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Our Wedding

In October of 2020, we matched on Bumble. This lead to a few weeks of texting before we finally decided to meet in person. Our first date was at Manny’s in Eau Claire. I (Nikki) showed up twenty minutes early because I was so nervous. When Jon came to the table, I distinctly remember my jaw dropping to the floor and thinking to myself, “Oh, I’m going to marry this man someday!” It went so well, we went on two more dates that week. We knew we had something special!

Our First Date - October 2020

If you know us, you know we love to travel together. In December 2020, we took our first trip together to meet Jon's family in Indiana. This is when Jon finally told his family that he was seeing someone. The trip went well...until our flight home. We survived multiple cancelations, bad weather, missed work, and a night in a hotel with no change of clothes, getting by with a complementary toiletries kit from the front desk.

Our First Trip - December 2020

In May 2022, we decided to move in together. Getting to know someone is much different when you finally live with them. But, it’s been nothing short of amazing! Our favorite nights together include staying in, cooking dinner and enjoying movies with with our Chihuahua, Oliver.&nbsp;

Moving In - May 2022

In June 2024, we hosted a friend’s weekend at Jon’s family cabin. We spent the night playing cards and listening to music with our friends. When everyone headed to bed, Jon asked if we could sit by the fire a bit longer and listen to music together. Jon played, “Your Song” by Elton John, which has always been “Our Song”. We were holding hands when he asked me to stand up. I thought he wanted to dance with me, but when I stood up, he dropped to one knee and asked me to marry him. I said, "Yes!"&nbsp;

Will You Marry Me? - June 22nd, 2024

Our Story

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Nickname: Al, A-Red, FutureSpouse: Alecia RedeniusResides: Auburn, INHow We Met: First CousinsCelebrity Doppelganger: John Kuhn - Former Green Bay Packers Fullback, Brad Davidson - Former Wisconsin Badgers Point Guard

Alex Redenius - Best Man

Nickname: Little Terry, Dizz Jr., TurkSpouse: Sarah LichtResides: Gilbert, AZHow We Met: First CousinsCelebrity Doppelganger: Nikola Jokic - Current Denver Nuggets Power Forward

Terry Licht - Best Man

Nickname: Big Grizz, Ruby, Benny RubeFiancé: Hannah SchimmelResides: Altoona, WIHow We Met: Chippewa Area Catholic SchoolsCelebrity Doppelganger: Ricky Wagner - Former Wisconsin Badgers and Green Bay Packers Offensive Lineman

Ben Rubenzer - Groomsman

Nickname: Hanzlik, SlickSpouse: Megan HanzlikResides: Milwaukee, WIHow We Met: Chippewa Area Catholic SchoolsCelebrity Doppelganger: Liam Hemsworth - American Actor

Josh Hanzlik - Groomsman

Nickname: Olson, O'Malley, J.O.Significant Other: Lucy RobertsResides: Minneapolis, MNHow We Met: Chippewa Area Catholic SchoolsCelebrity Doppelganger: Jamie Doran - Norther Irish Actor

John Olson - Groomsman

Nickname: Honda, DaleSpouse: Michelle HonadelResides: Irvine, CAHow We Met: Scheel's, Water St., 812 ChippewaCelebrity Doppelganger: Tommy Winkler - YouTube and TikTok Star

Zach Honadel - Groomsman

Nickname: Chauncey, Big ShootsSpouse: Callie JohnsonResides: Madison, WIHow We Met: Scheel's, Water St., 812 ChippewaCelebrity Doppelganger: Sam Darnold - Seattle Seahawks Starting Quarterback

Joel Johnson - Groomsman

Nickname: Dubbs, Wesley, Wes Man, Wes MantoothResides: Minneapolis, MNHow We Met: Water St., 812 ChippewaCelebrity Doppelganger: Brad Marchand - Current Boston Bruins Left Winger, Jake Owen - American Country Music Artist

Wes Harris - Groomsman

Nickname: Big-OSpouse: Christi OeltjenResides: Lake Holcombe, WIHow We Met: Brother-in-LawCelebrity Doppelganger: Quinten Nelson - Current Indianapolis Colts Offensive Lineman, Kevin Heffernan - American Actor

Nick Oeltjen - Usher 

Nickname: Ludo, Auzzie, StatsSpouse: Sarah LudoweseResides: Stewart, MNHow We Met: Brother-in -LawCelebrity Doppelganger: Tucker Kraft - Current Green Bay Packers Tight End

Austin Ludowese - Usher 

How we met: We met sophomore year in high school thru our mutual friend Janel (also in the wedding party). We just sort of hung out once and have been best friends ever since.Spouse: Jamie Dekan.Lives in: Eau Claire, Wisconsin.Celebrity doppelgänger: Hilary Duff.Random memory I’ll never forget: Kendra falling out of a motor home at my mom’s wedding and blaming on the fact that her motor home had 3 steps instead of 2.

Kendra Dekan - Matron of Honor 

How we met: She is my younger sister, so I have known her since the day she was born.Lives in: Newnan, Georgia.Favorite place we’ve traveled together: Paris.Fun fact: We lived together in Hammond Wisconsin in 2017.Random memory I’ll never forget: Heather flew out to Colorado while I was on vacation the day I had to have emergency surgery, and we went and got pedicures the next day.

Heather Kuehn - Maid of Honor 

How we met: Deca class during our freshman year in high school.Spouse: Louis HoeserLives in: Eau Claire, WisconsinFun fact: We have worked at three place's together for a total of 10 years!Another fun fact: We have traveled to 15 states together Random memory I’ll never forget: Janel trusted me to be the only person in the world (besides her doctor) to know her daughter’s gender for 3 whole days before their gender reveal party. One thing I can always count on her for: She is always down for queso dip and margaritas.

Janel Hoeser - Bridesmaid 

How we met: Elementary school when we were 5 years old.Lives in: Eau Claire, WisconsinFun fact: Hannah and I lived together for a total of 7 years (3 different houses) and raised dogs together!Random memory I will never forget: We were driving and thought we were getting shot at; turns out she had a case of soda in the back that exploded because it was the middle of the winter.

Hannah Winters - Bridesmaid 

How we met: We met in elementary school when we formed our own dance group.Spouse: Chase MillarLives in: Hudson, WisconsinRandom fact: Kayla has around 150 plants in her home.A memory I will never forget: Right after things started opening back up after covid, I would spend every weekend with Kayla, living off freshly squeezed mimosas and Caribbean food in Hudson.

Kayla Millar - Bridesmaid 

How we met: I am marrying her brother.Spouse: Nick OeltjenLives in: Holcombe, WisconsinFun fact: She has a whole zoo at her house; from goats and pigs to chickens and turkeys.Something I love about her: Her unwavering love for her family (dogs included).Favorite memory with Christi: Any cabin weekend with a peach beer in hand. We love a good game of beer darts.

Christi Oeltjen 

How we met: We met in 2021, and she is Jon’s step sister.One reason I love Shelby: She is one is the most independent woman I know. If she needs a cabinet fixed, or a wall knocked down, she will put on some gloves and do it herself.Memory I will never forget: Christmas of 2023 we went down to Water Street to live up our college days with our brother in law.One thing I can always count on her for: Shelby will always be the best hype woman for when you need a pick me up.

Shelby Riemenschneider - Bridesmaid

How we met: I am marrying her brotherSpouse: Austin LudoweseLives in: Stewart, MinnesotaFavorite way to pass the time with Sarah: Playing cards with a bottle of red wine.Favorite memory with Sarah: Her 30th birthday party was one to remember.

Jon & Nikki

Jon & Nikki

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