Rehearsal Dinner

Almquist Farm

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Spring

Our Wedding

Once upon a time there were two co-workers. Doing their dream jobs side by side and learning so much about themselves, ministry, and the Lord. People would ask them about each other every so often (shout out to Amanda - Rhea's sister in law), but there was never any serious interest. Just good friends doing life together.

"Just Friends"

One day Sam started singing one of Rhea's favorite songs (it was his dream first dance song) in the office and a strange thought enters her mind. What if? The prayer came from her heart that if it was something God had in mind for them that He would turn Sam's attention toward her.Just a couple weeks later, that was exactly what happened and what started as a friendship turned a little flirty to say the least. *if you want a good story just ask Grace Brager (bridesmaid) about their first double date in this season. Rhea was truly an awkward sight to see.

Maybe A Little More

Their dating season might have been short but it was full. Full of the fun exciting dates, road trips to see family, double dates with friends, as well as the mundane every day life. Still working side by side and learning to navigate a new way of life.

Dating

After a long week serving at camp, Sam had planned to take Rhea on a date to reconnect and celebrate their 8 month dating anniversary. Rhea was suspicious but Jonathan and Carley Maley were at camp that week and got her off that train of thought. As she was getting ready for the date though she solidified the thought that it wouldn't happen because she assumed Sam would be acting nervous. (He was steady as can be - one of Rhea's favorite qualities about him) They went to dinner and had a really sweet time. Coming back to Rhea's families' cabin, Sam led them in prayer to end the date and walked inside. Rhea had the genius idea to prank her family and say that they were engaged and asked Sam to go along with it. As she was describing her idea, he led her around the corner where she saw the rose petals, bulb lights and her brother and sister in law were standing with their cameras ready. It was the most perfect scene at one of Rhea's favorite places in the world. With the verse they had memorized in that season displayed, the most beautiful sunset and Sam leading her to the spot that was set up for the moment. He asked the question she had been so excited to hear and of course the answer was YES! In that moment, Rhea's nephew brought out a big bouquet of lavender roses and the rest of her family came out to celebrate. They had a big bowl of Rhea's favorite candy, a gift from Amanda with all things bridal, and some sparkling juice to complete the moment.

Engagement

Our Story

Photos

Erika Hilde

Josh Vang

Amanda Wikstrom

Josh Wikstrom

Amber Wikstrom

Caleb Maeda

Maddie King

Tyler Yang

Carley Maley

Shawn Yang

Grace Brager

Nick Drinken

Lillie Schultz

Brady Bruesewitz 

Chintya Hepner

Matthew Xiong

Em Cameron

Tzuh Herr

Krystal Baklund

Grace Etbauer

Wedding Party

Dress Code

Q + A

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Sheraton St. Paul Woodbury Hotel

Travel

With our wedding being on a Sunday and many people coming from out of town, we highly encourage everyone to check out one of our Crossroads Campuses! Service at Cottage Grove is at 10:00am and Hastings is 9:15am and 11:00am.

Sam & Rhea

Sam & Rhea

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