The Filter Building on White Rock Lake

Ryan and Avery's Big Day!

Ceremony

Cocktail hour & Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Love Field Airport

If you are not renting a car, Uber and Lyft are all over DFW.

Uber & Lift

Airbnb has a ton of options for places to stay depending on the neighborhood and size of group.If you are wanting our neighborhood, use the zip code "75206". Please reach out with any questions!

Airbnb

4 miles from The Filter Building. You may use the link below to access the Hotel Block or calling the hotel and mentioning the "Schena Christensen Wedding".There is a restaurant in the bottom of this hotel.Parking: $31/day Please click on the website button for the Hotel Block Reservation page. Enjoy your stay!

The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton

Located 15-20 minute drive from The Filter Building.Free Breakfast included with stay. Please click on the website button the Hotel Block Reservation page. You may also call the hotel and give the block code "SCW".Parking: Free Enjoy your stay!

Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas - Central Expy North Park Area

Travel & Accomodations

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a 66-acre botanical garden that overlooks White Rock Lake.

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Outside bar with big drinks and BBQ.

Katy Trail Ice House

Observation deck with a 360-degree view of the city.

Reunion Tower

Neighborhood close to downtown. A couple of our favorites in Deep Ellum:Deep Ellum BrewingPecan Lodge- one of the most popular BBQ places in DFW. Get there right when they open at 11am or you risk them running out!Dot's Hop House- huge beer garden and cocktail yard.

Deep Ellum, Dallas, TX, USA

Our neighborhood! Bars, restaurants, shops.Some of our favorites:HG Supply Co.- farm to table food and drinks with a rooftop that includes a cool view of downtown Dallas.Leela's Wine Bar- Wine on tap with a cocktail bar upstairs

Lower Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX, USA

Beer garden, live music, and food trucks.

Truck Yard

About an hour west of Dallas, Fort Worth also has a lot of activities. Fort Worth Stockyards, Billy Bobs Texas (the World's largest honkytonk), the Trinity River, plenty of breweries, and restaurants.

Fort Worth, TX, USA

The location of our wedding ceremony and reception. Parking is available.

Things to Do 

Bridesmaids

Amanda Schena

Molly Jameson

Kayla Gaudreau

Val Rennie

Groomsmen

Scott Geschke

Kevin Dix

Kirk Andrese

Paul Buss

Mick Collins

Officiant

Alexis Geshke

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Thank you for all bearing with us as we navigate this date change! Should any other information come up, you can find it on this page. We are excited to celebrate with everyone!

The Filter Building has implemented a number of features in response to the pandemic: Signage has been posted on all doors to remind visitors to sanitize their hands and social distance upon entry.Floor stickers were installed to remind guests in the main hall to maintain 6 feet apart from other parties.Yard signs will be placed on the lakeside lawn to remind guests to stay safely apart during events.A large, A-frame sign will be used on the lakeside patio to encourage social distancing during events.A highly visible 24" by 36" poster stands in the main hall to remind guests to distance and sanitize their hands often.Wall-mounted signs announce the new 2-person capacity limit inside the women's and men's restrooms.Hands-free door foot pulls were installed to enable a safe, sanitary exit from both restrooms.A hand sanitizing station is setup at the front door.Water fountains have been disconnected for hygiene.Masks are encouraged. Rules and regulations are subject to change at any time per the Governor or City of Dallas.

Avery & Ryan