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We're getting married!

Kasondra & Samuel

Saturday, July 4th, 2026

Margaritaville Lake Resort · Lake of the Ozarks, MO

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Our Story

Every great love story has a beginning — ours is one worth telling. From the moment our paths crossed, something just felt right. Through laughter and late nights, adventures and quiet moments, we found in each other a partner, a best friend, and a home.


This section is reserved for our story — check back soon as we fill in all the beautiful details of how Kasondra and Samuel found their way to each other, and to this incredible day.

Day of Schedule

3:00 PM
Guest Arrival & Seating
Find your seat, grab a program, and enjoy the lake views.
3:30 PM
Ceremony
The moment we've all been waiting for — Kasondra & Samuel say "I do."
4:15 PM
Cocktail Hour
Enjoy drinks, light bites, and time with loved ones on the lake terrace.
5:30 PM
Reception Doors Open
Take your seats for dinner and celebration.
6:00 PM
Dinner & Toasts
A delicious meal, heartfelt words, and stories to share.
7:30 PM
First Dance & Open Dancing
Hit the dance floor — the night is just getting started!
9:00 PM
Fireworks on the Lake 🎆
Happy 4th of July — what a way to celebrate!
10:00 PM
Last Dance & Send-Off
One final spin on the dance floor, then sparklers for the newlyweds.

The Week of the Wedding

We'd love to celebrate with you all week long! Highlighted dates show the wedding week. Events are marked in gold — see the Events section for details.

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Weekend Events

We're planning a full celebration week around the wedding! Details will be updated as plans are finalized — check back closer to the date.

27 Sat · Jun

Welcome Weekend Kickoff

📍 TBD · Lake of the Ozarks

Kick off the wedding week with family and friends! Casual lakeside gathering — details coming soon.

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1 Wed · Jul

Rehearsal Dinner

📍 TBD · Time TBD

An intimate dinner for the wedding party and close family the night before the big day.

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2 Thu · Jul

Bridesmaids Brunch

📍 TBD · Morning

A special morning gathering for Kasondra and her girls before the big weekend.

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3 Fri · Jul

Welcome Bonfire & Lake Night

📍 Margaritaville Lake Resort

Welcome everyone to the lake! S'mores, drinks, and good company the night before the ceremony.

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4 Sat · Jul

💍 The Wedding

📍 Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Ceremony at 3:30 PM · Reception to follow · Fireworks at 9 PM

Main Event
5 Sun · Jul

Morning After Brunch

📍 TBD · Morning

One last meal together before everyone heads home. Open to all guests!

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8 Wed · Jul

Honeymoon Send-Off

📍 TBD

Wave goodbye to the newlyweds as they head off on their first adventure as husband and wife!

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Travel & Accommodations

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The Venue Hotel

Margaritaville Lake Resort
494 Tan Tar A Drive, Osage Beach, MO 65065

We have a room block reserved for wedding guests! Use the code [BLOCK CODE TBD] when booking. Rooms book fast for the 4th of July weekend — we recommend reserving early.

Room block details coming soon
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Nearest Airports

The Lake of the Ozarks area is served by several regional airports:

Kansas City International (MCI) — ~2 hrs
Lambert–St. Louis (STL) — ~2.5 hrs
Springfield–Branson (SGF) — ~1.5 hrs

Car rental is recommended — the lake area is spread out and beautiful to explore!

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Driving & Parking

The resort has on-site parking available for guests. If you're making a road trip of it, the drive along the lake is absolutely gorgeous — enjoy it!

Rideshare apps (Uber/Lyft) are available in the area. We'll have more detailed transportation info added closer to the date.

Shuttle info coming soon
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Nearby Alternatives

If the resort block is full, there are many lakeside cabin rentals, vacation homes, and nearby hotels in Osage Beach and Lake Ozark. Check VRBO, Airbnb, or Hotels.com for options in Osage Beach, MO.

Curated list coming soon
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Things to Do at the Lake

July 4th weekend at Lake of the Ozarks is truly special. Enjoy boating, water sports, the vibrant strip, fireworks across the lake, and some of Missouri's best lakeside dining. We'll share our favorites soon!

Local guide coming soon

RSVP

Please respond by June 1st, 2026 so we can plan accordingly. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Frequently Asked Questions

We're going for elegant summer lakeside — think garden party meets summer formal. Ladies: flowy dresses, sundresses, jumpsuits, or dress pants. Gentlemen: dress pants or chinos with a button-down or blazer. Sage, green, blue, and neutral tones are especially welcome. Please avoid white and ivory (those are Kasondra's colors!). Comfortable shoes are encouraged — there will be plenty of dancing!
We love your little ones! Please indicate on your RSVP if you'll be bringing children so we can plan accordingly. We ask that all guests under 12 be accompanied by a parent during the ceremony.
The ceremony is planned to be held outdoors with beautiful lake views — fingers crossed for a perfect July evening! The reception will be indoors in air-conditioned comfort. Exact venue details will be confirmed closer to the date.
Please RSVP by June 1st, 2026. This gives us time to finalize seating, catering, and all the details. If you miss the deadline, please reach out directly and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Since many guests will be staying at the Margaritaville Lake Resort itself, transportation is built-in! For guests at other hotels, shuttle details will be provided as plans are finalized. Rideshares are also available in the area. More details to come!
We're having an "unplugged ceremony" — meaning we kindly ask guests to put phones and cameras away during the ceremony so everyone can be fully present. We have a wonderful photographer capturing every moment! You're absolutely welcome to snap away during the cocktail hour and reception.
Your presence is the greatest gift! If you'd like to give a gift, we'll be sharing registry details soon. A link will be added to this website once it's ready.
For any questions, please reach out to our wedding coordinator at [email address TBD] or text us directly. We'll do our best to get back to you quickly!