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Riley Brysch

and

Kari Swanson

Riley Brysch

and

Kari Swanson

September 26, 2026

Sioux City, IA
103 days103 d5 hours5 h31 minutes31 min15 seconds15 s
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Schedule

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Wedding

3:30 pm

Trinity Lutheran Church- ELCA
1122 Jackson Street, Sioux City, IA 51105

Reception

5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Travel

Flight

Sioux City Sioux Gateway, IA (SUX)

Sioux City has a small airport that will have some limited flight options leading directly into town. If price or flight options is a concern, check out the Omaha Airport below for more options.

Flight

Omaha Eppley Airfield, NE (OMA)

Sioux City has an airport but the flights tend to be more limited and more expensive there. The Omaha airport is about 90 minutes from Sioux City and is more affordable. Let us know if you're looking to carpool with other guests!

Flight

Sioux Falls Regional Airport

Sioux Falls Regional Airport is another affordable flight option that is located about 90 minutes from Sioux City.

Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Sioux City Downtown/Convention Center

901 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101
 (712) 202-2700

We have booked a hotel block at the Marriott for a cheaper group rate. The hotel is located in the center of town and it is in walking distance of a lot of local restaurants and bars! Group Rate (Per Night): Single Kings $129 plus applicable taxes Double Queens $139 plus applicable taxes Register Here: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1774364317533&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1339254259486585634&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5uYmxmYmxobmpsbFadmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1zRlF%2BbioAVQUA9WAAAAA%3D

Hotel

The Warrior

525 6th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101
 (712) 317-1011

The Warrior is a local Sioux City hotel located only about seven minutes from Trinity Lutheran Church. It is right next to several museums, restaurants, bars, and a local night club!

Registry

Wedding Party

Kari Swanson

Bride

Riley Brysch

Groom

Trina Swanson

Matron of Honor

Older sister of the bride!

Johanna Swanson

Maid of Honor

Younger sister of the bride!

Brienzi Fisher

Bridesmaid

College friend of the bride!

Genesis Morris

Bridesmaid

College friend of the bride!

Joanna Sire

Bridesmaid

College friend of the bride!

Emma Livingston King

Bridesmaid

Seminary friend of the bride!

Anne Nelson

Bridesmaid

Seminary friend of the bride!

Sierra Sampson

Bridesmaid

Sister of the groom!

Leni Caldwell

Bridesmaid

Sister of the groom!

Logan Hansen

Best Man

Seminary friend of the groom!

Zane Sampson

Groomsman

Brother of the groom!

Isaiah Baba

Groomsman

Seminary friend of the groom!

Myles Herren

Groomsman

Seminary friend of the groom!

Michael Butler

Groomsman

Seminary friend of the groom!

Trevor Hart

Groomsman

Seminary friend of the groom!

Austin Ludens

Groomsman

Seminary friend of the groom!

Nicholas Feistel

Groomsman

College friend and former roommate of the groom!

Cody Cagle

Groomsman

Seminary friend of the groom!

Meeting Kari's friends in Chicago for the first time...
Thanksgiving with the Swansons in Iowa...
New York City Broadway musical...
New Jersey Shore...
San Antonio River walk...
Date Nights in Waco...
Kari's Princeton Seminary Graduation...
Ash Wednesday in Temple, TX...

Things To Do

The Wedding Website of Kari Swanson and Riley Brysch
We're so excited to share a few of our favorite places with you!

Palmer's Old Tyme Candy Shoppe

215 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101

Visit Sioux City's 143 year-old, iconic candy shop!

Oscar Carl Vineyard

1473 Buchanan Avenue, Sioux City, IA 51106

A cute, local vineyard located 20 minutes from downtown, overlooking the beautiful Loess Hills.

Crash Boom Bang Whiskey Hole

213 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101

A cool new place for drinks downtown!

Jitters Donuts

100 Nebraska Street, Sioux City, IA 51101

The best donuts in Sioux City!

Pierce Street Coffee Works

1920 Pierce Street, Sioux City, IA 51104

A small, local coffee shop with great bites.

Council Oak Supply

101 West 3rd Street, Sioux City, IA 51103

Great coffee shop that roasts their own beans!

La Juanita

1316 Pierce Street, Sioux City, IA 51105

If you went to highschool in Sioux City, you know this iconic stop. Take a picture with the famous checkered red and white floor.

El Fredo Pizza

523 West 19th Street, Sioux City, IA 51103

Kari's favorite local pizza place.

Sioux City Public Museum

607 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101

Want to know why Sioux City was called "Little Chicago?" Find out here!

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA 51103

Sioux City was an important stop of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. See more here!

FAQs

The Wedding Website of Kari Swanson and Riley Brysch
Question

What should I wear?

Answer

Come as you are! Most guests will probably arrive in dressy-casual or cocktail attire.

Question

Do I have a plus one?

Answer

Your plus one will be included in the RSVP on the website! If you are concerned that we have missed a partner or significant other, shoot us a message.

Question

Are kids welcome?

Answer

Yes!! We love young people.

Question

What should we do in Iowa?

Answer

We've included some of Sioux City's highlights under "Things to Do"...check 'em out!

Question

What will weather be like?

Answer

Iowa in late September typically has highs of 65-75 degrees with lows of 45-55 degrees at night. We suggest bringing a light jacket for the evening.