Turtle’s 1890 Social Centre

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

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Britney &amp; I met in 2009 when we both studied abroad in Rouen, France.  We were in the same taxi group from Charles de Gaulle airport, and instantly became besties.  We bonded over our love for traveling, cheese, nutella, and wine.  We've traveled across Irelend, Spain, France, and the US together, and I couldn't be more excited to have her standing by my side on my wedding day.

Britney Hestand

Diaz and I met at Red Pine Elementary School where we subsequently received recess detention after a near scuffle on the kickball field, and the rest as they say, is history. I'm honored to have him by my side on my wedding day.

Alex Diaz

Sarah is my cousin on the Cassiday side of the family.  She and I have basically been like sisters since we were little, sharing many trips to San Francisco &amp; Stinson Beach, CA, reunions at Fort Robinson, Black Friday shopping excursions, and late nights watching The OC.  I'm so lucky to have her in my life!

Sarah Merrigan

Tyson and I met in 9th grade when he moved to Eagan from Oklahoma. He started college at St. Cloud St. University, and I almost enrolled there as well but he made a last minute decision and transferred to MN State University instead. I decided to join Tyson and Diaz (who was transferring there as well) and enrolled at Mankato. I can honestly say that I would have never met Fran without Tyson.

Tyson Wood

Tera and I first met playing volleyball in High School, or maybe Jr. High?, anyway we instantly became great friends and have been ever since.  I had such a great friendship with Tera, that I even ended up living with her and her family (including sister Meredith) to finish out my senior year of high school after my parents moved up to Fargo. 

Tera Thomas

Tommy and I met about 8 years ago working at Fun Jumps and enjoyed many grueling early morning weekends together working.  Tommy went to college in River Falls which was close enough for us to stay in touch through frequent weekend visits.

Tommy Ranheim

I met Dane through Joe when he joined our volleyball squad a few years ago, and he's been carrying me on his back ever since.  

Dane Jensen

I met Meredith through her sister Tera in high school and we ended up going to colleges only 15 minutes apart.  She's my go to person when I need a good laugh or want to talk about Harry Potter (both of these probably will happen before or during the wedding day).

Meredith Keefe

Joe was Fran's first manager at Target and I knew that if he could have any success managing Fran, that I would be honored to be his friend… and hopefully he would give me some advice in the aforementioned category. 

Joe Zappa

Dani and I met freshman year at Mankato when we were dorm neighbors and almost overnight became BFFs. We went on to travel to Greece, take a Harry Potter literature class, spend way too much time on Facebook, and drink way too much wine together.  The last two haven't really changed, but I wouldn't have it any other way, and I'd be down for repeating the first two as well.

Dani Gerber

I spent the better part of my childhood teaming up with my cousin Alec to keep things as "exciting" as possible for the rest of the family. Whether it was terrorizing our parents in the caravan on our umpteenth trip to Winnipeg, or breaking all the rules at any of our Grandma Wanda's pool parties. I am so happy that he will be able to be a part of our wedding.

Alec Hartle

Brittany and I met at MNSU living on the same floor in the dorms.  Right away I knew her weird worked with my weird and we're still friends today because of that.  We ended up both going on to work at Target and we enjoy lots of long walks through the skyways, early morning workouts, and weekend brunches together.

Brittany Stanton

Justin is Fran's cousin and I first met him several years ago when Fran took me to my first Norwood 4th of July family celebration in Wisconsin. I can always count on Justin if I Wanna Dance With Somebody or play an intellectually challenging game of Irish Poker. We're both so excited that he will be a part of our wedding.

Justin Norwoo

Vanessa and I have been friends for basically ever.  We both worked at Target and Cottage Grove City Hall together and enjoyed many a day/night escaping work early to go to the beach, eating at Olive Garden, and slurping DQ slushies.  We went to MNSU together for college and lived just down the hall from eachother our freshman year, together again sophmore year and senior year. 

Vanessa Hartley

Duyen &amp; I met in my first year working at Target when she joined the team I was on.  It was almost like a long lost friend but one I'd never met.  We both loved cardigans and cat pictures and being sarcastic about pretty much anything. We have remained great friends, even traveling to Mexico for a week together basking in the sun and enjoying some delicious beverages. 

Duyen Le

Jeremy's sisters, both amazing and unique people.  I'm so excited to be gaining two new sisters and can't wait for them to be a part of the day.

Samantha & Annie Miller

Wedding Party

Photos

Q + A

Registry

A block of rooms has been reserved under 'Cassiday-Miller Wedding' with a special rate. There is a complimentary shuttle to and from the wedding from this hotel.

Best Western Shakopee Inn

If you're planning to stay for Saturday night as well and want to explore Minneapolis or the Mall of America, this hotel is close to both and also home to the Water Park of America.

Radisson Hotel Bloomington By Mall of America

Another hotel to consider if you're staying Saturday night and wanting to spend some time in the big city. This hotel is in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.

Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown

Travel

Jeremy and I now live near Minnehaha Falls and love to bike over and explore the park and falls. There are bike rentals available as well - http://wheelfunrentals.com/Locations/Minneapolis-4

Minnehaha Falls

Mall of America

A beautiful lake with amazing views of Minneapolis! Walk, bike, rent a kayak, enjoy some time at the lake, fingers crossed the weather is nice!

Lake Calhoun

Great local brewery with food &amp; beverages.

Frances & Jeremy

Frances & Jeremy

Things to Do

Minnehaha Falls

Mall of America

Lake Calhoun

Surly Brewing Co.