the evening.

Brooks loves his nerf guns. Once his cousins were available they spent a lot of time playing in the playground area.

Kayetlynn, Kara, Grannie Karen, and me. Love that I got this picture of us.