The Coopers Tavern

Welcome Celebration

Wisconsin Historical Society

Wedding Ceremony and Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

Air Travel

If flying, we recommend arriving at the Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) in Madison, WI. This is approximately 5 miles from our wedding. Other airports options include:Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in Milwaukee, WI- 85 miles from weddingO'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, IL- 132 miles from weddingChicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, IL- 154 miles from wedding

Ground Travel

We will be celebrating in the downtown Madison area. Below are suggestions on where to park! <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/Yn3w69Qj8cQF64p18" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Helen C. White Garage</a> - Limited spots, ~300 ft from wedding<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/7dkH68bszHjMaeVG6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grainger Hall Garage</a> - 0.2 mi from wedding<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/DJqiSS6PrWAFCo1i9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">State Street Campus Garage - Frances St. </a> - 0.3 mi from wedding<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/uS39oRKoBtCBSs5h6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lake &amp; Johnson Ramp</a> - 0.3 mi from wedding

Travel

We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful city! We have arranged wedding blocks at a number of downtown Madison hotels for our overnight guests. Please see below for information on these properties and a link to book using our discounted rate.

Club Suites at Memorial UnionDistance to the wedding: 66 ft / 1 min walkRate: starting at $230/night (including taxes and parking) There are a limited number of rooms available right across from our wedding venue at the Memorial Union. This is perfect for guests wanting the university experience, those with mobility concerns, and those wanting to be close to the action! Visit <a href="https://go.wisc.edu/hotel-grindle-rodriguez" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> for more information and to book

Graduate by Hilton MadisonDistance to the wedding: 0.2 mi / 5 min walkRate: starting at $209/night The Graduate is a boutique hotel conveniently located right off of State Street, a favorite area for both college kids and locals packed with restaurants, bars, and unique shops. Enjoy a drink, snack, and beautiful view of the WI state capitol from Camp Trippalindee, their rooftop restaurant and bar! Visit <a href="https://book.passkey.com/e/51037303" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> for more information and to book

Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Madison Downtown (by Hilton)Distance to the wedding: 0.5 mi / 11 min walkRate: starting at $169/night This property is a perfect blend of bustling and budget-friendly! It is close to lots of attractions on campus as well as in the downtown Madison area. Perfect for exploring the city! Visit <a href="https://group.hamptoninn.com/rbtt7k" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> for more information and to book

AC Hotel Madison Downtown (by Marriott)Distance to the wedding: 1 mi / 21 min walkRate: starting at $189/night This Marriott property is situated right off of the capitol square within walking distance to many great upscale restaurants and bars. The capitol square and very near-East side, where this hotel is situated, has a slightly more mature clientele than the bustling campus area (in case the thought of being around 18-year-olds makes you shudder)! Visit <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1746651719818&amp;key=GRP&amp;guestreslink2=true&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> for more information and to book

Hotel Accommodations

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Registry

Dollar Dance (Money Dance): Common in Mexican weddings, this is a wedding tradition where guests pay to dance briefly with the bride or groom, pinning money on them or placing it in a container to offer financial support, good fortune, and a fun interaction. Ofrenda: An ofrenda (Spanish for "offering") is a special altar built in homes for Mexico's Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), honoring and welcoming deceased loved ones' spirits back with their favorite foods, drinks, photos, candles, marigolds, and personal items. It's a deeply personal way to remember family and friends who have passed, celebrating their lives. Skol and Slainte: This is how you say "cheers!" in Iceland (Skol) and Ireland (Slainte). We will be celebrating our honeymoon in these European countries. Stasia's employer is also based in Denmark where they "cheers!" Viking-style with a loud Skol as well! What other traditions does Stasia bring to the table? Well... there will be no shortage of cheese to enjoy at the wedding!

Q + A

The Dane County Farmers' Market is the largest producers-only market in the country with approximately 220 vendors. This occupies all 4 sides of the capitol square every Saturday morning/early afternoon in spring through late fall. April 11, 2026 will be the first day that the farmers' market is back outdoors and on the capitol square for the season! Here's our "must try" vendors at the DCFM!-Stella's Bakery - Spicy Cheese Bread!-Hooks Cheese Company - 5+ year aged sharp cheddar!-Gentle Breeze Honey - Honey sticks!-Yummee Treats &amp; Bakery - Ooey Gooey Cookies!

Dane County Farmers' Market

The Memorial Union is the student union for the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Enjoy a brat, cheese curds, and beer in Der Rathskeller, a scoop of Babcock Dairy Ice Cream (made on campus) at Daily Scoop, and the beautiful views of Lake Mendota on the iconic terrace (sorry the colorful chairs may not be out for the season yet)!

Memorial Union

Explore State Street

State Street&nbsp;is a&nbsp;pedestrian zone extending from the Wisconsin State Capitol to the University of Wisconsin–Madison&nbsp;at Library Mall. It hosts a variety of&nbsp;shops,&nbsp;bars, and&nbsp;restaurants. Places of interest on State Street are the&nbsp;Overture Center for the Arts, the&nbsp;Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Memorial Library Mall.

