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Our Wedding

Ella and Michel met at Grand View University — Ella on the basketball court, Michel on the golf course. Through mutual friends, Michel ended up on the women's basketball scout team, where he guarded her almost every practice. He thought she was “a bucket,” and she quickly realized he’s a sharp shooter.What started as friendly competition soon turned into something more. Their first date was at the Botanical Gardens in Des Moines — the same spot Michel later brought Ella back to propose. 💍

Our Story

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Olivia Larsen

Claudia Dicks

Greta Larsen

Clara Staiert

Anna Bellcock

Annika Evertsen

Cole Pedersen

Brayden Evertsen

Harrison Froling

Jack Winkel

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Dress Code

Q + A

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

We have reserved a block of rooms at nearby hotels for our guests. Discounted rates are available for the wedding weekend.

Hotel Pommier: 1215 N Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA 50125<a href="https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/en/reservation/GibaXA/?currency=usd&amp;checkin=2026-05-22&amp;checkout=2026-05-24&amp;allotment_block_code=b488151" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/en/reservation/GibaXA/?currency=usd&amp;checkin=2026-05-22&amp;checkout=2026-05-24&amp;allotment_block_code=b488151</a>PROMO CODE: b488151

Drury Inn &amp; Suites WDSM: 5505 Mills Civic Parkway West Des Moines, IA 50266<a href="https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=10166163" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=10166163</a>

Fairfield by Marriott Inn &amp; Suites Norwalk: 2100 Hughes Dr. Norwalk, IA 50211 Booking Link: <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1772635800641&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink&amp;_branch_match_id=1386005820255900729&amp;_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5uZGZsamFgYGZiaFadmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1zRlF%2BbioAUUAEY2AAAAA%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1772635800641&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink&amp;_branch_match_id=1386005820255900729&amp;_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5uZGZsamFgYGZiaFadmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1zRlF%2BbioAUUAEY2AAAAA%3D</a>

Hotels

BrisketPulled porkCheesy potatoesPasta saladFresh fruitRollsMini cupcakes:- Red velvet- Oreo- VanillaMini cheesecakes:- New york style- Strawberry swirl- Caramel chocolate chip

Ella & Michel

Ella & Michel

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