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WreathWreath

Derek Ivens

and

Monica Shields

Derek Ivens

and

Monica Shields

#ImminentlyIvens

September 30, 2023

How we Met

We meet again

Derek and I met waaaay back in 1999/2000, We were both still in school and I was working at McDonald's in Gassville where we both lived at the time. I went to Moutain Home school but working/living in Gassville I made friends with people from that area....Derek included. For a while we were together or with the same group of friends all the time. Everyone thought we were dating but we actually were not, little did we know we would actually end up engaged someday, HA! As with a lot of high school friends, after graduation we went our separate ways, lost touch, life happened, and we didn't see much of each other anymore. Fast forward 20 plus years, a whirlwind of life events for us both and a new set of tires unexpectedly brought us back together. So, here we are, blessed beyond measure and so lucky to have each other

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Schedule

The Wedding Website of Monica Shields and Derek Ivens
Here's what to expect on our wedding day! A sweet simple ceremony followed by a reception with food and friends!

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Our Ceremony

4:00 pm

Reception

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Travel

We're working on gathering some recommendations for our out-of-towner guests. Stay tuned!

Registry

We did not feel the need to register, we are blessed to have your attendance and share our day with you!

Wedding Party

Meet our Family that is walking down the aisle with us! Both of us will have our kids standing with us to celebrate joining our families. Derek's grandson will bring down the rings... we hope, HA! And my little cousin Elsie will be the flower girl.

Gary Wise

Officiant

Gary Wise is the pastor at Gassville Baptist Church where Derek and his family have been members for 15+ years

Alliyah Akins

Best Woman

Derek's oldest daughter

Bailey Ivens

Groomswoman

Derek's youngest daughter

Marlee Shields

Maid of Honor

Monica's Daughter

Elsie Braun

Flower Girl

Elsie is the daughter of Monica's cousin Halen & Jacob Braun

Bentley Akins

Ring Bearer

Bentley is Derek's Grandson, Son of Dawson and Alliyah Akins

Mason Shields

Walking the Bride/Bridesman

Monica's Son

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Things To Do

Most of you are from here, but if you are visiting, let us share a few new places in our area that you might enjoy! Cadillac Jacks Chicken, Rapp's Brewery, Mountain Mystery Escape room, Scoop Ice cream parlor, Cove Coffee, Brewed Awakening, and several boutiques

FAQs

If you have any other questions other than what we listed here, please reach out to us at 870-421-2452 (Monica) or 870-405-2198 (Derek)

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Please let us know your plans by September 1 We hope we get to celebrate with you!

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