Rustic Rose Barn

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

4.15.2016- The night we met.We met at a random bonfire party in Madrid. We later put it together that we would have graduated in the same class in Madrid, had I not moved to Ankeny when I was five. (Amber) 4.16.2016 - Our first unofficial date.The next day after the bonfire, I honestly didn't think Wyatt would remember our conversation, or who I was, but he called me right away to see if I was busy.I had to work all morning and then help my dad with chores on our family acreage in the afternoon. Wyatt insisted on coming over to help my dad and I with chores in the afternoon. We ended up spending all afternoon and evening talking and getting to know each other. 4.24.2016 - Our first official dateAfter getting to know each other some more we finally went on our first official date, the drive-in movie theater in Newton. We both had a great time, even though I fell asleep during the movie. (I had to work that morning and I was tired!) We even shared our first kiss that night. 5.8.2016- Officially a couple!On May 8th, 2016 we were celebrating Wyatt's friend, Alex's birthday and the same night Wyatt asked me to officially be his girlfriend! We've been together ever since :)

Our Story 

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Taylor and Amber have been best friends since the summer before kindergarten. Taylor's family had just moved to Iowa and her and her brother joined "Sandy's daycare". Taylor and Amber formed a bond like sisters as they grew up together. They enjoyed different hobbies and peer groups in school but always remained close! Taylor and her husband, Nate, live with their dog, Jackie, in Bondurant.

Taylor Sawatzky (Pike)

Blaine and Wyatt have been best friends since they were first able to start talking all things gearhead. This iconic duo grew up together bonding over similar hobbies and passions, and have since remained close friends. Blaine and his girlfriend, Charlee, recently finished building their beautifiul new house on their acreage and moved in!

Blaine Hoyt

Charlee was quickly welcomed into the couple's close friend group when she started dating Blaine (Wyatt's best man). Charlee and Amber instantly bonded over their similar fun size height, love of nature, and kindheartedness. Charlee and Blaine recently finished building their beautifiul new house on their acreage and moved in.

Charlee Maier

Alex and Wyatt have been best friends since elementary school and have made many good memories together between their shared hobbies. This goofy guy is the life of the party whenever he visits and there's never a dull moment he's around! He moved to South Dakota a few years ago for a work opportunity and there he met Grace. Alex and Grace recently married on a gorgeous fall day in 2023.

Alex Schieltz

Sisi and Amber met while playing soccer together in high school. Their sarcastic personalities clicked right away and they've been good friends ever since. A few years ago they traveled to the Iowa/ Missouri border to pickup two littermate puppies, Finley and Bindi. Sierra and her boyfriend, Austin, recently bought an apartment together in Des Moines. She and her dog Bindi enjoy visiting Amber and Finley for pup playdates!

Sierra (Sisi) Carlson

Carson is Wyatt's older brother. These two peas in a pod enjoy many activities together and help each other out with ongoing projects. Carson is the best older brother and he also takes care of all those closest to him. He lives in Madrid with his wife, Leasha, and their two dogs, Ruger & Moose. Wyatt and Amber have enjoyed many meals, games, and movie nights between the two households.

Carson Carpenter

Abby and Amber met in 8th grade when they had lunch together, and quickly became good friends. Throughout the years they enjoyed working on school projects together, playing soccer, movie nights, and joking around while hanging out during the summers. They both attended Iowa State University and now share a mutual love for their cyclones! Abby is the sweetest person you will ever meet, and she recently took on a new life role as "mom" to the cutest little girl named Maeva. Maeva will also be in our wedding as one of our flower girls!

Abby Woerdeman & Maeva Woerdeman

Brandon and Wyatt have been good friends since elementary school and grew up together with the same friend group. This kindhearted cutie is one of the nicest souls you will ever meet and always looks out for his friends! He recently got engaged to Cassidy and the two of them are looking forward to their upcoming summer wedding.

Brandon Gonzalez

Ali and Amber met in high school when they were on the same soccer team. Their witty personalities meshed right away and Ali soon became one of Amber's closest friends. Ali is now one of the best 1st grade teachers around Iowa!

Ali Gibson 

Keith and Wyatt met through mutual friends a few years ago. They bonded over shared hobbies and interests and have helped each other out with various proejcts. Keith recently bought his own land just outside of Woodward and he has invested a lot of time and energy into cleaning it up!

Keith Bohan

Savanna and Amber met in kindergarten and spent a lot of their childhood playing on many rec teams together (some of them coached by their dads). Growing up together they enjoyed many movie nights, sleepovers, laughs, and screams through haunted houses! Savanna recently graduated from UNI with her Bachelors in Elementary Education and she now is a fantastic preschool teacher in Des Moines!

Savanna Gray

Mason and Wyatt have been good friends since elementary school and grew up together in with the same friend group in Madrid. Even after moving away from his home town Mason has remained a dear friend of both Wyatt and Amber's throughout the years. Mason recently married Kristin and they live in their lovely home in Grimes with their cats, and they also enjoy traveling together.

Mason Gibson

Leasha is Carson's wife, Wyatt's sister in-law, and Amber's future sister in-law. This confident queen is very creative and has ideas for everything! She is also great at making those around her feel important and loved. Her and Carson live with their two dogs in their home in Madrid. They host a lot of fun hangouts and game nights in their renovated garage.

Leasha Carpenter

This little cutie started coming to "Sandy's daycare" a few years ago. She and Amber have made so many memories together over the past few years and luckily she accepted her important role as one of the flower girls in the wedding!

Haley Sullivan

Matthew is Amber's little cousin, Dani and Anthony's son. This little cutie is too smart for his own good but he has such a kind heart and loves his new baby brother, Leo! Matthew graciously agreed to take on the important role of ring bearer in the wedding.

Matthew Campbell

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have blocked rooms at the Comfort Inn in Story City for our wedding guests. If you reserve your room at this hotel let them know you are staying in one of our rooms! Note: Our venue provides a shuttle service a few times before the cermony and a few times after the reception back to the Comfort Inn. Please let the front desk of the hotel know if you plan to the shuttle.

In Story CityMake yourself at home in one of the 59 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with

Comfort Inn Story City

Story County Campground located in Zearing - 15 miles (20 mins) east of the venue.

Dakins Lake Park and Campground

Story County park/ campground located in Colo, 24 miles (30 mins) southest of the venue.

Hickory Grove Park

Travel

Story City has a 1913 hand carved wooden carousel which operates from May-September in Story City's North Park. This central Iowa community purchased it in 1938 and rescued it from deterioration by completely restoring it in 1982. Fun fact: The local carousel was restored within the wall of our venue, the Rustic Rose Barn!&nbsp;It is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Story City Antique Carousel

"NORTH PARKIntersection of Broad Street and Forest AvenueApproximately 8.75 acresPlayground equipment includes:&nbsp;see-saws; swing sets; whirl; dome climber; tire swing; pony spring bouncer; wood play structure with slides, suspension bridge, crawl tunnel, and decks; preschool to five years old play structure with slides, tic-tac-toe board, crawl tube, cliff climber, vertical ladder, transfer point, and decksOther recreational items:&nbsp;lighted basketball court; 2 tennis courts; swimming pool; little league baseball diamond with lights and bleachersStructures and other items:&nbsp;Enclosed Scandinavian style shelter house with restrooms and kitchen; lighted band-shell; 2 open air picnic shelters, concrete “S” picnic table; picnic grills; picnic tables; drinking fountains; enclosed antique carousel."

North Park

"Approximately 21 acre park""Playground equipment includes:&nbsp;swing set Other recreational items: bike path, lighted ball diamond; high school baseball diamond, 9 hole disc golf courseStructures and other items:&nbsp;enclosed picnic shelter with fireplace and electricity; picnic grills; picnic tables; ball diamond concession stand with one restroom and bleachers; baseball concession stand with restrooms and bleachers; suspension/swinging bridge; Skunk River dam with canoe access; concrete boat ramp; proposed handicap fishing platform along river."

South Park (Swinging Bridge Park)

"Striving to be the best antique mall in our state!&nbsp;18,000 sq'&nbsp;with 125 of Iowa's best dealers who bring in awesome merchandise at reasonable prices.&nbsp;We have a friendly staff and are open everyday10am-7pm (except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day &amp; Easter Sunday)."&nbsp;Located right on Interstate 35 (Exit 124) just 40 miles north of Des Moines.

Antiques Iowa

One of Story County's parks, located in zearing - 15 miles (20 mins) east of our venue.

One of Story County's local parks, located 24 miles (30 mins) southeast of our venue.

Amber & Wyatt

Amber & Wyatt

Travel

Comfort Inn Story City

Dakins Lake Park and Campground

Hickory Grove Park