Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

St. Mary's Catholic Church

Midtown Event Center

Our Wedding

July 15th, 2023Jake and MaKenna met at a friend’s wedding, where MaKenna was a bridesmaid, and Jake was an usher.

August 11th, 2023The next weekend, Jake asked MaKenna out on their first date. The weekend after that, MaKenna invited Jake to a concert—where Jake asked her to be his girlfriend… for the first time.

August 27th, 2023Jake asked MaKenna to be his girlfriend for the second time, and she finally said yes. They began their long-distance relationship with Jake living in Humphrey and MaKenna living in Omaha.

September 4th, 2023Jake met MaKenna’s family while spending a day together at the lake.

November 19th, 2023Jake and MaKenna took their first trip together with friends, heading to Wisconsin to watch the Huskers.

December 25th, 2023We spent our first Christmas together

February 2024They traveled to Florida for a CASE IH convention, and soon after, Jake moved to Norfolk.

May 3rd, 2024 MaKenna attended her first Judge family branding.

Summer 2024 We spent the summer attending weddings, concerts, and fundraisers together.

September 2024We took a trip to Mexico with MaKenna’s family, and MaKenna moved to Norfolk.

December 2024Jake and MaKenna enjoyed time with their families.

March 28th, 2025Jake proposed at the spot where we met, and afterward, all of our friends and family were waiting to celebrate with us.

April 19th, 2025We celebrated Jake's conversion to Catholicism.

Summer 2025We spent the summer enjoying more weddings, golfing, and time with our favorite people.

September 11th, 2026We took engagement pictures

Jake + MaKenna

Jake + MaKenna

Travel

Norfolk Lodge & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Norfolk by IHG