David and Bonnie Dick’s Home

Rehearsal and Dinner

Carson Creek Estates

Wedding Day

Hailey and Colton's Wedding

Carson Creek Estate

Reception

The Ten Pas' Home

Day After Wedding Brunch

Summer

Our Wedding

You may be wondering how this couple came to be, well let me tell you a story. They first met on the indoor soccer courts and it was love at first sight. Just kidding...all she remembers is that he was tall and all he remembers is that she had a ponytail full of long curly blonde hair. A few years later their paths crossed once again. She asked him if he thought they should date and he said "yeah, we can talk about it". Two days later they did more than talk about it...he asked her to be his girlfriend and she infamously said,"sure" (only because it is not the "do you want to go on a date" that she was expecting). A few days later they had a first date on which she wore scrubs (to her mother's disapproval) and the new couple made Mexican chicken and rice in his apartment. Since that date, he has poisoned her twice (accidentally giving her nuts) while making up for it by teaching her to develop a fondness for the realm of physics. She has lived in Spain which was only the prep stage for the overall amount of long distance the couple has endured. He has visited her homeland and lived his dream of seeing a sea cucumber and she has saved an innocent Minnesotan mouse's life.After she chose a graduate program in Spokane, he decided that he better see what being a Washingtonian is all about. He went after a job and a fiancèe all in one weekend (spoiler... both worked out for him). After proposing by a lake at sunset, she leaped into his arms for a lengthy hug and he had to ask "soooo do you want me to put the ring on now?"The couple has now said goodbye forever to long distance and hello to many new life changes. Instead of counting down the days till the wedding, they will be busy trying to make time go quicker. He will be embracing the PNW life by learning how plastic deforms while hitting different types of trees (aka disc golfing). She will be spending much time in class and labs learning every name and function of every structure of the human body.

Our Story

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Taylor may share a last name with the bride, but that is not where she gets her title of Maid of Honor. She has been the bride’s built in bestie since day one. The sisters grew up being quite different from one another, but as they got older they found many common passions. While they have not always agreed on how tidy their room should be or if they should watch a hallmark movie vs literally anything else, they both can settle on the fact that science rocks, that Iowa does not, and that Colton and Hailey are meant for one another. She moved out to Sioux Center for a year to come spy on Colton just to make sure (if you ask her, she will tell you she moved for grad school).

Taylor Ten Pas

Isaiah met the groom during their sophomore year of high school and they proceeded to start driving motorcycles. The groom elected for the Bullet Bike as Dry Bones and Isaiah drove behind him in the Magikruiser as Koopa Troopa (MarioKart Wii of course). Driving has maintained a key part of their relationship from delivering for FedEx to constantly living in a different state after high school. Despite Isaiah’s text response time and the necessity to always miss at least 1 turn while driving he is someone the groom connects with when they are in the same city. 

Isaiah Hobus

Sofia and the bride have been friends since 5th grade recess. As you may imagine, they have experienced a lot of life together. From crushes and breakups to writing college essays and stressing over physiology exams, the pair have walked through the highs and lows. Even though they are fundamentally different human beings (with Sofia loving all things reading, singing, and indoors) their friendship has only thrived over the past 13 years. They went from getting in trouble for being too loud at 2 am during their sleep overs, to going to the same college so they could chat as late as they wanted. This relationship was built on and has been sustained by so much laughter, plenty of goofing around, and a few tears along the way. 

Sofia Bouma

Ben and the groom got to know each other during their engineering homework sessions freshman year, however a year earlier during their senior year of high school, they first met each other on the soccer field. Even though Ben’s team won, the groom wasn’t too upset because he scored a goal. Who would have known since that day their rivalry would continue, except this time on the racquetball court. Unfortunately, Ben also won the high stakes match saving his long locks from being cut and required the groom to shave his legs. Ben has tested the groom’s late-night stamina as they dove into many deep conversations when they should have been sleeping their senior year of college.

Ben Schmidt

Grace was an unexpected gift in the bride’s life the past few years.  Starting out with roomie status, she and the bride became quick friends. They share a passion for helping others and the Spanish culture. Grace is both a friend that can make everyone cry from laughing so hard, and one who is always ready to listen and encourage. You’ll be able to recognize her at the wedding, but not her last name because that will be changing earlier in the week! Her and her soon to be husband were fierce competitors in pool and bowling. (Well the boys were, these two enjoyed the quality time and laughs more than the competition).

Grace Vandewater

Seth first met the groom as one of his advanced college math tutees. What a saving grace he was. The two grew to know one another during the study sessions, but quickly transferred their problem-solving skills into late night (or early morning) strategy games such as Villainous and Evlerdell (some of their favorite board games). Seth and the bride have some beef as he introduced the groom to one of his favorite pastimes, disc golf. Over the past few years of their friendship, the duo have talked discs for hours, played in numerous tournaments together, and shared excitement about the new discs they’ve bought. 

Seth Lewison

Ellie moved to Colorado shortly after her and the bride became friends, but no matter, that was not the end of this friendship. This girl will light up your day with her enthusiasm for life. She kept the party rolling during the 26 hour drive from Iowa to Washington last summer (which she thought was only 7 hours when she signed up for the task). Ellie is down for whatever whenever, whether it’s a spontaneous visit followed by a Colorado adventure or a much needed FaceTime to catch up. She is a busy busy human being, but will always make time for the things that are most important to her. 

Ellie Fields

Cody and the groom first found compatibility in the downstairs library at Dordt grinding away at homework for their engineering classes. Later they became roommates (despite their different sleep schedules). In their junior year at college, they began to excel in Spikeball matches at C^2, but their truest passions were found in the kitchen as they both enjoy creating and eating their masterpieces. Some of their most memorable dishes include parmesan chicken, cheesecake, and a crème brûlée that involved stealing a blow torch from the engineering bay to burn the sugar on top.

Cody Minderhoud

You may notice that Emily has the same last name as Colton’s best man. That is due to the fact that she came into the bride’s life because of Colton (with the help of his best man), and what a blessing it has been. She and Isaiah have been one stage of life ahead of the couple in dating, engagement, and marriage. She was so excited to hear that Colton had a girlfriend that she bumped up his rizz level. Emily welcomed the double dates and the spikeball/ cribbage competitions that ensued. Along the way, she provided support and encouragement that has had a lasting impact. 

Emily Hobus

Micah was the last of the Ten Pas family members that the groom met, but that didn’t hinder them from connecting. He was quite easily won over by the groom’s knowledge of technology because he finally had someone in the house he could talk about Apple with. Micah has enjoyed having someone around who is willing to be as spontaneous as he is. He and the groom enjoy an Edaleen ice cream run with the dogs whenever the craving arises despite whether or not dinner is almost ready.  

Micah Ten Pas

Wedding Party

What is the weather like in Washington?

Welcome to Washington, all of you out-of-towners! The weather here can be funny. During the day, the weather in Lynden (and the surrounding area) should be beautiful, averaging 75-80 degrees, but will get chilly at night. Please bring some warm layers for the evening, it will cool off quickly once the sun goes down!

What should I wear?

The wedding will be in a forest just a few minutes walk from the reception hall. It is a groomed path and will be easy to walk but please wear comfortable shoes. For those who struggle with walking on uneven surfaces we will have golf cart transportation. Cocktail attire is recommended for the wedding day. We will mostly be in the shade by the time the wedding begins.

When is the RSVP Deadline?

June 1 is the RSVP deadline. We have to give an accurate headcount to all our vendors in advance. Thank you for letting us know as soon as possible!

Can I bring a date?

We'd love to have everyone there, but we'd like to keep our celebration smaller and more intimate. We can only accommodate the number of people on your invitation. Thank you for understanding.

My kids are not invited to the wedding.  May they come anyway?

We are sorry but we cannot accommodate kids who are not on the guest list. If you are traveling and need help finding a babysitter reach out to us and we can suggest someone you can hire to care for your kids in a safe and loving way.

Q + A

AIRPORT RECOMMENDATIONSThe best way to get to Bellingham if you are flying is to land in Vancouver, British Columbia, Bellingham, Seattle, or Everett, Paine Field. GROUND TRANSPORTATIONIf you can rent a car that would be best. There is also a shuttle service from SeaTac to Bellingham called Bellair Charters. We can schedule limited pick ups in Bellingham for those who need help with transportation and are not of age to rent a car. ACCOMODATIONSWe recommend staying in airbnb's or VRBO's near Lynden.

This is the newest hotel in Lynden and it is right downtown! We have not reserved a block of rooms so if you want to stay here you should book it early!

The Inn At Lynden

Other Accommodations

There are a number of airbnb's near our location. You could stay in Blaine, Birch Bay, Ferndale, Bellingham, Lynden, or Sedro Wooley. Most wedding week activities will take place in Lynden. There is also a KOA campground in our backyard if you enjoy camping. Washington is a popular summer destination for tourists so you will want to book a room really early if you plan to stay in a hotel. Bellingham has many hotel options. We recommend Holiday Inn by the Bellingham airport, Springhill Suites by Marriott on Northwest Avenue, Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport on Northwest Avenue, or the Chrysalis Inn and Spa near Fairhaven. Our venue also has accommodations for the night of the wedding and the time beyond that for $220/night. Here is the link for our venue: <a href="http://www.carsoncreekestate.com/lodging.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.carsoncreekestate.com/lodging.html</a>

Travel

What are the must see's if I am planning to take a vacation to the Pacific Northwest?

We have so many beautiful spots to see in the summer here!&nbsp;We can give you more detailed information if you ask but we recommend the following: 1). Buy tickets to be walk on passengers at the Washington State Ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbor.&nbsp;It is a beautiful way to see the San Juan Islands and doesn't take a lot of time!&nbsp;You can have lunch or dinner over there and then come back all in one day. 2). Pack a picnic to Washington Park in Anacortes or Deception Pass.3.). Take a picnic to Peace Arch Park in Blaine, WA.&nbsp;You can walk through the park and stand in Canada or the US without having to physically cross the border.&nbsp;This is a good option for those who don't have passports. 4.&nbsp;Seattle musts:&nbsp;The Space Needle, the Pier (and specifically Ivar’s Seafood), Pikes Place Market and home of the very first Starbucks, Wings Over Washington or the Great Wheel. 5.&nbsp;Drive up Mt. Baker and hike around Artists Point. 6.&nbsp;Oyster Dome hike 7.&nbsp;Paddle Boarding on Lake Padden (you can also walk around the park) 8.&nbsp;See a sunset at Boulevard Park in Bellingham. 9.&nbsp;Walk around Fairhaven and get gelato at Serena's. 10.&nbsp;Edaleen Dairy for those who love ice cream!

Favorite places to eat

In Lynden: The Newsroom Pub, The Mill, Nami, Avenue Bread, and Chandara House   In Blaine/Birch Bay/Semiahmoo: Packers or CJ's   In Bellingham: The Loft, Just Poke, Scotty Browns, Anthony's, Jalapeño's, The Fork, The Birch Door   Woods Coffee is Hailey's favorite! There are Woods locations all over our county. Makeworth Coffee Roasters is also excellent!

Hailey & Colton

Hailey & Colton

H&C

Wedding Day

Hailey and Colton's Wedding

Reception