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Dylan and Kaitlyn met back in December of 2017 through their best friends, Jenna and Chase. At the time, Kaitlyn was a sophomore navigating the hallways of Blair High School, while Dylan was a freshman finding his footing at South Dakota State University. After getting to know each other, they both decided to tell their parents about one another. Lets just say that didnt go very well... Both families agreed that Kaitlyn was way too young for Dylan. After some tears and convincing, Kaitlyn finally got her parents to give him a chance. Now look where they are!! Kaitlyn had one rule for Dylan and that was she didnt want to have a clue when or how he was going to propose. In June of 2023, they had a family vacation planned in Destin, Florida. Dylan thought it was the best time to pop the question. On June 13, 2023, Dylan had planned the most PERFECT day! As they were getting ready to go out for a nice dinner, the “restaurant” had called and said their reservations were pushed back an hour. To waste some time, Dylan got Kaitlyn to go down and take pictures on the beach. Dylan had hired photographers to hide and capture their special moment. Dylan finally got down on one knee and popped the question! Kaitlyn had to be reminded to say “yes” as she was so surprised he actually pulled off her one rule! It was truly the best day ever. After seven wonderful years together, filled with laughter, love, and unforgettable memories, they are overjoyed to share their upcoming wedding celebration with all of their cherished loved ones. They eagerly await the joy of celebrating with you all!💓🥂

Dylan and Kaitlyn’s Story

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Hello! My name is Grace Borchers and I have the honor of being Kaitlyn’s matron of honor. Kaitlyn is my cousin, but more importantly she’s the sister I never had. Kaitlyn and I grew up doing everything together and to be here now getting the privilege to accompany her in her marriage is a true blessing! Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you both!  

Grace Borchers

Hello! My name is Lyndsay Rahlfs and I am beyond excited to be one of Kaitlyn’s bridesmaids! Kaitlyn is my soon-to-be sister in law and I am so excited for her to join the family! I have had the pleasure of knowing her for a while since we graduated high school together. I can’t wait to celebrate these two and finally gain a sister! 

Lyndsay Rahlfs

Hello! My name is Hannah Miller. I am honored to be one of Kaitlyn’s bridesmaids! Kaitlyn and I have known each other since middle school and later became best friends. Spending nearly everyday together we became inseparable and have been ever since! My husband is best friends with Dylan as well so we still to this day spend most weekends together, especially during hunting season and I wouldn’t have it any other way! I am so excited to celebrate these two as they enter this new chapter of life, we can’t wait for May 17! Cheers to the Rahlfs!🥂

Hannah Miller

Hi I’m Jenna Kroeger one of Kaitlyn’s bridesmaids! Kaitlyn and I met when we were in 6th grade and have been inseparable since! I have been waiting for this day since January 1st 2018 when Chase and I first set Kaitlyn and Dylan up. I am so excited to be apart of their big day and can’t wait to see what their future holds!

Jenna Kroeger

Hi my name is Ellie Bennett and I am so honored and excited to stand next to kaitlyn on her special day. Kaitlyn and I were brought together by our men in 2018 and have shared endless laughs and stories ever since. Kaitlyn and Dylan are undoubtedly meant to be and as excited as I am to witness their marriage, I’m slightly more excited to celebrate with them after! Meet you on the dance floor!!! 

Ellie Bennett

Hi my name is Skylur Alba, I am so honored to be one of Kaitlyn’s bridesmaids! I am so grateful to have met Kait in spring of ‘23 (no better way than on the river of course). Instantly I knew Kait would become one of my best friends and quickly that became a reality!!!! I am so honored to be a part of your guys’ big day! To the Dallas Cowboys biggest fan, my Nickelback loving bestie, let’s get you married! Here’s to the soon-to-be Rahlfs! 

Skylur Alba

Hi my name is Kaysen Aksamit and I’m lucky enough to be a bridesmaid in Kaitlyn and Dylan’s wedding! Kaitlyn and I met in high school and our friendship took off when we were roommates in college where I found a true best friend. I’ve been blessed to know Kait these past years and been able to have many fun memories with her. I’m so excited for Kait and Dylan’s big day and for the future they will have together!! Let’s get you guys married! 

Kaysen Aksamit

Hello, my name is Jaclyn Jones, and I am honored to be Kaitlyn’s personal attendant. I first met Kaitlyn in the summer of 2023 when Chase invited me to meet everyone. I’m so grateful for that night—it led to an amazing friendship! I am beyond excited to celebrate with Kaitlyn and Dylan on their special day!

Jaclyn Jones

Hi, my name is Norah. I'm just your average, groovy 3 yr old. In between episodes of Paw Patrol, I have been practicing my flower throwing. I'm super pumped to be a flower girl in my cousin K-dawgs wedding. See ya later alligator...

