Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Silver Creek Events

Ceremony

Social Hour

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Emily's Version:Jordan and I met in October 2020, and our first date felt like the start of something special. He asked me to be his girlfriend shortly after, and I happily agreed, not knowing just how amazing our journey would be. Our first year was filled with fun times at his college house, hanging out with his roommates and their girlfriends, cheering on the Jackrabbits, and late nights with friends. The second year brought new adventures as I moved off campus, and we explored Brookings together. Then came the challenge of long distance after Jordan's graduation, but we made it work, our bond growing stronger. Celebrating the Jackrabbits' national championship win in Frisco in 2022 was a dream come true! After my own graduation in 2023, we moved to Sioux Falls to begin our careers. Another championship win in Texas in 2024 felt like a perfect omen. This year has been full of celebrations, including welcoming our adorable black lab puppy, Herbie, to our family. And then, on November 15th, 2024, the most magical moment of all: Jordan proposed! Of course, I said yes. I can't wait to marry him.

Jordan's Version:I met Emily in October 2020, and our first date immediately stood out. It didn’t take long to know I wanted her in my life, so I asked her to be my girlfriend—and she said yes. From that point on, everything we built together felt natural and right.Our early years were spent at my college house, surrounded by friends, roommates, and a lot of Jackrabbit football. We had a solid group, plenty of late nights, and a lot of good memories. When Emily moved off campus, we spent more time exploring Brookings and settling into life as a team.After I graduated, we faced long distance. It wasn’t easy, but we handled it the way we handle everything—by showing up for each other. That time only strengthened our relationship. Traveling to Frisco in 2022 to watch the Jackrabbits win the national championship was one of the highlights of that period and something I’ll always remember.After Emily graduated in 2023, we moved to Sioux Falls to start our careers and the next phase of our lives together. When the Jackrabbits won another national championship in Texas in 2024, it felt fitting—another win during a year that already meant a lot to us.This past year has been full of milestones, including bringing home our black lab, Herbie. And on November 15, 2024, I asked Emily to marry me. She said yes. I’m proud of the life we’ve built and excited to spend the rest of it with her.﻿

Our Story

Photos

Madisen Burgers

Jed Burgers

Marlee Warne

Ryan Warne

Annabelle Simpson

Alex Uhl

Stephanie Stavnes

Brent Eddy

Jenna Wernsman

Kayleb Brozik

Scotlynn Kinney

Jesse Grodidier

Keylee Knutson

Nathan Haberling

Ellie Jo Simpson

Noah Stavnes

Herbie

Connor Jones

Nathan Jones

Brooks Ahrendt

Presley Ahrendt

Wedding Party

Q + A

Hotel Blocks:

Rooms to be booked with guest details before Thursday, February 12, 2026, otherwise a reservation may not be possible for these dates.

AmericInn by Wyndham Madison SD

Use booking confirmation code: LH10000625711GThe release date for rooms not picked up is Friday, May 22, 2026.

Best Western Plus Lakeview Hotel

Travel

Address of Silver Creek Events: 45081 SD-34, Madison, SD 57042

This is a map of the directions to the venue from the AmericInn in Masidon, SD.

This is a map of the directions from the BestWestern Plus Lakeview-Madison.

Directions

Things to Do

Registry

Emily & Jordan

Emily & Jordan

Registry