Wedding Day

Our Savior's Lutheran Church

Ceremony

RiverHaven Events Center

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

A meet cute Haiku: Met at a wedding.Our love, it grew in our hearts...The forever kind.

The short story is, we met at our mutual friends' wedding in August 2020--they even had us walk down the aisle together! We started dating soon after (on Ben's birthday!!). Neither of us really knew that we would fall in love with the other, but our love really did grow quickly. From winter trips between Grand Forks and Moorhead, and Moorhead to the Twin Cities, we have done a lot of travel together in the last year+ of being together. We are so excited to finally put roots down together, promise our love to each other and become a family!Jen, Ben, Addilyn and Josie (world's best dog, not pictured here...)

Our Story

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Wise, deep, hilarious. Best friend for almost 15 years...she can't get rid of me!

Katie Marsh

Kind, genuine and steady. Also best friend for almost 15 years (THANKS New Student Weekend!!). She was pretty intrumental in bringing Jen and Ben together (we met at her wedding to Brandon!)!

Melissa Rhoda

Intelligent, funny and thoughtful, I couldn't ask for a better sister (in-law). Bonding over birds for the rest of our lives.

Lindsay Astrup

Gracious, caring, and oh so punny! She's the best landlady and baker-of-pies a person could ever ask for!

Kimberly Wagner

Trustworthy, hospitable and light-hearted. Such a gift to do engaged life together! I'm so lucky to call Hannah a dear friend.

Hannah Yexley

Gentle, loyal and conscientious. One of my deepest friends for 20+ years of life and change. Asenath will forever be my chamber orchestra duet buddy!

Asenath Heuther

Authentic, honest and patient. I cherish real-life talks over Bernbaums and pancakes with this one!

Kayla Weber

Daughter of the groom.
3rd Grader - Better at frisbee than you! - Gymnast and future olympian?! Curls for days, and a spirit that'll light up a room! You won't be disappointed when you finally get to meet her! My first love ❤️

Addilyn Avery

Brother of the groom. Father to flower girl Safari.
The kind of brother you can only hope for! Kind, persevering, and a man of the family. If you ever need a good laugh - Jesse will deliver!

Jesse Kolbow

Brother of the groom.
My not-so-little brother! Sam is truly a gentle giant. Warmhearted, charismatic, and hard not to love. Soon to be married himself - Fall 2022!

Sam Kolbow

Best friend of the groom. Father of 4.
THE one and only Bigshooter! I've been friends with this clown since the first grade - 28yrs! Carefree, competitive, and like a big brother to me. We've done a lot of life together and I couldn't ask for a better friend.

Matt Kreitlow

Best friend of the groom. Father of 3.
I've been friends with this steely-eyed cool cat since the second grade - 27yrs! Kindhearted, intelligent, and the definition of comical! Mark is a friend of the highest quality and I'm honored to know him.

Mark Moberg

Best friend of the groom. Husband to Melissa. Soon to be father of 2!
Also known as Brhoda! Brandon and Melissa's wedding in 2020 is the reason Jen and I met. A covid wedding - who would've thunk it! I've been friends with this stud since high school and we were lucky to spend our 20's together as bachelors-in-crime! Brhoda is a generous and caring friend and I'll never forget the kindness he has shown me and Addilyn.

Brandon Rhoda

Brother of the bride. Husband to Lindsay. Father to THE Clark Astrup!
It has been a real joy getting to know Chris these last few years. He is a very thoughtful and astute man and I always enjoy our talks - he never disappoints with the wisdom he delivers. I sincerely look forward to calling him my brother!

Chris Astrup

Brother of the bride. Soon to be brother of the groom. Uncle to THE Clark Astrup!
Getting to know Steve these last few years has been an all-time delight, he is a man of exceptional character. Incredibly generous, well-spoken, and easy on the eyes for all those single ladies! I will never be able to thank Steve enough for the kindness he has shown me. He is already a brother in my eyes!

Steve Astrup

As far as I'm concerned, Joe is family! My sister Kesiah and him have been dating for a number of years now and I truly appreciate who he is and how he treats my sister. He is patient, understanding, and remarkably creative! He'll probably be able to teach you a thing or two about natural talent, so don't be afraid to ask!

Joe Gilbertson

Friend of the groom. Husband to Katie. And a beard you can't help but envy!
I've only become acquainted with Kurt in the last few years as Jen has introduced me to her closest friends, but getting to know him has been an absolute pleasure! One of the most caring, compassionate, and perceptive people that I've had the honor of calling my friend.

Kurt Marsh

Wedding Party

A note about the pandemic...We want to say: we are both acutely aware there is still a pandemic happening. We want to be sensitive to this, and completely understand if you feel uncomfortable attending! These are strange times for sure, so know that we are with you in that! We will have masks available during all wedding festivities! We kindly ask, if you are not fully vaccinated that you please wear a mask to protect those among us that are more vulnerable. We love you SO much and can't wait to celebrate!

Q + A

The Club House offers a shuttle to and from the ceremony and reception. A block of rooms will be held until 3/14/22; but the special rate will still apply after that date, based upon availability.

Clubhouse Hotel & Suites

An additional block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn! You may reserve a room via phone, or click the link below to access the rate for our wedding.Please make your reservations by March 29th to guarantee the special rate!

Jennifer & Benjamin

Jennifer & Benjamin

J&B

Wedding Day

4:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM

Reception