Thank you so much for the beautiful oak serving board! We can’t wait to use it during the many dinner parties you’ll be invited to this winter. Looking forward to celebrating with you at our wedding!

For a kitchen gift you received before your wedding

How did you know we were dreaming of those crystal champagne flutes?! They’re by far the most beautiful glasses in our home and we’ve never felt fancier. You’ll have to come over soon so we can toast to you! So excited to see you in June.

For drinkware you received before your wedding

We had a blast dancing the night away with you at our wedding. We also can’t thank you enough for the espresso maker. Our mornings have never been brighter! We can’t wait to see you in Austin next month… all caffeinated up!

For a coffee gift you received after your wedding

Where have you been hiding those killer dance moves? Thank you so much for rocking out at our wedding. And we absolutely love our new cast iron skillet and cookbook! We’re already cooking up a storm. Hope to see you soon in New York!

For cookware you received after your wedding

Thank you so much for the beer-brewing kit! We hope to be sipping backyard IPAs with you in no time. We missed you at the wedding, but know you were there in spirit. Can’t wait to see you when we’re back from our honeymoon!

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Melody and Kevin first met through their school’s music program in the spring of 2016.

Spring 2016

First Met

Melody and Kevin went to Balloons Over Bavaria in Frankenmuth, MI as friends and left feeling something more.

May 25th, 2019

First Date

Melody and Kevin decided to go steady. They shared their first kiss, and Melody said “I love you.” 

They dated for the next two years from 8.5 hours apart.

August 13th, 2019

Made It Official

Kevin first said “I love you” on a snowy afternoon in Crampton Park.

November 12th, 2019

“I love you too”

Melody and Kevin’s long distance travel time was reduced from 8.5 hours to 2-3 hours when Kevin started work as a controls engineer.

June 2021

Finally closer

Kevin proposed in the same place Melody’s dad, Mike, proposed to her mom, Silinia. Merry Christmas Eve!

Melody & Kevin

We're getting married!

Melody Horne Zender

Kevin Zender

May 16, 2025

First Met

First Date

Made It Official

“I love you too”

Finally closer

Engaged!