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Congratulations, Amy & Donovan!

Amy Caroline Barnthouse and Donovan Charles Fowler exchanged wedding vows at the Church of the Nativity on May 25th, surrounded by their wedding party, friends, and family. Amy is the daughter of Dorothy and Dr. Joseph Barnthouse of Leawood, Kansas, and Donovan is the son of Suzanne and Charles Fowler, also of Leawood. 

Father Sudeep Kodigandla, Monsignor Tom Tank, the bride and groom, Father Mike Hawken, and Father Jerry Arano-Ponce

The evening prior to the ceremony, the Fowlers hosted a delightful rehearsal dinner at Jess and Jim’s Steak House; and following the nuptials, the Barnthouses hosted the gorgeous wedding reception at Indian Hills Country Club. Attending to the bride were Molly Anderson, matron of honor; Betsy Barnthouse and Jessica Barnthouse, maids of honor; and Emmy Eck, Briege Clare Fowler, Alexandra Keane, Teagan Lightweis, Mallory Martin, Sara Miller, Stephanie Schneider, and Keely Tokic, bridesmaids. Brendan Fowler and Patrick Fowler were the best men, and Jon Cipiti, Jordan Crowder, Logan Eastman, Simon Fink, Daniel Foose, Michael Kontaxis, Danny O’Malley, Bryan Sample, and Kevin White served as groomsmen. Caroline Hickey and Georgia Perkins served as candlelighters.

Following a honeymoon in Italy, the happy couple is at home in Leawood, Kansas. 

Dr. Joe and Dorothy Barnthouse, the bride and groom, and Suzanne and Charles Fowler
The Wedding Party: Briege Clare Fowler, Mallory Martin, Georgia Perkins, Keely Tokic, Stephanie Schneider, Caroline Hickey, Teagan Lightweis, Alexandra Keane, Sara Miller, Emmy Eck, Jessica Barnthouse, Molly Anderson, Betsy Barnthouse, Amy Barnthouse Fowler and Donovan Fowler, Brendan Fowler, Patrick Fowler, Bryan Sample, Jon Cipiti, Danny O’Malley, Daniel Foose, Kevin White, Jordan Crowder, Michael Kontaxis, Simon Fink, and Logan Eastman
The radiant couple

Featured in the December 21, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: The Beau Vaughn Team

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