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Our Wedding

Our story began when both sets of parents began attending the same church (Five Oaks Church) in Minnesota. We had met years prior through Sunday School and attending youth group events, but hadn't ever talked much.&nbsp; Fast forward years later, Jared was back home for freshman year Christmas break and Julia was at home working at Starbucks. She got asked by one of the youth pastors if she wanted to help volunteer doing tech at the church. In an effort to get out of the house, Julia decided to join the tech team for Wednesday night youth group, only to recognize a very cute boy (aka Jared) in the worship center.&nbsp; Throughout the rest of his winter break we became good friends and would FaceTime each other almost every night while he was at school. Jared's birthday was coming up, so we messaged and FaceTimed back and forth until we could hang out in person. Finally, February arrived and we decided to have coffee at Starbucks. We began chatting instantly and sparks flew. During that time together, we found out that we have many common interests. We love to enjoy all types of shows together. From sitcoms to drama, we are always down for any type of show. We love listening to and going to see musicals. We also love exploring new places. The next day, Jared decided to ask Julia if she wanted to go out on a date and if she would be his girlfriend. After he asked her that question, she ran around the house excited saying "A boy asked me out on a date!!!" Neither Jared or Julia had any previous dating experience, but they were ready to take on this new and exciting season of life together. For our first real date we went to my (Julia's) favorite restaurant Gormans. We rounded out our date by watching an episode of our TV show that we were currently watching at the time. Fast forward 2 years, Jared proposed to Julia at her favorite vacation place: the Cabin. He got down on one knee and popped the question right on the beach. Julia was at a loss for words but eventually managed to say YES and share the news with both families who were already there. We've realized along the way that God had put us in the exact right place at the right time, to meet each other. Over the last two years Julia and Jared have laughed, gone on many adventures, grown together in faith, and continue to fall deeper in love every day. We are so thankful that we get to start our happily ever after celebrating with friends and family we love.

The One Where We Get Married 

Our Story

Photos

Julia Lawson

I'll be the one standing next to the girl in white

Jared Doran

Maggie and Julia's parents have been friends since before they were born, and ever since Julia and Maggie were about five years old, they would go trick-or-treating every year together. In high school, Maggie and Julia became close friends and bonded over their love of Christian rap music, musicals, and movies.

Maggie Noble

Alex is Jared's best man and brother of the groom. Even though Alex is two years younger than Jared, they have gone through every single life event together from childhood, going to the same elementary school, doing theatre in high school, and all the way through adulthood even attending the same college at UW Stout. Alex can sometimes annoy Jared at times, but that is what little brothers are for. Alex and Jared love using their new 3D printer they bought together at Christmas which has strengthened their brotherly relationship. 

Alex Doran

Julia and Sophia met freshman year at New Life Academy in geometry class, where they both found out that they went to the same church. After they both graduated, they stayed connected and remained close friends.

Sophia Shea

Nolan and Jared met in high school when Jared was in 9th and Nolan was in 10th grade and have been best friends ever since! They did musical theatre together doing tech related tasks, have gone camping (along with Nolan's girlfriend April; aka another one of Jared's best friends). Nolan and Jared enjoy joking together and have many fond memories of working at the Loft Stage. 

Nolan Sherburne

Wedding Party

Q + A

If you are planning on attending the wedding and are looking to stay in a hotel, we have booked a block of rooms at The Hastings Country Inn.&nbsp;It's located within 5 minutes of the wedding venue in Hastings, MN.&nbsp;The group rate is $145 + tax and is listed under Julia Lawson and Jared Doran.&nbsp;We were only able to block off 10 rooms so book early. If you have any questions or concerns on this, please contact me.

Jared & Julia

Jared & Julia

Travel

Hastings Country Inn

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Cottage Grove MN