Lexus & Christian
Wedding Party
Christian Simunek
Groom
Born in Orlando and moved to Hot Springs, SD when he was one. Grew up in Hot Springs, but lived in Hawaii for one year. Christian's family then moved to Rapid City his Sophomore year of high school. I needed a prom date my senior year and the rest is history.
Lexus Peters
Bride
Grew up in Sioux Falls, SD and moved to Rapid City, SD my junior year of high school to be closer to family. We met in February 2018 at school.
Sam Simunek
Best Man
Christian's cousin on his father's side. They grew up together in Hot Springs from the beginning.
Kristen Scheel
Maid of Honor
Kristen has known me since the day I was born. I went to her mother's home daycare in Sioux Falls as a child. She watched me grow up and we still talk everyday. She is the older 'sister' I never had. -Lexi
Kobe Whipple
Groomsman
Christian and Kobe met in high school when they both moved to St. Thomas More Sophomore year. They played football together through senior year.
McKenzie Oswald
Bridesmaid
Mckenzie has known met since the day I was born as well. Her mother, Melissa, and my mother worked together at Scheels and McKenzie became my babysitter once I started elementary school. She is the other older 'sister' in my life. -Lexi
Jordan Graper
Groomsman
Christian and Jordan also met at St. Thomas More when Jordan moved there their junior year. They were both on the football team as well. Christian, Kobe, and Jordan are all close high school friends.
Mckayla Conlee
Bridesmaid
Mckayla is Christian's younger sister and only sibling. She was the one that brought Christian and Lexi together. Mckayla and Lexi were in cheer together and became good friends. She found out that Lexi didn't have a prom date and told Christian about the situation. Mckayla was recently married in May to Carson.
Spencer Swedlund
Groomsman
Spencer first knew Lexi by being family friends. Spencer went to South Dakota School of Mines and would come over to Christian and Lexi's apartment to watch Packers games. Christian and Spencer became great friends and like to party, especially Halloween.
Natania Clark
Bridesmaid
Christian was co-workers with Natania's mother, Yolanda, at Wells Fargo. Christian and Lexi were introduced to Natania and all quickly became friends. She is very quiet, but is very talented at drawing. Natania goes to all the Rush games with the bride and groom as well. She is known as the 'adopted child'.