Rehearsal & Dinner

Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church

Ceremony

Poplar Hall

Reception

Our Wedding

Nate and Caitlin first met at Martin Luther College (New Ulm, MN) in the fall of 2022, where he served as a dorm supervisor and instructor—also called “tutor"—while she completed her teaching degree and served as a resident assistant and later a captain. Their shared responsibilities on the dorm staff helped them form an easy, natural friendship, which included everything from lighthearted banter to lengthy conversations that lasted hours. After spending much time together during those two years, and since tutors typically only serve two years, Nate was likely to be assigned elsewhere. However, what they thought was a last “Goodbye” in the spring of 2024 ended up being a “See you later” as Nate was reassigned for a third year, which was also Caitlin’s 5th and final year. (Secretly, Caitlin was very happy!)•In the fall of 2024, while Caitlin was student teaching in New Ulm, the two still had many opportunities to chat—since Caitlin’s friends were all student teaching out-of-state and she needed someone to listen to her fun preschool teaching stories. Nate and Caitlin began dating in January 2025, shortly before she left for ten weeks to student teach at Emmanuel Lutheran School (Tempe, AZ), which happens to be just one hour from where she would one day call her home. Despite the distance, there were many FaceTime calls either from her desk in the classroom or on top of a mountain hiking while Nate was still in frigid Minnesota.•In April 2025, Nate accepted a call to serve as pastor at a new mission in San Tan Valley, Arizona. Upon graduating from Martin Luther College a month later, Caitlin was assigned to an early childhood center in Sahuarita—thankfully just two hours away from Nate’s mission site. (And after joking many times about getting called to the same area, it really happened!)•Nate proposed on October 18, 2025, with Caitlin joyfully saying yes. Looking back, they see God’s hand in every step of their journey. In the end, it was about finding a friend first, a person to just be themselves with, a confidant to share all the joys and all the burdens, a partner with whom to tackle life no matter its obstacles, a fellow believer with a heart for the gospel and for sharing it with others, a friend to build something from nothing, and to have it become everything they’d ever hoped for.•To that end, Nate and Caitlin's prayer is simply this:"God grant it. Amen."

Our Story

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Some of our favorite people!

Morgan Geiger

Justin Steinke

Jenna Tiedt

Simeon Crass

Emma Berg

Jacob Schlomer

Katie Sulzle

Alex Lindemann

Meg Diersen

Collin Wenzel

Carolyn Buth

Philip Waldschmidt

Hannah Harry

Barty Cox

Josh VonDeylen

Nolan Tiedt

Mark & Jodi Broehm

Chris & Yvonne Savage

+ Cheryl entered her heavenly home in October of 2020 +

Cheryl Savage

Wedding Party

Please Note

<a href="https://mileofmusic.com/homepage/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mile of Music</a>—a large, popular music event in downtown Appleton—will also take place this weekend. Please be sure to book your hotel room(s) early to guarantee a short commute to and from Poplar Hall.

Use this <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1762454083953&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink__;!!FOfmI8qiWcWBHqypJtzENF0!wsKZfk2hu8IawR3SvS3oKi3ocgBgGvJ0guQYJXCJoIr0om1lS__v88IGA_7eRIb7W2vcv3GXCTPawBhdnR_lW62gOmKwFCf2kg$" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">link</a> to book rooms in our reserved block. Space is limited. Reservations must be booked by June 29, 2026 to receive discounted rates.

Courtyard by Marriott Appleton Riverfront

Use this <a href="https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/AH44E2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">link</a> to book rooms in our reserved block. Space is limited. Reservations must be booked by June 29, 2026 to receive discounted rates. Complimentary shuttle service provided to and from Poplar Hall. Schedule shared at check-in.

Comfort Suites Appleton Airport

Travel

Enjoy walking along a mile of Downtown Appleton's College Ave listening to over 200 musicians and bands for free!

Mile Of Music

McFleshman's Brewing Co.

Fox River Mall

Axe throwing, escape room, shuffle board, Hammershlagen, cornhole, and other yard games! Must book games in advance. Visit website for details and booking.

Appleton Axe

Admission tickets from $12

Hearthstone Historic House Museum

Located near Lambeau Field, there are various activities to do, as well as local breweries!

Titletown

Things to Do

By when should I RSVP?

We kindly ask that you RSVP by May 31st so that we can give our vendors an accurate count.Thank you!

What should I wear?

We invite you to wear Cocktail/Semi-Formal attire.Dresses and dress shirts with ties are encouraged. While much of the day's events will take place inside, please keep in mind the hot and humid, high 70's/low 80's Wisconsin weather in July. If you are looking to avoid matching the Bridal Party, the bridesmaids will be wearing blue and the groomsmen will be wearing gray.

Do I get a plus one?

Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation. If you received a plus one, they will appear under your name when filling out your RSVP. Thank you for understanding!

Are My Children Invited?

While we love the joyous and fun presence of children, we have limited space at Poplar Hall and kindly ask that only those whose children's names are listed on the invitation attend. We encourage you to use this evening as an opportunity for a fun night out!

What is for dinner?

Dinner will be buffet style with a choice of either Broasted Chicken or Smoked Pork Butt with BBQ sauce, served with roasted baby red potatoes, California blend vegetables, and a garden salad.

Will there be alcohol at the reception?

Yes, there will be a cashless bar at the reception. They will accept cards or digital forms of payment. No other alcohol is permitted on site. Thank you!

Where should I send gifts?

While gifts are not expected, should you wish to purchase any items from the registry, we kindly ask that you use the shipping address provided, which is our new home in Arizona.

Caitlin & Nathaniel

Caitlin & Nathaniel

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