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We're looking forward to celebrating with you on 8/9/21!
We're looking forward to celebrating with you on 8/9/21!
June 6, 2020

Jenna & Eli

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Eli Nielsen

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Jenna Atkinson

June 6, 2020

About

the bride & groom

Jenna is studying Computer Science at Brigham Young University and loves graphic design, houseplants and Cheerios. She wants to go into Software Development and loves teaching and improving systems. Eli is studying Political Science, also at BYU, and enjoys reading, camping and fountain pens. He is passionate about national defense and hopes to work in the intelligence community.

How We Met

3-23-19

Jenna and Eli met two seperate times at a mutual friend's apartment, first at an art party and then at a game night. Jenna thought that Eli was cute and funny and remarked that "someone should date him". She was right.

First Date

7-10-19

After getting to know each other a little better, Eli asked Jenna on a date to go hiking in Rock Canyon. They walked and talked for hours. They hung out the next day, and the day after that and continued hanging out and decided to get married.

Meeting Parents

Thanksgiving & New Years

Eli and Jenna flew to her home in California for Thanksgiving and spent the week there. They enjoyed excellent food, Jackbox games with the Atkinsons and a tour of San Francisco. After Christmas, Jenna flew to Texas to join Eli and his family for New Years. She was introduced to amazing BBQ, Buc-ee's, and tasty tacos with the Nielsens. Eli and Jenna also started ring shopping.

Engaged

3-15-20

Eli took Jenna to an outlook near Rock Canyon, where they had their first date, at sunset. With some help from his sister and a few friends, he set up some candles and twinkle-lights. After walking up the hill together, he got down on one knee and said , "Jenna, you are the love of my life. Will you marry me?" She said yes.

Wedding

6-6-20

Jenna and Eli had a beautiful ceremony above Tibble Fork Reservoir in American Fork, Utah. Both their immediate families were able to attend, as well as a few of the grandmas. They read old letters they had written to each other as vows and said "I do" in front of the mountains. There was crying.

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