Wedding Day

Ceremony

Green Haven Golf Course

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Matt&nbsp;and&nbsp;I&nbsp;met&nbsp;early&nbsp;Feb&nbsp;2016.&nbsp;I&nbsp;had&nbsp;just&nbsp;returned&nbsp;home&nbsp;from&nbsp;a&nbsp;mission&nbsp;trip&nbsp;to&nbsp;Uganda&nbsp;and&nbsp;had&nbsp;just&nbsp;lost&nbsp;my&nbsp;grandma&nbsp;while&nbsp;I&nbsp;was&nbsp;there.&nbsp;&nbsp;We&nbsp;hadn't&nbsp;really&nbsp;communicated&nbsp;much&nbsp;but&nbsp;Matt&nbsp;messaged&nbsp;me&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;dating&nbsp;site&nbsp;wanting&nbsp;to&nbsp;meet&nbsp;up&nbsp;for&nbsp;happy&nbsp;hour&nbsp;after&nbsp;work&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;I&nbsp;initially&nbsp;declined;&nbsp;I&nbsp;was&nbsp;over&nbsp;the&nbsp;dating&nbsp;scene&nbsp;at&nbsp;this&nbsp;point.&nbsp; However,&nbsp;I&nbsp;got&nbsp;off&nbsp;work&nbsp;early&nbsp;that&nbsp;day&nbsp;and&nbsp;figured&nbsp;I&nbsp;had&nbsp;nothing&nbsp;to&nbsp;lose.&nbsp;I&nbsp;ran&nbsp;home,&nbsp;showered&nbsp;and&nbsp;told&nbsp;him&nbsp;I&nbsp;would&nbsp;meet&nbsp;up&nbsp;as&nbsp;long&nbsp;as&nbsp;he&nbsp;didn't&nbsp;mind&nbsp;me&nbsp;showing&nbsp;up&nbsp;in&nbsp;jeans&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;hoodie.&nbsp;My&nbsp;plan&nbsp;was&nbsp;simple:&nbsp;1&nbsp;or&nbsp;2&nbsp;drinks,&nbsp;and&nbsp;home&nbsp;by&nbsp;7.&nbsp;&nbsp; Then&nbsp;he&nbsp;walked&nbsp;in&nbsp;with&nbsp;his&nbsp;hair&nbsp;spiked,&nbsp;dress&nbsp;shirt&nbsp;and&nbsp;black&nbsp;pea&nbsp;coat&nbsp;and&nbsp;I&nbsp;thought&nbsp;perfect.&nbsp;&nbsp;He's&nbsp;way&nbsp;to&nbsp;put&nbsp;together;&nbsp;this&nbsp;won't&nbsp;go&nbsp;anywhere.&nbsp;&nbsp;I'd&nbsp;pay&nbsp;for&nbsp;my&nbsp;two&nbsp;drinks&nbsp;and&nbsp;call&nbsp;it&nbsp;a&nbsp;night.&nbsp; Boy,&nbsp;was&nbsp;I&nbsp;wrong,&nbsp;1&nbsp;or&nbsp;2&nbsp;drinks&nbsp;turned&nbsp;into&nbsp;hours&nbsp;of&nbsp;conversation&nbsp;which&nbsp;led&nbsp;to&nbsp;dinner&nbsp;down&nbsp;the&nbsp;road&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;restaurant.&nbsp; The&nbsp;next&nbsp;day,&nbsp;after&nbsp;reffing&nbsp;basketball,&nbsp;I&nbsp;got&nbsp;a&nbsp;text&nbsp;from&nbsp;him&nbsp;inviting&nbsp;me&nbsp;to&nbsp;meet&nbsp;up&nbsp;with&nbsp;him&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;couple&nbsp;of&nbsp;friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;So,&nbsp;I&nbsp;did,&nbsp;and&nbsp;we&nbsp;just&nbsp;never&nbsp;stopped&nbsp;seeing&nbsp;each&nbsp;other.&nbsp;&nbsp;Since&nbsp;we&nbsp;worked&nbsp;close&nbsp;to&nbsp;each&nbsp;other,&nbsp;lunch&nbsp;dates&nbsp;became&nbsp;a&nbsp;thing,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;rest&nbsp;is&nbsp;history. Fast&nbsp;forward&nbsp;8&nbsp;years&nbsp;later....... November&nbsp;2024,&nbsp;we&nbsp;were&nbsp;invited&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;last-minute&nbsp;trip&nbsp;to&nbsp;Naples&nbsp;with&nbsp;friends.&nbsp;Two&nbsp;weeks&nbsp;before&nbsp;the&nbsp;trip;&nbsp;I&nbsp;jokingly&nbsp;told&nbsp;Matt&nbsp;that&nbsp;I&nbsp;was&nbsp;going&nbsp;on&nbsp;strike;&nbsp;only&nbsp;fiancé's&nbsp;and&nbsp;wife's&nbsp;cook,&nbsp;not&nbsp;girlfriends.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&nbsp;know&nbsp;us,&nbsp;you&nbsp;know&nbsp;I&nbsp;am&nbsp;always&nbsp;cooking&nbsp;us&nbsp;delicious&nbsp;meals.&nbsp; Little&nbsp;did&nbsp;I&nbsp;know&nbsp;that&nbsp;"strike"&nbsp;would&nbsp;actually&nbsp;work&nbsp;in&nbsp;my&nbsp;favor. With&nbsp;the&nbsp;help&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;friends&nbsp;(and&nbsp;me&nbsp;without&nbsp;realizing&nbsp;it),&nbsp;Matt&nbsp;planned&nbsp;the&nbsp;perfect&nbsp;proposal. Every&nbsp;evening,&nbsp;we&nbsp;had&nbsp;been&nbsp;watching&nbsp;the&nbsp;sunset&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;beach,&nbsp;so&nbsp;I&nbsp;suggested&nbsp;that&nbsp;one&nbsp;night&nbsp;we&nbsp;actually&nbsp;dress&nbsp;up&nbsp;and&nbsp;take&nbsp;nice&nbsp;pictures.&nbsp;&nbsp;Surprisingly,&nbsp;he&nbsp;didn't&nbsp;complain. At&nbsp;sunset,&nbsp;we&nbsp;took&nbsp;photos&nbsp;while&nbsp;the&nbsp;beach&nbsp;slowly&nbsp;cleared.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Just&nbsp;as&nbsp;I&nbsp;thought&nbsp;we&nbsp;were&nbsp;finished,&nbsp;Matt&nbsp;said&nbsp;he&nbsp;wanted&nbsp;one&nbsp;last&nbsp;picture&nbsp;because&nbsp;the&nbsp;sky&nbsp;looked&nbsp;beautiful.&nbsp;&nbsp;That's&nbsp;when&nbsp;he&nbsp;got&nbsp;down&nbsp;on&nbsp;one&nbsp;knee. &nbsp;All&nbsp;I&nbsp;remember&nbsp;him&nbsp;saying&nbsp;was&nbsp;"Molly,&nbsp;I&nbsp;love&nbsp;you&nbsp;and&nbsp;I&nbsp;am&nbsp;truly&nbsp;sorry&nbsp;it&nbsp;took&nbsp;this&nbsp;long."&nbsp;After&nbsp;that,&nbsp;I&nbsp;think&nbsp;I&nbsp;blacked&nbsp;out,&nbsp;but&nbsp;I&nbsp;must&nbsp;have&nbsp;said&nbsp;yes&nbsp;because&nbsp;here&nbsp;we&nbsp;are. A&nbsp;proposal&nbsp;at&nbsp;sunset&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;beach&nbsp;couldn't&nbsp;have&nbsp;been&nbsp;more&nbsp;perfect.&nbsp; Matt&nbsp;and&nbsp;I&nbsp;share&nbsp;a&nbsp;love&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;outdoors,&nbsp;adventures&nbsp;and&nbsp;traveling&nbsp;all&nbsp;around&nbsp;to&nbsp;experience&nbsp;new&nbsp;places.&nbsp;So&nbsp;it&nbsp;is&nbsp;only&nbsp;fitting&nbsp;that&nbsp;Naples&nbsp;will&nbsp;always&nbsp;hold&nbsp;a&nbsp;special&nbsp;place&nbsp;in&nbsp;our&nbsp;hearts. We&nbsp;can't&nbsp;wait&nbsp;to&nbsp;marry&nbsp;each&nbsp;other&nbsp;and&nbsp;start&nbsp;our&nbsp;next&nbsp;chapter&nbsp;of&nbsp;adventures&nbsp;together. We're&nbsp;so&nbsp;excited&nbsp;to&nbsp;celebrate&nbsp;our&nbsp;special&nbsp;day&nbsp;with&nbsp;all&nbsp;of&nbsp;you!

