Sweetwater Ranch

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

<p style="text-align: left;">Brooklyn and Riley met at GCU on November 4th, 2021. They had each other on socials, but randomly bumped into each other on campus as Brooklyn was on the way to the pool and Riley was leaving class. From that day, they became inseparable for the next two weeks. They were both freshmen when they met, but had a turn of events that led Riley to move back home to Tri Cities, Washington. The two saw each other that holiday season after Riley traveled across Snoqualmie Pass to visit Brooklyn and made their relationship official. After getting through 8 months of long distance to start their relationship, Riley moved back down to Arizona to reunite with Brooklyn. Riley and Brooklyn have loved to adventure together and have experienced lots of the wonders and beauties Arizona has to offer during their time there. After becoming instant best friends and being each other's biggest support systems down in Arizona, they continued to build a strong relationship while also growing in their relationship with God. This ultimately led to the events of May 24, 2025. During a couples trip in San Diego, Brooklyn, Riley, Allie, and Ryan all went on a walk at Sunset Cliffs, San Diego. After pulling a risky move down to one of the cliffs, the four of them took in the beauty of the destination before Riley got on one knee to ask Brooklyn to marry him. Tears were shed, and planning has been done, all to prepare for the becoming of one of Riley and Brooklyn soon-to-be Nighswonger.   <br /></p>

Our Story

Photos

Ravenna Coleman

Cole Nighswonger

Makayla Pope

Tristan Pope

Morgan Johnson

Jake Davis

Isabella Lynn

Micah Coleman

Alexa Wenzek

Jared Doran

Allison Linnerooth

Ryan Linnerooth

Senna Rolleman

Matthew Mokler

Brayden Adams-Mabry

Wedding Party

Q + A

Located off Interstate 90, this Ellensburg hotel features an indoor pool and hot tub. It serves a deluxe daily hot breakfast where guests can make their own waffles, sausage and eggs. Central Washington University is 2 miles away. Free Wi-Fi is included in each contemporary room at Best Western Plus Ellensburg. Guest rooms include a cable TV, a microwave, a fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities. Select suites offer kitchenettes. A 24-hour reception is offered at Ellensburg Best Western Plus. Free cookies and milk are served each evening. Vending machines featuring snacks and drinks are available. Guests can go for a workout in the fitness center at Best Western Plus Ellensburg. A business center with fax and photocopying services is located on-site. For convenience, a guest launderette is available. Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park 32 minutes’ drive away from this hotel. Gorge Amphitheater 42 miles away.

Best Western Plus Ellensburg Hotel

Offering an indoor pool, SureStay Hotel by Best Western Ellensburg serves a free daily breakfast with waffles, cereal and fruit. All guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi. The Ellensburg Rodeo is 2.3 miles away. A cable TV is provided in each room at this motel. All rooms include a coffee machine. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. A 24-hour reception greets guests of SureStay Hotel by Best Western Ellensburg. Guests can relax in the hot tub. Other facilities offered include meeting facilities, a guest launderette and vending machines with snacks and drinks. Pangborn Memorial Airport is 127 miles from this motel. The Gorge Amphitheater is 67 miles away. The property offers free parking.

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Ellensburg

Holiday Inn Express Ellensburg by IHG is a 2-star property located in Ellensburg. The hotel has an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, all rooms include a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower and a hairdryer, all rooms at Holiday Inn Express Ellensburg by IHG have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also offer a seating area. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Central Washington University is 2.6 miles from the accommodation. Yakima Air Terminal Airport is 39 miles from the property.

Holiday Inn Express Ellensburg by IHG

Nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, this Washington hotel features a conference center and heated indoor pool with a separate children’s pool. Rooms offer cable TV. Guests at the Red Lion Inn &amp; Suites Ellensburg can workout in the on-site gym. They can also relax by the fireplace. The hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. Each room is furnished with a coffee maker, work desk and maple furniture. Red Lion Inn &amp; Suites Ellensburg is within 2 miles of Kittitas Valley Event Center, Central Washington University and Irene Rhinehart Riverfront Park.

Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center Ellensburg

Located in Ellensburg and with Central Washington University reachable within 2.5 miles, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ellensburg provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. Providing a restaurant, the property also features a fitness center, as well as an indoor pool and a hot tub. Guests can use a tennis court. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer, while certain units at the hotel also provide guests with a seating area. Guest rooms will provide guests with a dishwasher. The daily breakfast offers buffet, American or vegetarian options. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ellensburg has a grill. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ellensburg, like hiking, skiing and fishing. Guests can use the business center or relax in the snack bar. Around the clock guidance is available at the reception, where staff speak English and Spanish. Yakima Air Terminal Airport is 39 miles away.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ellensburg

Comfort Inn Ellensburg is located in Ellensburg, 2.7 miles from Central Washington University. Featuring a shared lounge, the 2-star inn has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The inn provides an indoor pool, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, continental or American breakfast is served at the property. Guests at the inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ellensburg, like skiing. Yakima Air Terminal Airport is 39 miles away.

Comfort Inn Ellensburg

With a stay at Motel 6 Ellensburg, WA in Ellensburg, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Central Washington University and Yakima River Valley.  This motel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cascade Range and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from West Ellensburg Park.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 72 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Motel 6 Ellensburg Wa

Located in Ellensburg, 2.7 miles from Central Washington University, Icon Inn has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, rooms come with a closet. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the rooms at Icon Inn have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms include a seating area. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Yakima Air Terminal Airport is 39 miles from the property.

Icon Inn

Hotel Windrow is in the heart of historic downtown Ellensburg blocks away from Central Washington University and the Kittitas County Fairgrounds and features 59 well-appointed guestrooms. Social celebrations can take advantage of eight thousand square feet of flexible gathering space. 
 
In addition to lodging the hotel offers a variety of dining options to satisfy the cravings of both guests and locals. Elk Kitchen Wine Bar is the perfect place to connect offering grab-and-go options in the mornings and a selection of bites and flights in the evenings. For those seeking bold and inspiring flavors Fidelinas Taqueria is the go-to spot. This happening restaurant is favored by locals and offers a menu brimming with dishes made from the freshest ingredients.

Hotel Windrow Downtown Ellensburg

A short walk from the Wild Goose Casino, this Ellensburg hotel offers a continental breakfast. All guest rooms include free WiFi access. The air-conditioned rooms at the Econo Lodge include cable TV. Simply furnished, the bright rooms feature a fridge and microwave. A 24-hour reception is offered at the Econo Lodge. On-site laundry facilities are available for added convenience. Central Washington University is 2.8 mi from the hotel. Snoqualmie Pass is an hours’ drive away.

Econo Lodge Ellensburg Near University

Located off Interstate-90, this hotel is a 5-minute drive from downtown Ellensburg and the Ellensburg Rodeo. It features a hot tub and spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi. A microwave, mini-fridge and coffee maker are standard in every simply furnished room at the Days Inn Ellensburg. All rooms include a cable TV and work desk. Free access to the on-site gym is provided to all guests of the Days Inn by Wyndham Ellensburg. Parking is also free at the property. Central Washington University is 3 miles from the hotel. Grand Central Theater is 3.6 miles away.

Days Inn by Wyndham Ellensburg

Hampton Inn Ellensburg is offering accommodations in Ellensburg. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located 3.6 miles from Central Washington University. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. A buffet, continental or American breakfast is available at the property. Hampton Inn Ellensburg offers 3-star accommodations with an indoor pool, fitness center and hot tub. Free private parking and a business center are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Yakima Air Terminal Airport is 43 miles away.

Hampton Inn Ellensburg

The venue offers dry camping in the fields near where the ceremony and reception will be held. There is enough room for 40 trailers so if you would like to bring a camper or a tent and dry camp that is available to do the night of the wedding.

Brooklyn & Riley

Brooklyn & Riley

B&R

Wedding Day

3:00 PM–3:45 PM

Ceremony

3:45 PM–10:00 PM

Reception