St Benedict's Catholic Church

Wedding Day

Wedding

Ridgeway Community Center

Reception

Our Wedding

Paige and Cody met when they were just in high school. Their mutual friend, Ethan Sutton, introduced them in November when Paige was a sophomore and Cody was a junior. Very slowly Paige and Cody became Facebook friends, then got each other's numbers and starting texting each other almost every day. Then in March Paige was so desperate to see Cody that she lied to her parents about staying at a friends house and instead snuck out to a concert in Waterloo where Cody was with his friends. Unfortunately, Paige's parents caught her in the act and she had to go directly home. Fortunately though, it started a bond that will last a lifetime. Shortly after, Cody asked Paige to prom in Decorah, and even though she was supposed to be grounded, her parents let her go. But it wasn't until May that Cody asked Paige to officially be his girlfriend. Ever since then there have been many ups and downs for Paige and Cody. Long distance wasn't easy, especially in high school. But eventually Cody moved to Waterloo where he attended Hawkeye Community College. A year later Paige moved to Cedar Falls where she attended UNI. But two years later Cody moved to Fayette where he finished his bachelor's degree at Upper Iowa University. When college was over, Paige and Cody finally got to be together. They settled in Iowa Falls where Paige got a teaching job and Cody now works for a farming corporation. In August they bought a house, adopted a dog, and are looking forward to the rest of their lives together.

Our Love Story

Our Story

Details

Photos

Jordan is Paige's middle sister. Although they have always challenged each other, Jordan has always loved Cody like a brother and supported Paige throughout their relationship. Paige is so happy to have someone like Jordan to stand up their with her on her wedding day. 

Jordan Hageman

Mikayla is Paige's youngest sister. Mikayla and Paige have always had a strong bond. They have always tried to take care of each other and Paige couldn't imagine having this day without Mikayla by her side. Mikayla has always loved Cody and Cody is happy to have her as a little sister. 

Mikayla Hageman

Megan is Cody's older but youngest sister. Megan and Cody have always had a very strong bond and looked out for one another. Megan has always been there for Paige and Cody. She is a great mediator and listener. Paige is so excited to have Megan for an older sister. 

Megan Barloon

Molly and Paige met their freshmen year at UNI. Molly's outgoing and positive personality immediately made her and Paige best friends. Molly has always been supportive of Paige and Cody's relationship, especially when Paige gets too worked up ! Paige is so happy Molly will be there for her on her wedding day, like she has been there for her every day since Paige met her. 

Molly Balke

Stella and Evelyn met Paige back in September at a middle school volleyball game. Their mom, Amanda, is Paige's best teacher friend. Paige fell in love with these two little girls and wanted them to be a part of her wedding day so they can be a part of her life forever. Paige can't wait to see them in their dresses with their flowers!

Stella and Evelyn Puffett

Paige and Holly go way back to 5th grade, when they became best friends. It started with their love of Avril Lavigne and grew into a lifelong friendship that Paige wouldn't trade for the world. Holly also loved Cody because when she spent the summer in Decorah with Celebration Iowa, he offered to bring her ibuprofen or anything else she might need living on a college campus. Even though Paige went to UNI to become a math teacher and Holly went to ISU to become a band teacher, they have always remained close. Holly will be performing the music at the wedding ceremony. 

Holly Prier

Paige and Ally met at UNI where they were both studying to become math teachers. Paige was the loud one in class and Ally was the master organizer that reminded Paige of all her deadlines. Paige couldn't have made it through college and beyond without Ally. Cody also loves Ally because Paige can talk to her about nerdy math stuff instead of trying to get him to understand it. Paige is so happy Ally agreed to be her personal attendant. She knows things will run very smoothly with Ally in charge!

Ally Whitsell

Ryan Young

Brent Barloon

Joe Carey

Ethan Sutton

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

There is a block of rooms reserved under our names for Friday and Saturday night. The block is available until June 14th.

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Decorah, IA

For your convenience, we will have a bus to take you back to Decorah at the end of the evening. Announcement about the bus will be made at the reception.

Jewels Party Bus

We have a block of rooms reserved for Saturday night. Make sure you book your room at least a week before the wedding!

Paige & Cody

Paige & Cody

Things to Do

Winneshiek County Fair