Red Mill

Wedding Day

Wedding

Waupaca Ale House

Reception

Our Wedding

It was the fall of 2010 when Colin and Jenny&nbsp;both flew to Tunis, Tunisia for the MAIS&nbsp;(Mediterranean Association of International Schools)&nbsp;annual conference. Jenny&nbsp;was attending as a teacher and Colin was working in international sales and marketing. Jenny&nbsp;was living in Morocco at the time and Colin was living in France. Colin's vendor table was set up near the hotel elevators at the conference so Jenny had to pass by often. After signing up for Colin's raffle and company mailing list, they began chatting and soon hit it off.&nbsp;Their first date did not happen until December, when Jenny flew to France for a vacation. She spent a couple of days visiting Colin and their first date took place in Chamonix, where they spent time at the top of Mont Blanc.For the next few years, Colin and Jenny became close friends and eventually started dating. Jenny had moved to Singapore so they endured a very long-distance relationship for a couple of years. Colin loved to visit Singapore as Jenny lived in a beautiful condo complex with several pools. :) After traveling to many countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Switzerland and Scotland together, they decided to both relocate so they could live in the same country. They chose Germany, which was a fantastic experience for both of them. A couple years later, they moved to Sudan and are now living in Zagreb, Croatia.

How we met

Our Story

Details

Photos

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

With a stay at Comfort Suites Foxfire in Waupaca, you'll be minutes from Foxfire Golf Club and close to Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall.  This hotel is within close proximity of Brainerd Bridge Park and Peoples Park.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary weekday newspapers and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.Amenities Practice your swing on the golf course and enjoy other recreational amenities, such as an indoor pool and a spa tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access and an arcade/game room.Dining A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Comfort Suites Foxfire

A stay at Ramada Waupaca places you in the heart of Waupaca, convenient to Foxfire Golf Club and Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall.  This family-friendly hotel is within close proximity of Brainerd Bridge Park and Peoples Park.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.Amenities Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a complimentary water park, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.Dining Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Ramada Waupaca. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Waupaca? This hotel has 5173 square feet (481 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Ramada Waupaca

In the heart of Waupaca, Econo Lodge is close to Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall and Brainerd Bridge Park.  This motel is within close proximity of Peoples Park and Foxfire Golf Club.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 78 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones with free local calls, and housekeeping is provided daily.Amenities Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless Internet access and an arcade/game room.Dining A complimentary continental breakfast is included.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this motel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Econo Lodge

When you stay at Artha Bed and Breakfast in Amherst, you'll be within the vicinity of Central Waters Brewing Company.  This bed & breakfast is within the region of Crystal River and Standing Rocks Park.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces. Complimentary wired Internet access keeps you connected, and DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas.Amenities Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and wedding services.Dining A complimentary breakfast is included.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a library and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Artha Bed and Breakfast

Located in Manawa, Lindsay House Bed and Breakfast is within the region of Shamrock Heights Golf and Supper Club and Hatten Park.  This bed & breakfast is within the region of Peoples Park and Brainerd Bridge Park.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.Amenities Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services.Dining A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.Business, Other Amenities The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Lindsay House Bed and Breakfast

Travel

The annual EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association)&nbsp;AirVenture takes place in Oshkosh each year. This year, it will be held from&nbsp;July 23-29. It is an impressive event and one to consider if you have a bit of extra time to spend!

EAA AirVenture

If you are into cars, you may want to consider attending the Iola car show from July 12th-14th. Just be sure to book your rooms early as it is a major event in the area.

Iola Old Car Show 

A trip to Wisconsin is not complete without a visit to the legendary Lambeau Field!&nbsp;You can take a stadium tour and then enjoy brats and cheese curds for lunch or dinner. :)

Lambeau Field Stadium Tours

Things to Do

Travel to Waupaca

Travel and accommodation

**Be sure to book accommodations early!The summer months are very busy in the Waupaca area. It is home to the Chain of Lakes, which is a popular tourist destination. If you are traveling for the wedding, please consider booking accommodations and transportation early.&nbsp;

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Comfort Inn for Thursday and Friday evenings. You may also want to consider the Ramada (which is within walking distance, but it's a good walk), or the Econo Lodge just down the road. Stevens Point is about a 20 minute drive away, and has many hotels.&nbsp;Room blocks are as follows:&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Comfort Inn and Suites (attached to wedding reception venue):&nbsp;approximately $145 per night&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ramada Inn:&nbsp;approximately $125 per night&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Econo Lodge:&nbsp;approximately $90 per night**When booking rooms, please state you are attending the Lathrop/Mitchell Wedding. Some&nbsp;of the hotels are already sold out so you will need to book under our room block.

There is a beautiful state park nearby called Hartman Creek State Park. They have a large campground which would be a fun option for those of you who want to make a vacation out of it.&nbsp;

The closest airport to Waupaca is Appleton International Airport (about a 40 minute drive). Other options would be Green Bay and Milwaukee which are both under 2 hours away.&nbsp;Chicago is about a 3.5 hour drive from Waupaca.&nbsp;

To Bring

July in Wisconsin is hot and humid. The wedding will take place outside so you may want to consider an umbrella in case it rains.&nbsp;Wisconsinites jokingly claim the state bird of Wisconsin is the mosquito. Be sure to bring bug spray or other solutions for keeping the pesky critters away. Sunscreen is also a must.&nbsp;There are many places in the area to swim, bike, hike or picnic. If you are staying for more than a day or two, bring some outdoor gear. We hope to plan on doing some boating, golfing and other excursions.&nbsp;

Pre-Wedding Festivities

Events

Please check back soon for information on pre-wedding events and festivities. We know many of you are coming from other states and countries so we hope to be able to spend plenty of time with you!

 



Wednesday, July 18: Please contact Jenny for information about this day if you are in town.



Thursday, July 19:&nbsp;Welcome BBQ at Colin and Jenny's house 2pm-6pm. E725 Tomahawk Trl. Waupaca, WI&nbsp;54981



Friday, July 20:&nbsp;Wedding Ceremony and Reception



Saturday, July 21:&nbsp;Brunch and Gift OpeningSunday, July 22:&nbsp;Pontoon outing on the Chain of Lakes, based on interest, we will schedule the times.&nbsp;

Jenny + Colin

Jenny + Colin

Photos

Photos coming soon!