Reptile Gardens

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Rehearsal dinner

Muley Hill Lodge

Wedding Day

Summer

Our Wedding

Maddie and Mike met while both "celebrity" bar tending at the late, great, Wobbly Bobby British Pub in downtown Rapid City. When Mike was asked to help due to short staffing, he took the week off from work, with zero bartender knowledge he was joined by Maddie, the serious powerhouse of the week. Mike immediately knew there was something special about Maddie. After a few evenings working together, they left a lasting impression on one another. Then, few months of intermittent trivia nights with friends at the Wobbly Bobby later, Maddie and Mike went to breakfast and spent the day in the beautiful Black Hills which lead to a dinner date at Juniper. From then on, they quickly fell in love and became best friends.

Our Story

Photos

Michael Mazur

Brother and partner in crime to the Groom

Matthew Scharn

Jacque Reardon

Jennifer Roger

Nadia Gjevukaj

Brother-in-law of the groom, Jennifer's husband

Morgan Roger

Patrick Reardon

Matthew's wife and the grooms sister-in-law

Emily Scharn

Stephanie Vega

Chelsea Whipple

Wedding Party

Q + A

The venue!Muley Hill Lodge features 70 scenic acres of hay fields, rolling hills, picturesque ponds, and the fully restored 1911 Deadwood Dairy Barn.Conveniently located just one mile from historic Deadwood Main Street. Ample on-site, secure parking &amp;&nbsp;Shuttle service to Deadwood available!

This site offers a concise list of transportation options around the Black Hills area.

Rapid City Regional Airport

There is a shuttle that will service the Deadwood, Spearfish, Sturgis, and Rapid City area. If you would like to coordinate with other guests than this may be a good option. Out of town rate (Spearfish and Deadwood) are $50 per person and in town rates are $25- $45 per person.

Rapid Shuttle

Founded 1984 by Bryan Leui. Rapid Taxi started with 1 car, and now operate an entire fleet of vehicles in the Rapid City and Black Hills area. They even offer tours to hot spots around the hills!• Airport pick up &amp; drop off• Military &amp; senior citizen discounts.

Rapid Taxi Inc.

Black Hills Taxi and Shuttle provide airport shuttle to Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field in Spearfish or Rapid City Regional Airport. We serve the entire Black Hills, including Lead, Deadwood, Spearfish, Sturgis, Belle Fourche, and Rapid City, but will go further.

Black Hills Taxi and Shuttle

The City of Deadwood offers a transit service that stops at various locations around Deadwood including&nbsp;hotels and casinos.Per ride: $2.00 per person.&nbsp;Day passes: $8.00 per person.Tickets available for purchase at the Welcome Center, History, and Information Center and City of Deadwood Finance Office.

Deadwood Trolley

The Deadwood Lodge also provides an airport shuttle service and a cash machine. In the Black Hills of South Dakota, this lodge is just a mile from historic downtown Deadwood. It features an on-site casino with 270 slot machines, and an indoor water park. Oggie’s Sports Bar &amp; Emporium serves traditional food in a casual environment with darts. The Deadwood Grills provides a fine dining experience. The Adams Museum &amp; House is 1 mile from the lodge. Historic Mount Moriah Cemetery, burial place of many icons of the American West, is less than 2 miles away.

The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort

The Historic Bullock Hotel is centrally located in Deadwood, a 4-minute walk from Adams Museum and 15 minutes by foot from Mount Moriah Cemetery. This casino hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Days of '76 Museum and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Broken Boot Gold Mine. Enjoy a satisfying meal at Bully's serving guests of The Historic Bullock Hotel. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

The Historic Bullock Hotel

Located in Deadwood and with Adams Museum reachable within 1.2 miles, Travelodge by Wyndham Deadwood provides a fitness center, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Guests at the hotel can enjoy an à la carte or a continental breakfast.

Travelodge Inn & Suites by Wyndham Deadwood

DoubleTree by Hilton Deadwood at Cadillac Jack's is located on Main Street in Deadwood and features a casino, as well as an indoor pool and a hot tub. Free WiFi is provided and a breakfast is served daily. All guest rooms have a flat-screen cable TV, a refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee maker. Some rooms offer a sofa sleeper and wet bar.

DoubleTree by Hilton Deadwood at Cadillac Jack's

Hotel remodeled in 2025 and across the street from the Days of '76 Museum. Located adjacent to the Cadillac Jack's Casino and the Deadwood Welcome Center, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Deadwood provides a free breakfast buffet, a casino, and an onsite market. For those looking to try their luck, this hotel features 22 casino gaming tables, a casino VIP room, and 250 slot machines. This hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi and cable TVs. A microwave, mini refrigerator and one-cup coffee-making facilities are offered in every guest room. Guests can enjoy a swim in the indoor infinity pool or relax in the hot tub. At the 4 on-site restaurants you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and American cuisine.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Deadwood

Located a 3-minute walk from Adams Museum, Hampton Inn at Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort offers 3-star accommodations in Deadwood and has a fitness center, a restaurant and a bar. The property has a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and luggage storage for guests. The breakfast offers buffet, continental or American options.

