Zembik’s Backyard

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

We met back in the summer of 2015 at the good ol selkirk beer gardens thanks to a couple friends who helped set the whole thing up, even though it took Colton a few beers to actually start talking somehow it all worked out. After a few months we decided to make it official in March of 2016. In 2019 we decided it was finally time to move in together and we lived in our cute house in St Andrews which Coltons grandpa called "The Nature Trail". Covid hit shortly after and in December 2020 we brought home our fur baby Darla. Fast forward to December of 2022 we found out we were expecting our little girl, and were absolutely over the moon. Surprising our family with the news on Christmas, it was such an exciting time. While we anxiously waiting for the arrival of our little one, On June 26,2023, Colton decided it was time to POP the question --- we went out to the cabin the day after our baby shower, just us and he asked me to marry him. Immediate yes, obviously. On August 25,2023 we welcomed our BEAUTIFUL little baby girl Ella to the world, and watching her grow has been nothing but a blessing and entertaining. We quickly realized we were outgrowing the Nature Trail and knew it was time to upgrade. In November 2024 we purchased and moved into our new home and life as we know it has brought us here today, about to get married. We can't wait to celebrate with you all, xo

The Story of Us 

Our Story

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Rach and I have been friends since we were FOUR. Throughout the years even during time apart in different schools our friendship has never changed. Not only did we go through elementary and high school together, we decided to go into the same College program together, and worked together. 
Rach never fails to make people laugh with her chaotic personality, always going a million miles a minute. She's one Silly goose, always down for a float in the pond (aka any pool/lake she can find). I can go on and on about Rach, we have a lifetime of memories and stories. I truly could not imagine my wedding day without her by my side. 

Rachelle Kazina

Corene and I met in high school and have been so close ever since.  We went from being kids, to taking care of kids while we worked at Sunova Day Camp together for a few years, why they trusted us, who knows. Corene is one of the most organized, detailed person I know and is the photo QUEEN. I can always count on her to capture the moment. She's always down for a day out shopping or for food, or a solid night in with the girls. Now we live 8 minutes for eachother and it's always fun to pop over on short notice to just visit. I'm so thankful for our friendship and that she'll be with me on my big day.

Corene Simmonds 

OH ALICIA MARY PAREI, my girl. I met Alicia in College, she thought I was crazy, and disrespectful. Only because Rach would yell at our teachers and I was always right beside her. But that did not stop her from being my friend. It started with a project and a bottle of wine, she came over and never left. Alicia and I became attached at the hip, very soon after I hooked her up with a job working for my parents and she still does to this day. We rented an apartment together, and took multiple trips back to visit her family and friends in Kamloops, BC. She quickly became like family and I wouldn't want it any other way. We all love her. 

Alicia Parei 

Kiera, Kiera, Kiera.... where to start with this wild child. We met MANY years ago, and many shotguns ago. We have the best memories throughout the years. Kiera and I bonded quickly, and there is never a dull moment between us. From ice fishing together (aka more shotgunning), to taking the doggos for walks, random double dates, to me marrying her and her now hubby a few years ago. Kiera is one of the most caring, understanding, loving, loud woman I know. Now here we are raising the cutest little rugrats together, living our shift workin, country lives and having not only her but her hubby stand next to us on this special day. Thankful to be able to share these moments together.

Kiera Hansey

Laura and I met back in Red River College, through Alicia. It was really when Colton and I got together that our friendship took off. We would spend many nights having a few drinks and laughing constantly at something dumb the guys were doing. Laura is the queen of hosting, you will not walk into her house and not be fed. Always will have some spread of cheese, meats, chips you name it.  I was so sad when Laura told me they were moving, so it was decided one day we would move closer again. Well the day has come and now Laura and I live on the same street and we are raising our little girls together. I'm so lucky to have this beautiful, kind soul by my side today and for life. 

Laura Vielhaber

Oh Emberly. This fun loving girl wild girl is my niece. She’s 10 years old, out here acting like a teenager. Watching her grow over the years has been incredible. She is so caring, fun, smart and loving. Her love for her cousin (our daughter) is the most beautiful thing you’ll ever see. She has the attitude of her mother, and will always keep you on your toes. Emberly took to Colton very fast, and everytime he left for a while she would yell “Colton where are you” at 2 years old. For a few years she would ask if she could call Colton uncle and I said not yet cause we weren’t married, so when we finally got engaged she couldn’t WAIT to call him uncle cause she knew it was finally her time to shine. We love her so dearly, and cannot imagine this day without her being apart of it. Love ya Em 

Emberly

Adam and Colton have known each other from birth being cousins and all. Adam is always there to lend a helping hand when needed, and is always there for his friends and family. Adam and Colton have done many questionable things in their life, but have survived. They have spent many nights hanging out together or playing video games till all late hours of the night. Adam and Colton love to go camping together and plan a camping trip every year in the middle of no where for a few days, I'm sure this will be a tradition that continues till they are too old to sleep on little cots. Adam has been such a staple in this relationship, and we couldn't imagine this day without him beside us. 

Adam Krasnesky

Brendyn and Colton met many years ago playing hockey. They were on the same team for multiple seasons and spent lots of time together. Brendyn, Colton and Adam were the three best buddies throughout the years spending lots of nights together playing video games. Colton also always enjoyed the camping/fishing trips him and Brendyn took with their dads in the summers. We recently celebrated Brendyn getting married, and it was such a special moment Colton got to stand by him on his day, and we wouldn't of imagine our day without him up there with us. 

Brendyn Illchuk

Eric and Colton met when they were 9 years old, and of course they met on the ice - playing hockey. Eric and Colton played hockey together for 9 years and there is endless stories of the fights and bench brawls they would start together. They spent a lot of time riding their dirt bikes and love cracking a cold one together. Colton had the greatest honor to stand with Eric as his Best Man at his wedding in 2021, and now they share the bond of fatherhood together. Grateful to have him supporting us on our big day.  

Eric Hansey

Karl and Colton met when they were in grade 6 when Karl moved to Canada from England. Karl was in on the gaming of course spending endless nights online with the boys.  Karl's a big time electrician always working up North or some other far destinations but without fail would always be there to help Colton whenever he needed some Electrical work done. You can generally find Karl showing up to a gathering with an XL coffee and some type of food and falling asleep a few hours later. He's always making the boys laugh, and always there to help when needed. Thankful to have him with us on our special day.

Karl Taylor

Chad and Colton met when they were fairly young, but they became good friends after they finished high school. Chad went to University in North Dakota for baseball and would often make the drive back home on the weekend just to see the boys. Chad is the jokester always goofing around making everyone laugh. Colton and him spent alot of time back in the day working out at their local gym, but now they spend their time enjoying some beers, golfing, and just hanging out. We are lucky to have him there to share the special day with us.

Chad Leskiw

Wedding Party

Q + A

Transportation 

Transport will be from Winnipeg to St Andrews and back. We are currently seeing how many guests are interested in transportation so we can confirm where/when pick up/drop off would be. We will let the ones interested know the detail and update this information closer to the date!

Places to Stay 

If you're looking for somewhere closer to stay to the venue the Canalta Hotel is 15 mins away location in Selkirk MB, or if you're looking for something close in the City there is the Canad Inns at 2100 Mcphillips St which is 17 mins away.

Melissa & Colton

Melissa & Colton

Travel

Transportation

Places to Stay