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Mery Jane Diaz

&

Brandon Ventura

Mery Jane Diaz

&

Brandon Ventura

July 5, 2025

Kansas City, MO
9 days9 d15 hours15 h46 minutes46 min41 seconds41 s

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Your presence is a gift enough, but if you're feeling particularly generous, these are a few things we'd love to have as newlyweds. Thank you so much!
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Schedule

The Wedding Website of Mery Jane Diaz and Brandon Ventura
Here's what to expect on our wedding day!

Saturday, July 5, 2025

MJ & Brandon's Wedding

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Gathering KC
2800 Linwood Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64128

Semi-Formal: Tuxes and gowns are welcome, and so are suits and cocktail dresses.

Travel

We recommend lodging near the KC Airport (North KC), during this holiday weekend downtown hotels might not be the best bet. But if you do and want to explore KC during your stay, we recommend checking if they are close to the KC Streetcar stops. That is our (free) local downtown trolley transportation in the city!

Flight

Kansas City International Airport

This airport is the closest to our venue! If you are flying this is where you want to land.

FAQs

Question

What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

Answer

4:00 pm

Question

Is there a dress code?

Answer

Semi-Formal/Formal. Think garden party & elegance! Dresses, suits, and slacks. NO jeans. No white, cream, or red. Long gowns & suits are encouraged. Save light green for the wedding party.

Question

Are kids welcome?

Answer

Even though we love your kiddos, this is an ADULT-ONLY event so everyone can enjoy their time. We hope you understand and enjoy our special day.

Question

Is there parking for the ceremony & reception?

Answer

There is private parking at our venue!

Question

When does the ceremony start?

Answer

We'd like you to be there earlier than our ceremony start time. The start time will be 4:30pm, And at 4:30pm doors will LOCK and no one will be let in until after the end of the ceremony. We suggest you be early because of downtown KC traffic on this holiday weekend. Thank you!!

RSVP

Please let us know your plans by May 15th. We hope to get to celebrate with you!

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Wedding Party

Meet our family and friends walking down the aisle with us!

Mery Jane Diaz-Ipanaque

Bride

Brandon Ventura-Arreaga

Groom

Ash Lee Manley

Bridesmaid

Julia Wood

Bridesmaid

Melody Juan

Bridesmaid

Sabrina Febo

Bridesmaid

Jannely Diaz

Bridesmaid

Adrian Perez

Groomsman

Carlos Serrano

Groomsman

Brandon White

Groomsman

Chris Harrison

Groomsman

Janeth Vicente

Mother of the Bride

William Vicente

Father of the Bride

Yesenia Castillo

Mother of the Groom

Josue Ventura

Father of the Groom

Chris Chandler

Officiant

Things To Do

Here are some of our favorite spots in KC!

Afterword Tavern & Shelves

1834 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108

Our favorite bar in KC!

Muni

316 Delaware Street, Kansas City, MO 64105

Best food ever!

J. Rieger & Co.

2700 Guinotte Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64120

Amazing distillery, one of the best here in KC and our current favorite!

Betty Rae's Ice Cream

412 Delaware Street, Kansas City, MO 64105

best ice cream quite literally ever.

City Market

20 East 5th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106

When we moved to KC we lived right across city market, its one our favs! We love to spend our weekends here, its so fun in the summer!

DoubleTap KC

310 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64106

We always go here for a fun time!

Café Corazón

1721 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO 64111

Best Coffee!

Country Club Plaza

Kansas City, MO 64112

Shopping!

Power and Light District

Kansas City, MO

Bars, clubs and restaurants, the heart of downtown KC!

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