“Tie the Knot”
Tassie Munroe and Bronc Boehnlein
Written by Dee Yates
Photos by Maci Berry
Love has a way of finding you when you least expect it, and for Tassie Munroe and Bronc Boehnlein, it came through the tight-knit bonds of the rodeo community. Their fairy-tale romance began with a setup orchestrated by mutual friends Janie Johnson Finlay and Molly Twitchell at Rodeo Salinas, where Molly’s husband, multiple-time NFR pickup man Matt Twitchell, works alongside Bronc at rodeos across the country.
The matchmaking almost didn’t happen. When Molly mentioned wanting to find someone for Bronc, Janie launched into a lengthy description of her friend Tassie. Molly’s response? “She sounds lovely, but I meant someone here at Salinas!” Fortunately, they decided to make the introduction anyway, and after a month of daily phone calls, Bronc flew to Texas to meet Tassie in person.
The proposal was as meaningful as their love story. After Tassie’s family sold their multi-generational ranch, a place where countless family milestones had occurred, including her parents’ wedding, Bronc knew exactly where to pop the question. On the day after Christmas, while retrieving their last three horses from the property, he led Tassie to her father’s old cattle office and asked for her hand in marriage. The location held deep sentimental value, making the moment even more special for the couple.
On June 7th, 2025, Tassie and Bronc exchanged vows at La Palmilla in Glen Rose, Texas, in a celebration that perfectly blended tradition with personal touches. Despite the Texas heat, they chose June as there only available weekend between the Flying U Rodeo schedule and Vegas, proving that in the rodeo world, timing revolves around the arena. The venue offered everything they needed: a beautiful Spanish-style chapel for the ceremony and an air-conditioned reception space large enough for their fun-loving crowd. Most importantly, it allowed their closest family and friends to stay on-site, with the wedding party and families booking every room for a private weekend celebration that ended each night at the pool.
In a touching moment before the traditional ceremony, Tassie and Bronc exchanged private vows without seeing each other, a compromise that gave them intimate time together while preserving the anticipation of their first look at the altar. The bride was walked down the aisle by her mother, Jimmie, in an emotional moment that highlighted the close bond between the three of them. When asked to describe their ceremony in three words, Tassie chose “Sacred, Traditional, and Unforgettable.”
The wedding paid beautiful tribute to the three most important men they’ve lost: both of their fathers and Bronc’s mentor, the legendary Cotton Rosser. Bronc wore a white gold Resistol, the King of the Cowboys’ signature style, while he and his groomsmen sported Flying U shirt pins. Tassie tied her father’s wedding ring into her bouquet, and Bronc wore a pin inside his suit coat made from one of his father’s shirts.
Tassie chose a simple yet elegant gown from Babe Bridal by Sophia Tolli, wearing her hair down as always and finishing the look with a fingertip veil featuring lace details. Her custom boots, designed by well-known boot maker and bridesmaid Rachel Clark, incorporated both Tassie and Bronc’s brands and are destined to become a cherished heirloom. The wedding party embodied their neutral, earthy aesthetic perfectly suited for the couple who envisioned themselves as fall brides. Bridesmaids wore stunning mocha dresses from Show Me Your Mumu, allowing each woman to choose her preferred silhouette in the cohesive color palette. The groomsmen looked sharp in Cinch jeans and shirts, black sport coats, and Resistol hats in Dunn color felt that perfectly matched the bridesmaids’ dresses, creating Tassie’s ideal black and brown theme.
The guest list read like a who’s who of the western industry, with World Champions and NFR qualifiers mingling alongside friends from New York City and Boulder, Colorado. The diversity of their community created an atmosphere of authentic appreciation for different walks of life. At one point during the reception, Bronc pulled Tassie aside, stunned, saying, “Can you believe all of these people are here for us?”
The celebration was elevated by vendors with deep rodeo connections. Donna Ruhmor, wife of the late Greg Ruhmor, created stunning floral arrangements incorporating succulents and neutral blooms that perfectly captured the Spanish theme. Photographer Maci Berry, experienced in wrangling her bareback riding brothers Leighton and Kade Berry, kept the groomsmen in line while capturing breathtaking moments. Makeup artist Avery Greene, wife of Weston Rutkowski, ensured Tassie looked and felt her absolute best. World Champion Dave Appleton, one of Tassie’s father’s best friends who had traveled with her parents early in their marriage, served as MC for the reception, bringing a meaningful connection to her late father. PRCA sound man Austin Lopeman handled DJ duties, bringing his professional expertise to their celebration.
The reception was filled with joy and laughter, from Tassie getting Bronc good during the cake cutting to his impressive dance moves during the garter toss. Flower girl Jayde Holland and ring bearer Matlock Garcia stole the show, while heartfelt speeches from matron of honor Ivy Saebens, best man Jeremy Gorham, and bridesmaids Janie Johnson Finlay and Laken Rapier moved the crowd. The couple’s first dance to “Wondering Why” by the Red Clay Strays became extra special when Bronc sang along to Tassie throughout the entire song, creating an intimate moment amid the celebration.
In true rodeo fashion, the newlyweds are spending their “honeymoon” at Reno Rodeo, where Bronc will continue his summer run on the west coast while Tassie works back in Texas. She’ll join him for select rodeos including Salinas before they begin construction on their new home in Weatherford this fall.
For Tassie and Bronc, their wedding day represented more than just the union of two people. It celebrated the rodeo community that brought them together and the industry that has given their families so much. As Tassie reflected, “I just feel so fortunate that through our industry, I have met my soulmate and so many of our best friends that stood by our side that day. Rodeo and the Western Industry has given our family so much, we are very blessed.”
Their love story proves that sometimes the best connections happen when friends take the time to play matchmaker, and that the rodeo family extends far beyond the arena to create bonds that last a lifetime. Congratulations to Tassie and Bronc Boehnlein on their beautiful beginning together!
