Micheal Ratchford
Bailey Andersen
Micheal Ratchford
Bailey Andersen
September 14, 2024
How We Met
Our love story isn't as romantic as some but... We met at Bailey's older brother and Micheals best friend Keatons house (yes Brady and Keaton were roommates). We decided to play beer pong and of course we were partners. Our competitive nature brought us together. We won the game and from there started get to know each other. A few cats later, we are now engaged, and ready to share the rest of our lives.
Schedule
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Andersen/ Ratchford Reception
Sat, Sep 14, 2024, 6:00 pm - Sun, Sep 15, 2024, 12:00 am
1737 270th Street, Independence, IA 50644
Dinner will be starting at 7pm
Travel
Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites Independence
Call for Andersen/ Ratchford Hotel Block
Rental Car
Hired Drivers for after the Wedding
We will have a shuttle going AFTER the wedding to the HOTEL. We just ask that you bring money to tip the drivers. If you have any questions on the shuttle please reach out to Bailey (319-327-4459).
Registry
Amazon
Wedding Party
Olivia Fangman
Maid of Honor
Olivia is the calm to Baileys crazy! Olivia is Bailey's first cousin, college roommate, the girlfriend to one of Micheals best friends, and the best friend both Bailey and Micheal could ever ask for! We love you Olivia!
Aaliyah Meek
Maid of Honor
Aaliyah is one of Baileys childhood best friends! Our friendship was chosen for us considering we are the third generation of besties! Aaliyah is a mother, friend, best at talking Bailey off a cliff, and can smash a breakfast like no other when pregnant. Bailey's favorite thing to do with Aaliyah is going to Olive Garden and talking for hours! Love you girl :)
Aalexah Meek
Bridesmaid
Lexie and Bailey are three generation besties! Lexie and Bailey are both wild so as you can all imagine high school was not easy for our parents. We have the craziest memories together and are non stop coming up with bad ideas. Aalexah is a soft soul with some spice added, she will do anything to help others, and is irreplaceable in Baileys life! Love you Lex!
Josie Caron
Bridesmaid
Josie is Bailey’s college roommate and very good friend. Josie is the most caring person you’ll ever meet! Bailey and Josie love going for walks, getting margaritas, or deep diving into conversation.
Chelsea Ratchford
Bridesmaid
Chelsea is Micheal's sister and Bailey can always count on her to tell funny stories about Micheal. Chelsea is hilarious and Bailey's favorite person to sit in the corner and laugh with at family functions.
Nicole Gruber
Bridesmaid
Nicole is Micheal's oldest sister, she is always down to talk about sports. She is the BIGGEST Christmas lover you will ever meet and makes the best holiday cookies!
Keaton Stoner
Best Man
Keaton is a walking, talking comedy show. Micheal and Keaton love to go fishing. Probably everyone at the wedding can come up with a funny Keaton story. We are all anxiously waiting for what his speech is going to be the day of haha!
Rodney Schwartzhoff
Groomsman
Rodney is Micheal's college roommate, he is also one of Baileys best friends. He is stuck in our family forever, we have thousands of memories with him and cherish our time together. He is always down to do Bailey and Olivias crazy ideas.
Brenden Andersen
Groomsman
Brenden is Bailey's brother, he is Baileys “twin” really just because they can read each other's minds. Brenden and Micheal like to get drunk on vacation and make everyone else's lives hell dealing with them.
Brady Andersen
Groomsman
Brady is Bailey's brother, aka the nicest Andersen kid. Brady is very into nature and video games. He is a new father and we are all obsessed with his little son. Brady and Bailey like talking on the phone (for hours).
Braxton Andersen
Groomsman
Braxton is Bailey’s brother, Braxton is a Harry Potter expert, the best gift giver in the Andersen family. He is also quite competitive, and also the smartest Andersen so as you can imagine it gets loud playing games with him. Braxton and Micheal love playing ping pong.
Trice Gruber
Groomsman
Trice is Micheal's nephew, he will be the professional athlete in the family. He is always thinking about others and loves to play games. He still thinks Micheal and Bailey are cool so we are soaking up all of our time with him before he is a teenager and doesn't like us anymore.
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FAQs
Question
Are you registered? Where?
Answer
Yes! Amazon, there is a link on this website. We are also registered through Zola which is also linked on this website. Please call Bailey if you have questions 319-327-4459.
Question
Are kids welcome?
Answer
Yes! Of course
Question
Can I bring a date?
Answer
Yes, feel free to bring a plus one. Just text add them to the RSVP and if you have questions on how to do that contact Bailey.
Question
Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?
Answer
There is back to the hotel after the reception! Just bring tip $ for the drivers :)
Question
Where's the honeymoon?
Answer
We plan to visit Cancun, Mexico for the first time. We will be staying at an all inclusive resort. Please give us any "must do's" if you have been. We cannot wait to eat tacos and drinks margs for the week! HAHA
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