Riley Ritter
Samuel Sickles
Riley Ritter
Samuel Sickles
November 14, 2025
Schedule
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Welcome Event
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
6825 Highway 131, Odessa, MO 64076
This event is not required to dress up as this will be a rehearsal ceremony and a welcome party for those that traveled out of town for the soon to be newly weds!
Rehearsal Dinner
6:30 pm - 8:45 pm
19721 E Jackson Dr, Independence, MO 64057
This restaurant is business casual, but guests aren't required to be in black tie attire!
Servers will be sure to accomadate any food allergies and those that are on a restrictive food diet as well!
Friday, November 14, 2025
Ceremony
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
6825 Highway 131, Odessa, MO 64076
The wedding is formal attire! Let's dress up for the night and dance the night away!
We will be sure to add small snacks while everyone is waiting before the bride and groom say "I Do!"
Reception
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
6825 Highway 131, Odessa, MO 64076
The reception will be held inside, but the doors will be opened for those that would like to enjoy the fresh air and talk!
Travel
We're working on gathering some recommendations for our out-of-towner guests. Stay tuned!
Registry
Riley and Sam’s Registry
Wedding Party
Riley Ritter
Bride
Riley will be the bride who is going to be tying the knot with groom, Samuel Sickles! Her grandfather (Jim Ritter) and father, (John Rodriguez) will be escorting Riley and giving her way to Samuel.
Samuel Sickles
Groom
With Samuel as the groom, he will be the first to walk down the aisle before the wedding party walks. Samuel is 25 years old, has a son, and serves for the Missouri Army National Guard!
Aurora Ritter
Maid of Honor
Aurora will be standing next to Riley (bride) during the ceremony. Aurora is the younger sister to Riley. They both did many activities together such as competitive figure skating, competitive synchronized figure skating, ballet, En Pointe, middle school band (Aurora went on to do marching band in high school), cheerleading, cross country, and sang (as children). Aurora is Riley's Maid of Honor today to show the appreciation Aurora has done for Riley over the many years of them being together alongside with the close bond the two share together.
Scott Sickles
Best Man
Scott Sickles, older brother of Samuel will be standing next to Samuel on the wedding day!
Tyler Sickles
Man of Honor
Tyler Sickles, older brother to Samuel will be standing next to Best Man, Scott Sickles during the ceremony of Samuel and Riley. Tyler enjoys working in the cyber security field! During his free time, he enjoys spending quality time with his family along with playing a good round of DND with his friends!
Carmen Dickinson
Bridesmaid
Carmen will be standing next to Maid of Honor, Aurora Ritter. Carmen recently got married to her husband (Jaydon Dickinson) back in April 2025. Carmen and Riley have been friends since middle school and their friendship continues to strive to this day! During high school, Carmen and Riley enjoyed going on walks. going to the mall and going over to each other's houses to sing and practice their choir songs!
Jaydon Dickinson
Groomsman
Jaydon is the groomsman for Samuel. Jaydon and Samuel have known each other since high school and have continued their friendship after graduation. Jaydon had recently married his wife, Carmen (bridesmaid to Riley) and have been together since high school. During Jaydon's free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and trying new activities!
Kristen Jolly
Bridesmaid
Kristen Jolly will be standing next to bridesmaid, Carmen Dickinson to witness the wedding of Riley and Samuel. Kristen has been a part of Riley's life since Nov of 2018. The two met at Hy-Vee during Riley's first week of working there. Since then, Riley and Kristen have been inseparable, and both have been through many hardships together while celebrating each other's accomplishments!
Jerad Netz
Groomsman
Jerad will be standing next to Man of Honor, Tyler Sickles. Jerad and Samuel have been friends since they were kids! The two have had many adventures over the years. From going to concerts, many parties, celebrating each other's achievements and still being close 20+ years later! Jerad is here today to stand by Samuel as he ties the knot with his soon to be wife.
Emily Bryant
Bridesmaid
Emily and Riley have known each other for many years but have grown closer in the past year and a half as coworkers and friends. Emily and Riley first met back in 2015 when they were both in competitive synchronized figure skating, but once Riley stopped the two didn't talk much afterwards. In 2023 Emily had reached out to Riley asking if her place of employment was hiring and a few weeks later the two started talking and now have a very strong friendship. Emily is standing with Riley today to recognize that you don't have to know a person for countless years to be close to someone. It's the bond and story they both share that matters the most!
Sergeant Damon Boles
Groomsman
Sergeant Boles and Samuel have been friends for many years now. Sergeant Boles has not only taught leadership for Samuel but has taught what friendship is too. Over the years Sergeant Boles and Samuel still continue to have a personal friendship outside of work duties alongside with sharing moments the two can remember down the road.
Michela Fox
Bridesmaid
Michela and Riley have known each other since 2022 and married to Best Man, Scott Sickles. They both met at the Sickles Memorial Day lunch. At first Riley had kept to herself but Michela quickly got her out of her shell. The two still have a great bond during family events and when they have time, help each other out wherever they're needed. During her free time, Michela enjoys traveling, trying new things, and spending time with her family.
