Lafayette Club

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Our Wedding

How They Met Paul, a handsome businessman working to expand his business from Minneapolis to Chicago, lived a great bachelor life. He loved his family, his friends, work and his cars. However, something was missing. The right person to share his life with. Frequenting Minneapolis for work, he agreed to accompany some friends to the Twin Cities Auto Show in mid-March 2018. Little did he know he would soon meet... Chersti, a well spoken presenter for the auto shows. She was in the process of transitioning into car sales for the luxury dealership in town, which is what brought her to the luxury ballroom that quiet evening. Her background in acting and modeling helped her meet new people, but this evening at the Auto Show was dead. She was praying for someone to talk to when... In walks a group of guys. “Perfect!” She thinks. “Finally someone to talk to.” Little did she realize, she was about to meet her husband for the first time. Fast forward to October of 2018. Paul and Chersti have formed a deep friendship... Which is another way of saying- they were on-again-off-again dating for about 8 months. They had let each other go a couple of times, only to deepen&nbsp;their friendship in the process and never stop thinking about each other. October was different, though. They knew that this time, they were each going to give their relationship a fair shot. Late March- April of 2019 Learning that they each had the qualities of a future husband/ wife that the other desired such as: a deep rooted faith in God the Father Son and Holy Spirit, as well as their desire to travel and grow a family, Paul and Chersti had started discussing and praying about marriage. Paul took the step of asking Chersti’s parents for permission to marry her! Unfortunately, Chersti left a few days later for an trip to Brazil. During her trip, they talked over the phone about options for marrying sooner. Up until this point they had been managing their relationship long distance from Minnesota to Chicago, and they wanted to live in the same state, however they wanted to wait to live together until after marriage. So they devised a plan....&nbsp; The Proposal- April 15th Upon her arrival back to the States on April 14th, Chersti knew that she and Paul would plan to be wed in early May. When did that leave time for Paul to Propose?! Luckily, he had a plan in place. The following night, Monday April 15th, Paul took Chersti out for an intimate dinner at their special restaurant, the 112 Eatery. She was ready to show him her photos from her trip to Brazil and share memories when he disappeared to the bathroom, for 20 minutes! Confused by&nbsp;the delay, Chersti shrugged her shoulders and kept sipping on her wine unknowingly... Soon after, Paul appears again by the edge of the booth, and he drops to one knee! They got engaged and gleefully celebrated their future together. Married- May 8th, 2019 It was a rainy day with terrible traffic, but everyone made it to the courthouse in time. Short but too sweet for words, Paul and Chersti exchange their vows. Now and forever, until death us do part. In love. December 7th Wedding The newlywed couple is ready to reaffirm their vows in front of their loved ones and friends! Thank you again for joining us for our special and more official ceremony this December 7th! We pray that all who attend will be blessed by our love for each other and more importantly will feel the abundant blessings of God’s love and grace.

From Friendship to Love

Our Story

Details

Bryan Croft

Sister of the Bride/ Sister-in-Law to the Groom

Annalies Laundervile

Sister of the Groom/ Sister-in-Law to the Bride

Becca McGrane

Jess Rydning

Malia McGrane

Everett Launderville

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

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11 minute drive to Lafayette Clubcomplementary full breakfastBusiness CenterIndoor poolhot tubPet friendlyWiFiGym

AmericInn By Wyndham

This historic 1858 Victorian Italianate B &amp; B is just 12 minutes from the Lafayette Club, and a short drive from the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro.A full, hot breakfast is served at 9am on weekends in our dining room. A continental&nbsp;breakfast is served at 8:30am on weekdays in the dining room. Complimentary snacks and soft drinksComplimentary glass of wineKeurig coffee makerHot/cold water dispenserBreakfast barBikes to take on the bike pathDVD collectionLibraryLawn gamesBoard gamesFree parkingCentral airIroning boards/ironsIce bucketsWide front porch and patio overlooking the townBack deck with gas grillBeautiful fountain and gardensSpacious living room with fireplace

Bird House Inn Bed & Breakfast Hotel

18 minute drive to Lafayette ClubComplimentary BreakfastWiFiBusiness CenterGymBar/ RestaurantPoolSpa Tub

Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel

Travel

This website is a great resource for information on outdoor activities, family friendly events, shopping and entertainment located all over Minneapolis/ St. Paul, MN.&nbsp;

Explore Minnesota

Twin Cities Premium Outlets

Mall of America®

Ice-Skate on the Star in front of the Mall of America! Rent skates for only $5

Ice-Skate On the Star! 

This is one of The Bride, Chersti's, favorite places in Minneapolis! With interesting architecture and&nbsp;work from&nbsp;world renowned artists on display, the Walker Art Center is a MUST stop!

Walker Art Center

Need help getting into the Christmas spirit? Look no further, because Father Christmas lives here! The American&nbsp;Swedish Institute is a charming homage to the Scandinavian roots of Minnesota. Each room is decorated with a different tree and they do a little show that is enchanting for all ages.&nbsp;

American Swedish Institute

Enjoy a taste of the Minnesota Culture and stay warm with Holiday Spirit!This year’s Holidazzle features stories highlighting local people, products and places that showcase the food scene, art district, park system, active lifestyle, local entertainers and community groups that make our city and our region unique and special.

Paul & Chersti

Paul & Chersti

Wedding Party