Bridal Shower

Rehearsal Dinner

Bachelorette Party!

Laurel Creek Manor

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Bachelor Party

Our Wedding

Colin and Katie met through Facebook dating. Both were hesitant about the app but decided to give it a shot and to this day they say it was by the grace of God that they matched. Luckily Colin has the patience of a saint and spent a couple months slowly gaining Katie's trust until she was finally ready to meet in person. Their first date was at Duke's Seafood on Ruston Way in Tacoma WA in 2024. They enjoyed talking about shared interests, work, faith, and family. Once the date was over they both agreed they wanted to continue seeing each other and from there the rest is history! Colin has always loved Star Wars and would talk to Katie about the Star Wars trading card game he would play on Monday nights. Although this was a foreign language to her, she did her best to listen and understand. Katie decided to showed Colin her old Pokémon card binder which inspired him to buy her some Pokémon packs while at his card tournaments. When Katie opened her very first pack, and pulled a Charizard they were hooked! It was because of this shared love of Pokémon that they started watching Pat Flynn (DeepPocketMonster) on YouTube and learned about Card Party 3, the biggest Pokemon Card Convention, which Pat was hosting in Seattle on October 3rd-5th 2025. Colin got the idea to reach out to Pat during his first live stream for Card Party about the possibility of proposing. Pat and the Card Party staff loved the idea! Thanks to Pat's generous heart, he provided everything Colin would need to propose. Pat had the idea of Colin surprising Katie on stage by popping out of a Pikachu costume, and provided a coordinator, professional videographers, photographers, and a crew to help him in and out of the Pikachu costume. All Colin needed to do was bring the ring and per Pat's instructions "enjoy the most amazing day of your life!" To say they surprised Katie is an understatement. It will be a night they both will remember and cherish for the rest of their lives. They are excited for their future Pokémon game room where they can display their Pokémon collection and play video games together with friends. Colin and Katie are so excited to share their wedding day with everyone and are looking forward to adding some of their love of Pokémon to their special day as well. They can't wait to see where this next adventure in life takes them, and are excited for their future children to pick their starter Pokémon!

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Liz and Katie met 16 years ago at a choir retreat in college and became fast friends. With a shared love of music, video games, dancing, and whiskey nothing could keep them apart, even living in different states. Katie was Liz’s Maid of Honor for her wedding in 2021 and is so excited to now bestow that honor to her.

Elizabeth Bennett

Colin and Kyle have known each other for 20+ years. Through their shared love of hotdogs, comedy, guns, movies and video games they became best bros for life. While Colin went for Law Enforcement, Kyle went the opposite direction and became a Firefighter Paramedic with Los Angles County Fire where he rocks an awesome mustache. Although they live in different states Colin can always rely on Kyle and is honored to have him as his Best Man.

Kyle Simpson

Anna is Katie's younger sister of 5 years. She currently lives in Oregon but has traveled to multiple different countries and has lived in multiple states including, Idaho, and Colorado. Although Katie and Anna are opposite in almost every way, that's the thing Katie admires most about her. She loves Anna's adventurous spirit and enjoys seeing her Instagram stories of all the many hikes she has taken all over the country with her dog Oakley. Katie is so excited to have her sister standing with her on her Wedding day.

Anna Hausler

Colin and Dan became best friends in College with their shared hobbies of all things nerdy, from Video Games to Superheroes trivia. They had countless adventures, lots of late night video game sessions, lavish dinners and movies after the gym. Dan currently resides in California as Colin's Financial Advisor with UBS. Colin is honored to have Dan standing besides him on his wedding as one of his Groomsman. 

Dan Short

Katie met Jon 17 years ago in college choir. They shared a love of music and the video game Halo and had many fun nights jamming out to Rockband on the playstation. He is her best guy friend and they still game to this  day even though they are states apart. Katie loves to take credit for Jon and Liz meeting and eventually getting married years later and was so glad to be apart of their wedding party as the Maid of Honor. 

