Meghan Elizabeth Spivak and Elijah James Beal were united in matrimony on August 12th at Village Presbyterian Church in Prairie Village, Kansas. The bride is the daughter of Ann and Jeff Spivak of Our Town, and the groom is the son of Carolyn and Jim Beal of Belleville, Illinois. The evening prior to the ceremony, the Beals hosted a rehearsal dinner for the couple at The Carriage Club, and the beautiful wedding reception was hosted by the Spivaks at Oakwood Country Club. Amy Sachse served as the maid of honor, and Eric Quiroz was the best man. Others in the wedding party included Annika Beal, the groom’s sister; and David Spivak and Michael Spivak, the bride’s brothers. The Junior Bridesmaid was Caitlin Thayer, and the Junior Groomsman was Andrew Thayer. After a two-week tour of Italy, the couple is at home in Charlestown, Massachusetts, where Meghan is employed with New England Controls in Boston, and Elijah is employed with Foley Hoag, also of Boston. 

Featured in the October 14, 2023 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: AME Photography KC