The Big Red Barn

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner

Reception

Our Wedding

We have known each other since the first year of middle school when we became locker neighbors. Throughout middle school and high school we shared the same friend group, were in several classes together, and some might even say Jared had a small crush after sitting next to each other in geometry. We have plenty of stories that involve sharing answers on homework, spending time together in joint hangouts, and even random conversations we had in the hallways or classrooms at school.Junior year Sophie was in need of a formal date... I sat down with my friend and we deliberated what guy I should ask. We came to the conclusion that Jared would be a perfect date since he was best friends with her boyfriend at the time, and again, we had the same friend group so he already knew all of the guys my girlfriends were bringing. What was only supposed to be a formal date, turned into so much more!

Our Story

Jared proposed in Estes Park, Colorado on December 30th, 2022.Sophie graduated from college and was moving to Colorado for her 'big girl job'. Jared came along and helped her move into her apartment, together they spent the week exploring the new state and he popped the question on the beach of Lake Estes.

The Proposal

Our Photos

Sidney Van Horn

Olivia Teckenburg

Claire Meyer

Lauren DuCharme

Mishal Lucido

Ashlie Lohr

Kayla Watkins

Joseph Vanderbush

Jesse Steffel

Payton DeJong

Ty McCann

Nick Dengler

Isaiah Issendorf

Dylan Kaae

Allyson Kanuha

Monika Nissle

Wedding Party

Q + A

The Vanderbush block at the Holiday Inn and Quality Inn is now closed due to their policies. However, we still recommend these locations as they are very close to the venue and currently have openings for reservations!

Jared & Sophia

Jared & Sophia

Our Photos