Hotel Retlaw

Wedding Day

Lighthouse Christian Church

Wedding Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Grand March

Dinner

Hit the Dance Floor

Our Wedding

How did we meet?

I think we met how many people may meet in todays day and age.. we were just ahead of the times. We met 13 years ago when we were both 18 years old. I came across Holly's profile on Facebook and thought she was a 10. So naturally I added her with the sole goal of asking her on a date. Somehow, she accepted the invitation and said yes! It was going too smooth.I took her to my favorite restaurant at the time, buffalo wild wings. Personally, I thought I nailed the date. We left and I even invited her to summerfest with us later that night and she said yes! I was killing it. Little did I know a minor fumble had already occurred. Apparently, I had suggested we go dutch on the bill. A big no no, and a classic mistake by a rookie 18 year old. I had already been friend zoned... :( Lucky for me, we stayed friends for the next 12 years.

They say it is impossible... yet somehow I pulled it off. Little did holly know I was committed to the long game and as soon as she faltered I would be there to swoop. The day was June 13th 2020. We had planned our usual one year dinner/hangout for this night. You see the key to getting out of the friend zone is being consistant. And you better believe hol got that annual or semi annual request to hang out and grab food! This time I had offered to drive up to Fond Du Lac for dinner. However.. some friends of mine had other plans. A unique "fun day" ended in being peer pressured to host a small grill out and instead invite holly to join.. all 2 hours prior to when I was supposed to be in fond du lac. I said... really you want me to call this girl and tell her 2 hours prior hey I can't come but you should come here for a small party? She may never talk to me again. She'll think I'm blowing her off, this is a terrible idea. Well lets try it. To my surprise, Hol said she'd come down! Sitting there catching up something just felt different. We really were vibing, and it wasn't the same friend lunch that we usually have. As the night progressed and my confidence grew we found ourselves at the one an only Jackson Pub. It was time.. I had to see if what I felt for the last few hours was really happening. I walked up, pinched her butt and gave her a big smile. She turned around smiled at me and at that moment I knew I had done it. 12 years later I was out of the friend zone! Little did I know a text had gone out to Ellie hours prior saying.. Brian's looking pretty good.

How in the world did Brian get out of the Friend Zone?

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

If you'd like to Book on our block of rooms the link is attached below! Near St. Agnes HospitalMake yourself at home in one of the 121 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.In the heart of Fond du Lac, Hotel Retlaw, Trademark Collection by Wyndham is within a 5-minute drive of Children's Museum of Fond du Lac and Lakeside Park. This 4-star hotel is 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Ford Festival Park and 18.2 mi (29.4 km) from EAA AirVenture Museum.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. St. Agnes Hospital - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Children's Museum of Fond du Lac - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi Lakeside Park - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Lake Winnebago - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi Horicon Marsh - 23 km / 14.3 mi Campbellsport Drumlin State Park - 23.2 km / 14.4 mi The Golf Club at Camelot - 25.2 km / 15.7 mi Wolf Lake - 27.8 km / 17.3 mi Ford Festival Park - 28.2 km / 17.5 mi EAA AirVenture Museum - 29.4 km / 18.2 mi Wade House Historic Site - 29.6 km / 18.4 mi Waupun Heritage Museum - 30.1 km / 18.7 mi Grand Opera House - 30.4 km / 18.9 mi The Outlet Shoppes at Oshkosh - 31 km / 19.3 mi Larson's Famous Clydesdales - 31 km / 19.3 mi The nearest major airport is Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County) - 5.6 km / 3.4 miRelax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Fond du Lac? This hotel has facilities measuring 7000 square feet (650 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.Grab a bite at The Lobby Bar, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/café. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Hotel Retlaw, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Travel

This Bar is right across the stree from our venue if you're looking for some where to go in between ceremony and reception.

18 Hands Ale Haus

This bar is a block from our Venue in case you are looking for somewhere to go in between ceremony and reception!

Fat Joe's Burgers and Brew

This bar is 2 blocks from our Venue in case you are looking for somewhere to go in between ceremony and reception!

Brian & Holly

Brian & Holly

Things to Do

18 Hands Ale Haus

Fat Joe's Burgers and Brew

Coliseum Sports Bar and Grill

Lakeside Park