Our Big Day

Calvary Lutheran Church 

Ceremony

Lakeside

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

If you ask Caitlyn:It was August of 2020, and we had just come through the pandemic. I was working at Aerotek Staffing in Fargo when a coworker asked if I was ready to meet someone. I had no idea what he meant—little did I know they soon would be creating a dating profile for me on the app Hinge. I had never used a dating app before and was honestly against the idea. But he went ahead and filled out my profile anyway, making sure to mention that I liked golfers and golden retrievers—how fitting.When I finally opened the app and started scrolling, the very first profile I came across was someone who lived in Alexandria, Minnesota—which, coincidentally, is my mom’s hometown and where most of my family still lives. He had a very cute golden retriever and was pretty cute. I swiped right immediately.In classic Brady fashion, he took a solid 48 hours to message me—though if you ask him, he swears I should’ve messaged first. 🤪 His second message? “There’s a 90% chance I’m moving to Arizona. Are you still interested?” I replied: “Sure.”In September 2020, I finally worked up the courage to meet him in person. I pulled up to his house in my banged-up Toyota Corolla (if you know, you know), and a big, fluffy golden retriever came running out to greet me—with the biggest smile and endless kisses. Then Brady came around the corner and I was immediately obsessed with him.For someone who swore off dating apps and was convinced they were a waste of time, I clearly didn’t know what I was talking about. Brady is, without a doubt, the best thing that’s ever happened to me and I can’t wait for him to be my husband.

How Did We Meet? 

Our Story

A room block has been reserved at GrandStay Hotel under the Ferkul-Hafdal Wedding. Please call 320-334-3700 to make your reservation. As the closest hotel to our reception, this is a great spot to stay! A late-night shuttle will be provided to take guests from the reception back to the hotel.

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

This is conveniently located between our ceremony and reception venues, The Holiday Inn is a great place to relax in between events and features an excellent on-site restaurant!

Holiday Inn Alexandria, an IHG Hotel

If you are looking for a great resort on the lake this would be the place!

Caitlyn & Brady

Caitlyn & Brady

Travel

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Holiday Inn Alexandria, an IHG Hotel

Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center

Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria