Anneliese’s Next Chapter- Bridal Shower

Wedding Day

Ceremony

The Scottish Rite Ballroom by Venue

Reception

Please RSVP no later than June 20, 2025

Our Wedding

Sometimes the smallest towns hold the biggest pieces of your heart. We met in Crete, Nebraska—at Doane University—during our senior and junior years. At a school where everyone knows everyone, it was only a matter of time before our paths crossed. Introduced through mutual friends, what started as simple conversations quickly grew into something so much more. On September 12, 2024, while the sun set on the beach in Boca Raton, Evan knelt in the sand and asked Anneliese the most beautiful question of all. We promised each other a forever we’d already begun building. And now, surrounded by the people who have walked with us through every chapter, we can’t wait to begin the next one—side by side, hand in hand, heart to heart.

Our Story

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Evan Rocha

Anneliese Hinrichsen

Relationship to the groom: Hello! I'm Christian Rocha, and I'm Evan's little brother, AKA "Little Roach." I've been Evan's partner in crime for my entire life, 20 years!

Fun Fact: I currently attend Houston Christian University, majoring in Kinesiology with a focus in Sports Management, and am also a former Division I athlete!

Favorite Memory: My favorite memory will always be having the chance to suit up for Friday Night football games with Evan, knowing that no matter the result, he'll still always be by my side and we can go pig out after the game together! (We also still never perfected our dream in-game handshake)

What makes you excited to be a groomsman: What makes me especially excited to be Evan's groomsman is that even though we've been 12 hours apart for almost 4 years now, he didn't bat an eye about asking me to be his best man, and I feel honored to be with him on the most important day of his life, as he starts a new chapter with Anneliese!

Advice for the couple: Don't ever forget how much you love each other! Support each other every step of the way and you guys can conquer the world!

Christian Rocha

Relationship to the Bride: Hi! I am Ariana Hinrichsen, and I’m Anneliese little sister. I’ve had the joy of knowing her my whole life, 19 years, and have always looked up to her.

Favorite Memory: Anneliese has been by my side for every major moment in my life, just as I’ve been there for hers. From the sweet childhood memories like playing dress-up and Barbies, to our Tuesday Sonic slushy runs in high school and all the holidays in between—she's always been a constant. One of my favorite memories with both Anneliese and Evan was the time a car brake-checked Evan, and my sister shouted “BB!” (short for baby). From that moment on, Evan officially became “Uncle BB”—and the nickname has stuck since!

A Fun fact about me: Is I’m currently studying Fashion and Retail at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida and am studying abroad this summer in London!

What makes me excited to be a bridesmaid: We’ve always talked about our future weddings and now I feel incredibly lucky to stand by her and Evan, celebrate their love, and be part of such a special day.

Advice: Never stop dating each other. Keep doing the little things—holding hands, saying "I love you," and showing appreciation. Communicate openly, listen with empathy, and always choose kindness, even when it’s hard. Be best friends, partners, and each other’s safe place—every single day.

Ariana Hinrichsen

Relationship to Groom: Groman of the Year, I met Evan back in freshman year of high school, and somehow… he’s still my friend. It’s been about 8 years now, and I’ve pretty much spent all of them talking his ear off. I mean, I talk. A lot. Like… a lot a lot. And somehow, Evan still answers my calls.
I’m the type of friend who checks in more than your mom, your grandma, and your nosy neighbor combined. But hey — that’s just how I show love.
Picking a favorite memory with Evan is tough, because we’ve done so much together. Some of the best moments weren’t big events, just the little ones — heading out to DeQuincy for ice cream with the crew, hanging out on the farm every Friday night in high school, clowning around on the football sidelines, being forced to work every football-related event imaginable, or just chilling at his house in Sulphur while his mom threw down in the kitchen (seriously, shoutout to her). I even flew halfway across the country just to hang with him — and beat him at Topgolf, obviously.
What I’m most excited about is getting to be a Groman (groomsman + hype man). Watching your best friend — who feels more like family — grow up and then being part of one of the biggest moments of his life? That’s something special.
My advice for the couple:
Communicate. Always love each other. Remember that people have different opinions, everyone makes mistakes, but love can overcome all of it. And above all — take risks. Travel. Have fun. Life goes quick, so make the most of every single moment.
And Evan… if you thought 8 years of me blabbing was a lot — just wait for my speech.

