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Congratulations, Jillian & James!

Jillian Grier Campbell and James Henry Helzberg were united in matrimony on September 30th at The Kansas City Country Club in Mission Hills, Kansas. The bride is the daughter of Susan Grier Campbell of Mission Hills, Kansas, and Douglas Campbell of Kansas City, Missouri. Jillian is the granddaughter of Virginia and James Grier of Paradise Valley, Arizona, the late Maxine Lingwall, and the late Raymond Campbell. Her groom is the son of Reesa and Dr. John Helzberg of Mission Hills, Kansas. James is the grandson of Marjorie Morrow of Salina, Kansas, and the late Dr. Norman Morrow, and the late Rosine and Dr. James Helzberg. 

The evening prior to the ceremony, the groom’s parents hosted a stunning outdoor rehearsal dinner at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Following the ceremony, the bride’s mother feted the couple with a gorgeous reception at The Kansas City Country Club. The wedding party included the maid of honor, Ann Campbell, and bridesmaids Molly Campbell, Leigh Campbell, Taylor Campbell, Elizabeth Helzberg, Annie Longfritz, Missy Mohler, Kristan Coppola, and Samantha Soldini. The best men were Cam Parker and Will Mahler, and the groomsmen were Tom Campbell, Peter Campbell, Brady Bates, Tyler Peterson, Sam Riehl, Leonid Askenov, Hunter Warwick, Zach Dionise, and Michael Cosiano. The ushers were Will Newman, Nick McGuire, Nate Goodwin, and Joe Wawrzynski. The flower girl was Hazel Gates. Jillian and James are both employed by Duke University Hospital and are at home in Durham, North Carolina. 

Bridal Party: Kristan Coppola, Annie Longfritz, Missy Mohler, Samantha Soldini, Taylor Campbell, Elizabeth Helzberg, Leigh Campbell, Molly Campbell, Ann Campbell, the bride and groom, Tom Campbell, Cam Parker, Will Mahler, Peter Campbell, Leonid Aksenov, Hunter Warwick, Zach Dionise, Mike Cosiano, Brady Bates, Tyler Peterson, Sam Riehl, and Garrett Gates

 

The bride and groom danced the night away!

 

 

Featured in the April 20, 2024 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: epagaFOTO

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