Rehearsal Dinner

The Monroe

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Ambro's Roadhouse

After Party

Wedding Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Quinn and Cole first met at Waukee Middle School in 2017. Quinn first caught Cole's eye while playing in the 9th-grade band as an 8th-grader. While they didn't say anything then, they thought each other were cute. They reconnected in high school after both hiding in the band room to avoid having to unload the bus after a show choir competition. They talked until 2 am until Quinn got a phone call from her parents to get home, and they have yet to go a day without talking since. They started dating a few weeks later, and the rest is history. Cole and Quinn went to Luther College, and he proposed almost four years later, in March 2024. Cole took Quinn to Badger Creek, where they had their first date in 2020 during COVID-19. After much convincing, Cole managed to get Quinn to brave the cold weather and look at the lake, but he got down on one knee. We can't wait to celebrate with you at our wedding celebration in June!

Our Love Story 

Our Story

Our photos were taken by the amazing, Emily Ostrander. We have linked her <a href="https://www.emilyostranderphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website here</a>!

Photos

Quinn's sisters and best friends (most of the time). 

Zoey & Libby Lohse 

Sonja Barrett 

Brynn & Brooke Assman 

Cole's freshman-year neighbor and Quinn's co-RA. Cole and Anders bonded first-year over small engines, tractors, and jazz music. 

Anders Peterson 

Cole and Andrew met during first-year orientation and became best friends and roommates for the next three years. 

Andrew Mantini 

Cole and Josh grew up with one house between them and have been friends for most of their lives. The first time Josh met Quinn, he leaned over to Cole and said, "She is a keeper."  

Josh Eubanks 

Quinn met Chelin first year during their J-term teaching placements. They were not friends then, but they are twins now!

Chelin Isaacson 

Quinn and Chloe became friends in their junior year of college and have been inseparable since. Sometimes, Quinn cannot tell if Chloe likes her or Cole more. Quinn and Chloe have spent the past year training for Mt. Kilimanjaro together. 

Chloe Rozga 

Quinn met Courtney sophomore year in their elementary education classes. Since then, they have restarted their sorority together and made countless memories. 

Courtney Landgrebe 

Quinn and Kate became best friends freshman year after being neighbors in Ylvi. They then spent the following years as RAs together again in Ylvi and were roommates during their senior year in Baker Village. 

Kate Egan 

Quinn met Maddie freshman year when they were neighbors in Ylvi. They later got extremely close over elementary education and their love of having fun!

Maddie Kaasa 

Cole met Shelby in middle school, where they both played trombone. Quinn later "stole" Shelby in high school and became best friends. 

Shelby Kocher 

Dottie Burkett 

Jimmy Burkett 

Quinn's "aunt and uncle". Cole and Quinn have shared many fun nights with them and "Beer Talk with Bird & Barrett." 

Paul & Jaimi Bird 

Eleanor Korum & Kristal Morales 

Quinn's cousins and Cole's hunting buddies. 

Mason & Cody Burkett 

Kenzie & Sam Burkett 

Wedding Party

Q + A

There will be a shuttle to and from the wedding if you stay at this hotel! Please book by May 13th, 2025 for the discounted rate. If you need accommodations for Friday or Sunday night, please call the hotel for the discounted rate for those nights.

The Rewind West Des Moines, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Drop off - 4:40pm &amp; 5:15pmPick up - 10pm &amp; 10:30pmSeats are limited. Please be sure you are ready at the specified times.

Shuttle Schedule 

This will be where both the ceremony and reception will be held.

Accommodations 

Our Favorites! Our favorite restaurant- <a href="https://guesthousetavernoyster.com/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Guesthouse Tavern + Oyster Bar</a>Our favorite hiking spot (&amp; where we got engaged)- <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Badger+Creek+State+Recreation+Area/@41.4741568,-93.9140018,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x87ec176b392b4457:0x13727d63ed191c95!8m2!3d41.4741528!4d-93.9114269!16s%2Fg%2F1vd3wbwz?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTExMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Badger Creek </a>Our favorite bar- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kennys.garage.waukee/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kenny's Garage </a>Our favorite casual spot to eat- <a href="https://caffreyssportspub.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Caffery's </a>Our favorite non-Decorah brewery- <a href="https://www.barntownbrewing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Barntown Brewing </a> Fun Things in the Des Moines AreaVisit the <a href="https://desmoinesartcenter.org/visit/pappajohn-sculpture-park/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Papajohns Sculpture Park</a>Check out the <a href="https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Botanical Garden </a>Play pickle-ball or other games at <a href="https://smashpark.com/west-des-moines/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Smash Park </a>Tour the <a href="https://www.legis.iowa.gov/resources/tourCapitol" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Iowa State Capital </a> And.... get ready for the best wedding ever!

Quinn & Cole

Quinn & Cole

Q&C

Wedding Day

5:00 PM–5:30 PM

Ceremony

5:30 PM–7:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

7:00 PM–11:00 PM

Reception

11:00 PM

After Party