Muley Hill Lodge

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Katie and Sara go way, way, way back. Back when stomping dazed and confused through music festivals was the height of summer entertainment, and all the way through journeys together through sobriety, tested and failed relationships, and moves across states and into van life, Katie and Sara have seen it all together. 

Katie Gorman

Christina has been with Sara literally her entire life. That happens when you're the older sister with a 17-year age gap. That being said, Christina has loved and supported Sara through every chapter of her life. The good, the great, and the not so great. Sara is honored and excited to share another milestone with one of her greatest cheerleaders.

Christina Wissler

In 20 years of friendship, Alex and Benjamin have stuck together through everything adult life has thrown at them.  The chaos of late college years, the challenge and adventure of spending their last few dollars to move to Denver.  They've been together through projects big and small, the hardest of times, and the best of times.  And becoming dads with two little girls that can be friends.

Benjamin McKirdy-Wilsey

Mark (The Glacier) and Alex (The Orchestrator) have become friends much like any nemesis-turned-bestie trope. They have teamed up to be a force of chaos and sometimes progress at the Sanford Lab where they have worked together for the past 7 years. They push each other to learn and grow and keep pushing on until the day when the robot overlords finally take over.

Mark Hanhardt

Wedding Party

In the Black Hills of South Dakota, this lodge is just a mile from historic downtown Deadwood. It features an on-site casino with 270 slot machines, and an indoor water park. A flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station are included in every guest room at the Lodge at Deadwood. The rooms also have a refrigerator and are decorated in rich browns. Oggie’s Sports Bar &amp; Emporium serves traditional food in a casual environment with darts. The Deadwood Grills provides a fine dining experience. Guests can shop for souvenirs at the Essential Gift Shop or work out in the fitness center. The Deadwood Lodge also provides an airport shuttle service and a cash machine. The Adams Museum &amp; House is 1 mile from the lodge. Historic Mount Moriah Cemetery, burial place of many icons of the American West, is less than 2 miles away.

The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort

Located in Deadwood and with Adams Museum reachable within 1.2 miles, Travelodge by Wyndham Deadwood provides a fitness center, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business center. Guests can enjoy mountain views. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while selected rooms include a balcony and others also provide guests with city views. Guest rooms will provide guests with a microwave. Guests at the hotel can enjoy an à la carte or a continental breakfast. Guests at Travelodge by Wyndham Deadwood will be able to enjoy activities in and around Deadwood, like hiking and skiing. Rapid City Regional Airport is 51 miles away.

Travelodge Inn & Suites by Wyndham Deadwood

Offering free WiFi, The Hotel by Gold Dust is located in historic Deadwood. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen cable TV. Adams Museum is 459 feet from the hotel. A refrigerator, a microwave and coffee-making facilities are featured in each air-conditioned room at The Hotel by Gold Dust Deadwood. An private bathroom with a hairdryer is also included. A 24-hour reception assists guests at Deadwood Hotel by Gold Dust. A business center with free fax and photocopying services is available. Broken Boot Gold Mine is 5 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Mount Moriah Cemetery is 0.7 mi from The Hotel by Gold Dust.

The Hotel By Gold Dust

Located in Deadwood 656 feet from Adams Museum Historic Franklin Hotel has a casino and a bar. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The property offers a 24-hour front desk. The rooms at the hotel come with a seating area a TV and select rooms offer city views. All rooms will provide guests with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a meal at the in-house restaurant which serves a variety of steakhouse dishes. The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport 40 mi from Historic Franklin Hotel.

Historic Franklin Hotel

Featuring an on-site restaurant, this Deadwood, South Dakota hotel features direct access to a local trolley service. Free Wi-Fi access is available. George S. Mickelson Trail is a 5 minutes' walk away. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in every room at. For convenience, a coffeemaker is included. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a bath and a hairdryer. The Homestye American Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also serves an all-day breakfast. The Days of ’76 Museum is 1.9 mi away and downtown Deadwood is a 15-minute walk from the property. Rapid City Regional Airport can be reached in 1 hours’ drive.

Deadwood Miners Hotel

Hotel remodeled in 2025 and across the street from the Days of '76 Museum. Located adjacent to the Cadillac Jack's Casino and the Deadwood Welcome Center, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Deadwood provides a free breakfast buffet, a casino, and an onsite market. For those looking to try their luck, this hotel features 22 casino gaming tables, a casino VIP room, and 250 slot machines. This hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi and cable TVs. A microwave, mini refrigerator and one-cup coffee-making facilities are offered in every guest room at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Deadwood. Featuring modern furnishings, each guest room also includes ironing facilities, a hairdryer, and an in-room safe. Guests can enjoy a swim in the indoor infinity pool or relax in the hot tub at Deadwood SpringHill Suites by Marriott. A fitness center is provided on the property. Guests can purchase snacks and drinks from the gift shop on site. At the 4 on-site restaurants you can enjoy breakast, lunch, dinner, and American cuisine. Rapid City and Mount Rushmore National Memorial are within 50 miles of the hotel.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Deadwood

Travel

Deadwood's Wild Bill Days will be taking place the weekend of the wedding. The weekend brings in live music, Dock Dogs, exciting retail opportunities, and activities for kids and adults alike! The event is a popular weekend, so make sure you book your hotel quickly.

Historic Downtown Deadwood

For $2/per ride or $8/day, the historic Deadwood Trolley will pick up riders at specific locations and take them along Main Street, to free parking destinations, and The Lodge at Deadwood.

Deadwood Trolley

Don't miss Deadwood's premier acting troop while you're in town. Free shootouts will be happening on Main Street throughout the weekend alongside Wild Bill Days activities.

Deadwood Alive!

The Days of '76 Museum features a Makers Space for children to explore STEM activities, a firearms collection, and artifacts dating back to the early gold rush days of Deadwood. The museum also celebrates the city's famous Days of '76 Rodeo, held in the historic grandstands every year. The rodeo has repeatedly been acknowledged as one of the best little rodeos in the country.

Days of '76 Museum

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Honeymoon Fund

Let's face it -- we've been running households for a long time. We have everything we need and more. In lieu of traditional gifts, we ask that people who want to show their love contribute to our honeymoon fund. Ways to contribute:Venmo@Alex-Geffre@Sara-Bunny-88 Cards are welcome at the wedding. Thank you for sharing your love with us!

Sara & Alex

Sara & Alex

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