Drexel Hall

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner

Reception

Our Wedding

We met in the high desert of Oregon in 2014 when we were both working at a wilderness therapy program for adolescents. We had a great working relationship and respected each other as colleagues. Years passed in this way… thankfully some good friends were subtly and not-so-subtly pushing us towards each other (shout out to Lindsey!). We had an instant attraction, but we were both very happy to be friends. Years later, Clara was in grad school in Canada, but was visiting Bend. While she was in town, Clara asked Peter out. This point should be emphasized - Clara made the first move. As time went on, there was a series of delightful coffee and lunch dates. As we got to know each other better as friends, a strong bond developed. We were in different places in our lives, but we kept in touch. in August of 2017, Clara took a month-long yoga teacher training in Greece. During this time, our text exchanges accelerated dramatically. It should be noted that Clara initiated this acceleration as well. Luckily for Peter, Clara‘s friend Natalie was in Greece with her, and was encouraging her to be bold and share her true feelings. It didn’t take long under these conditions for this relationship to progress, and we started texting each other every spare moment we had that summer. A very strong affection developed between us. Eventually, Clara returned from Greece, and it was decided that on the day she returned, we would have our official first date: September 2, 2017. Our first date began mere minutes after Clara got back to town from Greece. It was off to the races from there, and we have spent almost every moment together since then. Clara lovingly adopted Rosie, the Great Northwestern Golden Honeybear, as her own. In the ensuing years, we have had so many incredible adventures together! The relationship went so well, that we decided that the fun must continue. And now, there’s a precious little angel named Alder Henry!

Our Story

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Truly, your presence is our present! We pretty much have what we need for our home at this point. But if you feel so inclined, you can donate to our honeymoon fund! Peter’s Venmo: @P_Caldwell_A Clara’s Venmo: @Clara-Hanson-1

Wedding Party

Q + A

Traveling to KC! 

Kansas City International Airport

Where to stay! 

Here are places to stay near the venue Drexel Hall. With the exception of the Fairfield Inn, all hotels have been rated over 4.5 stars on Google!

1.1 miles from the venue

Cherry Warehouse Hotel

1.6 miles from the venueCute boutique hotel

Aida Hotel

2.5 miles to venueCloser to downtown

Loews Kansas City Hotel

1/2 mile from venue

Fairfield Inn Kansas City Downtown/Union Hill

Crossroads Hotel

Things to do!

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

City Market

Check out these <a href="https://www.visitkc.com/articles/15-free-things-kc-streetcar/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Free Things</a> to do along the Street Car route!

Clara & Peter

Clara & Peter

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