Sawyer Farm

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

We are excited for you to be joining us in DoCo!

Below are some hotel and camping options that we endorse. Of course, a quick Google search will bring you to many other hotels, but our family personally recommends the options below. Depending on your needs, Air BnBs and VRBOs might be a great choice for you as well. Door County gets millions of visitors each year and lodging is limited, especially on weekends - so we encourage you to reserve your lodging ASAP before things book up! There are other large events happening on our wedding weekend as well which are affecting lodging availability already - so DO NOT WAIT to book your stay or you may end up somewhere you do not want to be!

Information about Guests:We kindly ask that our wedding be an adults-only (17+) celebration, besides the children involved in the wedding party. While we love your little ones, the ceremony and reception will not be the best place for kids. That said, if you’re worried about making it work, please reach out to Amanda and/or Lance. We may be able to make an exception and will find a way for you to celebrate with us!

Hotels and Motels:

1.8 miles from Venue (5 minutes) Located in the picturesque village of Egg Harbor, Door County’s Landing Resort is nestled in a quiet, wooded setting. Each of their 1, 2, and 3-bedroom suites makes a great get-a-way for those looking to enjoy a Door County vacation.

Landing Resort

2 miles from Venue (6 minutes) Newport Resort features one and two-bedroom suites providing picturesque views, all while placing you within walking distance to everything Egg Harbor has to offer.

Newport Resort

0.5 miles from Venue (1 minute) Our resort is your home away from home. With our numerous amenities, variety of suites, and friendly staff, the&nbsp;Landmark Resort&nbsp;offers everything you could ever want, and more.

Landmark Resort, Door County

2.3 miles from Venue (6 minutes) ADULTS ONLY: The Ashbrooke Hotel is one of the only&nbsp;Door County, hotels&nbsp;that cater to couples and is adults only, making it the perfect destination for a romantic getaway. Our pristine hotel is the ultimate place to leave distractions behind, relax and reconnect. Start the day off right with delicious complimentary coffee and pastries. Then, take a dip in our indoor pool or get in a quick workout at our on-site fitness center. In the evening, relax in our inviting hot tub or lounge on our outdoor sundeck by the firepit.

Ashbrooke Hotel

8 miles from Venue (15 minutes) Fresh Coast Motel is the premier boutique motel in northern Door County. We are nestled on the main strip of downtown Fish Creek with fully renovated interiors and self check in to enhance your stay. Enjoy breathtaking water views, unique amenities, and custom interiors—all conveniently close to Fish Creek's shops and restaurants, with direct access to the public beach.

Fresh Coast Motel

16 miles from Venue (27 minutes) At Open Hearth Lodge, we bring the comforts of home to your Door County getaway. With 42 rooms, we can accommodate any group in a setting that is intimate and cozy. Amenities abound, nature surrounds you, and the warmth of an open fire is never far away.

Open Hearth Lodge

17 miles from Venue (25 minutes) We do have an actual room block at Stone Harbor. Please call the hotel to book and say you are part of the "Kohls Wedding". Stone Harbor is a Door County waterfront lodging option offering a premier hotel, upscale casual restaurant &amp; tavern, marina and more. This hotel offers one, two and three bedroom lofts &amp; suites, appointed with kitchens, fireplaces, cozy living areas, outdoor balconies &amp; other amenities.

Stone Harbor

17 miles from Venue (25 minutes) When you stay at The Holiday you’ll not only get the experience of retro charm with modern comforts, you’ll also find yourself just steps away from the waterfront and the city’s finest shops, restaurants, music, theater, galleries and museums, while our location makes us a great home base and launching point for further exploration up the peninsula. While all of our rooms feature the immaculately maintained original Simmons metal furniture in addition to the original bathroom tiling, modern touches ensure that you are comfortable and stay connected to the modern world.

Holiday Music Motel

Campsites:

3.5 miles from Venue (8 minutes) Rustic Timbers Camping is located on 80 acres in the heart of Door County.&nbsp;We offer a family friendly campground with 100 large, wooded campsites, beautiful, clean, updated bathrooms and showers, 120 seasonal sites, 5 quaint rustic cabins and 15 gorgeous deluxe cabins. Some of our other amenities include a full camp store with ice cream, beer bar and snack shack, updated and heated swimming pool, waterslide, 2 jumping pillows, trampoline basketball, multiple playground areas, Saturday night wagon rides, laundry facility, and more. The remainder is natural woodlands dedicated to preservation of Door County’s famous&nbsp;Boreal Forests.