Riley Weisz
Groomsman
Riley and Samuel have known each other for about 7 years (the beginning of Samuels military career). Weisz has not only taught Samuel the meaning of friendship but also showed him the importance of being a leader when it came to the military and outside of military duties.
Joy Mangold
Bridesmaid
Joy and Riley have known each other for 10 years now. The two met in synchronized figure skating and still continue their friendship to this day. During her free time, Joy enjoys spending time with her friends, traveling to her hometown in Michigan, trying new activities, and hobbies!
Sarvesh Patel
Groomsman
Sarvesh and Samuel met at their current job Inland Truck Parts. The two quickly began their friendship over a differential that just wouldn't budge. Since then, the two share a unique bond and often lean on each other in times of distress. Sarvesh stands with Samuel to watch one of his closest friends tie the knot!
Kelly Ritter
Mother of the Bride
Kelly is the mother to Riley. Kelly always made sure to keep her oldest supported through every high and low and celebrate every moment. Kelly always made sure to show up for every dress rehearsal, ice skating competition, track meet, cheerleading competition and synchronized skating competition as well. The two share a strong and close knitted bond, even as Riley gets older her mother is still there to share advice and celebrate each moment and milestone.
John Rodriguez
Father of the Bride
John has been a part of Riley's life for the past 21 years. Although they don't share blood, they share an indescribable bond. Not only did John become close to Riley but has become the father in her life as well. John will be giving Riley away to Samuel, along with her grandfather (Jim Ritter) as well.
Shannon Sickles
Mother of the Groom
Shannon is the mother to Samuel. She has always made sure that not only her son was taken care of, but along with the rest of her kids are too. Not only has she shown up, but she also made sure to make a memorable impression for everyone else too. Shannon not only makes sure her kids are loved, but she makes sure everyone else (including her grandkids) are loved as well. During her free time, she enjoys collecting Disney merchandise, listening to Shinedown (and attending their concerts), traveling to Florida, and spending time with all of her kids!
Steven Sickles
Father of the Groom
Steve is the father to Samuel Sickles, who has not only shown kindness and support for his son(s), but is also an extordinary father and grandfather. He has shown gratitude, appreciation, and kindness while there was chaos going on. He has not only shown Samuel what patience is when it comes to being a father, but the meaning of being a strong father when things just don't work out in specific times! During his free time, Steven enjoys collecting Star Wars collectables, Funko Pops, traveling to Florida, and spending time with his family.
Gallery
Things To Do
Jacob L. Loose Park
We went here for our first date to take photos. Needless to say, the scenery is absolutely beautiful and has plenty of trails and open space for children of all ages!
Café Verona
This was where Samuel proposed to me! It has always been one of my favorite places to either walk around and grab a cup of coffee (smoothies too)!
Boulevard Brewing Company
We haven't been here yet, but this is something we want to do as newlyweds! Let us know what you think!
Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
We went here Summer '22. The best barbeque I have honestly ever had!
FAQs
Question
Are Children Allowed at the Ceremony and Reception?
Answer
We would love for you to bring your little bundle of joy to help celebrate our big day! During the ceremony we will be on an open land with plenty of space in case your child(s) gets overwhelmed or restless! We will not think you are being rude or uncourteous at all! We will also have bubbles, along with other small (yet quiet) activities if needed! For the reception there will be a daycare in case you and your partner would like to have a dance to yourselves with a trusted person watching your child as well!
Question
Is There a Dress Code?
Answer
We would love to see our friends and family get dressed up for our big day! The dress code is black tie attire, and if you don't own a black-tie attire outfit, there is an alternative to wearing nice slacks, with either a nice polo, or button up shirt!
Question
Where Will I Park?
Answer
The venue we will be tying the knot at will have plenty of parking alongside with wheelchair accessible parking spaces as well! There will also be Parking Attendants to help guests on where to park as too!
Question
Are Plus 1's Allowed?
Answer
Plus 1's are allowed! Just please be sure to add them to the RSVP list!
Question
Can I Take Photos or Videos During the Ceremony and Reception
Answer
We kindly but sternly ask that you DO NOT have your phones our during the ceremony. We will have a wonderful photographer who will be capturing our ceremony and would greatly appreciate if there were no phones captured in our photos! This will be an UNPLUGGED CEREMONY with a sign following along with it! As far as the reception goes, of course! We wouldn't want you to miss out on capturing the moment of your friends and family dancing!
Question
Is There A Registry?
Answer
We do have a registry through Amazon.com!
Question
What Time Should We Arrive?
Answer
The ceremony will start at 3:30pm sharp! We would greatly appreciate if guests started showing up at the venue at 2:45pm-3:15pm (no later) as the wedding party will start walking down the aisle at our beginning time.