Stonebrooke Golf Club

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

It all started on June 14, 2019, at a party in Melanie’s apartment. Fate (and maybe a little peer pressure) paired us up as beer pong partners. Things were going fine… until Tyler and his friends decided to wrestle under the table, spilling drinks everywhere, and promptly got kicked out. Needless to say, Melanie was not impressed.Over the next two years, though, something unexpected happened — we became great friends. We’d take long walks around campus and by the river, watch The Bachelorette together, and go on hikes where we could talk about anything and everything. Somewhere in between all those conversations, laughter, and shared adventures, friendship quietly turned into something more.After college, Tyler moved to Georgia for the Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course, while Melanie stayed in Minnesota. We navigated the long-distance chapter with phone calls, visits, and the kind of patience that makes you certain you’ve found your person. Near the end of his course, Tyler got sick and was diagnosed with leukemia — a moment that changed everything.We faced treatment together, side by side, discovering strength and hope in each other every day. Along the way, we welcomed a furry family member, Darby, who brought joy and comfort through it all. Tyler earned his master’s degree, and now, as we prepare to start our next chapter in Georgia (guess we are going back!), we’re excited for the future — together.Looking back, we wouldn’t change a thing — not even the wrestling-under-the-beer-pong-table moment — because it led us here, stronger than ever and ready for forever.

Tyler and Mel (and Darby)

Our Story

Photos

Melissa Ivens

Leah Sanner

Julia Romero

Mckenna Reller

Daniela Ogren

Nicole Ogren

Annika Iverson

Angel Stoffel

Katie Rucker

Alex Crary 

Jake Veness

Jon Meaden 

Cole Ambroz 

Mitch Van Sickle

Dakota Birkholz

Connor Silbernagel

Paul Hockert 

Jesse Sattler

Logan Meurer

Wedding Party

Q + A

Please book by using the below link or calling the number above and reference the Ivens and Wood wedding block! This hotel is 10 minutes from our venue and there will be 3 shuttles available to take you to the wedding and 3 back after the reception. Before ceremony3:45 PM4:15 PM4:45 PM After reception10:30 PM11:45 PM12:15 AM

Melanie & Tyler

Melanie & Tyler

Things to Do

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

Canterbury Park

Stonebrooke Golf Club

Valleyfair

Badger Hill Brewing

Golf Zone