Wedding Day

Our Wedding

Jade started crushing on Jacob during finals week in December when he started sitting by her everyday in the Union. She started telling some of her friends about him, and wanted to know if he even liked her back. After Christmas break, she invited him to come to Wicked with a group of mutual friends (wasn’t a date btw-Jade). Jade reached out to Jacob after hearing that he was asking people why I even invited him to come. She then invited him to a one on one ice cream hangout and he ghosted her (or I am sorry “fell asleep”). Then Wicked came up and Jacob sat right next to Jade and fell head over heels for her. He could not even stop thinking about her. He then reached out to text her one random morning and that is when things changed. He invited her to dinner and she was confused “IS THIS A DATE?” She contemplated with her roommates. Soon upon picking her up, Jade realized two things, one this is definitely a date, and two Jacob is a man worth pursuing a relationship with. They could not get enough of each other, the next four days they spent trying to see each other in different environments. On the fourth day Jacob asked her if he could be her boyfriend. Jacob knew he wanted to marry Jade when they were in Oklahoma to meet her dad. One morning when Jacob walked into the main house from the cabin and saw Jade serving her family, Jacob knew that he had found the person he wanted to do ministry work for the rest of his life. Jade knew she wanted to marry Jacob when she was on her summer mission trip and he supported her in ways she could have never imagined. She knew this man would be a great life partner because she would also have endless support in the mission that God calls her to. Heath Dancy told Jacob that in all his years of doing premarital counseling that he had the best reason he’s heard for wanting to marry someone. Jacob went and bought the ring, and asked her dad. Then kneeled down on one knee 10 times before actually asking at Bear Lake, she said YES!!!!

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Our Story

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Jacob and I met in class as mechanical engineer students in our freshman year. We started to become good friends at our freshman Bible study (where I also met Jade) where Jacob and I began hanging out. By the end of sophomore year, Jacob and I were spending most of our weekends playing board games, watching F1, or spending time discussing and diving into our Bibles. Jacob always keeps me humble, and drives everyone around him to grow in excellence. Jacobs friendship is something I treasure as a gift of God, and one I have been blessed to experience. Jade has also been a gift in my life. From being a great roommate to my now wife, teaching me details about God's love, and now marrying my best friend. She has been a gift to Jacob and will continue to be a blessing from God to Jacob in their marriage. Jacob and Jade have supported me and my wife in our hardest of times and celebrate with us during our best. I am honored and excited to stand with them during their special moment.


Gabriel Russel

I met Jade when we were freshman and we were neighbors in our dorm, and we also went to freshman Bible study together. It is funny because for the whole first semester I got to observe how sweet she was and how much she loved God. I wanted to be friends with her for quite some time…and then she asked me to get coffee and we did a little Bible study together. From that day on I knew I just loved being around her and wanted to be close friends with her. Our friendship started flourishing and then we went to Project Impact together the summer after freshman year. Now it was obvious we were besties! Then we got to be roommates the year following and honestly the rest is history with my precious Jade! I also met Jacob in the same freshman Bible study but he didn’t really come around until Jade and Jacob started dating hehe. It’s been so cool to see how captivated Jacob is by her, and how much he cares for her. He is a great man of God and makes it so easy to trust him with our Jade! So excited for you two! 

Kenzie Goldware

I’ve known Jacob my whole life, and have had the privilege of watching him grow up and mature. I’ve always looked up to him and have wanted to be just like him. Seeing him and jade find each other and to watch how happy they are together has been incredible and I’m excited to celebrate their new chapter!

Ethan Schneider

Mylee Kosmicki

I have known Jade for several years. It has been an extreme joy to see her grow in love for the Lord over that time. I met Jacob while he was part of our freshman Bible study. His coming to know the Lord and desire to continue that pursuit was one of the greatest joys I have gotten to see in ministry, and getting to know him as a friend and brother has been among my favorite relationships personally. They are both people that I (and my wife) love and we are excited to celebrate them on their wedding day!

Sterling Sharp

Jade and I met at Bible study freshmen year and were roommates last year. Jade was the maid-of-honor at my wedding and Jacob was the best man! Jacob and is my husband’s best friend and I have spent many hours beating him at board games! 

Bethany Russel

I met Jacob when we were both freshman. He lived in the dorm room right below mine. We were both friends with his dorm neighbors, and we all quickly became close. Our freshman year I had the joy and blessing of seeing Jacob give his life to Jesus. God has continued to bless me by letting me see the profound and inspiring growth that Jacob has undergone and still continues in. I cannot wait to see the ways God uses marriage to continue to refine and teach Jacob.

Jonny Williams

Julianna Schneider

I have know Jacob for four great years. If you told me that four years ago, I would say you got the wrong Nick or Jacob. However, I thank God for bringing Jacob and I together. There’s not many people that have impacted my walk with God the way Jacob has. He is someone that has so many qualities that I look up to in a man, and so many qualities I look for in a friend. I can’t wait to see what God has in store for Jacob as he take this new step in his life!

Nick Rau

I met Jade in high school, we did cheer together. When I came to college I got to know her better and we got close doing both CV and marching band! Now we are roomies❤️. 

