Twas' the night before the Wedding. . . Rehearsal Dinner

Seven Willows

Wedding Day!!!

Ceremony

Reception

Post-Wedding Gift Brunch (:

Our Wedding

"He has made everything beautiful in its time" Ecclesiastes 3:11 

Our lives have been overlapping for years without us even realizing it, and now, looking back, we can clearly see God’s handiwork in our story. In 2009, Justin shot his first deer just a half mile from where Kensi shot her first deer. Later, we both went to Chadron State College, but our paths never fully crossed. In August 2022, Kensi’s grandma even tried to set us up, but the timing still wasn’t right. It wasn’t until JoAnn’s funeral in June 2024 that we truly reconnected. Even in the midst of grief, God was working all things together for His good (Romans 8:28). Over the next year, we continued to check in with each other, sharing prayers and encouragement. That season of friendship grew into a time of deepening our individual faiths and preparing our hearts for what was ahead. In April 2025, Justin asked Kensi to a MercyMe concert (and true to form, she didn’t see the message for several days). A few weeks later, what was supposed to be a quick phone call turned into over seven hours of realizing just how much the Lord has been weaving our lives together over the years. We’ve come to see that love truly surpasses our knowledge and is filled to the measure of the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:19).

The Lord's Timing

Our Story

Photos

We are twin sisters and were roommates in college! Fun fact- she is a high school English teacher and knows every George Strait song by heart! She’s also the wittiest person you’ll meet!…. And single (:

McKenna Webel

We met at Camp Asland working on ADOS orders and have been close since! Fun fact Jayda has been a deputy in Georgia and Nebraska! She’s also the funniest person I know(:

Jayda Furtado

We met in high school cross country and walked through many stages of life together. Fun fact - Keara was a missionary in Asia for a couple years (: Keara is the kindest person you’ll meet!!

Keara Davis

We were roomies while deployed! Fun fact - Fritz is going through police academy now and graduates soon!

Kaitlyn Shrewsbury "Fritz"

We met in 3rd grade, went to a different middle/high school and then reunited at the gym in 2015! Fun fact- Novie will be nearly 8 months pregnant during the wedding! Novie has a heart of gold and is the most encouraging person!

Novelyn Schipman

We went through paramedic school together and lived with each other in MN during our internship! Fun fact- Brooke was the first person I ever did an IV on (: Brooke is the most trustworthy and honest person I know! 

Brooke Cox

We met during high school while attending a Junior LEO Academy. Fun fact- I lived with Dylan while attending  Academy, and we were the two youngest state officers on the road patrolling at one point. 

Dylan Duhsmann

Brandon and I met at Chadron State College in 2020 in our Rangeland / Wildlife classes. Fun Fact- Brandon and I graduated both college and the Law Enforcement Academy together. 

Brandon Wallace

Hunter and I met as neighboring officers in my first duty station out West. As a Louisiana native, Hunter lives out the prime example of a southern country boy and putting God first. 

Hunter Pearson

Brennan and I are cousins. We always had a healthy competition during high school on who can lift the most in the weight room. Fun Fact-  Brennan loves UFC fighting and plans to train some day!

Brennan Gress

We met through a cousin of Isaiah's while I was in college. We often shoot bows and talk about God. Fun fact- Isaiah selflessly helped pack my first elk off a mountain in Wyoming. 

Isaiah Swanson

We met in my first year on patrol. We spent many nights patrolling Lake McConaughy until the sun came up. Fun fact- Hunter recently married Rebecca, who was an NSP ride-along during one of our shifts.

Hunter Lee

Wedding Party

Please utilize this wedding block and book prior to November 26, 2025. The rooms are reserved for Dec. 26th - Dec. 28th. You can stay for one or both nights! We wanted to provide enough options to accommodate for your travel needs. Check in is at 3 p.m. and check out is 11 a.m. regardless of which day you choose. Mention Gress Wedding to use one of the rooms from our wedding block! https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=HI&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=lnkpz&checkInDate=26&checkInMonthYear=112025&checkOutDate=28&checkOutMonthYear=112025&_PMID=99801505&GPC=GWG&cn=no&adjustMonth=false&showApp=true&monthIndex=00

McKensi & Justin

McKensi & Justin

M&J

Wedding Day!!!

5:30 PM–6:00 PM

Ceremony

6:30 PM–11:00 PM

Reception