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Hotel Shuttle will depart Country Inn at 5:45 PM and 6:15 PM. The shuttle will be bringing guests back to the hotel at 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM.
Hotel Shuttle will depart Country Inn at 5:45 PM and 6:15 PM. The shuttle will be bringing guests back to the hotel at 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM.
September 16, 2022
Ham Lake, MN
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Jordan & James

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The Wedding Website of Jordan Knight and James Zappa
Jordan and James had a very random and Covid safe meet cute; they both swiped right on Tinder. On Jordan's birthday, that's the meet cute part. Their first date was a virtual date over Facebook. That's the Covid safe part. It wasn't long before they were driving at all hours from Willmar to the Twin Cities to Willmar to...you get the picture. Some memorable first dates in a pandemic include making James' favorite (and Jordan's least favorite) candy on Valentine's day, surviving a masked and socially distanced trip to Ikea, and putting together Jordan's new furniture to the loving tunes of James insisting that that screw totally goes there, just keep going even if there isn't a guide hole. As the year flew by, their dating grew into a relationship; moving in together, adopting a puppy, traveling the country, and falling in love with each other's quirks, flaws, and humor. Shortly after celebrating one year together, Jordan proposed. James forgot to answer.

Jordan Knight

Groom

If you are looking for something sweet and sentimental look to your right…or if you're on a mobile device, scroll down... James. You have caught me by surprise. I love the constant laughter our home is filled with, and I love how well we know one another. You are authentically yourself, and that is what drew me in from the start. I have no idea what the future holds, but I am so excited to face it with you. Many apologies for how long it took me to write this and many thanks for the constant reminders. It is like you with the lights in the house. We both knew what we were getting into when I proposed and you forgot to say "yes". I would not have it any other way, and I am so excited to see what our life together will bring.


James Zappa

Groom

Dear Jordan, We might as well be in Wisconsin because here comes the cheese! On one of our first dates, you made a joke about not having a car that went right over my head. Thinking you were serious, I was ready to make a long distance relationship work with only one of us driving, because I felt you were worth it. From the very beginning, you have been openly honest, endlessly supportive, funny nonstop, and a rock to help me feel grounded. You have made me happier than I thought someone could make me, and thankfully have allowed me to do the same for you. You have pushed me in ways that surprise me. You have me excited to go hiking! You almost have me convinced that "camping" is a thing. You got me to climb every mountain. It hasn't just been pushing me to try new things; you've encouraged and supported me in doing what is important to me. You were there literally the entire process of buying a house. You've been an amazing dog dad, and our little booter is so happy it melts my heart. In so many ways big and small, you've helped me grow. I cannot thank you enough. As we get ready to get to start our married life together, I'm excited for how we will continue to grow together. For what adventures we will go on, for what new laughs we will share, for helping each other through the less than happy times. I got you boo, and know you will always be there for me as well. So lets plan our big day, celebrate with those we love, and get this life started! I love you!

For all the days along the way
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