Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Linwood Covenant Church

Reception

Our Wedding

We first met in October 2023 when my brother, Austin, invited Murray over after a required church service for college. Just two months later, in December, we went on our first date at Village Inn — and became official the same day. Over the next year, we built our relationship on faith, intentional communication, and a love of ice cream. From our weekly dinner dates to movie marathons, we found joy in quality time together. Some of our favorite milestones have been celebrating our first anniversary, exploring ice cream shops, and indeed watching all the Star Wars movies! On August 23, 2025, Murray proposed. After meeting one of his friends and his wife for lunch at the Tavern, we stopped at Nelson’s in Stillwater for ice cream. From there, we went for a walk along the St. Croix River. When we reached a part in the trail that stretched over the water, Murray asked the question that would begin our forever. Murray is currently studying Mechanical Engineering, and I am studying English Writing. Together, we value faith and finding meaningful ways to spend time with each other. A fun detail I love to share: the night before we started dating, I revealed I had never seen the Star Wars movies. So, Murray, Austin, and Caleb all started watching one with me. Murray insisted he could never fall asleep during Star Wars — but by the time the movie was three-quarters through, I was the only one still awake.

Our Story

Photos

Christa Frederick

Cole Hermann

Grace Olson

Best friend of the Groom since early childhood

Caleb Hautajarvi

Haley Olson

Best friend of the Groom since high school

Dylan Wallace 

Wedding Party

Located in Forest Lake, MN. About 15 minutes from venue.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Forest Lake, MN

Located in North Branch, MN. About 20 Minutes from wedding venue.

AmericInn by Wyndham North Branch

Travel

A favorite coffee shop as they sell a “bucket,” 32oz of iced coffee!!

Little North Sweets

Best homemade breakfast and pastry items!

Lindström Bakery

Carroll Broadbent Memorial Park

Things to Do

Still don't know what to wear? Think nice church clothes!

Brylee & Murray

Brylee & Murray

Travel

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Forest Lake, MN

AmericInn by Wyndham North Branch