The Barn at Aspen Acres

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

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Christina Olson

Blonde inside and out, powered by champagne. Scientifically impossible to have a bad time when she's around. Emily is sure to bring on the party and show everyone to the dancefloor! 

Emily Mayberry

Georgilee Flynn

Nintendo Switch sidekick, espresso martini enthusiast, and proud owner of the loudest laugh in any room. Sarah and the bride have spent countless cozy nights building their dream farm in Stardew Valley and debating which villager is actually worth marrying. Meanwhile, the groom has practically moved into her garage, where he's constantly fine-tuning his simulator golf swing. She brings the good vibes, the game nights, and just enough caffeine to keep everyone energized.

Sarah Lere

Diet Coke enthusiast and proud short sidekick to tall BFF, Laura. We danced and laughed our way through high school, and even spent a summer living our best rural lives at Laura's parents' hog farm. She takes way too many photos, makes summer bucket lists she never finishes, and once googled "how to get famous for doing nothing."

Stephanie Werner

Summer Lere

Carl Lere

We met for the first time at the PDO. Clicked pretty much right away. Started off as a trio for lunch. Lunch Developed to me yelling comms at you while played video games. Which I’ve been needing a third lately. 

Pat Connors

Tyler and I have been brothers-in-arms, enemies, teammates, and on opposing sides more than a few times. Through it all, friends. Our friendship began in the same unit in the Army National Guard. We would deploy together, join the same law firm (almost) together, and then move to Sioux Falls after leaving that firm, though I joined the prosecution while he went to defense… Only after he met some girl did he abandon me and up and move to the wrong side of the State. I’m still getting over it… 

Christian Jensen

Austin Schaefer

Never one to turn down a Busch Light or a Pendleton or to go hit up the links, which I know is one thing this Okie liked to do and still does. Took him a bit to stray away from his accent, but he is progressing! We sure had a lot of good chats during our lunch hour driving the rural roads around the big town of Wessington Springs… and mostly behaving. 

Austin Messmer

Our favorite little girls spreading joy AND flowers. They will also slay the dancefloor!

Lydia Meyer, Charley Lere, and Gretchen Lere

Wedding Party

Q + A

A bus will be provided to bring guests to the venue from the hotels where we have reserved blocks in Spearfish. They are scheduled to arrive at the venue at 2:50pm and 3:20pm (the ceremony will start at 3:30pm), so we ask that you are ready to go from either the Best Western or Fairfield Inn at either 2:35pm or 3:05pm. The bus will also bring guests back to Spearfish and will drop guests off at the Best Western and Fairfield Inn. They are scheduled to leave the wedding venue at the following times:9:30pm10:45pm11:30pm If you do not utilize the shuttle, you will be responsible for your own transportation. PLEASE DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!

Shuttle to and from venue

Best Western Black Hills Lodge is a 3-star property located in Spearfish. Free WiFi is available. Deadwood is 9.9 mi from the hotel, while Sturgis is 18 mi away. The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport, 50 mi from Best Western Black Hills Lodge.

Best Western Black Hills Lodge

Located 13 miles from Adams Museum, Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites by Marriott Spearfish offers 3-star accommodations in Spearfish and features free bikes, a fitness center and a shared lounge. The hotel provides an indoor pool, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. Rapid City Regional Airport is 57 miles away.

Laura & Tyler

Laura & Tyler

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