Glenwood Lutheran Church

Iowa ceremony

Empty Nest Winery

Iowa reception

Lake Forest Sun & Sail Club

California wedding reception

Hawaiian Honeymoon

Fall

Our Wedding

Ben and Abby met in August of 2022 at a local dirt track race. Abby had moved to North East Iowa at the beginning of that summer. The couple had mutual friends that invited them to the race track. Since that night the couple has been going strong and they are so excited to see what the future holds! They want to extend a big thank you to everyone who has played a role in their lives as well as those helping them usher in this new chapter of life as a married couple.

Our Story

Photos

This groomsmen is the younger brother to the groom. Their light hearted relationship brings laughter and fun to every conversation. 

Justin McIntosh

This groomsmen is older brother to the groom. He is the strong but silent type and is a loyal brother and friend. 

Tanner McIntosh

This groomsman has been friends with the bride since middle school. He is fun, silly and loyal. He is in a long term relationship with the bridesmaid Chloe and will be traveling with some of the bridesmaids from California to Iowa for the wedding.

Jesse Alvarez

This groomsman is the groom’s cousin and they have grown close as they attended the same school in the same grade through to the end of high school.

Troy Tweten

This groomsman is also the grooms cousin. Him and the groom grew up close and attended the same church most of their lives. 

Austin Gunderson

This groomsman is brother to Ruth the bridesmaid and brother in law to the groom. He also attended school with the groom from kindergarten to high school. 

Joe Sutton

The maid of honor is one of the brides best and first friends since she moved to Iowa. She played an important role in the bride and grooms meeting.

Allison Hartley 

This bridesmaid met the bride at church in the first few months she came to town. They connected over some shared friends and commonality of both working at a hog barn at the time. They have been great friends since and meet about once a month for some great food and conversation!

Amanda Davis

This bridesmaid has known the bride since middle school. She is quiet, artistic friendly. She is in a long term relationship with Jesse the groomsman. 

Chloe Gillette

This bridesmaid and the bride have been friends since the start of middle school. The bride and her spent 2 weeks on a school trip to Costa Rica in high school. 

Marie Fidanza

This bridesmaid is the grooms sister in law and wife to Justin McIntosh. She has known the groom for most of his life and has been a great friend and new sister to the bride. 

Ruth McIntosh

This bridesmaid has been friends with the bride since middle school. They attended college and graduated together.

Jocelyn Jenkins

This usher has worked with the groom for the past couple of years. This usher is a jokester and his friends affectionately call him “KY.” 

Kyle Schroeder

This usher works with the groom. They have been friends since high school where he student taught. 

BJ Rud

Wedding Party

To our beloved West Coast Guests:  We will be traveling light and will be flying directly from California to our honeymoon destination. As such, we would like to politely request that in lieu of gifts you consider adding to our honeymoon fund which can be found in our registry!   -The Bride and Groom

Please message the bride and groom at 563-276-9337 for a list of air b and b accommodations.

Air B & B Stay

The airport is about 20 minutes from the venue location. Rental cars can be purchased or accommodations can be made for pickup. Find more details at https://www.ocair.com, 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA, 92707, (949)252-5200

John Wayne Airport 

Below is a list of hotels nearest the venue: https://www.lakeforestca.gov/en/departments/economic-development/shop-dine-lake-forest/hotel-accommodations

Hotels

1. Head to the beach! 2. Explore Los Angeles or San Diego 3. Visit Disneyland or Knott’s Berry Farm Ask us for specifics!

Activities 

West Coast Accomodations

Please message the bride and groom at 563-276-9337 for a list of Air B & B accommodations.

Hotel winnesheik is a historic point in downtown Decorah. Inside you will find the original walls and ceiling of the old opera house and be transported into a luxurious 19th century setting. 

Hotel Winnesheik

Enjoy a stay at the Fairfield Inn and Suites on the outskirts of Decorah which includes access to an indoor pool, a complimentary breakfast and fitness center. The hotel stands about 15 minutes from the ceremony venue and about 20 minutes from the reception venue.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Mariott

This airport is about 3 hours away from the venue site. Vehicles can be rented on site and returned on your return trip. Please contact the bride and groom if you would like to carpool or need help finding a rental car.

Minneapolis International Airport

This airport is much smaller than the Minneapolis airport but is only about an hour from the venue location. A flight to this airport may require a layover. There are rental vehicles available- feel free to reach out to the bride and groom if you need help finding a rental car. If needed arrangements can be made for pickup.

La Crosse Regional Airport

1. Float down the Mississippi or Upper Iowa River 2. Hike the Effigy Mounds 3. Visit Dunning Springs 4. Watch the dirt track races 5. Visit the Vesterheim museum

Abby & Ben

Abby & Ben

Registry