Wedding Ceremony

Chaska Event Center

Wedding Reception

Our Wedding

Gabby and Hunter ironically lived right next to each other during college at MSU-Mankato, but they never actually spoke. It wasn’t until about a year after graduating that mutual friends finally introduced them. At the time, Hunter was living in Connecticut for contract work. About four months after they officially met, Gabby happened to be on a family vacation in Boston. Hunter reached out and asked if she’d like to go on a date while she was in the area. Although she said she wouldn’t ditch her family for a date, they started talking more and stayed in touch. Not long after, Hunter visited Minnesota on Gabby’s golden birthday, and soon after that, Gabby made a few trips out East to visit him. They explored New York together and made unforgettable memories. Just one month later, Hunter moved back to Minnesota—and the rest is history!

How We Met

Our first trip to New York City

Our Story

Photos

Ellison Fedders

Stephen Ray

Eliana Nordin 

Anthony Flores

Madilyn Hess

Jacob Hess

Shauna Miller

Nate Ohnstad

Danielle Hookensen

Roy White

Bria Luther

Jake Laube

Mary Fredrickson

Nicholas Fosvick

Kayla Rogeberg

Simon Terry

Leah Lucas

Landon Lucas

Lily Lucas

Jiraiya Chmela and Warren Ohnstad

Sara Schafer

Meredith Oleary

Spencer Ray

Dalton Modjeski

Serena Haugen

Allison Stocker

Sydney Oxendale

Lauren Haugen

Wedding Party

We have reserved a block of rooms under Hess/Schafer. We have shuttles available to bring guests to the reception from this hotel. We also have shuttles available to bring guests back to the hotel from the reception, starting at 10:30 pm! The link to book a room is attached. There are a few other hotels near the Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites, but unfortunately, the shuttles will not be able to stop at them for pick-up or drop-off.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Shuttle Times from Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Shakopee, MN: - 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm Shuttle Times from Reception to Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Shakopee, MN: - 10:30 pm - 11:15 pm - 11:45 pm

Shuttle Schedule 

Travel & Accommodations

Registry

Q + A

Cleary Lake Regional Park: Offers hiking, biking, camping, and a golf course.Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: A 1,200-acre garden with walking trails and diverse plant collections.Minnesota Valley State Trail: A multi-use trail suitable for hiking and biking along the Minnesota River.

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Prior Lake: Whiskey Inferno: Known for its brunch and lively atmospherePrior Lake Farmers Market: A great place to explore local produce and crafts. Happening Saturday morning from 8am-12pm! Chaska: Schram Haus Brewery: A local brewery with a variety of craft beers.Heartbreakers Bar &amp; Grill: A casual spot for dining and drinks.SHOP 501 &amp; Company: A boutique offering unique shopping experiences.

Dining & Local Favorites

Chaska Curling Center: Offers curling experiences for all skill levels. This is connected to our reception hall! Carlson's Llovable Llamas (Chaska): An opportunity to meet and learn about llamas. Big Stone Mini Golf (Chaska): A creatively designed mini-golf course set in a sculpture garden

Entertainment

Things to Do

Gabrielle & Hunter

Gabrielle & Hunter

Registry