Wedding Ceremony

Calvary Christian Reformed Church

Ceremony

Terrace View Event Center

Reception

Our Wedding

This love story starts out like every other story these days…..ONLINE. Jon and Marissa matched on the dating app Hinge on Father’s day 2021. How you may ask? Well, Marissa put in her profile that she did not like french fries and Jon thought it was so preposterous that he had to point out how ridiculous she was and clearly it worked! Both agreed to a first date in Sioux Falls the following Thursday, July 1.   Marissa clearly trusted Jon right off the bat as she allowed him to pick her up at her house. How brave and daring of her! The date started off at JL Beers downtown (foreshadowing) and both agreed to continue the night as they went to a couple breweries around the area and kept conversing throughout the night. Over the next several weeks Jon and Marissa were able to see each other on the weekends and seemed to be going pretty steady. So you can see how Jon was surprised to learn from several other people that Marissa was going to travel nurse in Arizona. Talk about awkward lol. After avoiding the talk for a while, both Jon and Marissa decided they wanted to continue pursuing a relationship and kept it up the nine months Marissa was in Arizona. Not only did they survive the long distance dating for nine months, they also survived the two week vacation/moving of Marissa back home!   Fast forward to October 1, 2022. FIrst thing you need to know is that Jon had been joking about getting Marissa a ring pop for months since as he always says they are big, come in all different colors to match outfits, and would save him some money. He thinks he is funnier than he actually is. Jon and Marissa did ring shop together so she knew it was coming, the problem was how to surprise her. Thankfully the ring came in a little faster than was expected and Jon knew he had to take advantage of that. They were headed out of town for a wedding and decided to eat at…you guessed it….JL Beers before heading out. Well, Jon brought up the fact that it would be annoying how many people would joke about them being next to get married all weekend and Marissa agreed. That’s when he pulled out a ring pop and asked her to marry him in the parking lot. Marissa was so excited that she called him dumb while shaking her head and walking away. Honestly, her favorite response to Jon. He then whipped out the real ring (along with a plaque with the location of their first date and now proposal) and asked her if she would say yes to that one. After getting over her shock and realizing it wasn’t a joke, she happily said YES!

Our Story

Photos

Jenessa Van Veldhuizen

Jason De Jager

Brianna Van Veldhuizen

Erin Homan

Madison Koehler

Eric Homan

Kally Korn

Angel Addink

Carli Johnson 

Jordan Huisman

Dalis Van Veldhuizen

Madden Van Veldhuizen

Jeremiah De Jager

Mackenzie Scherschligt 

Lynsee Dowden

Brooke Haden

Allie Wolfe

Brandon Van Der Puy

Carter Van Veldhuizen

Peyton Van Veldhuizen

Wedding Party

Q + A

This hotel is right next to the reception hall (same parking lot). Be sure that you book under the VanVeldhuizen/DeJager room block and to switch the dates if you aren’t staying Friday night!

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Center 

We do not have a block here. This is just another option, but it is across town (2-3 miles). Unsure of the cost. It’s older and not as updated so may be slightly cheaper.

Econo lodge 

Travel

Late Harvest Brewery 

Four Brothers Bar & Grill

Cinema 5

Things to Do

Registry

In order to allow all guests, including parents, a night of relaxation, we have chosen for our wedding reception to be an adult only occasion. Children are welcome at the church for the ceremony. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Please Read Before the Wedding Day

Marissa & Jonathan

Marissa & Jonathan

Things to Do

Late Harvest Brewery

Four Brothers Bar & Grill

Cinema 5