Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

Wedding Ceremony

Ceremony

Brunch Following Ceremony

The Fluno Center

Reception - Let's Party!

Our Wedding

Rob proposed to Jules on a family trip to DisneyWorld. After they both made their very own StarWars lightsaber together Rob asked Jules to explore the galaxy with him forever. Jules was totally surprised and said YES!

2024 was a BIG year! We bought a house and adopted a 9 month old corgi named Minnie. We celebrated our birthdays on a pub trolley with the lovely group of people photographed above and lots of wedding planning all leading up to this big event! Looking forward to making more memories ❣️ thanks for reading!

Making Memories With Friends and Family

Our Story

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Jerri Ustby-Cruz-Bye

Joe Cruz

My fun fact is I’ve only owned four cars in my entire life. Geo Metro, Chevy Cavalier, Mazda 3, Honda CRV. 🙂

Laura Cruz

I was the first girl born into the Roberts family in 56 years.  

Cheryl Roberts

Bob Stellmach

Fun facts: I have two grandchildren, have worked in public education for 35 years, and I love to travel and hike.

Tammy Stellmach

Although Jules and I grew up in the same area, we did not meet until we were both freshmen at UW-La Crosse. We were in the same sorority, AXiD, and dorm, coate. We would study together and eventually became roommates. We quickly bonded over Disney movies and wine. Now we both live in the Madison area and are the best of friends ❤️ we are so close even our dogs Daisy and Mavis are best friends too!

Fun fact: I love to travel and have been to 38 counties. 

Bridget Bellissimo

How we met: I met Jules through a mutual friend at UW-La Crosse. We quickly became best friends as we started running together and painted Jules’ room at “the garage”. 

A fun fact about me is that I have been doing triathlons for four years now, thanks to Jules introducing me to the sport! 

Rachel Ajack

I met Jules through her older brother, Joe, who is now my fiance! Jules, Rob, Joe, and I take adventures to local dog parks, have game nights, and share our love for nerdy things like Star Wars and Harry Potter! 

A fun fact about me is that I have four tattoos with a fifth one in the works. 😊

Megan Hesselbach

Jules and I met during sorority recruitment at UW-L and I later became her sorority "Big Sister." Throughout the years, our friendship has thrived on outdoor adventures and trail runs, heavy metal and rock concerts, dog ownership, studying and gym sessions, double dates, game nights, and a mutual love of wine, pickles, dark humor, and laughing so hard you can't breathe. 
Fun fact: Melissa is a certified scuba diver and never says no to popcorn or sushi.

Melissa Starker

Jules and I became friends in high school cross country and track, when we bonded over summer runs, bike rides and popsicle/kiwk trip slushie breaks. We stayed friends through college despite living in different cities.
 Fun fact: my husband and I recently got an orange kitten named Potato.

Abby Gleason

I met Jules at the end of our freshman year at UW-L, when I walked clear across campus at 10:30pm to be interviewed as a roommate, and, well, the rest is history! Through boy problems, camping trips, 6 hour drives to see each other, and many, MANY questionable alcohol-induced nights out, our friendship has remained strong throughout the years, even though we don’t get to see each other as often as we’d like anymore.

Fun fact about me: I hope to work in a zoo one day!

Emily Schneider

Robert and I met as roommates in the freshmen dorms. We became friends and lived with each other on and off throughout college. We still hangout and play fantasy football to this day! Fun fact: I've done a 100 mile bike ride.

Bradlee Wienholtz

Bride's older brother. I first met Rob at a dive bar in Verona where he kicked my ass at darts. Liked him ever since. Fun fact about me I can flip my eye lids inside out. 

Groom's younger sister.
We met the first day she was born and have been good friends (almost) all our lives. 

Fun fact - we have worked at the same business for almost 10 years across a couple of jobs

Megan Stellmach

Eli Hooper-Lane

Story time: One fateful game night complete with fish bowls and “What Do You Meme,” Jules surprised us with this random, tall, sexy guy. He said his name was Rob and the first question I asked was “Can I call you Bob?” From there we bonded quickly over funny stories and nerded out over things like games, sports, and just being bros. However our relationship grew into more than just bros as we quickly figured out we were really the 3rd and 4th wheels to the best friend pair that is Jules and Melissa (my wife). We continue sharing experiences like concerts, Madison Night Markets, Oktoberfest, and of course, more game nights. 

Fun fact: slight pyromaniac


Dallas Dubnicka

How we met: I can't even remember specifically how we met - I have known Robert since we became great friends in kindergarten - or preschool?! 

Fun Fact: I had a kidney transplant in 2020, and have been traveling full-time since!

Jake Folgert

Bride's younger brother
Fun fact is I've played lacrosse in six different states. 

Cooper Cruz

I met Jules while working the night shift, and over the past three years, our friendship has blossomed through a mix of delirious laughter and late-night heart-to-hearts at 3 AM. I also convinced Jules and Rob to join me in playing slowpitch softball, and later, we found ourselves gaming online.

Fun fact: I enjoy the Spring because of my love for gardening, baseball/softball, and my upcoming graduation!

Emily Bloomfield

Wedding Party

Q + A

Sunken Gardens at Como Conservancy

Fluno Center

Unfortunately, due to the Badger Home Football game the hotel will not have a shuttle available for guests. Reservations must be made before August 19th, 2025.

Holiday Inn & Suites Madison West - Middleton by IHG

The hotel only offers shuttle services to and from the airport. Reservations must be made prior to August 19th, 2025.

Julianna + Robert

Julianna + Robert

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