Urban Daisy

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Wedding Party

Olivia Metcalfe

Nicki Frei

Sam Danson

Natalie Hatoum

Shayla Lunn

Payton Formaneck

Ezra Formaneck

Nick Ruble

Jaxen Bratcher

Chase Dinnis

Wedding Party

It all started at Lifetime fitness, of all places. Just a normal day—people working out, everyone kind of in their own world. But looking back, we weren't just two strangers in a gym; we were two people constantly noticing each other. While one of us was "doing her thing," Brendan was on the sidelines, noticing every detail but feeling a bit too shy to make a move. 😄Like, the kind of shy where you think about saying something a hundred times but never actually do it. We’d be there at the same time a lot, noticing each other, making eye contact here and there, maybe a small smile, but that was it. No “hi,” no conversation, nothing.Meanwhile, he’s over there planning out what he could say in his head… and then just… not saying it.Eventually, life just did its thing. Our schedules changed, routines changed, and we both kind of stopped going at the same time. And just like that, we drifted apart without ever actually talking.Which is kind of crazy when you think about it.Fast forward a few years… and somehow, we reconnected out of nowhere with a spontaneous snapchat Anna sent. And this time? A totally different story. It felt like everything kind of came full circle. Like we got a second chance at something that should’ve started years ago.That something turned into him coming to her 24th birthday, (from a facebook event invite) and let me say, BEST THING TO EVER HAPPEN. This was the first time we talked in person and it started with an awkward side hug. After that, we talked the whole night, and even went to Cowboy Jacks in Apple Valley that night. From then on, we hung out every weekend. And even went to North Dakota for New Years Eve together, and on our way home, he asked me to be his girlfriend. We are so happy and grateful to have found our way back to each other. There’s something special knowing our story started with years of almosts... only to turn into forever.

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We’ve reserved a room block for our guests at a nearby hotel for your convenience. To book your stay:Please use the provided<a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1777415284582&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink&amp;_branch_match_id=1462994786770118882&amp;_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5ubmJoamRhYmphZFadmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1zRlF%2BbioA4JoL0mAAAAA%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> reservation link</a> or call Marriott Reservations at 1-877-699-3216 on or before Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (the “cutoff date”). When booking by phone, kindly mention you are part of the Johnston Formaneck Wedding Block to receive the group rate. To make getting to and from the celebration easy, we’ve arranged complimentary rides: Each room will receive one complimentary Lyft code at check-in.Valid 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM on the wedding dayCovers one round-trip ride between the hotel and Urban Daisy. If you have any trouble using the Lyft app, the hotel’s front desk team will be happy to assist with booking your ride.

Courtyard by Marriott Minneapolis Downtown

We’ve reserved a room block at the beautiful Emery Hotel Minneapolis, a boutique hotel located in the historic Midland Bank building, a stunning 10-story landmark originally built in 1906. Located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, the hotel is within walking distance of many popular attractions, including:Nicollet MallTarget FieldU.S. Bank Stadium Guests can enjoy the hotel’s historic architecture, modern amenities, and convenient location throughout the wedding weekend.Last Day to Book: Friday, October 16, 2026 We recommend reserving early to ensure availability within the wedding block. <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1777999425448&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink&amp;_branch_match_id=1581359877639008529&amp;_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5ubmlpaWJkamJiYVadmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1zRlF%2BbioASUBFL2AAAAA%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reservation link.</a>

Emery, Autograph Collection

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Anna & Brendan

Anna & Brendan

Registry

Feel free to take a peek at our registry! Or kindly donate to our honey moon fund!