Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

As much as we love your little ones, please know, this is an adults-only celebration with the exception of those in the wedding party.

Our Wedding

Like a true modern day fairytale, it started with a swipe right… The couple started talking to each other on a dating app and knew there was a connection right away. After a few days of texting one another and some liquid courage, Ashley listened to her heart and drunk dialed Ryan on a Friday night while she was out with her friends.. many laughs and stories were shared with each other over FaceTime and they ended up talking for over 4 hours! She invited him as her date to a Warren Zeiders concert in Milwaukee the following night. Ryan eagerly accepted, and the rest is history. 😊 They say when you know, you know, and it’s no mystery that something special happened that night. It didn’t take long for Ashley and Ryan to realize they had both found their concert buddy for life.

Where it all began 

After being inseparable for a few weeks, Ryan made it official on April 8th and asked Ashley to be his girlfriend in front of their favorite restaurant, Gobbie’s. The couple spent the first few months truly getting to know each other by visiting both of their hometowns and meeting friends/family. After several drives back and forth to see each other, Ashley and Ryan knew they wanted to live closer to each other and started looking at options. Ashley was at a major crossroads with her career and knew she wanted something different. After applying to jobs in her town and also Ryan’s town, she truly left the fate of her future up to the universe. The path couldn’t have been paved any more clearly when she received several job offers from companies in Dubuque and Galena. This would mean she needed to move out of her hometown and take the leap of faith to try something new with Ryan right by her side.

Will you be my girlfriend? 04.08.2023

Ashley and Ryan found an adorable house to rent together in Galena. It didn’t take long for them to adjust as it truly is the greatest feeling in the world getting to live with your best friend. Ashley’s fur babies, Lilah and Mavvy quickly fell in love with Ryan as well.

Let’s live together! 07.01.2023

Ryan pulled off the surprise of a lifetime and gathered family and some of Ashley’s closest friends to help make the proposal even more special. While walking up to what Ashley assumed to be her birthday lunch at Gobbie’s, Ryan got down on one knee and asked her to be his wife. After the easiest YES of her life, he told her to walk upstairs, where everyone was waiting patiently and smiling from ear to ear, ready to hug the happy couple and celebrate their love.

We’re Engaged 01.13.2024

Ashley and Ryan spent their 1 year dating anniversary in St Petersburg, FL. They had the time of their lives and can’t wait to visit again sometime in the future!

First Vacay together 04.08.2024

Ashley and Ryan have enjoyed every minute of wedding planning and cannot wait to celebrate with all of you!

Here’s to forever 09.13.2025

Our Story

Photos

Marlee Barry

Russell Paramore 

Austin Gerlich 

Zoie Seagren 

Tyler Calvert

Molly McAffee

Austin Nyren

Rachel Fry

Luke Einsweiler 

Moriah Raasch

Jack Huber 

Lily Bussan

Anna Bussan 

Autumn Nyren

Al Barry 

Mitchell Wubben

Michael Fry

Wedding Party

When navigating to the venue, please Google Berning Homestead for the correct directions. Parking will be located on the north side of the property. Please do not enter through the driveway to the house.

Ceremony Directions and Parking  

Important Details

To receive the discounted rate, there is a 2 night minimum stay. Please call to make your reservation.

Best Western 

Country Inn & Suites 

Holiday Inn Express & Suites 

Travel

If you’re looking for something do between ceremony and cocktail hour, Guler’s bar is located next door to Banfield’s.

Ashley & Ryan

Ashley & Ryan

Travel

Best Western

Country Inn & Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites