Bowlero Eden Prairie

Pre-Wedding Dinner

Three Rivers Park District- Hyland Hills Ski Area

Wedding Day Celebration

Private Ceremony

Reception

Ceremony

Our Wedding

We met in math class Junior year of high school. Patrick and Abbie's friends spent months trying to set them up through youth group, prom, and other high school activities. Abbie and Patrick finally started dating in October 2016, their Senior year of high school after spending weeks together on the Cross Country team. Abbie and Patrick enjoyed the common high school highlights: prom, team sports, the Relay for Life fundraiser, graduation, and the all night grad party! All the while surrounded by close and supportive friends. At the end of the summer in 2017, Abbie and Patrick began their (unbeknownst at the time) 5 year long distance relationship! Patrick was called to the barren tundra of Grand Forks, North Dakota to pursue a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Dakota (Go Sioux!). Abbie was called to the traitorous land of Wisconsin to pursue bachelor's and master's degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the Universities of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and -Stout. Long distance was not easy or enjoyable, but for us, ending our relationship because of distance was not an option! We survived by countless hours video calling and always looking forward to the next visit we would have to see each other (thanks Kim/Mom for Delta perks!). We supported and celebrated each other's individual growth in education, friendships, and personal achievements. Planes, trains, and automobiles, allowed us to take turns meeting in North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. When we were able to spend quality time together, we loved attending sporting events (preferably Sioux hockey games), boating, hiking, racing, time with each other's families, watching our favorite shows and movies, traveling, and EATING (especially at the MN State Fair)! Abbie and Patrick got engaged in August 2021. We knew that it would be a long engagement, so we could both focus on finishing up school and starting our careers, but it was long past time to make that commitment to each other. Patrick and Abbie moved back to Minnesota together in the summer of 2022 and are SO HAPPY to finally be living together. While wedding planning and beginning our careers, we adopted our fur baby, Nyx, in November 2023. It is absolutely crazy for us to believe that we have been together for over 7 years... nearly 8 by the time our wedding comes around. But, we appreciation and love for one another has never dwindled. We are so excited to get married!

Our Story - High School Sweethearts

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Sammi is Abbie's younger sister.  Being only a year apart means they grew up together. Sammi and Abbie have different passions, tastes, and personalities; however, Sammi has been Abbie's rock through it all. Sammi's honesty and drive motivates and inspires Abbie every day!

Sammi Sonstegard

Patrick's Friend,
Met in High School,
9 years experience as Patrick's friend,
Collects Pokémon cards,
Top 500 in Madden,
Owns a house,
Not as tall as Patrick

Chris Bade

Sydney and Abbie have been close friends since T-Ball!  Their fondest memories include Barbies, Hullabaloo, and MarioKart. Sydney has been an outstandingly fun, smart, and caring person to grow alongside with for Abbie for 20 years! Sydney played a huge part in getting Abbie and Pat together in high school!

Sydney Van Frost

Oldest brother,
Met at birth,
28 years experience as a brother,
1 year experience as a Father,
Patrick's career template,
Owns a racing go-kart,
Not as tall as Patrick

Mike Lupelow

Katie and Abbie have been close friends since middle school. They bonded over their love of books and fictional characters. Katie and Abbie lived together for 4 years throughout their undergrad journey at UW Eau Claire. Katie has always been a loving and dependable friend!

Katie Grong

Middle brother,
Met at birth,
28 years experience as a brother,
Owns 3 dogs with a total of 10 legs,
Plays college Hockey,
Drove big trucks for the Army,
Not as tall as Patrick

Charlie Lupelow

Victoria and Abbie have been close friends since middle school. They grew together over their love for God, books, and taking care of their friends. Victoria is an honest friend who always has her loved one's backs!

Victoria Suttle

Patrick's Cousin,
Met at birth
25 years experience as Patrick's Cousin,
3 years experience as Patrick's college roommate
Own's a house,
Former captain and coach of the UND Rocket League team,
Acting credit in the play Aida

Matthew Syrstad

DeAnna and Abbie lived on the same dorm floor their freshman year at UW Eau Claire. DeAnna, Katie, and Abbie became fast friends and spent a lot of nights binge watching TV shows and movies. DeAnna is a close and self-empowering friend who is ALWAYS there when you need her!

DeAnna Wuellner

Patrick's friend,
Met via Matthew,
13 years experience as Patrick's friend,
2 year experience as Patrick's college roommate,
Best soccer defenseman Patrick played with,
America's biggest Manchester United fan,
Intramural indoor soccer champion

Drew Lamb

Dani and Abbie met in grad school at UW Stout. Dani and Abbie carpooled to class together almost every day. Dani and Abbie have supported each other in their career's as professional counselor's and frequently check in on and consult with each other!

Dani Toman

Patrick's friend,
Met via Matthew,
13 years experience as Patrick's friend,
Shamefully supports the Golden Gophers,
Achieved GC2 in Rocket League,
Can do a backflip,
Ran a Marathon

Joseph Moynihan

Maggie and Abbie have been friends for 10 years! They braved the cold throughout high school on the cross country ski team. Maggie played a huge role in getting Abbie and Pat together in high school. Maggie is one of the most selfless and faith filled friends Abbie has and she can't imagine having anyone more trustworthy and dependable by her side on her wedding day!

Maggie Bruns

Patrick's friend,
Met via Matthew,
5 years experience as Patrick's friend,
3 years experience as college roommate,
Founding member of the UND Rocket League team,
Takes cool pictures of space,
All state swimming in high school

Casey Diers

Mike's daughter and Patrick and Abbie's niece, Savina will be a year and a half at the time of the wedding! Savina is such a joy to the Lupelow family!

Savina Lupelow

Cece played a huge role in getting Abbie and Pat together in high school. Cece and Abbie have been friends since middle school. Cece and Abbie spent 4 years on the high school cross country and cross country ski team together! Cece is a passionate and motivated individual who inspires Abbie and Patrick to achieve their goals! Cece is a wonderfully talented photographer who took the beautiful engagement photos you see throughout this webpage! You'll see Cece around on the wedding day with a camera in hand!
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Abbie & Patrick

Abbie & Patrick

Registry