The Krantz Wedding

A Schleifer Farm Wedding Day: August 10, 2024

Shortly after arriving to Cookeville, TN to begin studies at Tennessee Tech in 2006, Jessica was invited to a slip n slide party by someone that was hanging out at the freshman dorms. She decided to go. Little did she know that this party was going to change her life forever. Matthew and Jessica met at this party. She didn’t know, at this time, that it was Matt’s party and his backyard. They began hanging out over the next month or so, and began dating that October. They dated on and off for the next 5 years. When Jessica graduated in 2009, she moved to St. Louis, where she would be closer to her family. Matt graduated the following year and shortly after joined the military. They were separated for next 8 years. Both had experienced a marriage and divorce with other people during this time apart, but never lost contact with each other.

In 2023, although they had been in contact over Facebook and had seen each other’s life updates. They re-connected again. Their relationship had rekindled and they felt could get it right this time. Life kept bringing them back together. Matthew moved to St. Louis and they gave the relationship a real shot. One night they were sitting on the couch at their home when Matthew proposed. The ring hadn’t arrived yet. When the ring arrived he proposed again, properly this time! After 17 years of knowing each other, the universe pushing them together, and enjoying the roller coaster of life, they were finally getting it right!

Jessica and Matthew decided that The Schleifer Farm was their dream wedding venue. They booked it for August 10th, 2024 and began making plans! When the day came, they were blessed with sunshine, the perfect Autumn temperature, and their closest friends and family members. Their wedding themes in rustic colors including terracotta, sage, and white. Following their intimate ceremony, they enjoyed Crossed Heart BBQ, s’mores, and each other’s company!