At a Glance
- KayCee Stroh celebrated her 17th wedding anniversary on January 9, 2025, by recreating her 2009 wedding photos at the same Utah venue
- The High School Musical alum returned to La Caille restaurant with husband Ben Higginson and their daughters Zetta Lee, 12, and Lexi Marie, 10
- Why it matters: The recreation shows how the couple’s love has grown, now including the “two beautiful humans” they created together
KayCee Stroh marked 17 years of marriage by stepping back in time. The actress, known for her role in High School Musical, returned to the exact spot where she exchanged vows with Ben Higginson on January 9, 2009, this time with their two daughters in tow.
A Full-Circle Moment at La Caille
Stroh, 41, chose La Caille restaurant in Utah as the backdrop for the anniversary shoot. The location doubles as the couple’s wedding reception site. “What a surreal and Magical moment it was to take our daughters to the location of our reception @lacaillerestaurant which we hold so dear,” she wrote on Instagram.
The family of four posed on the same staircase where Stroh once stood in her wedding gown. Instead of white silk, she wore a floral dress. Zetta Lee and Lexi Marie matched in coordinated outfits, creating a visual bridge between past and present.
From Wedding Video to Viral Clip
Hours after sharing the photos, Stroh posted a side-by-side video. The first half shows the newlyweds dancing at their 2009 reception. The second half captures the couple swaying in the same spot 17 years later, with their daughters twirling in the background instead of wedding guests.
“Dancing through life with you @benjamindone is my greatest Joy,” Stroh captioned the reel.
The 2008 Proposal on H-Rock
The romance began during High School Musical 3 filming. News Of Los Angeles confirmed the engagement in May 2008 while Stroh was on set in Utah with Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, and the rest of the cast.
Stroh recalled finishing an overnight shoot “from 6 p.m. until 6 a.m.” and finding Higginson waiting in her trailer with a single red rose. He drove her to H Rock, a peak overlooking Salt Lake City. They watched the sunrise before he dropped to one knee and asked her to marry him.
“They are going to be so surprised,” she said of her castmates at the time. “They all love Ben. He’s like one of the gang.”
A “Big” Winter Wedding
The couple wed the next year in a large winter ceremony. Ahead of the 2009 nuptials, Stroh told News Of Los Angeles, “Everyone is invited. It’s going to be a big wedding.” Fellow Wildcats received invitations, though the article does not specify which castmates attended.
Reflections After 17 Years
In her anniversary post, Stroh reflected on the life built since that snowy wedding day. “As I look back over the results of these photos I can’t help but feel so unbelievably blessed for this life and the 2 beautiful humans we have created together.”
She ended the caption with a simple declaration: “I truly fall more and more in love with you everyday! Happy 17th Anniversary my Everything.”
Key Takeaways
- Stroh and Higginson recreated their wedding photos at the same Utah venue 17 years later
- The couple’s two daughters, ages 12 and 10, joined the anniversary shoot
- A throwback video shows the pair dancing in the same reception spot, then and now
- The couple’s love story began during High School Musical 3 production and led to a widely attended 2009 wedding
