Kristine's Bachlorette Party

Thanksgiving Point

Wedding Ceremony

Reception

After Party

Our Wedding

Brenton Swenson grew up in Kaysville, Utah and is the oldest of 5 kids. In 2011 he moved to Seattle to go to grad school studying genetics at the University of Washington. Kristine Babica grew up in Daugavpils, Latvia as the only child. She moved from Latvia with her mother in 2007 to Mercer Island, Washington near Seattle. Brenton and Kristine met the modern way, on an online dating site. Their first date was nearly 10 years ago, on September 1, 2014 on a beautiful sunny day in Kirkland, Washington. They ate outdoors and spent the day sitting by the lake. Kristine was too nice to say she didn’t really care for Mexican food after it was suggested, she was just excited to eat outside. Brenton got a major sunburn on one side of his face as they sat by the lake and talked at what it was like growing up on different sides of the world. It was a wonderful start to their new life together. They’ve spent their time the last several years supporting each other through four different school programs. A few of their favorite memories together over the years: spending many days at the beach, traveling to Europe (especially the day they walked 31 miles throughout Rome), attending many musicals, and learning to become better cooks together. Brenton proposed to Kristine on May 14, 2022 on a sunny day at Alki Beach in Seattle, where they spent many of their earliest dates. Shortly afterwards, they moved to Wichita, Kansas where Kristine has been hard at work in grad school, and Brenton has been hard at work trying to help her study. We’re so excited for you to celebrate with us at our wedding ceremony and reception in August!

Brenton & Kristine

Brenton & Kristine

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