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riends and family traveled from nearly a dozen states to attend the joyful wedding celebration of Kelsey Koczanowski and Benjamin Phillips on June 28 at Nall Avenue Baptist Church in Prairie Village. The bride is the daughter of Robert (Stan) Koczanowski and Jan McCreary of Overland Park. The groom is the son of Darol and Debra Phillips, also of Overland Park. The bride was escorted by her father and she wore an Enzoni classic lace gown with a mermaid silhouette. She carried a bouquet of white roses with deep purple floral accents. Bridesmaids were beautifully attired in Mori Lee knee-length, royal purple chiffon dresses, with a sweetheart neckline and a ruche bodice. A reception with dinner and dancing was held at the Lodge at Ironwoods Park in Leawood until the wee hours of the night. The last dance culminated with bride and groom in the center supported by a circle of family and friends. They were sent off with a sparkler farewell. The Matron-of-Honor was Katelyn Mark. Bridesmaids were longtime friends Jessica Bettoni, Heather Jones, Jenae’ Walk-
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er, Rebecca Phillips and Sigma Kappa sorority sisters Keeley Smith and Kristen Mize. The Best Man was Jose Duarte. Groomsmen were Bryce Benlon, David and Daniel Phillips, Kyle, Kolby and Kirk Koczanowski. The bride is a proud graduate of Kansas State University where she earned her degree in elementary education. She is a 4th grade teacher at Rosehill Elementary School in Overland Park. The groom is a graduate of the University of Kansas and is currently attending Avila University for his master’s degree in secondary education. He is a teacher in the Kansas City, Kans., School District. The bride and groom enjoyed a honeymoon in Maya Riviera, Cancun, Mexico. They currently reside in Overland Park. To share your engagement or wedding news with our readers, email Lisa@ LifestylePubs.com. There is no charge for this service.