Rustic Timbers Door County Camping, LLC

2.7 miles from Venue (6 minutes) This pet friendly campground is on 40 acres of property, all nestled in the woods, just 2 miles outside of Egg Harbor.&nbsp;Escape the hustle and bustle of Door County, while still being close to all the action.&nbsp;Relax around a campfire, cool off in our air conditioned adult center, take a dip in the indoor pool rain or shine, grab an ice cream cone or treat in the campground store, or challenge your friend to 9 holes of mini golf.

Frontier Wilderness Campground

6.6 miles from Venue (10 minutes) Established in 1986, Harbour Village Campground and Water Park is located on 300 acres in beautiful Door County.&nbsp;Harbour Village offers a variety of campsites for you to choose from. We have over 100 sites with water and electricity at each one. Our amenities include our water park with two 350 ft. water slides, our relaxing nature trail, our jump pillow and countless other amenities. Every weekend has a theme with family-oriented scheduled activities.

Harbour Village Campground and Water Park

Travel and Lodging

It all started with a swipe...

"In order to create the relationship that you're dreaming of, you have to first start from the inside and work your way out." - Dr. Jeanine Staples

"A new chapter begins with a yes"

... and so much more to come!

Our Story

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Jess has been Amanda's best friend since Kindergarten (26 years)! They grew up on the lake together and thus love lake days together - floating or boating or exploring! Fun fact about Jess: Her personal motto is “never underestimate the power of French pastries.”

Jessica Maier

Lance has known Scott his whole life - their mom's are best friends, so they literally grew up together! His favorite activity to do with Lance is going to the races. Fun fact about Scott: He fixes vehicles for a living but his check engine light in his truck has been on for the last 3 years.

Scott Krauel

Holly is one of Amanda's best friends and soul sisters. They enjoy trying new bloody mary spots and becoming best friends with the locals at dive bars. Fun fact about Holly: She once ate 12 ears of corn in one afternoon at State Fair (and she would do it again!)

Holly Klinkosh

Jay is Lance's  brother and they love to go gun hunting together.

Fun fact about Jay: He always looks forward to winter to be able to go ice fishing, one of his favorite things to do.

Warren "Jay" Kohls

Breezie is more than a best friend to Amanda, she is truly a sister. One of their favorite things to do is have Grey’s Anatomy nights once a month. Fun fact about Breezie: She lives by her bucket list and LOVES to travel. She has visited 10 countries in under 10 years (half with Amanda!)

Brianna "Breezie" Dupras

Lance and Ian met in high school and 
Ian and Lance enjoy salmon fishing and hunting together, followed by grabbing a drink somewhere to hang out whether they get anything or not! Fun fact about Ian: he is on a mission with his wife to visit all of the national parks.

Ian Anschutz

Erica and Amanda met while attending UW-Madison and bonded by almost failing Chemistry together. Their friendship became the perfect chemical reaction and now they love to explore new shops, bars and restaurants together in Kansas City (Erica's new-ish home). Fun fact about Erica: Her full name is Erica Ann Tessmann, so her initials spell EAT (which was unintentional).

Erica Tessmann

Matt and Lance met in elementary school and became quick friends. Matt enjoys hunting, fishing, playing cards, hanging out and running stop signs with Lance... Fun fact about Matt: One day when they were out fishing together, Matt told Lance what lure to use and despite using the same lure, Lance caught all the fish!

Matt Richard

Sara is Amanda's eldest niece and god daughter. One of their favorite memories together is a recent trip to Utah and all the adventures they had! Fun fact about Sara: She taught her dog how to pick up and throw away trash.

Sara Szuta

Conrad went to school with Lance for as long as he can remember. Together, they enjoy playing games, softball and video games and Conrad really appreciates time to just chat together - whether in the car, at a restaurant or while wearing gaming headsets. Fun fact about Conrad: He said even though he is a Mechanical Engineer, he still needed Lance's help to replace a lawnmower battery! :P 

Conrad Wilson

Dakotah is the spitfire friend that keeps Amanda's life fun but full of love. Together, they love to drink bloodies, look at cows or belt the entire Hamilton soundtrack. Fun fact about Dak: if she didn’t show up late to our student orientation, she wouldn’t have met Amanda on the first day of college - crazy they went to high school together but didn't know each other!

