Nicole Haywood and Bob Olson exchange vows May 28 in Ames
Bob and Nicole Olson
Nicole Haywood, originally of Union, and Bob Olson, originally of Postville, exchanged vows May 28, 2017 at Prairie Moon Winery in Ames. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Corey Larson, formerly of Waukon.
The bride’s parents are Charlie and Linda Haywood of Union and her grandparents are Richard and Leona Smith of Cedar Rapids and Arvin and Carolyn Haywood of Union. The bride is a 2010 graduate of Eldora-New Providence Community School District and is a 2014 graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Statistics. She is employed as an Operations Analyst at LearnVest.
The groom’s parents are Mick and Mary Olson of Postville, and Bob Heffern of Waukon is his grandfather. The groom is a 2010 graduate of Valley High School in Elgin and is a 2014 graduate of Iowa State University. He is employed as a Construction Engineer with Ryan Construction Company in Phoenix, AZ.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore an off-the-shoulder ivory gown featuring a lace overlay and train. She carried a bouquet of pale pink hydrangeas, succulents and roses.
The bride’s sister, Jessica Bane, was the Matron of Honor, with bridesmaids Kathryn Schiefelbein, Kate Rose Russel, Julia Trausch and Hope Zefran. Flower Girl was Mahayla Bernadine Hanson, the groom’s niece and the daughter of Joel and Megan Hanson.
Drew Lensch was the Best Man, with groomsmen Sawyer Stecher, Tyler Schori, Colin Duffy and Colin Shiver. Joel Hanson and Ben Butler were ushers.
Pianist was Kevin Bane, brother-in-law of the bride, with readers being Megan Hanson and Annie Butler, sisters of the groom. Ray and Sarah Grover were host and hostess for the reception also held at Prairie Moon Winery.
The couple honeymooned in Jamaica. They make their home in Phoenix, AZ.