Kaleb Blalock

Hello my name is Payton Schelin. If it was not for my instagram DM to Anneliese her freshman year of college, I wouldn't be here today. Ever since then we connected over our love for Nutcracker and our willingness to say YES to doing anything together. She quickly became my best friend after and we never left each others sides. So much so people were calling us the crazy duo and I became her "adopted" sister! 
Fun fact about myself I collect nutcrackers and have over 250 of them and I am originally from Seattle Washington! 
There so many memories to pick from but my first one that comes to mind was actually really recent in February for my with bday Anneliese and I went to the winery. Evan and my boyfriend Drew stayed back and those boys decorated my whole apartment together to celebrate my 24th. All of that was planned by Anneliese, Evan and Drew and was a complete surprise to me! That shows how truly caring this couple is for their friends.
My favorite part about being apart of this wedding is the fact the Hinrichsen family has been my family since I moved to Nebraska. They called me the "adopted older daughter" and I cant wait to watch my "adopted sister" celebrate the biggest day of her life with all my "adopted family".  I cant wait to share more of these memories at my speech that I will be saying. 
My biggest piece of advice for the couple and one that I always stand by is Loyal. Be loyal, and show up every single day for your partner. If you are at 20% be the 80% and vise versa. And of course, party like its no tomorrow because you can sleep when your dead! 

Payton Schelin

Hello my name is Jack, I’m Anneliese’s little brother. A fun fact about me is Anneliese and I are both left handed! We are the only ones in our immediate family. My favorite memory of Anneliese and Evan is our Tuesday movie nights. We have seen so many interesting movies this past year and it’s been really fun. I also love hanging out at Evan’s frat house, painting projects and just meeting the other guys. I’m excited to be a groomsman because it’s my first time being in a wedding. I’m so excited that it’s for Anneliese and my friend Evan. I’m excited to finally have a brother in my family!


Jack Hinrichsen

ello my name is Megan Wiley. I have known Anneliese for 17 years now since kindergarten. We were in Daisy Girl Scouts together. It’s hard to narrow it down to a few favorite memories but we lived in a house off campus together and we were both on the dance team at Doane University. Everyday after our classes one of us would always come into each other’s room to hangout, talk, or even take a nap. Another favorite memory is when we both didn’t have class we would go to Lincoln to tan at Sun Tan City and our hilarious lunch dates where we would laugh more than we would eat! Lastly, my most favorite memory was when it was getting close to the end of our senior year and we turned on the Taylor Swift ERAS TOUR movie. We had the tv connected to the speaker and we had the speaker all the way up. We did not care who was in the house. I remember jumping on couches and screaming at the top of our lungs. A sweet piece of advice for the bride and groom is to never go to bed angry. Resolve your issues before falling asleep so that the next day is a brand new day. Wishing you the best with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories you two will make! I am soo excited to be apart of your big day! LETS GET YOU MARRIED!

Megan Wiley

I got to know Evan through our fraternity and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. That amount of heart to heart and late night talks we have had has been so valuable and precious to me. A little fun fact about me is that I am undefeated playing die with Evan himself so everyone better watch out. My favorite memory with Evan though is definitely the time in the fall semester when he was explaining the strengths and success he sees in me and it really was so genuine and pure. He made me feel so proud and confident in myself moving forward in everything and he’s definitely the hype man I always want. I’m excited to be a groomsman because this is actually my first ever wedding to be attending! My best advice for the married couple moving forward is to find that fun balance between lovers and best friends! Be able to have fun while being romantic in everything you guys do going forward. Evan keep terrorizing those Budweisers and Anneliese keep enjoying that wine!

Devin Avedissian

My name is Avery Meyer, I am a sophmore Marketing major at UNL! I have known Anneliese for over 13 years, and grew up with her and her sister Ariana! Some of my favorite memories with the bride would have to be playing Dance Mom’s (Anneliese was always Abby Lee), and making episodes in her basement! When I was younger, I would always make the trip with the Hinrichsen family to the annual poker run, where one time Anneliese bucked me off of a see saw and it has been one of my biggest fears sense. I could go on and on about the best memories I have had with the bride, but more importantly I can’t wait to see her get married to Evan! I have never seen her this happy, and can’t wait for them to finally make it official. Let’s get you two married!