The most iconic silhouette in our city's skyline, the Wisconsin State Capitol&nbsp;is&nbsp;the tallest building in Madison and the dome is one of the largest in the world.&nbsp;The 100+-year-old&nbsp;Capitol building is the focal point of the city, right on the isthmus between lakes Mendota and Monona (you can even see both lakes from the outdoor observation deck). The Capitol is free and open to the public seven days a week. Our wonderful engagement photos were taken inside and on the grounds of the Capitol.

Wisconsin State Capitol

The 28th Annual Wisconsin Film Festival will take place April 9-16, 2026! Hosted by the UW-Madison Department of Communication Arts this is a great non-profit event and chance to immerse yourself in new, more independent cinematic works from Wisconsin and beyond. The festival takes place in several different theatres, many of which are on campus or in the downtown Madison area.

Wisconsin Film Festival

Madison Children's Museum is an award-winning destination for fun family activities and hands-on learning! Visit the inventive city of Possible-opolis for ages 6 and up, and the four-season Rooftop Ramble, with animals and gardens. Kids under 5 have a place of their own in the Wildernest, a global village made with natural, local materials. There's always something new to do at Madison Children's Museum, where the mission is to connect children with their family, their community, and the world beyond through discovery learning and creative play.

Madison Children's Museum

Drink Wisconsin-ably Around Town

We love exploring craft breweries and tasting rooms when we are traveling. There is no better city to explore through a beverage than Madison, WI! Here are a few of our favorite adult beverage spots in town! Please drink responsibly! <a href="https://www.delta.beer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Delta Beer Lab</a> - The site of our 2nd date and where Stasia worked part-time. A definite third space for us! <a href="https://www.workingdraftbeer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Working Draft Beer Company</a> - Amazing lagers near the hip Willy Street neighborhood! <a href="https://www.youngbloodbeerco.com/king-street" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Young Blood Beer Co</a> - Tasty IPAs and sours right off of the capitol square.<a href="https://oldsugardistillery.com/tasting-room/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Old Sugar Distillery</a> - Anything with a Madischino Cherry in it will be amazing! <a href="https://ioarcade.bar/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I/O Arcade Bar</a> - Drinks plus arcade games! On Willy Street with lots of yummy, unique food options nearby! <a href="https://www.madisonboneyard.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Boneyard</a> - Brewer's third space! A great drink list and dogs! Perfect!

Our Favorite Local Eats

Madison is such a foodie city! Get ready to loosen your belt a bit and make sure to check out some of our favorite local spots while you're in town! <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/hJniTHMxiSYSSmgC6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paul's Pel'meni</a> ($) - Russian dumplings with a twist<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/SDARpLKNMATKhioR7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bradbury's Coffee</a> ($) - Coffee drinks and sweet and savory crepes<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/JFcFHGqnxCKhB8eA9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Le C's Patisserie &amp; Tea House</a> ($) - Boba tea and Asian pastries<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/kNuVC5fU52yLqayV7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dotty Dumpling's Dowry</a> ($) - A classic campus burger joint, heavy on the cheese since 1974! <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/ELurY3qiB8h2hCmh9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Butterbird</a> ($) - A modern 50's inspired diner with fried chicken, milkshakes, and adult beverages<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/qvEoSe7BRLgttsxo9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A La Brasa Mexican</a> ($) - Our Favorite Mexican restaurant in town<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/QdNbTaBBwXpcBgHF7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Old Fashioned</a> ($$) - Traditional Wisconsin fare, all locally sourced<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/GCP1Z1NQzpwBKmLH7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Weary Traveler Freehouse</a> ($$) - Elevated pub food in a hodgepodge-y, hip bar<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZqGRJeSwbkUdbV9GA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Merchant Madison</a> ($$) - Gastropub with an extensive cocktail menu<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/CgLE8FVwUwHUg3pw8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lucille</a> ($$) - Inventive pizza combinations and a massive bar<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/vM2ecPjqRDTd1tdPA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cento</a> ($$$) - Fresh Italian in an amazing downtown space<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/LrXZJS4gRyyAKqHJ7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Turn Key Supper Club</a> ($$$) - WI supper club vibes with a modern flare<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/z9c6Hws1gGveQnSKA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Heritage Tavern</a> ($$$$) - The ultimate farm-to-table experience with exceptional deviled eggs and pork dishes<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/FykVjUWuie2iDPZN7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harvey House</a> ($$$$) - A fancy supper club with unmatched, personal service in an old train car

Additional Resources

Destination Madison - <a href="https://www.visitmadison.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.visitmadison.com</a>Downtown Madison - <a href="https://visitdowntownmadison.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.visitdowntownmadison.com</a>

Things to Do

Our Story

Ethan G

Lydia H

Martha B

Rene R

Ellen H-D

Roland R

Megan C

Justin B

Nathan P

Wedding Party

Clio Buddha Grindle

Olive Puck Grindle

Brewer Alabama Rodriguez

And their Humans!

Photos

Wedding planning, much like marriage, is a team sport! If you have any questions leading up to our big day kindly reach us at the below email address, so both Stasia and Ricky can stay in-the-know and have the opportunity to assist! <a href="mailto:grindlerodriguez@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">grindlerodriguez@gmail.com</a>

Anastasia & Ricky

Anastasia & Ricky

A&R

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Wedding Ceremony and Reception