Wedding Day

Time and Location are TBD

Ceremony

8 Star Events Center

Reception

Our Wedding

HighschoolThe couple first laid eyes on each other in their freshman year of high school at Monroe in August 2016. While Jenna always thought he was cute, she could only admire him from afar since their class schedules did not overlap. They did not get to interact that much before Jakob switched schools to prioritize his hockey career after December 2017. RekindleFast forward to August 2021, Jakob just finished his basic training with the Navy. He briefly visited home before reporting to his first duty station in Bremerton, Washington. While he was there, he accompanied Koen, his brother, and parents to watch a highschool volleyball game. Koen’s girlfriend, Jackie, was part of the West Valley team who played the season opener against Monroe – where Cayla, Jenna’s sister, played as well. During the game, Jenna came barreling in (after one of her college labs got out late) to cheer on her sister from the sidelines. Jakob recognized Jenna’s familiar face and from there, it was love at first sight for Jakob. He reached out that next day to her to ask for her contact information. DatingMany months later, Jakob and Jenna grew closer with every message and FaceTime that the two of them shared. When December 2022 rolled around, Jakob came home to Fairbanks to visit family and Jenna. They had their first date the very first night that Jakob came to Fairbanks. They went to see the holiday lights show, sightseeing on campus, and even shared their first kiss under the northern lights at Creamer’s Field. The two of them hit it off so well that they decided to start dating on December 30th, 2022.&nbsp; TripsEver since then, the couple has made it a priority to visit each other as much as possible. Whether it be during leave blocks, school breaks, or quick weekends, the two of them always made the most out of their times together. Over the years, the couple has made plenty of visits to Washington, Alaska, and even Disney World! EngagementOn their last visit before Jakob was deployed to Bahrain, the two of them had one big visit in Tyler, TX. On November 26th, 2024, Jakob took Jenna to the Tyler Rose Gardens where he proposed to her! NowWhen December 2024 came around, Jakob had to leave the states and head to his next duty station in Bahrain. Even with this being the farthest away they have been from each other (6,068 miles to be exact), they made it a priority to FaceTime and message each other as much as possible. Despite the distance, their love for each other grew stronger each and every day. Now, the final days of long distance are nearing and the couple could not be any happier to celebrate their marriage&nbsp;(and the end of long distance) with all of their loved ones &lt;3

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Q + A What should I wear?The dress code is semi-formal. We ask ladies to wear cocktail dresses, midi dresses, or long semi-formal dresses. For gentlemen, we ask that you please wear a suit, blazer, or a shirt and tie. Please no jeans and please do not wear any colors close to white/cream. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask the bride or groom. Are kids allowed?Although your younger ones are precious to us also, please ensure to have other childcare arrangements made for the littler ones. The bride and groom kindly ask that only children ages 10 and older accompany you to their wedding. May I bring a plus one?Unfortunately, due to budget and space limitations, we simply cannot accommodate for all of our lovely guests to bring a guest of their own. Therefore, we ask our guests to only bring a plus one if they are specifically named on the invitation. Is the wedding indoor or outdoor?Both the wedding ceremony and reception will be held indoors. What time should I arrive at the ceremony and reception?TBD Is there parking at the reception?TBD Is overnight parking available?TBD What date should I RSVP by?The bride and groom ask that all guests RSVP no later than <a href="http://xx.xx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">xx.xx</a>.2026.

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Jenna & Jakob

Jenna & Jakob

J&J

Wedding Day

4:00 PM–4:30 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–10:00 PM

Reception