Avery Meyer

Hi, I’m Carly Rains, and I met Anneliese when we joined the dance team. One of my very first memories of her is sitting in the Hansen Suites, watching her read my tarot cards during our first summer on campus. From that moment on, Anneliese—and eventually Evan too—became like family. They’ve been my safe space through every high and every low, showing me what unwavering love and friendship truly look like.
Fun fact: My cat, Ollie, lived in Anneliese and Evan’s home for a year. Let’s just say the cat introductions were... dramatic. But somehow, even the chaos became a memory I treasure.
Some of my most special moments are the simple ones—curled up on their futon, talking about everything and nothing, feeling completely understood. Those conversations and quiet comforts shaped who I am.
Being part of this wedding means the world to me. I’ve watched their love grow from day one, and witnessing them choose each other again and again has been a beautiful thing. I can’t wait to see them begin this next chapter.
My advice: In every season, continue choosing each other. Be one another’s calm in the storm, and always remember that love is not just in the big gestures—but in the quiet, everyday moments you share.

Carly Rains

Anneliese and I met at a Halloween party our Sophomore year. Our relationship blossomed when she pledged Gamma and I pledged Ape. Because our groups were brothers and sisters, we hung out with each other a lot. We became inseparable because we both went through some hardships at the same time and we spent a lot of late nights talking through those hardships and spending time together. Anneliese has been the best friend I could ever ask for and I would not be the person that I am today without her. I love her with my whole heart and I am so happy that I get to help her celebrate!


Cooper McClure

Relationship to the Groom: Hello! I am Juan (Zack) Perez. I first met Evan his freshman year of college during football. I was then lucky enough to get to know Evan more through our fraternity! Favorite memory: My favorite memory with Evan, well, would have to be all of them. Each one is so different and unique, from ice baths after football practice to Barn Bash. Each one shows a different side of Evan and makes you realize he is the friend everyone needs. Fun fact: A fun fact about me is that I just started my first full time engineering job. Also, Anneliese and I definitely have the best birthday there is! What makes me excited to be a groomsman: I am just extremely honored to be able to support Evan and Anneliese on their big day! These will be memories that will last a lifetime. Advice: The best piece of advice that I can give is to stay vulnerable, communicate, and constantly grow in your relationship. Choose to love one another every day you wake up!

Zack Perez

Wedding Party

Q + A

Located in Lincoln, Embassy Suites Lincoln offers 4-star accommodations with a shared lounge and a bar. Providing a restaurant, the property also features a fitness center, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The hotel has an indoor pool and free shuttle service. Some rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. The hotel also provides a business center and guests can use the on-site ATM machine at Embassy Suites Lincoln. Staff at the accommodation are always available to provide guidance at the reception. Popular points of interest near Embassy Suites Lincoln include Lincoln Memorial Stadium, Lied Center For The Performing Arts and Lincoln Children's Museum. Lincoln Airport is 3.7 miles away.

Embassy Suites Lincoln

Located in Lincoln, a 13-minute walk from Lincoln Memorial Stadium, Graduate by Hilton Lincoln provides accommodations with free bikes, private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, free shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel features an indoor pool and an ATM. An à la carte breakfast is available at the hotel. Popular points of interest near Graduate by Hilton Lincoln include Lied Center For The Performing Arts, Lincoln Children's Museum and Sheldon Art Museum. Lincoln Airport is 3.7 miles away.

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

Travel

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Lincoln Children's Zoo

Sunken Gardens

Pioneers Park

Starlite Lounge & Banquet Room

Nebraska State Capitol

University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum

Things to Do

Registry

Schedule: Ceremony STARTS at 4:30pm 5:30-6:30 Cocktail hour 6:30-7:30 Dinner 7:30-11 Dance   Location: Scottish Rite Ballroom 332 Centennial Mall S, Lincoln NE 68508

Anneliese & Evan

Anneliese & Evan

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