Hampton Inn Deadwood at Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort

Located in Deadwood, a 6-minute walk from Adams Museum, Four Points by Sheraton Deadwood provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a casino. Guests can enjoy American and Pizza dishes at the restaurant or have a drink at the bar. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms will provide you with a city view. Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, American and vegetarian options.

Four Points by Sheraton Deadwood

Offering free WiFi, The Hotel by Gold Dust is located in historic Deadwood. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen cable TV. Adams Museum is 459 feet from the hotel. A refrigerator, a microwave and coffee-making facilities are featured in each air-conditioned room at The Hotel by Gold Dust Deadwood. An private bathroom with a hairdryer is also included. A 24-hour reception assists guests at Deadwood Hotel by Gold Dust. A business center with free fax and photocopying services is available. Broken Boot Gold Mine is 5 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Mount Moriah Cemetery is 0.7 mi from The Hotel by Gold Dust.

The Hotel By Gold Dust

At Holiday Inn Express Hotel &amp; Suites Deadwood-Gold Dust Casino, amenities at car hire simplify the organization of your excursions, tourist activities, and other adventures in Deadwood (SD). A few chosen rooms are equipped with television and cable TV to ensure guest amusement. In certain rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker. At Holiday Inn Express Hotel &amp; Suites Deadwood-Gold Dust Casino, each day commences with a scrumptious breakfast offered at no additional cost. An on-site coffee shop ensures you can relish a cup of authentic, freshly-brewed coffee every morning -- or whenever you desire it. An evening spent within the hotel's bar and casino may prove to be just as entertaining as venturing out with your fellow adventurers.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Deadwood-Gold Dust Casino by IHG

Travel

Attractions

Come let loose in Deadwood, South Dakota. The fun you’ll have here is truly historic. Seriously, the entire town is a National Historic Landmark. Our roots go back to 1876 when outlaws, gamblers and gunslingers like Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Poker Alice came to town looking for gold and a good time. We still know how to have a good time today from our free&nbsp;<a href="http://www.deadwood.com/what-to-do/live-entertainment/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wild West re-enactments</a>&nbsp;to our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.deadwood.com/businesses/bars-and-saloons/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wild nightlife</a>. Be a player in our gaming halls and feel like a teenager again as you go wild at our live concerts and comedy shows. In Deadwood, just about anything goes. You want a Bloody Mary for breakfast? We won’t judge. In fact, we just might join you.

Deadwood, South Dakota

Maddie's absolute favorite thing to do!Reptile Gardens has&nbsp;one of the largest collections of reptile species and subspecies of any zoo or wild animal park in the world! Reptile Gardens is a premier South Dakota destination that houses some of the world’s deadliest snakes and has been in the Guinness Book of World Records as the World’s Largest Reptile Zoo. The unique animal park set in beautiful botanical gardens. Acres of lush flowers and foliage create a wonderful setting for you to enjoy the shows and experience the exhibits and attractions.Reptile Gardens is a South Dakota attraction the whole family can enjoy. Experience the thrills, explore the grounds, and learn about reptiles, one of nature’s beautiful but, often misunderstood creatures.Tickets include a season passAdults (16+) $26Seniors (62+) $25Youth (11-15) $22Children (4-10) $20

You know it... Just over two million people visit Mount Rushmore each year. The busiest months are June, July and August. May, September and October are less busy and popular months to visit as well.Free entry September 17:&nbsp;Constitution DayAdmission is only the price of parking: $10 per vehicle$5 for Seniors (62 and older)Free for Active Duty Military

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

If you don't know it... Crazy Horse Memorial honors all Indigenous people of North America, stands as a reminder of the importance of reconciliation, respecting differences, embracing diversity, striving for unity, and appreciating life’s deeper meaning as it has always been represented in Native American cultural values. This will never change.The most well-known portion of the work of the Memorial is certainly the colossal Mountain Carving of Lakota hero Crazy Horse. But the Dream of preservation and celebration has overflowed into endeavors like The Indian Museum of North America® and Crazy Horse Memorial University®. People are drawn in by the largest Mountain Carving in Progress, but once they’re here, they’re able to discover the whole story of the Native American People.$35.00: 3 or more people in a vehicle$30.00: 2 people in a vehicle$15.00: 1 person in a vehicle

