Wedding Rehearsal

Grooms Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

THERE IS NO CANYON TOO DEEP NOR MOUNTAIN TOO HIGH

Our Story

Photos

Taylor Shaffer

David Askegaard

Anna Mason

Jake Singleton

Becca McMurphy

Conner McMurphy

Mihai Muresan

Jake Thomas

Amber Blazek

Devin Weddle

Ray Martin

Wedding Party

Q + A

While we understand it may be early to make travel plans, Custer State Park Resort's accommodations book very quickly. Outside of the Park, options are limited and you can expect a drive time of 20 minutes or more from our reception location We are only able to set up a small block of rooms that will be released Monday September, 1, 2025. If you are at all interested in reserving a room or cabin on site, the Sylvan Lake Lodge recommend that you call and make your reservations as soon as possible so that you have the best possible chance of getting a room or cabin type that works for you. Call 1-888-875-0001 to make your reservations and reference the Riel/Askegaard Wedding at the Sylvan Lake Lodge on Saturday June 20th, 2026 when calling. If there are no units in the block that suit your needs, you can ask what is available outside of the block, instead. Be prepared to charge the first and last night's deposit when making your reservation. If you do have to cancel, this deposit is refundable less a $25 cancellation fee if you do so at least 15 days in advance.

Sylvan Lake Lodge

Rapid City Regional Airport

NOTICE: Roads leading up to ceremony site are steep and curvy mountain roads. There are also a series of low clearance tunnels that may be in your route depending on your origin.

Travel

The Black Hills of South Dakota hold unmatched beauty and limitless activities. Being a tourism-centric area, there is something for everyone! From hiking, camping, rock climbing, and mountain biking, to scenic byways, cave touring, wine tastings, trout fishing, and boating (to name a few), we hope our guests find an adventure and experience how special this land is. As Megan attended South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City, she spent most of her free time roaming the Hills. Please see her cultivated list of "Can't Leave Without" sights and activities. We do ask that you please respect the wildlife as even though they may look like a friend, they are still wild animals and can be quite dangerous.

Please see list within the AllTrails app. It's a free download so if you don't have it, highly recommend as an avid hiker! Here's a few of Megan's favorites: 1. Black Elk Peak (formerly Harney Peak)2. Devil's Bathtub3. Cathedral Spires

Hiking

1.) Needle's Highway2.) Iron Mountain3.) Spearfish Canyon4.) Wilderness Loop (highway 16A) through Custer State Park

Scenic Byways

1.) Wind Cave -dry cave2.) Jewel Cave -wet cave

Caves

1.) Lake Pactola2.) Sheridan Lake3.) Hippie Hole - message Megan for coordinates

Watering Holes

1.) Prairie Berry -2.) Naked Winery3.) Fire House Wine Cellar4.) Naughti Wines

Wine Tasting

1. Mount Rushmore2. Crazy Horse3. Saloon #10 in Deadwood4. Devil's Tower

Megan & TJ

Megan & TJ

Q + A

Are children expected guests at the Ceremony and/or reception?

Are there alternative food options for dietary restrictions (like gluten free, vegetarian, etc.)?

Are Pets allowed?

Is there an alternate Ceremony location in the event of severe weather?

If I am staying overnight in the Sylvan Lake Lodge Resort, do I need a Custer State park Pass?

If I am not staying at the Sylvan Lake Lodge Resort, where do I park?

How close is the reception area from the Sylvan Lake Lodge cabins/lodge?