Jake & Kristen

JAKE- Dickerson -

Jake was born and raised in Lebanon, Indiana. With a lifelong love of the Hoosiers, he was accepted into Indiana University and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Management in May 2015. He is currently the General Manager at Heartland Crossing Golf Course in Camby, Indiana. Jake loves playing golf, Jeff Gordon, the Hoosiers, and most of all, Kristen.

KRISTEN- DeVries -

Kristen moved to Lebanon after living in Delano, Minnesota for 9 years. After realizing she wanted to be a nurse, she went to Indiana University to pursue a degree in Nursing. She and Jake were lucky enough to spend most of their college years together at IU. She is graduating in May 2016 with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Kristen currently works in the Emergency Department at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and hopes to continue there after she becomes an RN. Kristen loves to bake, listen to Beyonce, and above all, spend time with Jake.

OUR STORY

"I would rather spend one lifetime with you, than face all the ages of this world alone." — Lord of The Rings

WE FIRST MET

Jake and Kristen first started dating after getting to know each other in Spanish class at Lebanon High School in 2009. Jake sat on the other side of the room next to the recycling bin, and Kristen seemed to be extra vigilant in her recycling that year.

FIRST STARTED DATING

After going on numerous dates, they finally started dating on June 25, 2009.

HE PROPOSED

Jake took Kristen on a picnic in beautiful Brown County on a hot Friday afternoon. While enjoying each other and the scenery, Jake asked Kristen to spend the rest of their lives together and she said yes!

AND NOW... WE ARE GETTING MARRIED

WHERE & WHEN

We will be getting married in beautiful Bloomington, Indiana, where we have made many memories. It will be on Saturday, August 6th, 2016.

CEREMONY

The ceremony is in the Frangipani room in the Indiana Memorial Union.

RECEPTION

The reception is in the beautiful Alumni Hall in the Indiana Memorial Union.

ACCOMODATION

Rooms can be reserved at the Indiana Memorial Union Biddle Hotel and Conference Center.

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GROOMSMEN

Jake is having 7 of his closest friends standing next to him on his wedding day. Whether they knew each other since preschool or will be becoming family on August 6th, they all have a strong friendship with Jake that has kept them friends throughout the years.

BEST MAN

Brock Smith

GROOMSMAN

Alex Dunn

GROOMSMAN

Ben Howell

GROOMSMAN

Matt Beard

GROOMSMAN

Zach Butner

GROOMSMAN

Dane Robertson

GROOMSMAN

Zach Davis

BRIDESMAID

Kristen is having her two sisters, her future sister-in-law, and best friends stand by her on her special day. Each bridesmaid has a bond with Kristen that is near and dear to her heart, whether it be since elementary school, middle school, or after meeting in college. She is so lucky to share friendships with these beautiful women.

MATRON OF HONOR

Bekah Christians

MATRON OF HONOR

Erika Howell

BRIDESMAID

Kylie Anderson

BRIDESMAID

Kara Burley

BRIDESMAID

Jenna Dickerson

BRIDESMAID

Taylor Titus

BRIDESMAID

Riley Spears

GIFT REGISTRY

The best present you could possibly give us is the celebration of our marriage. However, if you’d like to spoil us, we’ve picked out a few items that pique our interests.