Our Love Story

Our Story

Photos

Beth Dropps

Mindy Meyers

Mikayla Anderson

Katie Rivard

Lisa Meyers

Tim Heldberg

Steven Ruud

Blake Rivard

Brother in Law of the Bride, friend of the Groom.

Alek Anderson

Brandon Meyers

Brayden Meyers

Blake Meyers

Brody Meyers

Wedding Party

Q + A

Featuring a spa &amp; wellness center, AmericInn by Wyndham Coon Rapids is located in Coon Rapids in the Minnesota region, 20 miles from Target Field and 21 miles from U.S. Bank Stadium. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers an ATM and a business center. The hotel provides an indoor pool, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A continental breakfast is available at AmericInn by Wyndham Coon Rapids. TCF Bank Stadium is 24 miles from the accommodation, while Lake Harriet is 24 miles away. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is 30 miles from the property.

AmericInn by Wyndham Coon Rapids

Wingate by Wyndham Coon Rapids is located in Coon Rapids, within 19 miles of Target Field and 20 miles of U.S. Bank Stadium. With a fitness center, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel provides an indoor pool, hot tub and a shared lounge. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk. Guest rooms at Wingate by Wyndham Coon Rapids are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at the accommodation. Guests at Wingate by Wyndham Coon Rapids will be able to enjoy activities in and around Coon Rapids, like fishing, canoeing and cycling. A business center and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at the hotel. The reception at Wingate by Wyndham Coon Rapids can provide tips on the area. TCF Bank Stadium is 23 miles from the accommodation, while Lake Harriet is 24 miles away. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is 29 miles from the property.

Wingate by Wyndham Coon Rapids

Travel
We did not do any blocks because they did not have a good rate at the time and figured people could get a better deal on expedia or booking.com.  There are also airbnb's in the area!

Things to Do

Registry

Molly & Matt

Molly & Matt

M&M

Wedding Day

Reception

Reception