Lexie & Dreyton
Wedding Party
Lexie Merley
Bride
Lexie and Dreyton met through mutual friends during their time at Iowa State. Lexie now works in Sioux Falls as a meteorologist at Dakota News Now. If there’s rain on the wedding day, don’t worry, the bride will let you know!
Dreyton Vander Werf
Groom
Dreyton and Lexie met in college through mutual friends. Dreyton now is an Industrial Engineer at Graco in Sioux Falls and is currently working towards a masters degree in engineering.
Marra Oldenkamp
Maid of Honor
Marra has been Lexie’s best friend since middle school. In fact, that’s when Lexie asked Marra to be the maid of honor in her wedding some day!
Dinitha Caldera
Best Man
Dreyton and Dinitha met their freshman year of college. Dreyton enjoyed showing Dinitha things about the American lifestyle, and watching him experience his first snowfall.
Jacquelyn Thousand
Bridesmaid
Jacquelyn and Lexie met freshmen year of college. Lexie loved getting to show Jax how to be a midwesterner, eating Casey’s pizza and tailgating at football games, and Jax showed Lexie the finer things in life. Many memories were made while sipping a nice glass of wine and indulging in a charcuterie board!
Konner Vander Werf
Groomsman
Konner is Dreyton's younger brother. Growing up the two spend a decent amount of time bickering but were always there for one another whenever they were needed.
Baylee Peterson
Bridesmaid
Baylee met Lexie at their work, Dakota News Now. They started out together on weekend mornings, and now get to do the 11am show together! If you find girl one around town, the other is never too far away!
Brady Van Waardhuizen
Groomsman
Brady and Dreyton became close friends in high school. While they lost touch in their early years of college Brady reached out one night just to talk and that blossomed back into the friendship that they have today.
Chloe Macey
Bridesmaid
Chloe and Lexie met each other during their college years in the meteorology program at Iowa State. The two bonded over many late night study sessions and of course storm chases!
Christopher Stoever
Groomsman
Christopher and Dreyton met their freshman year of college, when Dreyton and another friend were wondering the halls of a dorm building and decided to stop by Christopher's room and introduce themselves. The two guys realized they shared many classes that semester and spent time getting studying and getting lunch after class.
Aarushi Chauhan
Bridesmaid
Aarushi and Lexie met during their years at Iowa State. The two became quick friends after being introduced to each other by Marra. Many life long memories were made through their college years!
Brenden Anderson
Groomsman
Brenden and Dreyton met during Dreyton's freshman year of college. The two quickly became close friends, bonding over late night spent on projects and camping weekends.