Info about the I Do’s
ABOUT NICOLE
Nicole was born in Bismarck, North Dakota in 1981. Her parents, Doug Evenson & Nancy Evenson, moved to Gillette, Wyoming shortly after, where she grew up and graduated from CCHS in 1999. She went on to college at Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming and then on to Collins College in Tempe, Arizona where she obtained her BA degree in Graphic Design. Currently she has a great job as a Marketing Director for Collins Communications and just bought a house in Gillette. Oh, and she has a playful dog named Kipper who keeps her entertained and a few other things that she loves includes…Mexican food, warm weather and riding her motorcycle in warm weather to eat Mexican food.
ABOUT BRIAN
Coincidentally, Brian was also born in North Dakota in Dickinson. His parents, Tim & Mary Bickett, settled down in Upton, Wyoming when he was four and have been there ever since. Brian graduated from Upton High and went after his Mechanical Engineering Degree at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City. From there he took a job with International in Indiana but decided to move closer to his family three years later and took a job at a mine south of Gillette. Last spring he took a consulting job with a company out of Reno, Nevada and travels to and from work each week. He also favors warmer weather, owns three motorcycles; one that he built from the ground up and another in the process, and would ride everyday if he could, and he likes Kip too….sort of.
HOW WE MET
Brain and Nicole met one hot summer night in July-ish at Jake’s Tavern in Gillette back when it was a small hoppin’ bar the summer before Nicole went back to school in Arizona. Billy Sargent introduced them that night, but nothing really came of it. They hung out a little bit but by the time the summer was over it was too late to start anything. Nicole left and Brian followed on vacation to the Grand Canyon. He invited her up to hang out and see the sites with him on his motorcycle, but communications were lost after that. Nicole returned home after she graduated. They didn’t start dating until the ball dropped on 2004 and have been inseparable ever since.
WHEN WE GOT ENGAGED
November 12, 2005
HOW IT HAPPENED
It was just another weekend trip to Rapid. They were Christmas shopping and Brian reserved a room in Keystone for the night, something he has done before so it wasn’t out of the ordinary. They went out to dinner at the Alpine Inn in Hill City (the best steak dinner ever) and then back to the hotel to relax. After a dip in the pool and hot tub they went back to their room where Brian told Nicole how happy he was and then got down on one knee and asked the question. She never saw it coming and the first thing out of her mouth was “Are you serious? You’d better not be kidding me!”, but she finally said yes. They continued shopping and picked out a ring the next day.
WHEN & WHERE
July 7, 2006
Silver City, SD
ABOUT THE BIG DAY
This will be quite the spectacular event; small and simple, casual yet elegant, orange and green, outdoors, with a grand party to follow. Make sure to check the weather and dress accordingly. If it looks like heavy rain around 4:30, the ceremony will be moved inside to the reception hall at the Deadwood Gulch Resort. Think Sunshine!
NICOLE’S ATTENDANTS
Jessica West , Matron of Honor — Sister of the Bride
Jody Parsons , Bridesmaid — Sister of the Groom
Megan Parsons , Flower Girl — Niece of the Groom
Kate Evenson , Personal Attendant — Friend & Cousin of the Bride
BRIAN’S ATTENDANTS
Steven Bickett , Best Man — Brother of the Groom
Dusty Evenson , Groomsman — Cousin of the Bride
Coulter West , Ring Bearer — Nephew of the Bride
TIME
4:30 PM
LOCATION
Silver City Community Center
Sunnyside Gulch Road
Silver City, SD
DIRECTIONS
From Deadwood: Head south on Highway 385 for about 30 miles. You will see a highway sign for Silver City. Turn right at the Whispering Pines campground and follow this road all the way in to Silver City. The Silver City Community Center will be the first building you come to. It is an old school house with a red roof.
From Rapid City: Head south for about 17 miles on highway 44. Take a right on highway 385 and about 1.5 miles is the turn of to Silver City. Turn left at the Whispering Pines campground and follow this road all the way in to Silver City.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Parking: You will be directed to park on the east side of Sunnyside Gulch Road at the Community Center. Silver City is a small historic mining community in the Black Hills. If the designated parking area becomes full, please respect the residents and guests by parking on the side of the road and not blocking any entrances or roads.
