Wedding Day

Trinity United Reformed Church

Ceremony

The Barn at Pistachio Grove

Reception

Our Wedding

May 29, 2021 - Michael and Stacy first met on a hike in Yosemite, as part of an Abide young adult church event. September 17-20, 2021 - Michael and Stacy reconnected at an Abide Retreat at Forest Home Christian Camp, and they began talking shortly after that. October 9, 2021 - Their first date! July 31, 2022 - Michael asked Stacy's dad for his blessing. October 11, 2022 - Michael proposed to Stacy while they were strolling around Grant Grove in Kings Canyon National Park!

Our Story

The Proposal

Engagement Photos

Photos

Bridesmaids

Julianna Koetsier

Adrianna Bushnell

Maria Leyendekker

Kelsey Leyendekker

Lauren Coleman

Tina Buss

Groomsmen

Joseph Ratzlaff

Nicholas Coleman

Jack Buss

Brett Leyendekker

Daniel Leyendekker

Andrew Koetsier

Ring Bearers

Charles Epp

Isaac Leyendekker

Jace Leyendekker

Wesley Leyendekker

Flower Girls

Georgiana Coleman

Annalise Koetsier

Emmalyn Leyendekker

Clara Peters

Wedding Party

Q + A

Hotels

Holiday Inn Express Visalia5625 W Cypress AvenueVisalia, CA 93277 Best Western Visalia Hotel9300 W Airport DriveVisalia, CA 93277

Airports

Fresno Yosemite International Airport5175 E Clinton WayFresno, CA 93727 Meadows Field Airport3701 Wings WayBakersfield, CA 93308

Travel

Local Towns

Visalia, CaliforniaWalk along Visalia's Main Street to visit the breweries, coffee shops, and boutiques that downtown Visalia has to offer. Exeter, California(15 min. east of Visalia)Visit this scenic town that is surrounded by orange and citrus orchards, at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Downtown Exeter is famous for their many murals, so make sure to stroll around their streets. Exeter also has multiple antique stores that are fun to browse through. Three Rivers, California(30 min. east of Visalia)From Exeter, drive up into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Along the way you'll pass Lake Kaweah and the many wildflowers growing along the hillsides during this time of year. If you enjoy ice cream, make sure to buy some at Reimer's in Three Rivers. Kingsburg, California(30 min. north of Visalia)Enjoy Kingsburg's cute Swedish downtown with its boutiques, coffee shops, and attractions. As a fun attraction, make sure to locate their water tower; it's in the shape of a Swedish-style teapot. Clovis, California(50 min. north of Visalia)If you enjoy antique stores, bookstores, coffee shops, and older buildings, make sure to visit Old Town Clovis in the historic part of Clovis.

California Attractions

Grant Grove Village, Kings Canyon National Park(1 hr. 30 min. north of Visalia)Take a trip up to the mountains to enjoy the snow and the majestic beauty of the famous Sequoia trees. (Side note: this is the place where Michael and Stacy got engaged!) Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park(3 hr. north of Visalia)Drive north to see the famous sites of Yosemite Valley. The scenery may be even more breathtaking this time of year with a fresh covering of snow in the valley and on the mountain tops. To see a great view of Yosemite Valley with Half Dome in the distance, park at the Tunnel View Vista. California Central Coast Beaches(2 hr. 30 min. west of Visalia)Enjoy the views of the California's central coastline as found at Cayucos Beach, Pismo Beach, and Morro Bay, just to name a few. The California poppies (California's State Flower) are typically covering the hillsides during this time of year, which is always beautiful to see.

Things to Do

Registry

Michael & Stacy

Michael & Stacy

M&S

Wedding Day

3:00 PM–4:00 PM

Ceremony

4:30 PM–8:30 PM

Reception