Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

First United Refomed Church of Chino

Ceremony

Bouma Residence

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Megan's Version (Tyler's Edits)

Once upon a Monday evening, Tyler messaged me on Hinge (after receiving a like from Megan's Sunday evening doomscrolling). Apparently, he recognized me from Dordt College. This was intriguing. Who was this "much" younger Dordt grad? (She's older?) Tyler decided not to waste any time and quickly asked me for my number and requested that our first date be the very next day. We met in Chino Hills at Canabru. Little did I know this is where Tyler took all his girlfriends (dates). They hit it off at the coffee shop. Tyler admiring me for my midwest charm &amp; spirit (good looks) and I couldn't quite help but do the same.

For our second date. Tyler took me to Chino Hills State Park and we walked and talked for hours. I finally found someone who talked more than me and it was exciting! As we were taking in the beautiful sunset, a random lady took our photo. I have a feeling Tyler was behind this (Nope).

Only a month into dating, Tyler and I celebrated our birthdays, separated by only a week. Tyler was so smitten with me that he agreed (was forced) to watch the 5 hour version of Pride and Prejudice in honor of me turning 27.

Christmas and the New Year came and went. Excitement was in the air, as Tyler came out to Wisconsin for the first time. I enjoyed showing him around Waupun, the marsh, and the prison next to my childhood home. Tyler was capitivated by Wisconsin. This trip seemed to launch a series of traveling adventures for Tyler and I.

Tyler had a trip planned with college friends to go skiing in Utah, and I joined him for the long weekend.

We made a quick detour up to Idaho to spend some more time with friends and made the easy 11 hour road trip back to California.

Valentines Day came with a date to Crystal Cove. Tyler came with a gift, and we ended the evening with shakes. One might say it was the "perfect" date.

Only a couple weeks later, I made the cut and was invited to Big Bear with Grandpa and Grandma Ornee and Tyler's family.

Then Tyler made the cut and was invited to my dad's retirment party in Wisconsin. Tyler and I formed the dream team and were so close to bringing home a victory.

Throughout our travels, we continued our schedule of hanging out after work on Mondays and Thursdays. Tyler works from the Ontario Office on those days. He says those are his favorite days of the week because he get's to see me, but I am starting to think it might be partly due to my cooking (Is that a bad thing?).

As soon as school let out, we got on another plane and went to Sioux Center, IA for my friend Jena's wedding. We even made time for a Dordt Walk, and I felt sure he would propose to me under the clock tower.

Tyler met up with my family and I in Canada where we stayed with my sister and her husband in Alberta. At the end of our trip, we had the opportunity to camp and go hiking with my family in Banff. Hopefully this will be our first international travel of many to come.

A couple days later we hopped in Tyler's truck and went to Lake Havasu in Arizona for the Bouma's family vacation. Tyler impressed me with his boating and skiing skills, and I impressed Tyler with my perseverance and effort.

It seemed like all of the travels had finally come to a stop. Tyler asked if I wanted to go back to Crystal Cove for a picnic at the beach. I had ABSOLUTELY no idea that he was going to propose. He gave me no hints like purchasing a dreamy picnic basket, requesting I wear a dress, or buying me a snickerdoodle shake along the way. Even so, this day was a very special day for both of us. We both are extremely grateful and blessed that God had brought us together. Although this section is captioned Our Story, we really are living out God's Story. In his timing, he has answered our prayers.

Long story short, I bought Megan a few Snickerdoodle Shakes from Del Taco and she agreed to stick around if I kept them coming. - Tyler P.S. She said the shiny rock mounted on a gold band didn't hurt. Update: I'm looking for new ideas to keep her around because the Snickerdoodle shakes were discontinued.

"Tyler's Version"

Photos

Megan Van Den Berg

Tyler Bouma

Melissa Laarman

Brent Van Meeteren

Jena Westra

Ryan Bouma

Evelyn Reinders

Jonathan DeBruin 

Sydney Durbin

Mat Van Donselaar 

Watson Van Den Berg

Brynn Van Meeteren

Octavia Van Den Berg

Opal Van Den Berg

Tula Van Den Berg

Adalina Van Den Berg

Naomi Bush

James Van Den Berg

Samuel Van Den Berg

Rachel Baker

Olivia Bouma & Abby Ulstrup 

Wedding Party

Q + A

Directions

To the Ceremony

First Chino United Reformed Church6159 Riverside DrChino, CA&nbsp;91710Directions: From the 60, go South on Mountain Ave. about 3/4 miles. Then turn west on Riverside Dr. First Chino URC will be on your left.

To the Reception

RECEPTION: The Bouma Residence8622 Acacia Dr.Cypress CA 90630Directions: From First Chino turn right onto Riverside Drive, then immediately turn left onto Mountain Avenue, heading north toward the 60. Get on the 60 West for 10 miles, then merge onto the 57 South for another 12 miles. Finally, take the exit for the 91 West. After 9 miles take the exit for Orangethorpe Ave. Turn left onto Orangethorpe, then right onto Valley View, then left onto Acacia Drive.

Parking at the ReceptionParking on the street is limited. Someone will help direct you where to park in the neighbors backyards.

Extended Stay America Suites: 1031 N Link, Anaheim, CA 92806

Hotel

Enjoy a day at Seal Beach and explore the food and shopping along Main Street. Tyler's favorite is Sweet Jills Bakery. Megan's favorite is Jane's Corndogs.

Seal Beach Pier

Enjoy some of the 10+ mile loop Newport Beach Back Bay Trail. Then grab some lunch at Fashion Island, the outdoor shopping mall nearby or head to Balboa Peninsula for a day at the beach. Megan's favorite icecream shop is Handels' icecream near the Newport Beach Pier.

Newport Beach Back Bay Trail

Go on the same beautiful hike Tyler and Megan shared on their second date. If Southern California gets plenty of spring rain the hillsides will still be green.

Grand Avenue Park

Enjoy a challenging hike in the San Bernardino Mountain Range.

Sunset Peak North Trailhead

If you go to the Hollywood sign make sure to take a map along. Plan on the hike being 6 miles there and back. It's fun to say you have done it, but go at the right time, traffic is scary.

Tyler & Megan

Tyler & Megan

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