Clear Creek Heritage Association

Wedding Rehearsal

Lagos Acres Golf Course

Rehearsal Dinner

Saints Peter & Paul Clear Creek Heritage Association

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Enchanted Events

Cocktail hour

Party starts!

Our Wedding

Our Story

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Friend of the Bride. Former college roommate, current Wisconsinite and future CEO. Don't be surprised if she starts singing karaoke or ripping “kiddie” cocktails! 

Grace Howe

Friend of the Groom. Likes to gamble, play cards and makes a mean margarita. Most likely to show up late and/or forget the rings.

Seth Townsend

Friend of the Bride. Excellent baker, card player, and always the life of the party. To know Emma, is to love her!

Emma Gingerich

Friend and former college roommate of the Groom. He likes to golf, grill and have some beers while doing both. 

Collin Gingerich

Friend of the Bride since high school. Former college softball player and future doctor. Shelby is loyal, kind and sweet as can be! 

Shelby Hulsebus

Friend of the Groom. Likes Busch Light and golfing (in that order). Most likely to pass out during the reception. 

Eli Steckly

College friend of the Bride. She loves all things farming, family and baking. Brooke has a heart of gold! 

Brooke Beinhart

Cousin of the Groom. You can often find Seth golfing on one of just two sand-green golf courses in Iowa (located in Wellman). When he's not golfing, Seth enjoys riding on a boat or jet ski in the Lake of the Ozarks.

Seth Mann

College friend of the Bride. She's always down for a night out and was usually the bad influence of our college friend group. After four long years of vet school, she's ready to fix up any animal in Williamsburg and Kalona. 

Alexis Berte

Friend of the Groom. Carson, also known as Knobs, is a new husband and dad and is always down for a good time. 

Carson Crawford

College friend of the Bride. Laken lives the farthest away of all the wedding party (South Dakota). She's a corporate girlie who makes craft beer on the weekends, cat mom and loves to travel with her fiance. 

Laken Mullinix

High school friend of the Groom. If you want to talk farming or cattle, Cole's your guy. Just know, you might be talking for hours!

Cole Brenneman

Friend of the Bride. Likes ranger rides, sitting on a boat and a stiff cocktail. Guaranteed to find her on the dance floor at any function. 

Brianna Duwa

Friend and former college roommate of the Groom. Williamsburg native who likes to grill meat and golf. If you like to play a game of pepper, Gage is your guy! 

Gage Blythe

Friend of the Bride. Met working at DMACC (go Bears!). He's a fan of all things Bravo, antiquing and being cozy. If you chat with Bryce, you'll probably have a stomach ache from laughter!

Bryce Garman

Friend of the Bride. Frank, Frankanator or Tank - she’ll answer to all nicknames. She’s small, spunky and could probably drink you under the table (especially if it’s captain and coke).

Franchesca Johnson

College friend of the Groom. Loves tractor pulling, mechanics and letting loose on the dance floor. He's a big ISU football fan, and even has Brock Purdy's phone number. 

Lane Marlow

Friend the the Groom. Austin is a dog dad, agronomy expert and a sub-par golfer but expert-level beer drinker and meat smoker. 

Austin Ahrenholtz

Friend and former college roommate of the Groom. Jacob, also called Chip, is a Washington county native who like many of the other men in the wedding party, isn't afraid of a few rounds of golf and having some cocktails while doing it. 

Jacob Hall

Friend of the Groom. Talking to him, you’ll know exactly what midwest state he’s from. He’s a farm fanatic who works hard and plays harder. 

Trent Stevemer

Wedding Party

Q + A

We will be providing shuttle services with our wedding party bus to select locations in the area. The shuttle will make multiple drop-offs throughout the evening. We can instruct the driver to drop off at the Belva Deer Inn and the Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites.

This hotel is located just a short drive from the reception location! Last we checked, there were just a few rooms left, so if you want to stay close to the reception get that room booked fast!

Belva Deer Inn

This hotel is located about 30 minutes west of the reception location. We do have a wedding block at this hotel, when booking mention "Eakins/Bierschenk wedding." Oskaloosa has lots of dining options, so we recommend guests book here if they prefer a hotel!

Fairfield Inn & Suites Oskaloosa

We encourage our guests to spend the weekend in Keokuk county and enjoy all the sights and activities there are to offer! If you have a camper, camping at Belva Deer does not require reservations and is $20/night. If you want to rent a camper, there are several local businesses that will transport and set up for you. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064814890447" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carter's Camper Rental</a>: 641-660-9853, 4carters1995@gmail.com<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069352050194" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wehr Family RV Rental</a>: wehrerik@yahoo.com

Belva Deer Campground

This hotel is located 30 minutes east of the reception location. Washington has several dining options and shops for you to explore! Although this hotel may not be the nicest, if you are just looking for a bed to rest your head after a long night of partying at the recepetion, this will do!

Hawkeye Motel

EverSpring Inn & Suites

This hotel option is the farthest away (about an hour) from the reception venue.

Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

Travel

If you love to shop local, find a great antique and appreciate excellent baked goods, be sure to spend some time in Kalona! The Vintage Society (formerly the Pink Begonia) is one of Ally's favorite antique spots in the area. Kalona is known for their Amish goods and products - grabbing some sweets from Golden Delight Bakery or a frozen treat from Kalona Creamery is a MUST when in the area.

Explore Kalona

The <a href="https://washingtoncounty.iowa.gov/facilities/facility/details/Kewash-Nature-Trail-12" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kewash Nature Trail</a> is a 14 mile former railroad right of way that connects the towns of Washington and Keota. The trail has a crushed limestone surface and is open to hikers, bicyclists, and cross-country skiers from 4:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Parking, restrooms, and water are also available midway along the trail in the town of West Chester and at the trail's west end in Keota.

Take a walk on the KeWash

If you want to hit the slots, play a round of golf or have a spa day, head over to Riverside!

Ally & Jack

Ally & Jack

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