Our Wedding

Ceremony

Reception

Erica and Kyle met their first year at Redeemer University. Their group of friend went to country fairs, enjoyed finding waterfalls and baking apple crisp. They started dating in December of their second year. On December 6, 2015 they went to the Works for burgers as their date. They continued their time at Redeemer attending classes and enjoying hanging out with great friends. Erica graduated with a major in Studio Art and Kyle graduated with a major in Environmental Science. Once done their degrees Erica moved back to Innisfil and worked on her family's dairy farm. Kyle moved up to his family's cottage in Minden and worked at the local fish hatchery on a creek restoration project. Erica always wanted a semester abroad so she took flight to Netherlands where she attended a summer art and history course in Utrecht. Once her schooling was done Kyle flew across the pond and the couple toured around all her favourite spots in Utrecht. They also spent a couple days in Spain and a day trip to Germany. Kyle started a job at a dairy farm near Stratford and moved back home. The couple commuted every other weekend for 2 years until an opportunity came up for Kyle to join Hewitt Creek Farms in Innisfil with Erica and her family. From here to present day they are working out their plans for the future and the journey they will continue together.

Our Story

17 minute drive from the reception location

Best Western Plus Barrie

Quality Inn

Accomodations

The Barrie waterfront has lots of great walking paths along Kempenfelt Bay. Lots of lovely stores, coffee shops and breweries along the Dunlop Street.

Barrie Waterfront

Redline Brewhouse

Barnstormer Brewing & Distilling Co. Brewpub Restaurant

Things to Do

Eric is Kyle's older brother. Eric and Kyle bond through their love of hockey even if they disagree on who's team is better. 

Eric Goforth

Joelle is my older sister by 4 years. I have always appreciated how persistent she is in following her ambitions.  She is a lover of plants, board games, and paddle boarding. She is my forever friend,  and pal.

Joelle Eisses

Evan is Kyle's younger brother. Kyle and Evan have played on many sports team together (mainly hockey) throughout high school and University. 

Evan Goforth

Andrew is my older brother by two years. He patiently teaches me farming skills and is a big support in all my animal endeavors. Andrew and his wife Victoria are never afraid to take on a new project, and together work towards their agricultural dream life. 

Andrew Eisses

Ben is Kyle's cousin. Kyle and Ben spent high school together enjoying campfires, going to the movies, and spending time out with friends.

Ben Hamstra

Victoria and I share our love of caring for animals. I so admire Victoria's work ethic, and intentional way of living. Victoria teaches me horse skills, and we will together always be building our animal collection. 

Victoria Eisses

Sam and Kyle went to high school together and were housemates during University. Sam and Kyle love playing, watching and talking about hockey and other sports.

Sam Overgaauw

Leanna was a grade above me in elementary and highschool. We also went to Redeemer together although we have only managed to be in one class together in all of our mutual education. Leanna is a talented and kind friend, who always support and a listening ear.

Leanna Van Loenen

Graham and Kyle were housemates during University. Graham and Kyle love playing, watching and talking about hockey and other sports. Graham and Kyle were Residence Advisor's together at Redeemer. 

Graham Vanderwoerd

Mellina and I went to elementary school together and played on the same hockey team in the local Christian Hockey League. We even got to live together for a year at Redeemer. Mellina is the sweetest friend, and she loves adventure and the outdoors. We share a mutual appreciation of her pup, Charlie. 

Mellina Visser

Mathias and Kyle were housemates during University. Mathias and Kyle love playing, watching and talking about hockey and other sports.  Mathias and Kyle played rugby together at Redeemer. Mathias and Kyle also love socializing through video games

Mathias Bowler

Kelsey and I  bonded through our farm-raised childhoods. We went to school together from  Kindergarten to Grade 12. 
Kelsey has the biggest heart, she is an intentional and sincere friend. Together we love to walk in the direction of good food, while talking through our joys and sorrows.

Kelsey Kapteyn

Mike and Kyle were housemates during University. Mike and Kyle love playing, watching and talking about hockey and other sports. Mike and Kyle played rugby together at Redeemer. Mike and Kyle love to socialize through video games. 

Michael Friesen

Lauren has been my friend my whole life. We share a church community and went to elementary and high school together. She is supportive and genuine, and my source for the best in country music.  Lauren has the best laugh, and she is the ultimate Canadian, cottage loving girl. 

Kyle & Erica

Kyle & Erica

Accomodations

Best Western Plus Barrie

Quality Inn