Dakotah Walker

Lance and Matt met at UW-Whitewater, became friends and have stayed close doing things together like playing Rocket League and being involved in their Fantasy Football league. Fun fact about Matt: He once biked over 350 miles for the 50th anniversary of RAGBRAI ride.

Matt Herold

Bridgette and Amanda have known each other since high school. Bridgette is always down for an adventure, so she likes to invite Amanda on her side quests of random fun. Fun fact about Bridge: she was a part of a "No Sleep Club" in high school where everyone posted memes when they realized they were all up late doing the same homework.

Bridgette Gloyeck

Erik and Lance met in the dorms at UW-Whitewater and created memories together playing basketball and road tripping to Florida. Fun fact about Erik: He sells Oreos for a living!

Erik Sorensen

Val is one of Lance's best friends and game together often. After meeting in Canada, one of the favorite memories between the three is eating poutine together at the Shady Coyote. Fun fact about Val: She loves reading books and playing video games with her besties, but her all time favourite thing is snuggles in bed with all her doggies.

Valerie Adamson

Kody is one of Amanda's best friends and they have known each other since first grade. One of his favorite things to do together is spending warm days on the lake and some good ol' dive bar hopping. Fun fact about Kody: he grows indoor lettuce hydroponically! 

Kody Brand

Addie is Amanda's youngest niece and they love playing cards and just spending time together. Fun fact about Addie: She loves sunsets and her favorite animal is a lion. 

Addison Szuta

Cora is Lance's niece. She can't wait when she knows Lance, Amanda and Otis are coming to Door County to visit. One of her favorite things to do with Lance is play with RC cars. Fun fact about Cora: She loves swimming, camping and watching musicals/plays.

Cora Kohls

Adam met Amanda through Breezie and the pair became frequent double-daters with Lance and Amanda. His favorite thing is to make them laugh at terrible jokes and make mummy noises. Fun fact about Adam: He didn't shave his beard at all in 2018.

Adam Dupras

Lance and Kyle met through Lance's best friend, Scott. Together they like going to the racetrack to watch the races. Fun fact about Kyle: He is a homebody, but could also talk to a tree if it talked back (lol!)

Kyle Krauel

David and Lance met online gaming. One of his favorite things to do with Lance is coding and programming different things, especially Nascar. Fun fact about David: He took first place at the Dragon Boat Race during the South East Asian Water Festival.

David Meyer

Amanda has know Jerry since high school when they became fast friends. Jerry and Lance quickly got along when they met, and the rest is history. Jerry loves experiencing the quiet moments with Amanda and Lance - hanging out in the kitchen or a car ride, listening to music, and talking about life. Fun fact about Jerry: He occasionally paints with a hair dryer to create colorful, abstract art pieces.

Alex "Jerry" Johnson

Wedding Party

Check out some recommendations from the bride and groom - some of our favorite places and recommended must-see stops!

Well-known for its wave-worn Dolomite/limestone ledges, underwater caves and stirring view of Lake Michigan, the park is a popular attraction.&nbsp;Fishermen, skilled scuba divers, photography buffs and nature&nbsp;observers find the park a great delight.&nbsp;A half-mile hiking trail stretches through the forest of birch, maple and beech trees and links up with several miles of trails in the adjacent Whitefish Dunes State Park, which borders the park on three sides.&nbsp;

Visit Cave Point

Traditional fish boils are an integral part of Door County culture and have been one of the area’s most alluring attractions for more than 70 years. Early Scandinavian settlers brought the tradition from the homelands, and residents still carry on this custom today. This simple and satisfying meal is enhanced by each restaurant's own recipes, styles, stories, but most meals include fresh-caught Lake Michigan whitefish with onions, potatoes, and corn with a slice of Door County cherry pie for dessert. Some places to have a fish boil include <a href="https://www.doorcounty.com/business-directory/dining/pelletier-s-restaurant" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pelletier's Restaurant</a>, <a href="https://www.doorcounty.com/business-directory/dining/waterfront-mary-s-bar-grill" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Waterfront Mary's Bar &amp; Grill</a>, <a href="https://www.doorcounty.com/business-directory/dining/white-gull-inn-restaurant" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">White Gull Inn Restaurant</a>, <a href="https://www.doorcounty.com/business-directory/dining/island-fever-rum-bar-grill" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Island Fever Rum Bar &amp; Grill</a>, <a href="https://www.doorcounty.com/business-directory/dining/kettle-black-restaurant" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kettle Black Restaurant</a>, <a href="https://www.doorcounty.com/business-directory/dining/log-den" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Log Den</a> and <a href="https://www.doorcounty.com/business-directory/dining/old-post-office-restaurant" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Old Post Office Restaurant</a>.

