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Nupital – Kramer

Claire Schaefer Kramer and John Peter Cunningham exchanged wedding vows on June 29th at the Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, Kansas. The daughter of Pam and Kevin Kramer of Overland Park, Kansas, and the son of Tina and Lawrence Cunningham of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, were toasted at a gorgeous reception held at the Union Station Kansas City – Grand Plaza. The party with a full dance floor followed the ceremony, hosted by the bride’s parents. The evening prior, the groom’s parents hosted the rehearsal dinner for the happy couple at Lidia’s Kansas City. Guests for the nuptial weekend were greeted by a Welcome Party, which was hosted by the groom’s parents and held at The College Basketball Experience, an appropriate nod to the sports-loving couple. 

Sarah Cunningham, Sophie Snider, Libby Kramer, the bride, Isabel Muench, Emily Okupski, and Mackenzie Haas

The bride was attended by Libby Kramer, sister of the bride and maid of honor; and bridesmaids Sarah Cunningham, sister of the groom; Sophie Snider, Mackenzie Haas, Emily Okupski, and Isabel Muench. The groom was attended by Matthew Cunningham and Michael Cunningham, brothers of the groom and best men; and groomsmen Michael Krebs, John Krawczyk, Brian Simon, and Wilson Barrett. 

Libby Kramer, Kevin and Pam Kramer, the bride and groom, Tina and Lawrence Cunningham, Matthew and Erica Cunningham, Emily and Michael Cunningham, and Sarah Cunningham

Following a romantic honeymoon exploring Italy, the couple is at home in South Bend, Indiana, where both Claire and John are employed with the University of Notre Dame. 

Featured in the November 16, 2024 issue The Independent
Photo credit: A Day to Adore Photography

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