Weather: July afternoon weather in the hills is just about right, not too hot but not too cold. There may be a short summer shower earlier in the afternoon. Please check the weather for the area and come prepared. If it looks like heavy rain around 4:30, the ceremony will be moved inside to the reception hall at the Deadwood Gulch Resort.
TIME
6:00 PM
LOCATION
Deadwood Gulch Resort
Highway 85 South
Deadwood, SD
DIRECTIONS
From I-90: Take exit 17 (from Spearfish) or exit 30 (from Sturgis/Rapid City) to Deadwood. When you get to town stay on Highway 85. Go through 3 stop lights. At the fourth stop light, you will turn left. Go one block, turn right at the flashing stop light. You are now on Hwy 85 south. Go approximately 3/4 mile. Deadwood Gulch Resort will be on your right hand side.
From Silver City: Turn left at the Whispering Pines campground and take Hwy 385 to Hwy 85. Turn right, Deadwood Gulch Resort will be on the left as you enter Deadwood – approximately 1/2 mile. THE ATTIRE Dress casual and make sure to check the weather. THE MENU We will be hosting a banquet buffet.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
After the ceremony, you will be directed to the reception where you may begin through the serving line. The wedding party will finish up their pictures and have a grand entrance at the reception.
Remember to bring your cameras…this is going to be THE event of the summer and we know you’ll want to have lots of photos to remember it!
ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms has been reserved at the
Deadwood Gulch Resort
1-800-695-1876
www.deadwoodgulch.com
Make sure to mention the Bickett/Evenson Reception and receive our 10% group rate.
If you are looking to camp we recommend the
Deadwood KOA
1-800-562-0846 or 605-578-3830
1 mile west of Deadwood on Highway 14A
www.KOA.com
or the
Whispering Pines Campground and Lodging
605-341-3667
Highway 385 at the Silver City Rd.
Both campgrounds offer full RV hookups, tent sites and cabins.
You are also welcome to stay at any other hotel or campground in the area.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you stay at the Deadwood Gulch, or any number of other locations in Deadwood, Main Street is just a short trolley ride away so you do not have to worry about driving. The trolley travels year around and picks up passengers at the front door and makes many stops on it’s route. Each ride is only 50 cents. The KOA also offers a shuttle service to and from it’s camp site.
WHAT TO DO IN THE AREA
The Black Hills Region covers a large area in the western part of South Dakota and has many state parks and natural wonders. The world famous Mount Rushmore of Keystone is located in the Black Hills and the town of Deadwood is a genuine remnant of the Wild West.
We enjoy taking in the beauty of the hills while riding on two wheels on any of the numerous winding highways and byways, so bring your motorcycles, four-wheelers, fishin’ poles and camping stuff; not to mention your gambling luck and quarters.
Here are a few sites that may help you plan a great weekend.
www.travelsd.com
www.deadwood.org
www.rapidcitycvb.com
http://blackhillsphoto.com/blackhillsattractions.html
www.blackhillsentertainment.com
from: Kim, Alicia, Dana, Chelsey & Zachary 7/5/2006
Know that I am thinking about you and asking God to bless you with a lifetime of beautiful love together. Congratulations!!!! Kim
from: the Boles 6/30/2006
oops and Lynne too
from: Uncle Michael and Amber 6/30/2006
What an awesome web page. Congradulations to both of you. Sure wish we could be there.We will be looking forward to seeing pictures. Come see us…..Love you
from: Billy Sargent 5/8/2006
So I’m the cause of all this! Good luck to both of you and I’ll be there to see you two off. Love ya Both and Congradulations
from: Melanie Fabrizius 4/7/2006
Can’t wait to see you get married off!! =) Look forward to making a road trip to your wedding..hope you have several strapping young men for me to ogle at your reception!! ha!! Love ya, Mel
from: Chuck & Cindy Patterson 3/6/2006
Nicole, Cory sent us the link to your wedding page and we have enjoyed looking at it. Brian looks like a great a guy and you look very happy. We are so happy for you and wish you and Brian all the best! Love to you both, Chuck & Cindy, Shane, Cory & Kayla too!
from: Jessica Jo 2/24/2006
OF COURSE I WILL TELL YOU CONGRATS…WHAT AN AWESOME WEB SITE. LOVE YOU
from: Carrie Pile 2/23/2006
Congratulations!!!!!!!!! The picture looks great! Can’t wait to see you in July!
