The Backyard on Aberdeen

Wedding Day

Spring

As you may know Cherise and Kyle LOVE to dance and will most likely be spending the entire night on the dance floor!The dance floor will be a judgment free zone so bring your dancing shoes and be prepared to bust a move!

Our Wedding

On July 3rd 2023 I woke up excited to spend my 3 year anniversary with the love of my life. I went and got a hair cut in the morning while Kyle was getting things ready for an afternoon picnic. Picnics are my favourite date in the whole world. Kyle refused to disclose the location and this is when I began to get a suspicion this may not be an ordinary anniversary.We pulled into Baker Park the spot Kyle and I spent our first date and I don't think I've ever had a bigger smile on my face. Kyles sentimental nature is one of the many reasons I fell in love with him. I waited in the car as he set up the most beautiful picnic filled with all my favourites. It looked so good I couldn't resist taking a picture of it so I got up and took a photo and when I turned around that's when I saw him down on his one knee looking up at me.I think I may have went into a momentary shock as my face went completely blank followed by overwhelming happiness. Staring into my eyes he took a deep breath and asked me to be his wife and you guessed it, I said yes!As I looked off to my left I seen my little sister Madison running out of the bushes with a camera wrapped around her neck and tears streaming down her cheeks. She documented the entire moment for us so we can always relive it for the rest of our lives.Just when I thought the day couldn't get anymore perfect Kyle told me he had a surprise for me. He blindfolded me for the car ride and carefully helped me walk to our unknown destination.When he told me I could open my eyes I was standing in my best friends living room surrounded with the closest friends in my life for an engagement party filled with love, laughter and plenty of champagne.It's safe to say I was given the proposal of my dreams and now I get to spend the rest of my life with the man of my dreams.

The Proposal

Our Story

Photos

The Women

Maddy is Cherise's younger sister. Growing up they weren't always the closest but when she took the leap to join her sister out in Calgary in 2020 they have been inseparable ever since. She has been one of the biggest supporters of the couple since the beginning. Maddy loves to draw, sing and annoy Cherise with show and tell every time she goes thrift shopping.

Madison Lelonde

Cherise met Braylee in 2013 at Steppin Time Dance Studio's hip-hop class in Brandon, MB. She has been Cherise's rock for as long as she can remember as the two have been by each others side through many different chapters in their lives. Braylee is obsessed with fall and loves her Pitbull Nova more than anything in the world.

Braylee Gould

Tori relocated to Calgary from Nova Scotia in fall of 2021 and had transferred to the Montana's where Cherise was working. In the short time they have known each other they have become life long best friends. Cherise can always count on her to be honest with her. Tori always knows how to make everybody laugh and has such a big heart (and booty).

Tori Corkum

Bree and Cherise met on Bumble BFF and quickly bonded over their shared love for board games and hosting dinners for our friends. Bree and Nate are responsible for showing Cherise all the Harry Potter movies. Bree isn't the greatest texter and when they first met they would go 3-6 months between visits but always picked up right where they left off.

Bree Moore

The Men

Tyler is Kyle's only brother so it was only fitting he took on the role of best man. Tyler may be older but he would always let Kyle be the guinea pig for any risky shenanigans they got up to as young boys. Tyler is an architectural designer and in his spare time he is an artist mainly Ukiyo-e drawings and serves in the 41 service battalion army reserves in Calgary.

Tyler Sharpe

Landon and Kyle met when he and Braylee took a road trip to see Cherise in Calgary. They are both blue collar boys and have a shared love for fast cars. Landon is 4 years younger than the groom but you'd never know it looking at him being 6'2". Get ready to hear the hamster dance at the wedding and catch these two on the dance floor bustin a move.

Landon Gould

Nate and Kyle met when they were both dragged to a dinner party by Cherise and Bree. They soon realized they were a copy and paste of the same person, never running out of things to talk about and always ending up crying laughing every time they see each other. If we were in a zombie apocalypse Nate is the first guy Kyle would call.

Nate Moore

While Michael only came into the Bride & Grooms life a short time ago, he was the missing piece of their bridal party puzzle. 

Michael and Kyle relate on a lot of things in life such as their passion for luxurious cars, the outdoors and living life to the fullest. 

They both wear their heart on their sleeve which made their bond instantaneous!

Michael

Wedding Party

Q + A

The Days Inn in Brandon has set aside 27 rooms with 2 queen beds as well as 3 King bed suites for those travelling from out of town.This price will be applied to any nights booked between the given dates above.Please book your room prior to May 25th 2025 to receive this rate.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Brandon

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Travel

Visit Riding Mountain National Park one of Cherise's favourite places growing up.It is only a little over a 1-hour drive north of Brandon where you can lay by the beach, mini golf, shop at locally owned businesses and enjoy a delicious lunch all within walking distance!

Clear Lake Marina

Cherise and her family frequented this beach many times during her childhood.This quiet beach town is only 45 minutes north of Brandon, be sure to stop in at the Dari Isle Drive-In for a bite to eat while visiting here!

Minnedosa Beach Pavillion

Take a trip 35 minutes south of Brandon and stop in the town of Souris!Souris is known for its local attractions such as the Swinging Bridge, Railway Museum, Victoria Park and Lookout Tower.If you're lucky you may even see a peacock!

Souris Mb

T-Birds Food Fun Games

Fun N' Games HQ

Kickin’ Axe Throwing Ltd

Royal Canadian Artillery Museum

This take-out only restaurant is a Brandon staple and a must-have of the bride and grooms every time they are home to visit!Personal favourites include the entire Pizza Menu, Express Parcel, Chicken Bacon Sub &amp; you can't stop here at not get an order of the Homemade Breadties!

Cherise & Kyle

Cherise & Kyle

Travel

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Brandon

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