St. Anthony Catholic Church / "Cathedral on the Prairie"

Ceremony

Ramkota Hotel

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Bridesmaids

Hayden Nesland

Harlow Widvey

Bryn Hanna

Courtney Adamson

Elizabeth Schmid

Isabel MacLachlan

Kaelyn Somsen

Madisen Lindholm

Personal Attendants

Jaden Hoeke

Reese Hanna

Troubadours (aka my amazing musically talented friends)

Joelle Simpson

Julia Andela

Olivia Odenbrett

Groomsmen

Spenser Vetter

Caleb Thiewes

Evan Maurer

Hunter Walworth

Jake Fox

Jordan Haas

Stephen Haas

Zack Nesland

Ushers

Alex Sumption

Ethan Bernard

John Deurmier

Nick Christensen

Riley Folk

Ring Bearer & Flower Girl

Thatcher Folk

Olivia Nesland

Wedding Party

The Big Day Q: When and where is the wedding?A: We’re tying the knot on December 27th, 2025!The ceremony starts at 1:30 PM in Hoven, South Dakota.Our reception celebration will follow that evening at 6pm in Pierre at the Ramkota. Q: What time should I arrive?A: Please arrive by 1:15 PM to find your seat and soak up the small-town wedding charm. Doors will open by 1:00 PM. Q: What's the dress code?A: Semi-formal! Think khakis, button-ups, or whatever makes you feel festive and photo-ready! We would love to see you all wearing your favorite festive colors :) Bridesmaids will be wearing velvet burgundy dresses, so if you do not want to match with them - maybe avoid that color (but Hunter won't be mad if you want to match them LOL) Travel &amp; Stays Q: Where should I stay?A: We recommend the Ramkota Hotel in Pierre—convenient, comfy, and where the party’s at! We've reserved a <a href="https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=67230&amp;arrive=12/26/25&amp;depart=12/28/25&amp;group=10B31L" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">room block</a> for guests (details on the Travel/Stay tab). Q: How long is the drive between Hoven and Pierre?A: Approximately 1 hr 30 minutes. If you cannot make it to both the wedding and the reception, we totally understand! We will have the option to indicate whether you plan to attend both on your RSVP. Q: What’s the closest airport?A: The closest airport is Pierre Regional Airport (PIR). There are direct flights to/from Denver if you prefer to fly directly into town (<a href="https://denverairconnection.com/book-dac-direct/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://denverairconnection.com/book-dac-direct/</a>). Q: Are there other nearby airports?A: Yes (see location &amp; distance from airport below)-Rapid City (RAP): 2 hr 41 min (FYI- Rapid City is in Mountain Time, while Pierre is in Central Time)-Sioux Falls (FSD): 3 hr 7 min-Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR): 2hr 43 min (direct flights to/from Minneapolis)-Watertown (ATY): 3 hr 14 min (direct flights to/from Denver and Chicago) RSVP, Plus-Ones &amp; Kiddos Q: When is the RSVP deadline?A: Kindly RSVP by November 15th so we can finalize headcounts (and your dinner plate!). Q: Can I bring a plus-one?A: We’re so excited to celebrate with our closest family and friends. Due to limited space, we’re only able to accommodate the guests listed on the invitation. Thank you for understanding! Please contact us with any questions! Q: Are kids invited?A: Yes! We’re excited to celebrate with your whole family. Your children should be listed on the RSVP page. Please let us know whether they’ll be enjoying a kid’s meal (recommended for ages 12 and under) or if they’re too young to need one. If you have any questions or if we missed your child's name on the RSVP, don’t hesitate to reach out! Ceremony &amp; Reception Q: Are the ceremony and reception at the same place?A: Nope—ceremony in Hoven, reception in Pierre. Road trip, anyone? 🎶 Q: Is there assigned seating at the reception?A: Nope :) Q: Will there be food and drinks?A: Absolutely—come hungry! A delicious meal will be served, and there will be multiple cash bars available throughout the reception area. Registry &amp; Gifts Q: Are you registered anywhere?A: Yes! You can find our registry through our wedding website: <a href="https://theknot.com/vandover" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">theknot.com/vandover</a> or through Amazon or Target- Amazon Registry: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/wedding/registry/3SKARLFIDAC6U" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/wedding/registry/3SKARLFIDAC6U</a>Target Registry: <a href="https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/vandovers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/vandovers</a> Q: Can I ship a gift to you directly?A: Yes, please reach out for our address :) Q: Are you accepting cash gifts or honeymoon funds?A: If you'd like to contribute to our honeymoon or to help furnish the home we just moved into, we’ve set up a cash fund on our <a href=" theknot.com/vandover" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">registry</a>. But truly—your presence is the best gift!

Q + A

We have a block of rooms reserved for Friday (12/26) and Saturday (12/27) night. Feel free to only book for one night if you are not planning on staying for both! To book the room for both nights at the discounted rate, please call the Ramkota at (605) 224-6877. The wedding room block is reserved until November 26th. After this point, the rooms are released to the public. Reservations can still be made after 11/26/2025 by calling Ramkota, but will be subject to availability. You should still be given the $120 room rate if there are rooms available.

Travel &amp; Stays Q: Where should I stay?A:&nbsp;We recommend the&nbsp;Ramkota Hotel in Pierre—convenient, comfy, and where the party’s at! We've reserved a&nbsp;<a href="https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&amp;arrive=2025-12-26&amp;chain=16552&amp;child=0&amp;currency=USD&amp;depart=2025-12-28&amp;group=10B31L&amp;hotel=67230&amp;level=hotel&amp;locale=en-US&amp;productcurrency=USD&amp;rooms=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">room block</a>&nbsp;for guests (details on the&nbsp;Travel/Stay&nbsp;tab). Q: How long is the drive between Hoven and Pierre?A:&nbsp;Approximately 1 hr 30 minutes. If you cannot make it to both the wedding and the reception, we totally understand! We will have the option to indicate whether you plan to attend both on your RSVP. Q: What’s the closest airport?A:&nbsp;The closest airport is&nbsp;Pierre Regional Airport&nbsp;(PIR). There are direct flights to/from Denver if you prefer to fly directly into town (<a href="https://denverairconnection.com/book-dac-direct/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://denverairconnection.com/book-dac-direct/</a>). Q: Are there other nearby airports?A:&nbsp;Yes (see location &amp; distance from airport below)-Rapid City (RAP):&nbsp;2 hr 41 min (FYI- Rapid City is in Mountain Time, while Pierre is in Central Time)-Sioux Falls (FSD):&nbsp;3 hr 7 min-Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR):&nbsp;2hr 43 min (direct flights to/from Minneapolis)-Watertown (ATY):&nbsp;3 hr 14 min (direct flights to/from Denver and Chicago)

Travel

Experience the magic of the season with over 100 beautifully decorated Christmas trees inside the South Dakota State Capitol.

Christmas at the Capitol

Engage with over 60 hands-on science exhibits suitable for all ages.It's an interactive way to learn about various scientific principles.

South Dakota Discovery Center

Things to Do

Registry

Hunter & John

Hunter & John

Things to Do

Christmas at the Capitol

South Dakota Discovery Center