St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Wedding Day

Wedding

Eastbay Campground

Reception

Our Wedding

Ryan and Ashley both went to UND to play sports. When football got the best of Ryan and basketball got the best of Ashley, they found themselves both in the training room after surgeries. They made small talk to pass time rehabbing. 2-3 years later, they found themselves both in their friends wedding (thanks Wagner's for getting hitched!). Ashley recently accepted a job in Bismarck to teach 3rd grade and Ryan just happened to be living in Bismarck as well.

How we met/started dating!

Ashley was in Bismarck for the 4th of July weekend in 2014 before she moved permanently. On the night of the 4th of July, Ryan took Ashley to watch fireworks at the State Capitol. He won her heart right then and there by buying her a corndog, a huge bag of kettle corn, and a blue slushie! haha!

First Date

Ryan and Ashley planned a trip to Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada at the end of March 2016. Talk about one of the most beautiful places in the world. After a day of adventures together, Ryan and Ashley started to walk on Lake Louise. As Ashley was taking a panorama picture of the scenery, Ryan snuck behind her and got down on one knee. Ashley instantly started to cry and shake, but OF COURSE said yes to the man of her dreams!

Engagement

Our Story

Details

Photos

My #1 gal, my sister. She is 3 years older and has been my best friend for the past 26 years. She's the real deal when it comes to the best sister/mom/wife/daughter/dentist/runner/shopper. She has been my role model from day 1.She is a dentist at Bridge City in Valley City,ND with her hubby Josh and two incredibly adorable kids Lola and Calvin. 

Tessa Lagein

Scott Glasser

Weston Dressler

My bff from college :) UND basketball brought us together 7 years ago and I can't imagine life without this happy-go-lucky girl. She's one of akind and love her to death. She lives in Minnesota with her awesome hubs Nick. Oh- and she's one talented photographer.We love wine also 

Nicole Haugen 

Whitney Whitney Whitney.. Where do I start. UND basketball brought this gem into my life and our bad knees brought our friendship even closer. She is that friend that would always go the  extra mile for you. Her personality is contagious and I always have so much fun with her. She lives in Bismarck with her ginormous hubs Derek. :) (Ry and Derek have quite the bromance).

Whitney Benter

Travis Dressler

Thomas Wagner

Emily has been my LONGEST known  Devils Lake friend who is now a southern bell in South Carolina. Our life together goes back to the 2nd/3rd grade when we traveled around the state as bball players. Emily has always been and always will be  one of the most genuine kind-hearted people you'll ever meet. She married one of Ryan's best buds from Bismarck. Thank goodness they got married so I could hit on that cute groomsman! #bismarckboys #devilslakegirls.  

Emily Wagner 

Ms. Josie was my very first friend when I moved to Bismarck! Ry and her awesome hubs Luke grew up together which is how I got to meet this incredible gal. It is crazy how close we have become over the last 2 years. I could tell her anything and she is always there to chat, laugh, soak up the sun, shop, run, and occassionally drink together🍺 Haha. We just so happen to live in the same neighborhood together!

Josie Senger

Luke Senger

Kristen is my Grand Forks teaching bff. We struggled through our first year of teaching and getting our masters together! It was a year I will never forget because of HER. We understand each other's struggles and successes and will always be there for each other. She is my rock. Kristen happily married to Zac in GF. #teamsillypant

Kristen Bernier

Michael Hager

Marti is another of my bests from Devils Lake. She is that friend that will always listen to you and let you know the truth. She is caring and compassionate for others and I can't imagine growing up in Devils Lake and Grand Forks without her. She is always up for something spontaneous 😉 .Even if it means going to the State Fair and driving home at 4 in the morning. She lives in Minnesota with her fiancé (married Oct. 2016) Matt.

Marti Elshaug (Curtis)

Jared Herman

Mal is also from Devils Lake and then went to Grand Forks with Marti and I. Mal is such a genuine gal. She is driven and hard working but always willing to stop , breathe and have a little fun. Mal is one heck of a figure-skater and coach. You inspire me Mal! :) She currently lives in the beautiful Grand Forks.

Mallory Olson

Jamie Sigl

Carly is one of my UND bball gals but also teacher friends! Carly is one of those friends that is always down for fun and up for any challenge... Even on her 21st birthday! 😬 ( ha still can't look at that pink kinky liquor the same, sorry). Carly is selfless and determined--And quite the shopper 💁. Carly lives in Minnesota.

Carly Rothfusz

Joel Schwenzfeier

At the time of the wedding she will be 3 and 1/2 years old. Parents: Tessa and Josh.      

Ashley & Ryan

Ashley & Ryan

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