REMEMBER WHEN

10 Years

Laura Elizabeth Beachy and Jesse Langdon were married on October 5th at Village Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Beachy of Prairie Village. Her groom is the son of Dorothy Langdon of Parkville, Missouri, and the late Mr. Emmett Langdon. The evening prior, Dottie Langdon hosted a rehearsal dinner at Piropos. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a lovely reception at The Kansas City Country Club. The happy couple enjoyed a honeymoon to Park City, Utah, and are at home in Parkville, Missouri. Laura is careering with the Shawnee Mission School District, and Jesse is employed with Cerner Corporation.

Reprinted from the May 31, 2014 issue of The Independent.

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Merry Goodwin, both native Kansas Citians, enjoy their present Arizona life, but are drawn home for special occasions. One very special occasion – their Golden Wedding Anniversary - brought them back this month to celebrate with family and longtime friends. In the Goodwin, Jrs.’ garden, Mrs. Goodwin is seated with her daughter-in-law and the handsome men behind them are their son, Mr. Goodwin, Sr., and the grandsons, John and Fred III.

Reprinted from the May 9, 1987 issue of The Independent.

“Prioritize the guest experience! Starting with your invitations and/or wedding website, let your guests know what to expect. Select food with your guests in mind, and give them choices. Ensure your venue/caterer provides professional event staff who will make customer service their priority. Custom signage is easy to provide (and fun to personalize) and may help direct your guests and answer questions they might have during the event. Sure this event is about you and the love of your life, but the events that are most successful are those where the overall guest experience is a top priority, too!” – Abbie Chingren, Loose Mansion