Gull Point Lodge

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Joe first met Emily in concert band at the University of South Dakota, when he noticed a cute girl playing the coolest instrument in the entire band. So he naturally, went to talk to her. In their music degree, they made several mutual friends and slowly became great friends with each other. Finally, in February of 2022, Joe and Emily started dating one another. What was 2 years of friendship now bloomed into a beautiful relationship. Throughout their college years, both Emily and Joe supported one another in concerts, tests, music history papers, and in the new chapter of their lives as music educators.Joe and Emily share in a love for nature and family. The "Sexe Family Vacation" became a regular yearly occurrence since the first year they were dating. Emily was so happy to be welcomed by the Sexe family, especially by Joe's nieces and nephews. Over time, she felt she had become a part of the family, and Joe and Emily's love was stronger than ever.The Sexe family vacation of July 2025 started normal, but Joe had been keeping a major surprise from Emily. It was this vacation that Joe decided would be the perfect opportunity for him to ask Emily to marry him, in front of a waterfall like she had always dreamed. (It worked). Now Emily and Joe are awaiting their marriage, when they can finally have adventures every day, together.

Joe & Emily 

Our Story

Photos

Rae Weisenburger

Logan Newhouse

Jordyn Weisenburger

Darnell Eveleth

Delanee Van Zante

Brad Sexe

Elyse Meyers

Trevor Zellmer

Ivy  Kocher

Brendan Finley

Bridget & Evelyn 

Dax 

Wedding Party

Semi Formal- Business casual, sundresses and dress pants with blouse or dress shirt,

Dress Code

Travel

Fort Defiance is one of Estherville's prettiest sites! Joe and I love hiking, birdwatching, and enjoying the views!

Fort Defiance State Park

The Okabojii Lakes area offers so much recreation opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, and biking. The Arnold's park boardwalk also has so many events, as well as places to shop, play, and eat!

Arnold's Park Green Space

This venue has concerts every weekend, as well as offers wonderful wine tastings and a great view of the Iowa countryside!

Little Swan Lake Winery

Estherville has several fun places to visit close by, including the meteorite site, the historic library, Mickelson park's rock garden, as well as several local shops and restaurants (Don Jose's being our favorite).

Estherville Meteorite Center

Things to Do

Registry

Emily & Joseph

Emily & Joseph

E&J

Wedding Day

4:00 PM–4:45 PM

Ceremony

4:45 PM–10:00 PM

Reception