St. Augustine Catholic Church 

Ceremony

Bowdle American Legion

Reception

After Party

Our Wedding

What started as boredom swiping turned into matching on Tinder, then talking for a couple weeks before Belle went to Aberdeen for the week and her friend Harlie convinced her it would be fun to go hang out at Lincoln’s apartment. That night consisted of lots of laughs and lots of Dance Moms. That weekend, Lincoln left for AT (Annual Training for the National Guard that lasts 2 weeks), and that's when Belle realized just how important Lincoln was to her. After 2 very long weeks, Lincoln was home from AT and came to visit Belle in Bowdle they talked for a little bit then Lincoln looked at Belle and said, "So, do you want to be my girlfriend?" Of course, Belle said yes on June 14, 2024. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That same weekend Lincoln met Belle's mom, Tammy Lunders and her brother, Cody Lunders. They hit it off and loved Lincoln immediately despite him having a black eye from wrestling during AT. A couple of weeks later Lincoln and Belle made their first road trip to Custer together, Belle got to meet Lincoln's closest friends who have turned into some of Belle's closest friends as well. Belle also reunited with Paige Elmore (Frensko), whom she first met during her freshman year of high school at State Snow Queen. That 4th of July was the beginning of many things and was also the first time Lincoln and Belle said, "I love you." After the drive home from Custer Belle got to meet Lincoln's parents, Lance, and Krystal Stuwe, as well as most of the siblings, Ivan, Vincent, Jack, Charlee, Mary, and Konrad. The next few months consisted of only seeing each other on weekends and if Lincoln had a Drill one weekend, then they did not get to see each other. Labor day weekend 2024 was the first time Belle got to meet Lincoln's sister, Annabell Stuwe and her boyfriend Mac. Fast forward to November 2024 Belle got her first apartment in Aberdeen and guess who moved in right down the hall, Lincoln! Over the last year Lincoln and Belle have grown closer, taken several road trips and spontaneous weekends away. In May 2025, Lincoln and Belle decided life was boring and decided to get a dog but not just any dog. They got a Great Dane/Cane Corso puppy! Mr. Chevy has been the biggest (literally and metaphorically) bestest decision they could have made. Lincoln had convinced Belle that a road trip to the hills for Labor Day would be worth it. After a long weekend in Deadwood and Custer, Lincoln got down on one knee at Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park on August 31, 2025, and asked Belle to marry him and of course Belle said yes! We cannot wait to celebrate our beginning to Forever!

It Starts With A Swipe

Our Story

Photos

Ashley McCarlson

Ivan Stuwe

Annabell Stuwe

Chance Stuwe

Heidi Miller

Jack Stuwe

Charlee Stuwe

Cody Lunders

Mary Stuwe

Luke Olsen 

Harlie Johnson

Dossen Elmore

Paige Elmore

Matthew King

Aubrey Ellingson 

Cody Flint 

Catherine Koefod

Hanna Miller 

Jay McCarlson 

Haden Palmlund

Caleb Jaton

Vincent Stuwe

Konrad Stuwe

Natali Miller

Ty Miller

Easton McCarlson 

Wedding Party

Selby Motel 

Blue Valley Motel 

Waltz Campground and RV Park 

Please feel free to contact Belle or Lincoln if you need help finding a place. Due to limited options nearby we recommend if able you bring your camper and we can find a spot for it!

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Q & A

Lincoln & Belle

Lincoln & Belle

L&B

Ceremony

Reception

After Party