Michael Alexandria Michael and Alexandria

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November 14, 2026 · 5 PM

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November 14, 2026

Ceremony · 5:30 PM
Reception · 6:30 PM

The Thompson Barn

11184 Lackman Rd
Lenexa, KS 66219

Elevated Casual

No kids under 12

more info below

Registry

WE DONT HAVE ONE!

Honestly, having you with us on the day is more than enough!

Throughout our relationship, we've had plenty of time to create a home we love, so we're opting out of a traditional registry. If you'd still like to mark the occasion, you're welcome to help us with our honeymoon.

We plan to take a trip to Europe in the Spring of 2027. If you'd like to contribute to that trip we would be more than grateful. Regardless, we are so grateful you can make it to celebrate with us.

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Event Details

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Venue: The Thompson Barn

Address: 11184 Lackman Rd, Lenexa, KS 66219

Ceremony: 5:30 pm

Reception: 6:30 pm

Dress code: Elevated Casual (See FAQ for more info)

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The Thompson Barn (venue)
Event Parking
Embassy Suites by Hilton — Olathe
Courtyard by Marriott — Olathe

Our Story

After matching on a dating app back in 2017, we decided right then and there that we’d hang out forever & ever & ever & ever & ever & ever & ever & ever & ever & ever & ever & ever...

Our wedding day will be our 3,507th day together—almost a decade! We’ve moved several times, traveled the world, completed multiple degrees, left jobs and started businesses, survived a pandemic, bought a house, taken so many pictures of Zuzu, watched the Kansas City Chiefs in 5 Super Bowls, and have been having the best time through it all.

April 8, 2017

Our first date

Michael & Alexandria met on Bumble and texted each other nonstop for two weeks. When we finally met, we had a drink at Brewery Emperial and dinner at Komatsu for a bowl of ramen. Michael snapped the "hot soup" that night photo and saved Alexandria contact info as HOT SOUP that night. To this day Ms. Hot Soup is Michael's Emergency Contact
May 01, 2018

Our first move

Michael left his full-time job to start a business, which meant much more travel. We decided to find a safer spot and move into Midtown together. This was a huge step for both of us and the first of many moves we made over the next 3 years.
July 01, 2021

Bought a home together

Both of us had lived solo for years before we met. Having a home together was something we both had always wanted but never knew if it would be possible. Supporting one another in our careers and starting two buisnesses gave us the opprotunity to have that dream. We both feel so lucky to call this house, "home".
December 24, 2025

The proposal

We started a yearly tradition in 2025—a countdown calendar for Christmas. Little trinkets and fun things in a wooden box. Alexandria didn't know that the last box had another little box inside. The plan was to have a movie date and open the last box when we got home. We left the movie early because Michael got too worked up. We didnt even make it home to open the last box. We pulled to the side of the road, and the proposal happened right then and there. The movie was fine, btw.

Wedding Party

Alexandria Alyse Fortenbery

Bride

Michael Phillip Martin

Groom

Ronald Fortenbery

Father of the Bride

Steve Martin

Father of the Groom

Jenny Tavernaro

Mother of the Bride

Francesca Martin

Mother of the Groom

Adalyn Martin

Flower Girl

Jack Martin

Ring Bearer

Sam Billian

Officiant

FAQ

When is the RSVP deadline?

We ask that you RSVP by October 1st to help us finalize our wedding plans.

What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

Approximately 15–20 minutes prior to be seated and settled for the ceremony to begin on time.

Are kids welcome?

While we love your kids, we decided to have an adults-only celebration so parents can have a night out and party with us! The only kids in attendance will be those in the wedding party.

What's the dress code?

Think polished and stylish but not overly dressy. No need for evening gowns or tuxedos!

Ultimately, we want you to be comfortable, present, and enjoying yourself, so wear whatever will help YOU feel that way! We're treating this as more of a party than a wedding, but we'd still love to see everyone dressed up in some way.

Can I bring a date?

Our guest list is finalized to the names on each invitation. Please contact us directly if we missed your plus one and we'll get them on the list.

Is there parking for the event?

Parking is available at the event space. Please see the map below noting designated parking areas.