Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

First Date: November 2, 2022Dating: November 14, 2022Engaged: August 23, 2025Wedding: June 13, 2026 Brooklyn and Josh first met during their freshman year at the University of Northern Iowa. Brooklyn was working as a desk assistant in Josh’s dorm when she first saw him picking up a package. It didn’t take long for them to start talking, spending time together, and quickly realizing they had a special connection. After a few fun dates and meeting each other’s families, they officially became a couple.Over the years, their relationship has been filled with shared passions and meaningful moments—attending church together, enjoying sunny days on the lake, going for bike rides, making unforgettable memories on vacations, and cheering on their favorite sports teams side by side.

Our Story

Photos

Tate & Melissa Huizer            

Jim & Angie Hardenbrook

Ashton Huizer 

Justin Hardenbrook

Alivia Hauge 

Ryan Annee

Alexis Loyd

Samuel Loyd

Peyton Huizer 

Kypton Huizer 

Wren Huizer

Clay Verrips

Brian Vande Lune

Wedding Party

The wedding ceremony and reception will both be held at BackRoads Retreat. Weather permitting, the wedding ceremony will be outside. BackRoads Retreat Address:2321 Highland AvenueOskaloosa, Iowa Take 235th off of interstate 163 (it's where all the heavy construction is for the new bypass). Take 235th for 1.5 miles. Turn North onto Highland Avenue to 2321.

Q + A

There is a block of rooms on hold under Huizer/Hardenbrook. Call the hotel for a reservation. The block is available to reserve until 30 days prior to the wedding.

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Oskaloosa

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Pella, IA

Travel

Oskaloosa's One-Stop Entertainment Destination...Sports, Food, Film

TRIO Entertainment Complex

Pella's Newest Dining and Entertainment

West Side Social

Things to Do

Registry

Brooklyn & Joshua

Brooklyn & Joshua

Travel

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Oskaloosa

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Pella, IA