Megan and Jorge
Megan Guevara, 28, was born and raised in Sedalia, Missouri. She attended Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri, where she earned a degree in elementary education. Megan and her handsome groom currently live in Sedalia.
Jorge Guevara, 30, was born in Caracas, Venezuela. As a member of Rotary International, at the age of 16 he came to Sedalia as an exchange student, moving from a city of 2 million people to a town of 30,000. Jorge attended the University of Central Missouri, completing a BA in business. He fell in love with Sedalia as well as with his lovely bride, and he and Megan hope to raise their family there.
Although Sedalia’s a small town, fate postponed the likelihood that Megan and Jorge would meet until 2013, when they encountered each other at a concert at the Missouri State Fair. Then, in due time, as they love to travel and visit scenic locations, he proposed atop the Gatlinburg Space Needle in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, with the beautiful Smoky Mountains as a backdrop.
The blissful couple tied the knot on June 11, 2016. Attending the bride as Matron of Honor was her sister, Amanda Asher; bridesmaids were Mallory Norfleet, Abbie Wilson, Ashley Heisterberg, Patricia Guevara and Kayla Clutter. Standing with Jorge as Best Man was Nick Toalson, and groomsmen were Graham Freeman, Colin Herman, Justin Walters, Jose Perez and Andrew Turley. Ring bearer was their nephew, Gustavo Perez, and flower girls were their nieces, Madeline Asher, Federica Perez and Clarisa Perez.
“We both have big families, so we had a very large wedding,” smiles Megan. “About 100 guests flew in from out of state and also from out of the country to be there for our special day. It was an unforgettable day, full of surprises for us and our guests. We danced and had fun until 3:00 a.m. when there were still 115 guest there to close the most perfect day of our lives!”
Megan and Jorge are inveterate travelers, so the honeymooned in Sandals, Grenada, a location they had never visited and that they will never
forget. ■
Bridal Gown:
Ivory & Lace Bridal Boutique
Bridesmaids’ Gowns:
Ivory & Lace Bridal Boutique
Groom’s Suit/Tux:
Tip Top Tux
Groomsmen Suits/Tuxes:
Tip Top Tux
Hair Styling:
Ashley Caton, Salon Bash
Musicians:
Kayleigh Aytes and Brandon Sammons
Videography:
Tower Studios
Florist:
Village Gardens Florist
DJ:
DJ Fernando
Band:
The Magnetics
Caterer:
The Gallery Event Space
Cake:
The Cake Lady
Venue:
The Gallery Event Space
Jeweler:
Bichsel Jewelry
Wedding Coordinator:
Lisa Forbes, Simple Elegance