Basilica of Saint Josaphat

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Boerner Botanical Gardens

Reception

Ceremony:<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZnK9UoTUjiyiGcaKA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Basilica of St Josaphat</a>Doors open at 12:30 pmCeremony promptly starts at 1 pmPlease enter through Pope John Paul II Pavilion entranceDirections for Basilica parking &amp; additional entrance information is located in Q&amp;A tab Reception:<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/W1Qn3uSXJVpVCVpY9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Boerner Botanical Gardens</a>3:30pm Doors open4-5pm Cocktail hourDinner &amp; dancing to follow

Our Wedding

We met as any Millennial couple would think to meet- through the Bumble dating app, matching around Halloween 2023. We chose to have a video date before meeting in person and hit it off immediately. Our first in person date consisted of Christina beating Joshua at pickleball and dinner at 3rd St Market Hall. We started officially dating December 4, 2023, and had a whirlwind year of fun and adventures. Joshua popped the question on Christmas Day of 2024. We are so excited to spend our lives together and celebrate with our beloved friends and family!

Our Story

Please join us for an unplugged ceremony. Silence your phone, keep it tucked away, and leave the photo-taking to the pros. The only thing we want to see in the air is happy tears.

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Photos

This photo below is an aerial view of the Basilica. You can park in either the big parking lot or the lot next to it and then walk from there to the Pope John Paull II Pavilion entrance which is noted by the yellow dotted line on the image. Once inside this entrance, you will go to the right up the stairs and turn right at the top of the stairs and the entrance to the ceremony space will be there. This door will open at 12:30pm and the ceremony will start promptly at 1pm. The restrooms are to the left once you enter the door and down the stairs, there are signs for direction.

Q + A

There is a wedding block available to guests at the Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Milwaukee/Franklin which is approximately 2.5 miles (5-7 minutes drive) from the reception venue.Address: 6901 S 76th St, Franklin, WI 53132 Hampton Inn Hotel Block Link:<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/mkefkhx-cdw-214cbd8b-8270-47f3-8907-01e339256d2d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/mkefkhx-cdw-214cbd8b-8270-47f3-8907-01e339256d2d</a> Other instructions: This block is available for Saturday night. Guests can use the booking link or they can call the hotel directly at 414-427-4800 and hit option 0 and ask for Colarossi/DuBois Wedding group block rateGroup booking code: CDWGroup block expires on March 25, 2026 at 11:59pm. Another hotel that is very close to the reception venue is the Sleep Inn &amp; Suites Milwaukee/Franklin. We do have a block of 10 king rooms here for the wedding night only (April 25) but you can book outside the wedding block for other dates if needed. You must book by March 25 to get the block. Please call or use link below to book under Colarossi-DuBois Wedding block. Front desk phone number: 414-300-7070Sleep Inn Hotel Block Link: <a href="https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/rl35z4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/rl35z4</a> If you would like to stay at another hotel, feel free! There are many hotels around the area and including downtown Milwaukee but this Hampton Inn and Sleep Inn are the closest to the reception venue specifically.

Other hotels near the reception venue are listed below:- Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites Milwaukee - West Allis- Homewood Suites by Hilton Oak Creek Milwaukee- La Quinta Inn &amp; Suites by Wyndham Milwaukee SW New Berlin- Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites Milwaukee-New Berlin - TownePlace Suites by Marriott Milwaukee There are many other hotels in the area, downtown Milwaukee is about 20 minutes away from the reception venue. Some of the most notable, unique hotels in downtown Milwaukee are listed below:- The Pfister- Saint Kate, The Arts Hotel- The Kimpton Journeyman Hotel- The Iron Horse Hotel- The Trade, Autograph Collection

Travel

There are so many fun things to do in Milwaukee. Here are some of our favorites!

If you are interested in learning more and exploring the historic landmark where our ceremony is held, there are audio and self guided tours available after the ceremony. See below information with options: Audio tours&nbsp;are available in the gift shop for a $5 donation. There is also a free exhibit of images and information detailing the story of the Basilica on the lower level of the Pavilion. Printed maps for a&nbsp;self-guided tour&nbsp;are available in the gift shop as well.

Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee Public Market

The Wicked Hop

Historic Third Ward

Lakefront Brewery

3rd St. Market Hall

Harley-Davidson Museum

South Shore Terrace Kitchen & Beachside Beer Garden

Deer District

Pilot Project Brewing - Milwaukee

Mitchell Park Domes Horticulture Conservatory

Pabst Mansion

“Bronze Fonz” by Gerald P. Sawyer

Milwaukee Riverwalk

Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens

Lakeshore State Park

Seven Bridges

Potawatomi Casino Hotel | Milwaukee

Nonfiction Natural Wines

Sobelmans on St. Paul

Dog Haus

Milwaukee Milkmen

Luxe Golf Bays

Kopp's Frozen Custard

Leon's Frozen Custard

Things to Do

For a cocktail attire wedding, men should wear a suit and tie, while women can wear a knee-length or midi dress, a jumpsuit, or a skirt and blouse combination. The dress code is semi-formal, meaning it is more dressed-up than casual but less formal than black-tie. Avoid anything overly casual like jeans or sandals.

Christina & Joshua

Christina & Joshua

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