Brides

“It was truly amazing and humbling to see all of those we loved who
came to support us and to celebrate the biggest day of our lives”
— AUDRA TEN NAPEL
necklace to wear for their big day.
“It was a necklace that matched perfectly,” Audra
said.
The ceremony was held at Faith Christian Reformed
Church in Sioux Center.
The decorations at the church were kept simple.
At the front of the church were three doors, which
the couple distressed together as a project. There
were flowers draping over the doors and two
candelabras on each side. There also was a unity
candle table, which Audra made herself.
The couple’s colors were mint/teal blue and
gold.
Down the center aisle, the aisle runner said “and
the two shall become one.” Alongside the aisle
runner were gold flower petals and other pew decorations.
The pews were decorated with blue/coral
peonies and fresh eucalyptus.
“I wanted to keep the church very simple but
elegant,” Audra said.
The reception was held at the Terrace View Event
Center in Sioux Center.
“Our favorite moment was right before we
walked into the reception,” Audra said. “Alex and I
took time to peek through the doors and just look
at everyone who was there. It was truly amazing
and humbling to see all of those we loved who
came to support us and to celebrate the biggest day
of our lives.”
‘Display of love’
For the reception tables, Audra chose black tablecloths
to make the napkins and centerpieces
pop. The tables were decorated with mint/teal
napkins and a blush square in the middle. The centerpieces
included vases and lanterns in gold with
an arrangement of white hydrangeas, blush/coral
peonies, roses and baby’s breath.
The head table had a lighted white backdrop
with gold sequined strands hanging down. Alex
and Audra made big initials “TN” that were hung
in the middle of the head table.
In the reception hall, there was a photo booth
where guests could take photos and use the couple’s
hashtag #TenHakenonTenNapel.
The guestbook area had two shelves with pictures
of the couple’s parents, grandparents and
great-grandparents on their wedding day.
“This was something important to us,” Audra
said, “Because without their love and display of
love, we wouldn’t be here.”
Guests enjoyed a chips and salsa bar for an appetizer,
which is something that the couple had
planned together.
“It was something that described us both as a
couple and how much we love chips and salsa,”
Audra said.
The catered meal featured pork loin or roasted
chicken, cheesy potatoes, green beans, salad and a
roll. Guests could choose between chocolate and
white cake for dessert.
At the reception, the guests played a scavenger
hunt game. Alex and Audra had selected eight
friends/family members who they knew would be
attending the reception. These eight guests were
sent out into the crowd to collect items, such as
lipstick, a driver’s license with a certain year on it,
a piece of notarized government property and a
“dash for cash” which helped the couple on their
honeymoon.
Afterward, the couple had a dance with a DJ.
The couple is planning on going to Cancun for
their honeymoon in January. Alex hauls livestock
for Ten Haken Trucking, and Audra recently started
a new job at Driesen Eye Center in Sioux Center.
The couple lives in Sioux Center, and they are
enjoying being new homeowners. •
SUMMER 2017 | BRIDES & BOUQUETS 13