The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Wedding Day

 Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Ceremony

 Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Bishop Hogan Center

Reception

Our Wedding

Life is funny and beautiful…Our journey began in the fall of 2013 at the University of Kansas. Shelby was a freshman, Ryan a junior. A mutual friend tried to set us up for a fraternity date, which never happened but fate had other plans. Instead, Ryan gave Shelby a “frat tour,” and from that moment on, we became best friends.In 2015, friendship turned into something more. We discovered a shared love for cows, family, and exploring Kansas City. Life was simple and sweet. But in 2019, Shelby moved to Los Angeles to chase her dreams. Though we parted ways, our connection never truly faded.After the world paused during COVID, Shelby returned to Kansas City in 2021. Despite not being together, we talked almost every day. Time and distance made one thing clear to Shelby: Ryan was always the one. So began her mission to win back her farm boy because love stories deserve happy endings just like the hallmark films.In April 2022, we officially found our way back to each other. Decided to make it official again April 3rd, 2022, we put a lock on the Old Red Bridge in Kansas City. From that moment on, life took off: we moved in together in 2023, traveled the world (hello, Spain!) in 2024, took multiple cruises, played sand volleyball with friends and family in a league, and cheered on our favorite teams: the Jayhawks, Chiefs, and Royals.Weekends on the farm are our favorite. It’s where we slow down, disconnect, and enjoy the simple things, just us and the cows. Shelby even has a baby heifer coming Spring 2026 named Milk Dud!On March 22, 2025, Ryan proposed. Adding another unforgettable chapter to our story. We also become godparents to Oliver Schmidt which was a very special moment for the both of us. On August 4th 2025, we bought our first home in Olathe, Kansas. And now, we can’t wait to say “I do” on June 13, 2026, surrounded by the people who have been part of this journey.We’re so excited to build a future together full of family, faith, travel, laughter, and maybe a few more cows. ❤️

Our Story 

Photos

Rebecca Giubileo 

Jessica Dominguez

Taylor Garten

Abbey Schmidt 

Maddie Giambrone

Jordan Schmidt

Taylor Schmidt

Matt Smith 

Kyle Urban 

Brooks Smith

Tyler Kalinoski

Tyler Sanders

Travis Sanders

Palmer Schmidt

Odin Giubileo

Oliver Schmidt

Jose Dominguez

Teresa Dominguez

Stanley Schmidt 

Cheryl Schmidt

Wedding Party

Q + A

Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton

Travel

Kansas City Power & Light District

KC Wheel

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Union Station Kansas City

City Market

Country Club Plaza

Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House

Arthur Bryant's Barbeque

Things to Do

Registry

What to Wear to a Semi-Formal Wedding

41 Sites to Buy Wedding Guest Dresses

The 15 Best Places to Buy a Suit

Semi-formal wedding attire is dressier than casual attire but not as dressy as formal attire. Sometimes referred to as "dressy casual," it usually requires some traditionally formal pieces but frees up the ways you can wear them. "It's polished and stylish but not overly dressy,"

Dress Code

Cathedral wedding on June 13, 2026 Live Stream

Below is the link if you cannot make it to the wedding ceremony on June 13, 2026. 4:30pm <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/live/gnLO4sGc2Fs__;!!Gqh93DdGiKGeEA!a7Zzt_EuHX4ZHfoWUKMlffoHJYuxglgFikHyB7HrXCNhaBmhp5LApaMzYRA64wK6x04NFRSMs9hJwSwv1AhwSCFxBaCmsY6lhQ$" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/live/gnLO4sGc2Fs</a>

Ceremony Live Stream

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Ryan & Shelby

Ryan & Shelby

Travel

Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton