Wedding Ceremony

Ceremony

Reception

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Local Reception

Our Wedding

From MKC to Forever Of all the places Jill imagined meeting the person she’d fall in love with, a grain co-op in the middle of Kansas was nowhere on the list. Agriculture was never in her plans—not even close. Growing up, she had dreams of city lights, travel, and building a career far from the fields. So when she found herself taking a job at MKC, it felt like a temporary detour, just something to get her by for a while. She expected early mornings, long days, and a lot of unfamiliar territory. What she didn’t expect was Cole. Cole had been working at the co-op at another location before coming to Walton, where Jill and Cole would first meet. At first, they were just two people on different paths. But with each interaction in the dusty scale house office, something clicked. What began as casual friendship grew steadily into something more—honest, comfortable, and full of moments that just felt right. Their first official date was simple, but unforgettable. Cole picked Jill up in Wichita, and they made a quick stop at Dairy Queen before heading to the theater to see Black Panther. What made the night special wasn’t the ice cream or the movie, but everything that came after. Sitting in Cole’s truck, they talked for hours, losing track of time until they realized it was 2 a.m. By then, it was clear—neither of them wanted the night to end. That was the beginning. A few months later, they took a trip to Mexico—a leap that solidified what they were building. Between the warm beaches and the spontaneous adventures, the trip was less about where they went and more about the joy of being there together. From late-night laughs to room service orders after dinner, they came home with countless memories—the kind that would always remind them how much they loved simply sharing life side by side. From then on, their lives intertwined—not just through shared experiences, but through the way they showed up for each other day after day. Jill realized that what had started as an unexpected detour wasn’t a deviation at all—it had led her exactly where she was meant to be. Nearly two years after their first date, Cole brought Jill to an empty lot on the golf course—the one they had planned on building on someday. As Jill walked the property, pointing out ideas for how she envisioned the space, Cole quietly moved behind her and dropped to one knee. That unlikely beginning at the co-op had grown into a steady, beautiful love—and now, a shared future. She said yes.

Our Love Story

Our Story

Photos

Greg Davenport

Brock Reed

Resa Davenport

Kord Ferguson

Kassidy Brittain

Jarrod Nickelson

Haley Reed

Dylan Tyler

Vanessa Davenport

Joey Davenport

Wedding Party

Your room should be booked through our travel agent, Andrea Coots. Be sure to make any and all reservations (i.e. dinner, excursions) upon arrival with concierge.

El Dorado Royale

Round trip transportation from the airport to the resort will be booked by our travel agent.

Lomas Travel

Travel

Included as Part of the “More Inclusive” Package

Catamaran Reef &amp; SnorkelMaroma Beach Club AccessAqua Nick Water ParkEcotourism Ranch

Other On-Site Activities

Kayaking &amp; Snorkeling - gear providedPaddleboatsScuba clinics (in the pool)Access to 13 swimming poolsBike ToursTennis CourtsDaily &amp; nightly entertainmentFitness center &amp; workout classesGreenhouse &amp; Cenote ToursSpa and more! ﻿The above listed excursions are included with your stay. Other experiences are available for an additional cost.

Experiences

Registry

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Jill & Cole

Jill & Cole

J&C

Wedding Ceremony

Local Reception