Norah Lane

Hello, my name is Willow, and I am the flower girl. I've known Aunt Kaitlyn since the day I was born, and she is my favorite aunt. I’m so excited to throw flowers on her special day! 

Willow Carson

Hi my name is Chase Carson and I'm Dylan's best man. I've known Dylan since sticks and stones, we have come to figure out that we shared a lot of common things such as shooting ducks but anytime I'm with him we don't kill said ducks. In mostly high school I had the honor of Dylan immediately coming over after any cool experience and sharing those with me. And for that I am blessed. Dylan and Kaitlyn I wish yall the best and can't wait to get yall married! 

Chase Carson

Hi my name is JT I’m Dylan’s brother. I’ve know him all my life and I met Kait when she started dating my brother. I watched Dylan drive back and forth from Brookings every weekend to date a girl who was way younger! And let me tell ya both sets of parents were not happy. But look where we are today and they are finally getting married! We are so excited for Kait to join the family and be one of the Rahlfs! Congrats and let’s drink!

JT Rahlfs

Hi my name is Billy Miller. I have the honor of being one of Dylan’s groomsman. Dylan was lucky enough to meet me in middle school baseball where I carried him to a state championship our 8th grade year. Once we got to highschool I was in charge of blocking for Dylan on the football team for every offensive play we ever played once again carrying him to all the touchdowns and rushing yards he had. College came and we went our seperate ways but not for long, a girl would bring Dylan back to Blair which is when I met Kait. I thought Kait and I became instant friends but she tells a different story. Nowadays I am in charge of teaching Dylan how to shoot and killing more roosters than him on our weekend adventures. As you may be able to tell by now I’ve been taking care of Dylan for over 10 years and am glad I can finally hand that responsibility off to Kait. I couldn’t think of a better person to hand that off to. I can’t wait to celebrate two of my best friends getting married and am honored to be a part of it. 

Billy Miller

My name is Colton Kesling and I met Dylan my freshman year of high school in Spanish class. Dylan and I quickly learned we shared a hatred for Spanish and a love for waterfowl hunting. Dylan and I played baseball and football together all throughout high school. We’ve chased ducks and geese all over the Midwest together and have shared endless memories. 
 I’ve also had the pleasure of knowing the Bride for even longer! I’ve watched the two of them grow as a couple since day one. Their love started early, and has only blossomed over the years. I’m beyond grateful to be apart of your guys’ big day! 

Colton Kesling

Dylan and I launched our professional careers stacking lumber back in 2018. As we transitioned into adulthood, being roommates  made for some of the best memories. Whether it was putting countless miles on the couch watching football or hitting the river, we have been able to manage a good time. Him and Kait have been the best people to me and it is a privilege to call them my friends. To say I look forward to seeing them get married and be apart of this party is an understatement!

Jake Kavanaugh

Hello my name is Tim Bennett. I’ve know Dylan since we were very young. We grew up playing all kinds of sports together. As we got older we tried to do the college thing together. that didn’t work out for either of us, unfortunately. Then, we got to live together as we started our careers as electricians. We still get to spend a lot of time together chasing birds and watching sports. It’s a pleasure to be a part of him and Kait’s big day and I can’t wait for the party. Cheers!

Tim Bennett

Hi I’m Steve, I met Dylan 2 years ago when I moved into the old house on county road 33 not knowing it would be my worst nightmare. 2 years to long and counting. I can’t watch any of my sports teams without him all of a sudden becoming the biggest fan of whatever team we’re playing and god forbid he shoots a pheasant the day I don’t because I never hear the end of it. Good luck Kait!

Steven Mullen

Salutations, my name is Cory Harper, I am one of Dylan’s groomsmen. I met Dylan many years ago playing pee wee football in Blair. Over the years we have shared many memories together centered around our shared love of sports, hunting, and having a good time. We even lived with one another for a time which was full of tomfoolery and shenanigans. I was honored to have Dylan by my side for big and small moments and I cannot wait to stand next to him on his special day. Cheers! 

Cory Harper

Hello my name is Gavin. I’ve known kait my whole life. Shes way more than just a cousin to me. She shows to be just a great person and would do anything for you (besides cheer for the steelers). I have also known Dylan for a bit. Hes a great guy, I know he loves to hunt, and he got ahold of an amazing woman that my cousin kait is. Can't wait to see what the future holds for them and can’t wait to get the party started to celebrate them.

Gavin Jensen

Hello my name is Parker. I met Dylan about 4 years ago and my first day of electrical work he was lucky enough to work with me. Dylan taught me all sorts of things in the electrical field and learned a lot may, not have been the best teacher but he was a ok one. But I am excited for Dylan and kait and can’t wait to celebrate the both of them on their special day.

Kaitlyn & Dylan

Kaitlyn & Dylan

K&D