The Greenhouse at Bittersweet

Wedding

Ceremony

Dinner and Reception to Follow

Our Wedding

It started off in 2017, when we both started at Takeda. Our work required us both to have a partner to work with and as the years went on we kept favoring each other as partners. We would do everything together for 12 hour shifts include going to get lunch. Which led to a couple of times outside of work of Lucas taking Clarissa shooting with her persistent bugging. Then finally in the end of February 2020 after one shooting adventure Clarissa asked Lucas out and he said yes!!

How We Met

We hastily snuck in one date to Yardhouse before everything shutdown. As we all know spring 2020 was the worst, so it took some time to figure out dating and each other. We realized through it all we loved spending time together and kept trying!! We did many dates as pictured above in Hudson, WI because restaurants opened sooner than MN.

Trials of 2020

Then finally what we call our true anniversary was in July 2020 after we sorted out our shit lol. This began our tradition of adventure dates with a visit to Hudson WI and our love for going new places together. Our adventure dates were many through our years together and why we decided to chose La Crosse as a place for us to visit after we are married.

July 2020

Then our story continues to moving in together, going on so many adventures and then buying a home together! It was so hard and we both love our house so much. We bought our house in one of the toughest markets and this was our 5th offer we had put down on a property! Searching and buying a home showed us how well we can communicate and work together. We were both so glad we did it before getting married.

Homeowners!

Finally we get to our engagement! It was perfect. We had previously planned to drive to Nashville over Thanksgiving weekend. Clarissa heavily hinted this would be a great time to propose! So, Lucas bought the ring and had it for a month. Took a road trip with the ring and Clarissa, including to a very busy and security filled Walmart. He waited an additional day of vacation, until they were on a romantic e-bike ride that then took them to overlook the Cumberland River. It was perfect and the vacation was amazing. Clarissa will always be grateful he was patient and meticulous in planning.

Engaged

Our Story

Photos

Rylee and Clarissa met first in kindergarten. It was instant friendship! Rylee did move away after two years until 8th grade, but she reached out and it was an instant reconnect. She also moved to the twin cities about 6 years after Clarissa. Our favorite activity to do together in the twin cities is grab breakfast and go to concerts.

Rylee Pistohl

Josh is Lucas's older brother. Growing up they were super close and did everything together. Josh always makes Lucas laugh and they enjoy gaming together on the weekends and going to the shooting range. 

Josh Orness

Madi is Clarissa's younger sister. Madi brings so much joy and laughter into Clarissa's life and she is a perfect fun addition to the wedding party! Madi and Clarissa enjoy talking about decor and her trips to Minneapolis together.

Madi Stiller

Matt and Lucas met in middle school and became close friends in high school and college. They spent many weekends together at bonfires and visiting each other's college campuses. Matt brings a positive energy into everything he does. Lucas and Matt enjoy playing billiards, getting together on the weekends, and attending drift events, where Matt drives his drift vehicle every summer. 

Matt Umolac

Abby and Clarissa met in middle school. Clarissa's favorite memory together is a bowling trip Abby took her with in middle school. Abby is the most caring and kind hearted person Clarissa knows. She will always listen and always has a smile to give.

Abby Schulz

Kody and Lucas met in elementary school through Taekwondo and quickly became close friends. Growing up they spent tons of time biking and longboarding between each other's houses in Champlin, MN. They drifted apart briefly when Lucas went to college but later connected and have maintained a close friendship since. Kody and Lucas enjoy ebiking the many trails in Minnesota and going to the shooting range together. 

Kody Pionk

Kaitlin and Clarissa met in high school. Clarissa's favorite memory together is all of the parties and game nights Kaitlin would host when they were younger! Kaitlin is adventurous and is up for anything which Clarissa values in a friend!

Kaitlin Andre

Jake and Lucas met in high school and became close friends in college. They were roommates in freshman, sophomore, and junior years in college together. Jake and Lucas have similar senses of humor and always make each other laugh. They enjoy gaming on weekends with each other and going to the shooting range. 

Jacob Hohenstern

Wedding Party

Q + A

Guests should contact the hotel directly at 608-793-0200 and mention the group name of Stiller/Orness Wedding. Guests have until Wednesday, August 13, 2025 to make a reservation.

Gundersen Hotel and Suites

Travel

Natty west is the funnest boutique! It offers in house made candles that can even be brought back to be refilled. It also hosts local artists items and has plenty to look around. Decor, plants, blankets and local good!! This is a store Clarissa loves!!

Natty West

This coffee shop is right down the road from the Gunderson hotel was great! Freshly brewed and great flavored lattes! Also an option for non coffee drinkers of the SporTea.

Clarissa & Lucas

Clarissa & Lucas

Registry