Crazy Horse Memorial

The breathtaking limestone palisades of this creek-carved gorge are more ancient than the Grand Canyon – albeit much closer together. Once accessible only by horseback, Spearfish Canyon’s narrow, 1000-foot walls are among the most spectacular scenery in the Black Hills.Spearfish Canyon is the Northern Hills' number one natural attraction.&nbsp;A great spot for wildlife enthusiasts, as the diverse array of plant life, provides a comfortable home for deer, mountain goats, porcupines and bobcats, Spearfish Canyon is also a place for outdoor enthusiasts. Rock climbing, biking, hiking, and fishing are just a few of the activities that visitors and residents utilize this natural wonder for.&nbsp;

Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway

Maddie worked here as a Naturalist the summer of 2025.Custer State Park offers endless exploration and wildlife viewing. Home to the American Bison, this park spans over 70,000 acres where one has the unique chance to see one of the most endangered ecosystems and species in North America, the prairie and the black-footed ferret. It offers scenic drives along the Needles Highway, Iron Mountain Road, and the Wildlife Loop Road. If you are planning to extend your trip to explore the hills, do not skip Custer State Park.7 day pass: $25 per vehicle

Custer State Park

Restaurants

This is where Maddie and Mike had their first dinner date. This is not their original location but the view is amazing!Welcome to Juniper at Vertex Sky Bar, the pinnacle of local cuisine and cocktails, located on the rooftop of the Hotel Alex Johnson.&nbsp;Savor panoramic views of Rapid City while relishing craft cocktails, appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts. Whether it’s happy hour, a private party, or a scenic dinner, Juniper at Vertex Sky Bar elevates service and splendor to new heights. Indulge in a culinary experience where local flavors meet mixology artistry, making every visit unforgettable.For Dinner Reservations, utilize OpenTable or Call or Text.

Juniper at Vertex Sky Bar

One of our favorite spots in the Black Hills to have a corn dog and a Grand Canyon cocktail (one shot of Jim Beam and one shot of Fireball in the same glass). The Moonshine Gulch Saloon remains a classic destination for everyone’s visit to the Black Hills and is rich with history.

Moonshine Gulch Saloon

A sports bar in Deadwood with the goal to make the best darn burger you ever had.&nbsp;They also serve mini corn dogs!

Mustang Sally's

Hikes

A short easy hike for a morning or afternoon along a gravel path. Located just a short fourteen-minute drive from Rapid City on Highway 16, the Stratobowl holds a rich piece of aerospace history. This serene valley was the liftoff site for the record-breaking balloon flights by the Army Air Corps and National Geographic Society in 1934 and 1935. Their daring ascent into the stratosphere made history and captured the first-ever photograph of the Earth’s curvature.

Stratobowl Rim Trailhead

HIKE This trail you can get a little bit of everything, including forest, grassland, and two different reservoirs. The trail is well maintained and has a good amount of elevation gain. The reservoirs provide picturesque scenery. You can find the starting point by searching 'Deadman Pass Trailhead' on Google.

Sturgis Reservoir Trailhead

This 4.4 mile, 488 foot elevation gain, point-to-point trail near Sturgis is generally considered an easy route.

Fort Meade Recreation Area

This trail requires a fee but, you will catch an excellent view of the surrounding area. There is very little shade so be sure to bring water and sun protection. The trail to the summit is 1.85 miles and has significant elevation gain. The footing on this trail can also be a little loose in spots.Mato Paha&nbsp;or "Bear Mountain" is the Lakota name given to this site. To the Cheyenne, it is "Noahvose." This geological formation is one of several intrusions of igneous rock in the Black Hills that formed millions of years ago. The mountain is sacred to many American Indian tribes who come here to hold religious ceremonies. Please be respectful of worshippers and their religious practices.

Bear Butte State Park

Roughlock Falls is one of the most visited areas in South Dakota. The Roughlock Falls trailhead is located just beyond Spearfish Canyon Lodge along FSR&nbsp;222. The trail is approximately&nbsp;one mile from the falls, and is considered an easy trail which showcases plenty of breathtaking views, wildlife, trout fishing and one of the few places in the Black Hills to observe the rare American dipper, a bird that can both walk and swim under water.

Roughlock Falls Trail

Things to Do

Registry

What Is Cocktail Wedding Attire?

Cocktail Dresses to Add to Your Cart ASAP

What Guys Need to Know About Dress Codes

<a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/cocktail-wedding-attire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cocktail attire</a> means wearing something more elevated than semi-formal attire but less dressy than formal attire. In other words, a suit and tie or well-tailored blazer and dress pants are preferable for men, tie optional, while jumpsuits and mini, knee-length and midi cocktail dresses are great options for women. This is a dress code that comes with quite a variety of options. The couple would like their guests to know that the majority of the venue is outside. The ceremony will be in a grass field therefore comfortable footwear, a wedged heel, or flats are highly recommended!

Mike & Maddie

Mike & Maddie

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