Have a Fish Boil

Wisconsin may be most famous for its beer and brandy, but its wine-making scene has been expanding rapidly, and Door County has been a hub of this action. From winery tours and wine festivals to restaurants embracing local-wine programs, the region’s fruit and cherry wines can be found around every corner. With many active wineries, plentiful tasting rooms, famous cherry and fruit wines, and a small-but-mighty wine culture, Door County is the ultimate Wisconsin wine destination with lots of options.

Experience a Wine Tasting

With Door County's only wood-fired oven, Wild Tomato is a year-round restaurant serving pizza, sandwiches, and salads with a focus on sourcing local, seasonal, and organic ingredients whenever possible. Now with two locations in Fish Creek and Sister Bay, they are a family- friendly, casual restaurant with an extensive craft beer and wine list that has been serving Door County locals and visitors for nearly a decade. Amanda highly recommends the Wood-Fired Bread Basket and The Fun Guy pizza!

Get a Slice at Wild Tomato

Peninsula State Park, established in 1909, is a 3,776-acre state treasure on Door County peninsula and is considered Wisconsin's most complete park. Recreational opportunities are boundless. Peninsula State Park offers over 460 campsites, three group camps, a summer theater, an 18-hole golf course, sand beach, bike trails, a lighthouse and eight miles of Door County shoreline. The rollicking waves that skip towards Peninsula's sky high bluffs are part of the Niagara Escarpment.

Go Hiking or Golfing at Peninsula State Park

Al Johnson’s is an authentic Swedish family owned restaurant where you can find goats grazing the sod roof. It’s quite a sight, and it’s made this place one of the most famous restaurants in Door County. Inside the casual, carpeted dining room, young ladies in Scandinavian garb dish out limpa bread and Swedish meatballs. The menu consists of a variety of Swedish fare, from pancakes with lingonberries to Swedish meatballs, whitefish, sandwiches, salads, and a variety of hot and cold plates.

Have a Meal at Al Johnson’s

Visit Door County Coffee to enjoy breakfast, lunch and a hot cup of coffee or espresso drink on their patio or for an afternoon of browsing their Gift Shop filled with everything coffee, gourmet foods and all around cool stuff. While you’re there, you can even check out the roasting process in action on most weekdays!

Grab a Cup of Joe at Door County Coffee

Since the spring of 1998, PC Junction has built a reputation as a fun, friendly, family train-theme restaurant. The counter, which is made up of old doors, is where the train delivers your food and drinks! So, if you're not in a hurry and can wait to be seated, it is the most popular place in the restaurant! When seated at the counter, you order your food from your server, and when you hear the train bell, your food is about to be delivered ... by train.

Get Your Food Delivered by Train at PC Junction

Wilson's Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor has been located in the heart of Ephraim since 1906. A classic Door County landmark that possesses the enchantment to take the youngest visitors back in time with its old-fashioned soda fountain and ice cream specialties, home-brewed draft root beer, flame broiled burgers and juke boxes playing the classics.

Have an Ice Cream at Wilson's Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor

Where Great Lakes history comes alive! Located along Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin’s busy working waterfront, the Door County Maritime Museum showcases the area’s rich maritime roots. The museum features interactive exhibits, and offers tours of the restored tugboat&nbsp;John Purves, along with the Jim Kress Maritime Lighthouse Tower. Hard-working anglers, brave ship captains, skilled craftsmen, bold inventors and lonely lighthouse keepers are just some of the personalities you’ll discover in the galleries of the museum.

Explore the Door County Maritime Museum

A great local dive bar with cheap drinks, pool tables and a friendly clientele. The AC Tap started as a farmers' bar, but to many locals and visitors alike, Door County wouldn't be Door County without it. Home of AJ Dillion's favorite chicken wings!

Cheers a Beer at AC Tap

After hopping the car ferry to the island (the only way to get there!), you can bike, drive, or Segway around 40+ miles of island backroads, check out historic museums, explore the stone-covered Schoolhouse Beach, get transported to medieval Norway at the Stavkirke church, visit lavender farms, or hop a second ferry and experience remote Rock Island State Park.

Amanda & Lance

Amanda & Lance

A&L

Wedding Day

3:00 PM

Ceremony

5:30 PM

Reception