Kylee Emerson

I don’t actually remember how I met Jacob, perhaps we were bonding over the amount of concussions we have had or through working out in half acre but however our friendship started I am extremely thankful for it. Everyone needs a Jacob in their life, someone with the brains of a mad scientist with the personality of a golden retriever. Much like man’s best friend he is always there for you making time to be intentional and caring about how you’re doing while making you laugh and bing a joy to be around. I’m very thankful that he has been able to find someone in Jade that appreciates these facts about him. Someone who is kind and patient to his endless shenanigans. It’s been a blessing to get to know them as they have grown in their relationship and given me a great model for what a God honoring relationship looks like. I’m very grateful for both of their friendships. 

Justin Grundy

I met Jacob in a class and through CV but I didn’t get to know him until Jade and him started dating! Freshman year of college Jade and I shared a class and that’s how I got to know her! After that I realized we were both going to CV and so we were able to talk more! For the last two years we have been roommates and it has been super sweet to get to know her on a deeper level and support her through highs and lows!

Laura Kuhr

I got to know Jacob back in sixth grade. We started to become good friends through football. We had played football together from seventh grade to senior year of highschool. He has always been a brother to me and it has been wonderful watching him grow as a man and through the Lord throughout the years. 

Jacob Stetz

The bride is my cousin and the person I trust most in this world. The groom is the man who will walk through life as her partner, becoming one with her under the guidance of the Lord.

Madison Bracht

I got to know Jacob through attending CV and our mutual friends. During the fall semester at UW, I got the chance to lead a Men’s Bible study and be in a small group with Jacob. This really grew our friendship and is where I learned about Jade. It has been so much fun to watch their relationship grow and to see Jacob be so excited. 

Jameson Fleener

The bride is my sister and the groom is getting married to my sister!

Kenzie Morris

Wedding Party

CAMPING ON PROPERTY

On the wedding property, there will be plenty of room for tents, hammocking, and/or small campers. Since it is a family-owned property, there will be access to bathrooms and showers with discretion.

CABINS

Cabins are available in the Black Hills area for low cost.

In Rapid City, South Dakota and a short distance from Ellsworth Air Force Base, this hotel features an on-site restaurant along with spacious guest rooms and free wireless internet. Start the day at the Holiday Inn Rapid City-Rushmore Plaza with a workout in the modern fitness center or with a free weekday newspaper and a cup of coffee from in-room coffeemakers. The hotel also features an indoor swimming pool and gift shop. The Reptile Gardens, Waterslide Park and the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center are easily accessible. Mount Rushmore National Monument is also located within driving distance of the Rapid City-Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn.

DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center

Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, this Rapid City hotel features an on-site bar and casino. Each guest room is equipped with free Wi-Fi. Mount Rushmore National Monument is 25 miles away. Cable TV is included in every room at Days Inn West. For added convenience, tea and coffee-making facilities are also provided. A seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center are offered at West Days Inn. A free grab and go breakfast is served daily. Meadowbrook Golf Course is 2 miles away from this hotel. The Rapid City Regional Airport can be reached in 24 minutes’ drive.

Days Inn by Wyndham West Rapid City

This Rapid City, South Dakota hotel features an adjacent full-service restaurant. Every room includes free high-speed internet access. Story Book Island is a 10-minute drive from the hotel. Guest rooms at Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City offer a cable TV and a private bathroom. Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City provides an outdoor heated pool. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a 35-minute drive from Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City The Black Hills National Forest is 34 mi away and Ellsworth Air Force Base is 14 mi from hotel.

Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City

Located in Rapid City and with Mount Rushmore reachable within 22 miles, Quality Inn near Monument Health Rapid City Hospital provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. Built in 1995, this 2-star inn is within 2.4 miles of Journey Museum and 2.5 miles of Dinosaur Park. The inn features an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Guest rooms in the inn are equipped with a TV and a hairdryer. Guests at Quality Inn near Monument Health Rapid City Hospital can enjoy a continental breakfast. Rush Mountain Adventure Park is 21 miles from the accommodation. Rapid City Regional Airport is 8.7 miles away.

Quality Inn near Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

Featuring an indoor pool with a waterslide, a hot tub and a restaurant on-site, this hotel is 27 mi from Mount Rushmore National Memorial. There is also a casino and meeting and banquet facilities. Free WiFi, a flat-screen cable TV with premium channels and a coffee machine are included in every room at Grand Gateway Hotel. Each air-conditioned room also includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Guests can work out in the on-site fitness center or take advantage of the fax and photocopying services in the business center at Grand Gateway Hotel Rapid City. The reception desk is available 24-hours a day. Guests can enjoy a drink at Cheers Lounge and Casino, as well play a game of billiards, table tennis and air hockey at Grand Gateway Hotel. Conveniently located off Interstate 90, this hotel is 15 minutes’ drive from Ellsworth Air Force Base. Central Rapid City is 3.7 mi away. Cats are not allowed. Only dogs 30lbs or less

Jacob & Jade

Jacob & Jade

Things to Do

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Spearfish canyon scenic byway

Black Hills Institute Of Geological Research

Hiking in Hill City

Black Hills Burger & Pizza Co.