Calvary Church

Rehearsal Dinner

Eastern Kille Distillery

Dinner

Frederik Meijer Gardens

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

First Interaction (June 4, 2022)

It was 8pm on a Friday night at Devos ER when I heard the loudest sigh and a resident slumps into the chair next to me making some comment about it being a long day. Next thing I know he is typing away at a procedure note making a little small talk, then mutters something about how he did not know who had the energy drink sitting at the desk but he almost drank out of it. Needless to say I found him quite irritating. Per Dustin, he knew the minute he saw me - messy bun, mask, and very anxious new grad nurse me - that he was going to find a way to ask me on a date.

First Date (June 9)

We went and got tacos and then a cocktail at Donkey! Dustin was pretty smitten but I was still unsure.

Dating life

First photo I sent to my friends. Clearly I was trying to be sneaky

First holiday party

Back to friends

We decided to just be friends and go our separate ways… We texted nearly everyday and he still came to the ER to visit me during the work week (he brought me chocolate and coffee a lot). It took me a lot longer than him to process that my feelings for him were growing every day. After nearly six months we went on another “first” date and the rest is history.

Lots of dates

England

So why is my girls trip to England with my best friends relevant in our story. Well this is the trip where Dustin casually called me to say his Chicago birthday trip which I spent hours planning was canceled due to him “just not feeling it.” Little did I know at that point that his birthday was the day he was going to propose.

Proposal (September 14, 2024)

I had zero clue it was happening that day because my friends had done a great job convincing me that it was not that day. They told me to manage my expectations on HIS birthday. Dustin had planned the most perfect day and I was in utter shock. My dad came out of the bushes on hole 9 right as Dustin went on one knee. I then came home to all of our family members there for an intimate celebration. It was beyond what I could have dreamed of. I did not know half of the things he had done to plan that day until we debriefed.

9.26.2025

Our Story

Photos

Meghan Stiteler

Mia Behr

Gillian West

Alaina Herrera

Hanna Keller

Leah Keller

Cam Baranoski 

Angeline Lewis

Tyler Gozdor

Anthony Safadi

Larry Tran

Brian Tran

Benjamin Keller

Matthew Keller

Chris DiFiore

Nate Ziegler

Wedding Party

Q + A

This Michigan hotel overlooks the Grand River and is connected to the Grand Rapids Convention Center. Every room includes a flat-screen TV. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse restaurant is on site. The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel includes a fitness center. The hotel offers on-site shops. The Gerald R. Ford Museum and Van Andel Arena are within walking distance of the Amway Grand via a connected skywalk. Motorway I-196 is minutes from the hotel.

Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton

This hotel features an indoor swimming pool and fitness center in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Modern amenities in each room include cable TV and an iPod docking station. The spacious accommodations is fitted with chic furnishings. Luxury bathroom amenities are offered in each elegant, marble bathroom. Room service is available upon request at JW Marriott Grand Rapids while drinks and refreshments can be enjoyed at our hotel bar. Our on-site restaurant, Margaux, serves french-inspired cuisine daily for breakfast and dinner. Starbucks is onsite offering a variety of refreshing beverages and snacks Gerald R Ford Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Public parking is provided by Grand Rapids JW Marriott for a fee. Valet available upon request.

JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids

Located in Grand Rapids and with Deltaplex reachable within 2.1 miles, Hampton Inn Grand Rapids/North has a fitness center, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel provides an indoor pool and a business center. Selected rooms also offer a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV and free toiletries. Hampton Inn Grand Rapids/North offers a buffet or continental breakfast. DeVos Place is 5.2 miles from the accommodation, while Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum is 5.3 miles from the property. Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 16 miles away.

Rahel & Dustin

Rahel & Dustin

R&D

Wedding Day

4:30 PM–5:30 PM

Ceremony

5:30 PM–10:30 PM

Reception