Enger Park

Wedding Day

Private Ceremony

Barkers Island Inn & Conference Center

Private Dinner

Reception

Dinner

Summer

Our Wedding

As anyone who knows us, we enjoy some adult beverages. So what better way for us to meet? It was Memorial Day Weekend 2022, and Bailey was invited by a friend Lisa Prendergast to go to Wascott and enjoy the weather. We got to Viewpoint and that is where it all started. Jesse and Bailey could not stay away from each other all day, there was instant sparks and playful banter which is what brought them close. Jesse asked Lisa if he should ask Bailey for her number, as Jesse and Lisa have known each other for a long time (unknown to Bailey, as she and Lisa had been friends the last couple of years). She said yes, Bailey needs a good man in her life. Bailey and Jesse went on their first date the following week and the rest is history from there. We both told each other we didn't want anything serious and we were both healing from past relationships. Well days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. Pretty soon they were spending every day together. Bailey had two cats and told Jesse that if he couldn't love them as she did, it would never work. Jesse always joked he hated cats and would never own one. Well fast forward, we know how much Jesse loves the boys and would be lost without them. Just one of the reasons Bailey knew that Jesse was the one. Bailey and Jesse continued to date and time went on. Summer of 2023 Bailey moved into Jesse's bachelor pad as he was out of town for work. As they decided to move in with each other officially, the house search was on. Bailey found a house while Jesse was out of town, and they went for it. It was a rollercoaster of first missing out on the house, and then getting it in the long run. They moved in summer of 2023 and they have continued to make the house a home. Life took some twists and turns for both of them. Bailey and Jesse were always there for each other through all of the good and bad times. Summer 2024 came and we celebrated one year in our home! Jesse and Bailey had gone out for a friends birthday party one June night. They showed up to the bar, and everyone was on Jesse asking when he was going to ask the question. Bailey always made the joke, if he didn't do it soon she was going to ask him. Well that June night, Bailey got to hear the question she had been waiting to hear. While eating eggrolls and watching tv, Jesse asked Bailey the most important question in both of their lives. In the comfort of their home and with the boys (Presley and Cheddar), it was the best way to start this next chapter. Bailey said yes of course! Jesse and Bailey have gone through the crazy rollercoaster of life, and they cannot wait to do the rest of it together. The happy couple is so excited to spend their day with family and friends!

Our Story

Photos

Amber and Bailey have been best friends since 2008, as Bailey was a senior and Amber was a freshman. Amber has always been there for Bailey in this crazy thing called life. From cat mom talks to being a shoulder to cry on. There is no one else I would want there for me in life.

Amber Jackson

Jaimee and Bailey have been best friends since a Las Vegas trip in 2013. From working together at Applebee's for years which brought us together to living together eventually. Through the experiences they have been through, Jaimee and Bailey are life long friends. 

Jaimee Casper

Carly is Bailey's little sister, so they have known each other for some time! Carly has always been a listening ear for Bailey when she felt like no one else was.

Carly Erickson

Alix is Bailey's older sister, so Alix has been there for Bailey since day one. Alix has always been the rock in Bailey's life that she has needed. 

Alix Birkrem

Brittney and Bailey have become extremely good friends because of Jesse. We don't want to give him too much credit though! Brittney and Bailey have been friends for the last couple of years and the friendship only continues to grow. There is no one else Bailey could think of having keep her calm on the big day!

Brittney Carlson

Wesley and Jesse have been best friends since high school. Some people even consider them brothers. Wesley and Jesse have been through the rollercoaster of life, and always there for each other. From living together for a bit, being music lovers together, and fishing buddies they are always there for each other.

Wesley Paulson

James has been in Jesse's life since day one. James being the younger twin, Jesse has never let him forget it either. They have done many things together, whether it be fishing or doing "cowboy" things, they will always be there for each other no matter what. They are each others built in best friends.

James Christianson

Jeremy and Jesse have been best friends since high school. Fishing is one thing that they love doing together and will for years to come. Jeremy and Jesse have always had each others back in their younger years and will continue as life goes on.

Jeremy Paulson

Eric and Jesse have been friends since early South End days. Bowling and races are two of the things that they love to do together. When these two are together, it is never a dull moment and a smile is brought to everyones face.

Eric Wick

Michael is lucky enough to be friends with both Bailey and Jesse. Michael has known Jesse since they were running around Allouze as young kids and in the bowling alley together. Their friendship continued to grow as they grew older. Bailey and Michael became friends shortly after Bailey moved to Superior for college. They met at one of the local watering holes and stayed good friends as the years went on. Little did they all know that they would all become very good friends and eventually all be in a wedding together one day.

Michael Higgins

Wedding Party

Q + A

You will need to call the hotel and book your reservation for the room block code to be valid. You can still book online if you would like, but you will not get the discounted rate. Room block will expire on 8/12/25, so make sure to get your rooms booked!

Bailey & Jesse

Bailey & Jesse

Travel

Barkers Island Inn & Conference Center

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Superior - Duluth Area, an IHG Hotel

Hampton Inn Superior Duluth