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Our Wedding

<p>In&nbsp;June&nbsp;of&nbsp;2020,&nbsp;Conner&nbsp;and&nbsp;Alexa&nbsp;connected&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;dating&nbsp;app&nbsp;called&nbsp;Bumble,&nbsp;after&nbsp;Alexa's&nbsp;friend&nbsp;convinced&nbsp;her,&nbsp;she&nbsp;should&nbsp;give&nbsp;it&nbsp;a&nbsp;try.&nbsp;Her&nbsp;first&nbsp;night&nbsp;on&nbsp;Bumble,&nbsp;Alexa&nbsp;made&nbsp;an&nbsp;exception&nbsp;to&nbsp;her&nbsp;"no&nbsp;guys&nbsp;from&nbsp;high&nbsp;school"&nbsp;rule&nbsp;when&nbsp;she&nbsp;saw&nbsp;Conner's&nbsp;profile.&nbsp;From&nbsp;that&nbsp;first&nbsp;night&nbsp;on&nbsp;Bumble,&nbsp;Conner&nbsp;and&nbsp;Alexa&nbsp;felt&nbsp;an&nbsp;instant&nbsp;sense&nbsp;of&nbsp;comfortability,&nbsp;which&nbsp;quickly&nbsp;turned&nbsp;into&nbsp;a&nbsp;close&nbsp;connection.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Conner&nbsp;learned&nbsp;quickly&nbsp;of&nbsp;Alexa's&nbsp;terrible&nbsp;sense&nbsp;of&nbsp;direction,&nbsp;as&nbsp;he&nbsp;drove&nbsp;in&nbsp;circles&nbsp;on&nbsp;their&nbsp;first&nbsp;date&nbsp;while&nbsp;she&nbsp;had&nbsp;her&nbsp;navigation&nbsp;set&nbsp;to&nbsp;bike&nbsp;mode.&nbsp;Alexa&nbsp;learned&nbsp;quickly&nbsp;of&nbsp;Conner's&nbsp;unique&nbsp;taste&nbsp;for&nbsp;food&nbsp;combinations,&nbsp;as&nbsp;he&nbsp;finds&nbsp;peanut&nbsp;butter&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;a&nbsp;welcome&nbsp;addition&nbsp;to&nbsp;any&nbsp;food&nbsp;group.&nbsp;After&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;date,&nbsp;both&nbsp;knew&nbsp;this&nbsp;was&nbsp;the&nbsp;start&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;relationship&nbsp;different&nbsp;and&nbsp;more&nbsp;meaningful&nbsp;than&nbsp;those&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;past.&nbsp;Alexa&nbsp;and&nbsp;Conner&nbsp;started&nbsp;a&nbsp;somewhat&nbsp;"long&nbsp;distance"&nbsp;relationship,&nbsp;as&nbsp;she&nbsp;lived&nbsp;in&nbsp;Grafton.&nbsp;&nbsp;After&nbsp;eleven&nbsp;months&nbsp;of&nbsp;dating,&nbsp;and&nbsp;what&nbsp;felt&nbsp;like&nbsp;many&nbsp;months&nbsp;of&nbsp;waiting&nbsp;to&nbsp;Alexa,&nbsp;Conner&nbsp;told&nbsp;Alexa&nbsp;he&nbsp;loved&nbsp;her&nbsp;at&nbsp;their&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;park&nbsp;in&nbsp;Grafton.&nbsp;As&nbsp;Alexa&nbsp;and&nbsp;Conner&nbsp;grew&nbsp;more&nbsp;serious,&nbsp;they&nbsp;decided&nbsp;to&nbsp;buy&nbsp;a&nbsp;condo,&nbsp;and&nbsp;start&nbsp;their&nbsp;life&nbsp;together&nbsp;in&nbsp;their&nbsp;hometown&nbsp;of&nbsp;Sheboygan,&nbsp;where&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;puppy&nbsp;parents&nbsp;to&nbsp;their&nbsp;two&nbsp;dogs,&nbsp;Winston&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bentley.&nbsp;They&nbsp;compliment&nbsp;each&nbsp;other&nbsp;in&nbsp;many&nbsp;ways,&nbsp;Alexa&nbsp;talks&nbsp;while&nbsp;Conner&nbsp;listens&nbsp;(most&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;time.)&nbsp;Conner&nbsp;cooks&nbsp;dinner&nbsp;daily&nbsp;while&nbsp;Alexa&nbsp;bakes&nbsp;all&nbsp;the&nbsp;desserts,&nbsp;Alexa&nbsp;is&nbsp;very&nbsp;picky&nbsp;while&nbsp;Conner&nbsp;eats&nbsp;anything&nbsp;she&nbsp;doesn't,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Alexa&nbsp;is&nbsp;always&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;go,&nbsp;while&nbsp;Conner&nbsp;makes&nbsp;sure&nbsp;she&nbsp;has&nbsp;time&nbsp;to&nbsp;relax.&nbsp;Living&nbsp;together&nbsp;as&nbsp;both&nbsp;best&nbsp;friends&nbsp;and&nbsp;partners&nbsp;has&nbsp;taught&nbsp;Alexa&nbsp;and&nbsp;Conner&nbsp;the&nbsp;meaning&nbsp;of&nbsp;unconditional&nbsp;love&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;spouse.&nbsp;After&nbsp;over&nbsp;four&nbsp;years&nbsp;of&nbsp;dating,&nbsp;Conner&nbsp;finally&nbsp;popped&nbsp;the&nbsp;question&nbsp;to&nbsp;Alexa&nbsp;in&nbsp;February&nbsp;of&nbsp;2025.&nbsp;This&nbsp;was&nbsp;long&nbsp;awaited,&nbsp;as&nbsp;they&nbsp;had&nbsp;talked&nbsp;about&nbsp;marriage&nbsp;and&nbsp;even&nbsp;did&nbsp;some&nbsp;ring&nbsp;shopping&nbsp;for&nbsp;fun&nbsp;after&nbsp;only&nbsp;one&nbsp;year&nbsp;of&nbsp;dating.&nbsp;Both&nbsp;have&nbsp;enjoyed&nbsp;becoming&nbsp;a&nbsp;part&nbsp;of&nbsp;each&nbsp;other's&nbsp;families.&nbsp;They&nbsp;have&nbsp;experienced&nbsp;vacations,&nbsp;holidays,&nbsp;moves,&nbsp;career&nbsp;changes,&nbsp;and&nbsp;many&nbsp;of&nbsp;life's&nbsp;highs&nbsp;and&nbsp;lows&nbsp;together.&nbsp;They&nbsp;are&nbsp;celebrating&nbsp;their&nbsp;5th&nbsp;year&nbsp;anniversary&nbsp;July&nbsp;of&nbsp;2025,&nbsp;and&nbsp;are&nbsp;beyond&nbsp;excited&nbsp;to&nbsp;commit&nbsp;to&nbsp;each&nbsp;other&nbsp;in&nbsp;marriage&nbsp;with&nbsp;family&nbsp;and&nbsp;friends&nbsp;this&nbsp;November!</p>

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Alexa and Tessa have been best friends since 3rd grade. Tessa has always been the most loyal and trustworthy friend a girl could ask for.  Her and Alexa have grown up together since childhood. Their teachers even mixed up their names due to their inseparable friendship. Through the laughs, tears, and life milestones, they have been through it all together! It's an honor to celebrate yet another life event with Tessa, this time as Maid of Honor: right by Alexa' side, as she's always been.❤️

Tessa Badtke

Holly and Alexa were friends in elementary school, and became even closer friends in middle school! Alexa admires Holly's ability to always stay true-to-herself, and her willingness to help, no matter the circumstances. Holly has been a genuine friend in Alexa's life through distance, life changes, and life events.  Alexa is blessed to have Holly as a special part of this day!

Holly Johnson

Katherine and Alexa met in high school, and became close friends while playing together on the South High tennis team. Katherine is a true friend, one who you can catch up with after months apart and pick up right where you left off! Katherine is an authentic, compassionate, and heartfelt friend. Alexa is honored to have her stand beside her on this special day!

Katherine Ly

Kassidy and Alexa were friends in elementary school, grew up in the same neighborhood, and became even closer friends in middle school. They share so many fun moments and memories together. She is a fun-loving, supportive, and encouraging friend. Alexa couldn't imagine a wedding without Kassidy standing beside her!

Kassidy Murphy

Alexa and Maddy met as college dorm neighbors, and decided to become roommates sophomore year. Despite their almost opposite personalities, Maddy and Alexa formed a friendship beyond college roommates that will last a lifetime! Alexa relied on Maddy's  loyal and close friendship during her college years, through late night talks and finals, and she couldn't imagine her college experience without her. Even though she lives states away, Alexa could not tie the knot without Maddy by her side!

Maddy Sobleskey

Jack is Conner's younger brother. With their 5 year age difference, Jack has withstood many years of roughhousing and brotherly love. Conner always appreciated growing up with a little buddy to practice sports with, play video games with, and share life experiences with. A younger sibling is a built-in friend from the start, and Conner has chosen to have Jack stand beside him on his special day, as his Best Man.

Jack Harrison

Conner and TJ have been close friends since Kindergarten. They wreaked havoc on the Christ Child Academy teachers from kindergarten to eighth grade. They started playing AAU basketball in third grade together as well as Diamonds baseball, spending countless hours on the road for traveling tournaments. They continued to play sports together all the way through high school. TJ has always been there for Conner to support him through every life stage from childhood to adulthood. He couldn't picture getting married without TJ by his side.

TJ Pitch

Tyler and Conner grew up attending Christ Child Academy together. In the elementary years, Conner remembers walking to Tyler's house after school for Wii, and eating his parents' entire snack cabinet. Conner and Tyler played Diamonds and Jr. Redwings together at a young age, and played high school basketball and baseball together at South High. Tyler has always looked out for Conner, and he is happy to have him stand beside him on this day.

Tyler Zietz

Conner and Eric have been close friends since Kindergarten. They wreaked havoc on the Christ Child Academy teachers from kindergarten to eighth grade. Conner shares many childhood memories with Eric, including traveling basketball and hours of video games. They became high school basketball teammates at South High. Eric has always been there for a good laugh, and Conner appreciates his similar sense of humor. He is honored to have him a part of this special day.

Eric Ladwig

Jaymz is the brother of the bride, and Conner's future brother-in-law. Jaymz and Conner have gotten to know each other well over the past 5 years, and Jaymz visits us weekly! Conner appreciates Jaymz's generous and caring nature. Conner has always included Alexa's family and treated them as his own family from the start. He is honored to have Jaymz stand beside him on this special day.

Jaymz Stempihar

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Limited rooms available beginning Friday, November 21st, through Sunday, November 23rd. Option between one King bed or two Queen beds for a discounted rate available for booking before October 21st! Shuttle is available to guests traveling to hotel after the reception.

Alexa & Conner

Alexa & Conner

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