Tenney Park

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Apps & Drinks 

Buffet style dinner

Reception

Lola's Hi/Lo Lounge

A-Bar @ Lola's 

Our Wedding

In the quaint corridors of a small-town high school, their lives were parallel, yet never intersecting. Despite sharing the same town, their paths remained uncharted, diverging as they embarked on separate journeys of self-discovery and growth. 
 
However, college called, and Ellie, with her curious mind and penchant for exploring cultures, set her sights on the vast world of anthropology. Elijah, on the other hand, found solace and passion in the sizzle of pans and the aroma of spices, shaping his path towards becoming a skilled cook. So they bid farewell to their familiar surroundings, unaware that destiny had woven a delicate thread between them, patiently waiting for the right moment to draw them together.
 
Nearly a decade later, in a serendipitous twist of fate, their paths converged once again. Amidst the hustle and bustle of adulthood, Ellie and Elijah found themselves reconnecting, and this is where their journey began, each carrying with them the echoes of their past and the dreams of their future.
 
As fate would have it, a chance encounter sparked a conversation that felt like a reunion of old friends. In that moment, amidst laughter and shared stories, they realized the depth of their connection, as if their souls had recognized each other from a distant memory.
 
Their love blossomed effortlessly, like wildflowers in the springtime, filling their hearts with warmth and joy. Soon, their home became a sanctuary, adorned with the pitter-patter of four-legged friends &#8211; two dogs (Aiya and Indiana Jones) and three cats (Squeaks, Beans and Goose)&#8211; who brought even more love and laughter into their lives.
 
And now, as the sun sets on the horizon of their pasts, Ellie and Elijah stand hand in hand, ready to embark on the greatest adventure of all &#8211; marriage. On June 22nd, surrounded by loved ones, they will exchange vows, promising to journey forward together, through all the twists and turns that life may bring.
 
Their love story is a testament to the power of fate and the beauty of second chances. From small-town echoes to the harmonious melody of their hearts beating as one, Ellie and Elijah are proof that true love knows no bounds and that sometimes, the sweetest love stories are the ones that take time to unfold.

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Wedding Registry - we have decided to forgo the traditional wedding registry as we value experiences over material items. Therefore, we are accepting loving donations to our honeymoon fund in hopes of taking a well needed Honeymoon/vacation.

Parking - There is ample parking around the venue, however, this is at a public park in the middle of June so availability may be an issue. Hotel Indigo (where our hotel block is located) provides a shuttle service. Please plan accordingly!

Attire - we are pretty laid-back people, and our wedding is as well. However, we would appreciate cocktail attire for our wedding. Jeans are not a problem, but would prefer no shorts and t-shirts.

Food/Drink - we will be providing water, NA drinks, beers, and a few wine options with a keg of our favorite sour beer from Youngblood brewing. 
 
For the cocktail hour, there will be passed appetizers and a charcuterie board.
 
There will be a coffee delivery from Ancora around 3pm.
 
For dinner, catering is provided by Shawn with Savory Creations (a former culinary colleague and friend of Elijah's)
- assorted bread and compound butter
- fresh summer salad with strawberries 
- jerk chicken with caramelized pineapple and pepper relish
- honey and brown sugar glazed carrots
- rosemary red potatoes 
 
Desserts are from Stephanie with Sunny Celebrations out of Mazomanie, WI, and will be the following flavors:
- triple chocolate
- cinnamon apple
- white raspberry
- lemon 
 
Lastly, we are having a late night pizza delivery from Ian's Pizza around 7pm with an assortment of pizzas.

After Party - As this is a public park, we are only able to stay till 10pm. Clean-up efforts will begin a bit before then. However, we will then move the party to Lola's Hi/Lo Lounge, (5 min drive from wedding venue) where we have a private room. This will be a cash bar (cards accepted.) 
 
Please remember we love Lola's and we love our coworkers, so please kind, courteous, and tip well! &#9825;

Q + A

Hotel Indigo provides a shuttle service to and from the hotel. We will be sure guests receive information on the shuttle schedule, including a "last pick up" time.

Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown, an IHG Hotel

We don't have a block here, but this is a brand new hotel in Madison and part of an awesome chain! A cheaper option than Hotel Indigo, and still very close to Tenney Park. 

The Moxy

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

For those staying downtown (near the capital square,) here are a couple excellent brunch places worth checking out:
1. Marigold Kitchen 
2. Madison's
3. Ancora 
*a few further from downtown:
4. Ogden
5. Northstreet (coffee &amp; light pastry style options)

Ellie & Elijah

Ellie & Elijah

E&E

Wedding Day

1:30 PM–2:00 PM

Ceremony

2:00 PM–4:00 PM

Apps & Drinks

4:00 PM–5:00 PM

Buffet style dinner

5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Reception

Reception

A-Bar @ Lola's