Jon Bennett

Canaan is Colin's older brother by 7 years. Even with the gap in age, they have and maintain a close relationship with their shared obsession of all things Star Wars. They enjoy talking about Canaan's travels to Japan, trips to a galaxy far far away at Star Wars Celebration and nerding out on Pokémon. Colin is blessed and honored to have his brother standing with him as his Groomsman.

Canaan Yee

Wedding Party

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The theme is fall leaves with roses and the wedding party will be the different colors of fall leaves.Women please wear dresses (long or short) or jumpsuits/pant suits, heels and or dressy flats.Men please wear dress pants, dress shirt, and tie. A full suit is optional.Please no jeans, no sneakers.

Dress Code

Welcome to Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma at Point Ruston Waterfront, the only luxury hotel and spa along the shoreline in north Tacoma. Our destination offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Puget Sound waterfront along with the Olympic and Cascade Mountains. Set in the heart of a thriving urban village, Point Ruston features upscale dining, local boutique shops, shore side walking trails and the best in entertainment. Only minutes away from downtown Tacoma, a world-class golf haven and one of the most iconic event venues in the region, our location is the perfect choice for your next getaway. Hotel amenities include Silver Cloud’s signature rooftop pool, an exciting dining experience at Copper & Salt Northwest Kitchen and a luxury oasis at Spa Serein. Extensive conference facilities include a 5,400 square foot grand ballroom and a covered outdoor terrace.

Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma

Nestled in one of Western Washington's lush valleys, this Puyallup hotel features a year round indoor pool and hot tub. It offers a bar and bistro and serves a daily continental breakfast. Joint Base Lewis-McChord is 15 minutes’ drive away. Free Wi-Fi, a 42-inch cable TV with HBO film channels, an iPod docking station, a microwave and a refrigerator are provided in all rooms at Best Western Plus Puyallup Hotel. The comfortable guest rooms also include a desk, a seating area and a coffee maker. Located at Best Western Plus Puyallup Hotel, Fireside Bar &amp; Bistro offers a selection of wines, microbrews and cocktails and offers appetizers and light entrees. Guests can enjoy a drink while lounging by a large fireplace. Guests of Best Western Plus Puyallup Hotel have access to the hotel fitness center. A business center with fax and photocopying services is available. South Hill Mall is 5 minutes’ drive from this hotel. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is 30 minutes’ away. Mount Rainier National Park is 64 miles southeast of this hotel.

Best Western Plus Puyallup Hotel

Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites Sumner, conveniently located just north of Downtown Sumner and a short drive to both Tacoma &amp; Seattle. The Seattle Tacoma International Airport is less than 20 miles away. Leisure travelers can enjoy a comfortable stay at our Sumner hotel which is minutes from restaurants, shopping &amp; local attractions.Wild Wave Theme Park, Northwest Trek, Point Defiance Zoo &amp; the Aquarium, King County Aquatic Center, and the Tacoma Dome are all nearby &amp; are great for family outings. Adults can spend an evening at the Emerald Queen, Muckleshoot Casino or watch the races at Emerald Downs Racetrack.If you want to shop, The Outlet Collection Mall in Auburn is also nearby. With convenient access to Sumner Industrial Park &amp; Interstate Distribution, our hotel is ideal for business travelers who plan to attend meetings in the area. Joint Base Lewis McChord is just a few miles away. A 24-hour Business Center &amp; free, high-speed Internet access throughout the hotel will help you stay connected as you do business on the road. You can relax in the heated, indoor pool &amp; whirlpool or work out in the Fitness Center.

Holiday Inn Express Suites Sumner by IHG

Find us adjacent to restaurants and shops at South Hill Mall. Washington State Fairgrounds are two miles away, while the Washington Premier Football Club Field Complex is a six-mile drive. Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is within 16 miles. Enjoy our in-suite kitchens, complimentary breakfast, Wednesday Evening Socials, fitness center, and indoor pool.

Colin & Katie

Colin & Katie

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