Black Hills Receptions & Rentals

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Carmen and Heidi met in March of 2022. Their first date was at a sushi restaurant, even though Camren doesn’t like sushi. After many romantic dates and lots of late night conversations, Heidi asked Camren to be her boyfriend on May 13th, 2022. They spent their summer long distance, Heidi in Sioux Falls and Camren in Rapid City until Heidi finally moved to Rapid in August of 2022. They moved in together in the Spring of 2023. Now, they have three fur babies and spend everyday together happy and in love. 

The Story of Us

Our Story

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Yairis is Heidi’s lifelong best friend. They met Heidi’s freshman year in their Oral Interp class and have been best friends ever since. They have many good memories together, from being duo partners, doing shows together, working together and more. Yairis is the most kindhearted beautiful woman Heidi has ever met and she is so grateful to be best friends with her. Heidi dreamed of having Yairis be in her wedding party, and now it’s coming true!

Yairis

Olivia and Heidi met their freshman year at SD Mines. They hit it off instantly. Heidi would spend everyday freshman year in Olivia’s room to do “homework”. Sophomore year they became roommates. Olivia is Heidi’s favourite roommate to this day, sorry Camren! They both joined the cheer team and had an awful job together. Junior year they moved into their first apartment together. They spend every day of the school year joined at the hip. They make jokes, it’s not just Heidi or not just Olivia, it’s Heidi and Olivia. Olivia is the reason Heidi has not dropped out. She’s forever grateful for her friendship and knows she’s a lifelong friend. Heidi is so excited to have Olivia be a part of her big day!

Olivia

Heidi and Makayla met in 2022. Makayla is married to Camren’s best friend! Nate and Camren orchestrated Heidi and Makayla’s friendship, little did they know, they would be inseparable. Makayla has been a pivotal person in Heidi’s life, offering her friendship whenever Heidi needs it. Makayla is the reason Heidi is so comfortable after her move to Rapid City and she couldn’t be more grateful. 

Makayla

Natalie is Camren’s brother’s fiancé, and Heidi’s new sister. Heidi and Natalie quickly hit it off and bonded over being the new members of the Gardiner family. Heidi loves to go up to the Limpert ranch with her main intention to hang out with her girl. Natalie is the reason why Heidi has grown such a strong relationship with the Gardiners and she couldn’t be more grateful to have her be apart of her wedding. 

Natalie

Brooklynn is Heidi’s cousin. Daughter of Heidi’s Dad’s Sister. Heidi first became close with her cousin in about 2010 when she went to live with her grandparents for a little while when she was younger. Brooklynn might have been too young to remember, but Heidi remembers playing with a very young  Brooklynn and being obsessed with how sweet she was. Now that Heidi and  Brooklynn are older, when they get together they find themselves gossiping and laughing over their crazy family. Heidi also loves to help Brooklynn with her math homework and is very thankful that she was able to get closer to Brooklynn through this. It was important to Heidi to have a family member in her bridal party and Brooklynn was the obvious choice! Heidi is so excited to share her day with her beloved cousin. 

Brooklynn

Zach and Camren have been brothers since 2003. Zach and Camren battled when younger but became good friends when Zach relied on Camren for rides once Camren turned 16. They enjoy goofing off on the ranch their stepdad owns and shooting guns. 

Zach

Nate and Camren have been best friends since the fourth grade. Together they enjoy playing games and drinking beer. Nate and Camren were roommates for three years after high school until they both moved in with their SO’s. He’s a goober. 

Nate

Quinton and Camren met in the fourth grade and have been best friends since high school, when Quinton changed schools and they reconnected. They enjoy playing games and drinking beer. He’s a rascal. 

Quinton

Garret and Camren have been brothers since 2001. They are very close and have worked several jobs together. They are masters of distracting each other while working. Garret has two children and Camren is their favourite uncle. Garret is a goofball and a great father. 

Garret

Wedding Party

Q + A

This is where the ceremony and reception will be held. 

Black Hills Receptions

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

Canyon Lake Resort

Days Inn by Wyndham West Rapid City

Travel

Beautiful lookout right down the road from our venue.

Falling Rock

Heidi’s favourite state park. Beautiful views. You can drive the wildlife loop to see donkeys, buffalo and more!

Custer State Park 

Storybook Island is a children's amusement park in Rapid City, South Dakota with playgrounds and attractions based on locations and various characters found in children's books.&nbsp;

Storybook Island

Seasonal drive-through wildlife park with wolves, bears, elk &amp; other North American animals.

Bear Country USA

Heidi &amp; Camren's favorite place for $0.99 unlimited pancakes!"At Fort Hays Chuckwagon, we invite you to create memories that will last a lifetime. Book your experience now and let us transport you to a time when cowboys ruled the prairie and the spirit of the West was alive. Discover history, culture, delicious feasts, and thrilling entertainment - all waiting for you at Fort Hays Chuckwagon! Experience the Old West at Fort Hays Chuckwagon, located just 5 miles south of Rapid City, SD. Saddle up and join us for an unforgettable adventure! Our legendary chuckwagon suppers are a feast fit for a cowboy, with all-you-can-eat servings of tender beef, baked chicken, beans, and more. Your taste buds will be transported back in time to the flavors of the Old West."

Fort Hays Chuckwagon Supper & Show

Family destination with farm animals, pony rides, and attractions such as a playground and pig races.

Old Macdonalds Farm

Things to Do

Registry

Women

Aesthetics and fashion are very important to the bride and she’d love to see her guests show off for her wedding day. When choosing attire for women, think pinks, greens, golds or floral. Formal. Imagine you’re going to a tea party. Dresses are not required, the bride loves a good jumper or pantsuit!

Men’s