Caroline Langley
Riley Short
Caroline Langley
Riley Short
April 12, 2025
How We Met
Circa August 2018 Picture this: You're at a bar and the President of the Engineering Student Council walks up and starts talking to you. You're unamused, confused, maybe a little intoxicated, and concerned about this conflict of interest for your future with the student council. Then, he starts to tell you more about himself. You connect on 1,000 different levels, and he starts texting you the next day. A week later you're like "oh, okay, maybe this is more than just this guy talking to me outside of a bar.” He's sweet, confident, and you're completely surprised this conversation is continuing past the sidewalk of the bar. You tell your mom about this guy, still confused, but warming up to the idea of him. Then he willingly spends the day tailgating with your family at a football game. They cannot stop talking about him and how great he is. You realize this guy has defied the odds, he has aced all the tests, he's the best thing that has ever happened to you. This is when you know that he's the one. This is how Caroline met Riley. Picture this: I'm walking home from the bars in Columbia with a friend and ran into a girl from the student council. She was with her roommates and we stood outside of Harpos for two hours just talking. She was laughing at my jokes, a response I was not used to from most women. I thought the conversation could not have gone better. We went our separate ways and around 2:00 in the morning. Later that week, we realize that we were both at Piano Bar on a Thursday night and met up. We danced the night away and had an incredible time. I thought she was the whole package: gorgeous, hilarious, and as sweet as can be. I am thankful for Joe Edwards for sobering up with me in front of Harpos so I could talk to this girl, and Caroline, the love of my life, for falling for the Student Council President. This is how Riley met Caroline.
The Wedding
This website has all the details for our special WEEKEND of activities. Yes, we want to emphasize "weekend" because you are all invited to each event. Our goal for the wedding is to bring our closest friends and family together for a few days we will never forget. We are so excited to celebrate with you all!
Schedule
Friday, April 11, 2025
Welcome Party
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
738 Ozark Hollow Rd, Blue Eye, MO 65611
Dressy Daytime Attire (see FAQs section for details)
We will be hosting our guests on Friday night for a fireside gathering (weather permitting, or we will move indoors) to kick off the wedding weekend. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and s'mores will be served.
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Ceremony & Reception
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
738 Ozark Hollow Rd, Blue Eye, MO 65611
Cocktail Attire (see FAQs section for details)
The ceremony and cocktail hour will be held outside (weather permitting). Then, we will move indoors for dinner and dancing! Please indicate if you have any food allergies or special meal requests when you RSVP.
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Farewell Brunch
10:00 am - 11:30 am
738 Ozark Hollow Rd, Blue Eye, MO 65611
Comfy Casual Attire (see FAQs section for details)
Breakfast is served! We are looking forward to gathering one last time before farewell to share stories and photos from the wedding.
RSVP
Please enter the first and last name of one member of your party below.
If you're responding for you and a guest (or your family), you'll be able to RSVP for your entire group on the next page.
Travel
Hotel
Happy Hollow Resort
To book into our room block at Happy Hollow Resort, please use this link: https://v2.reservationkey.com/88094/reserve/hid%7C10722683 The resort is a 1 minute drive from the venue. We will have a shuttle running to and from Happy Hollow Resort on the wedding night!
Hotel
Big Cedar Resort
Our block of rooms at Big Cedar has been fully booked! Please book at the alternate lodging accommodation, Happy Hollow Resort.
FAQs
Question
SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
Answer
Big Cedar: Pick Up #1: 4:00 PM Pick Up #2: 4:30 PM Catch shuttle outside Valley View Lodge. Text the driver if you have any issues. Darren: 417-699-3273. Happy Hollow: Pick Up #1: 4:00 PM Pick Up #2: 4:15 PM Pick Up #3: 4:30 PM Catch shuttle outside Happy Hollow Lodge. Text the driver if you have any issues. Joe G: 417-593-9565.
Question
What events should I plan to attend?
Answer
We have reserved the GlassHaus Weddings venue for three days (4/11 - 4/13) and would love to spend as much time with our guests as we can! You are welcome to attend all of the events of the weekend, or just come to the ceremony and reception. Let us know what your plan is so we can plan to host you.
Question
Where will we stay?
Answer
We have run out of rooms in our room block at Big Cedar. We have an alternate room block set up at the Happy Hollow Resort, a quaint lakeside property that is affiliated with our venue. See the travel section for information on how to book into our room block at Happy Hollow Resort. Transportation will be provided between the venue and Big Cedar / Happy Hollow the night of the wedding. If you plan to stay at an AirBnB or other hotel in the Branson area you can still catch the shuttle to the venue at one of the resort locations.
Question
Can I bring my kids or a guest not addressed on the invite?
Answer
Please leave any friends and family not specifically addressed by the invite at home. We would like to have a smaller, intimate wedding, so we have decided not to invite children. Consider this mom and dad's weekend away, it'll be great!
Question
What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
Answer
The ceremony will begin promptly at 5:00 PM, so please arrive and be seated by 4:45 PM to ensure the night stays on schedule.
Question
Is parking available on-site if I don't utilize the shuttle?
Answer
Yes, parking is available on-site for all events.
Question
Is there a dress requirement for each event?
Answer
Welcome party: Dressy daytime attire. Jeans are acceptable with a nice shirt, top, or sweater. Dress for a chilly spring night, as this event will be outside (weather permitting). Ceremony: Cocktail attire. We suggest that men wear a suit or dress shirt with tie and women wear a midi- or knee-length dress or dressy separates. Jeans are not acceptable. Reference the following website for a definition of appropriate attire for the wedding, and see examples of some cute outfits: https://www.nordstrom.com/browse/content/blog/what-is-cocktail-attire Farewell breakfast: Comfy casual attire. Casual shirts with jeans, sweats, leggings, and other comfy clothes types are all acceptable. This event will be held indoors.
Question
I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?
Answer
Of course! Just let us know of any allergies when you RSVP and the caterer will be able to accomodate. All food will be made gluten free.