Le VENERÉ

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

Kaitlin and Stephen met in 2018 via Kaitlin's twin sister, Sarah (center). Stephen met Sarah where he volunteered with his twin sister Lauren at Camp Cambria, a summer camp for children with juvenile arthritis. Stephen began spending time with Sarah outside of camp, where he met her friends and Kaitlin. Stephen and Kaitlin were just friends for a couple years until they began dating in 2020. Stephen and Kaitlin's first unofficial date was in June 2020, when restaurants were allowed to serve guests on patios for the first time since the COVID lockdown. Kaitlin invited a group of her friends (including Stephen) to dinner at Pat McGovern's near her apartment in St Paul. Stephen paid for Kaitlin's dinner, and they began spending time 1:1 to share wine and chat at Kaitlin's apartment about once a week. Both Kaitlin and Stephen felt something but were nervous to make a move and disrupt the friendship they had built. Kaitlin's friend Beth noticed something between them immediately and encouraged Stephen to make a move, and the rest is history! Stephen proposed to Kaitlin in Puerto Rico, their favorite vacation spot in May 2025.

The Story of Us

Our Story

Photos

Bryce Tovsen

Sarah Marchand

Jeremiah Ary

Andrea Schoenberg

Georde Marchand

Tess Malaske

Brian Vanyo

Liz Doyle

Nicholas Harrison

Lauren Bruha

Jeff Haroldson

Lettie Provost

Theo Matras

Drue Provost

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LANCER LOT262 E 8th St. | 26 Spaces 8TH/WACOUTA242 8th St. | 23 Spaces BLOCK 19 MUNICIPAL PARKING RAMP145 E 7th St | 0.2 miles from Le VENERÉ 9TH STREET LOT209 9th St E | 0.2 miles from Le VENERÉ TOWN SQUARE PARKING RAMP405 Minnesota St | 0.4 miles from Le VENERÉ KELLOGG SQUARE111 Kellogg Blvd E | 0.5 miles from Le VENERÉ 6TH STREET GARAGE255 6th St E | 500 ft from Le VENERÉ

Parking and Transportation

Located in Saint Paul, 7.9 miles from TCF Bank Stadium, SpringHill Suites St. Paul Downtown has accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business center. Mall of America is 12 miles away and Lake Harriet is 14 miles from the hotel. Buffet and American breakfast options are available at the hotel. U.S. Bank Stadium is 9.3 miles from SpringHill Suites St. Paul Downtown, while Target Field is 10 miles from the property. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is 7.5 miles away. Link for wedding block: <a href="https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1761169509693&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink&amp;dtt=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book your group rate for Vanyo and Bruha Wedding</a>

SpringHill Suites by Marriott St. Paul Downtown

Located in Downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, this hotel offers an indoor pool, has an on-site restaurant and offers spacious rooms with free WiFi. It is connected to the city's skyway system. The State Capitol building is less than 0.9 mi away. A cable TV, a microwave and a refrigerator are included in all guest rooms at DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul City Center. Comfortably furnished, each air conditioned room includes a desk and tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel has 2 restaurants on site, Rival House Sporting Parlor. Guests at the hotel can go for a workout in the fitness center or stop by the business center featuring fax and photocopying services. For convenience a guest launderette is located on site. The Mall of America is 12 miles from this hotel. Target Center is 12 mi away. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away. Guest should identify themselves as part of the Bruha /Vanyo Wedding Block in order to receive the group discount.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown

This historic hotel 1910 hotel has been serving the Twin City area for generations and overlooks Rice Park. The charm extends to the guest rooms, which offer plush bedding and a minibar. Guest rooms also provide guests will bathrobes and free bath products. The rooms have cozy seating at The Saint Paul Hotel. Guests can dine in the St. Paul Grill for dinner or M St Cafe for breakfast or lunch. The hotel has a daily afternoon tea service, modeled after the traditional English tea. The Saint Paul is a 5 minute drive from the RiverCenter Convention Center. The Xcel Energy Center is less than a mile from the hotel. Note: Please visit www.saintpaulhotel.com and enter the block code above to receive our wedding group rate. You may also call the hotel and ask for the Vanyo Bruha WEDDING RATE.

The Saint Paul Hotel

Travel

The Como Zoo is free for guests. Donations are encouraged but not required.

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

A whimsical destination featuring indoor mini golf, vintage pinball, arcade games, full bar, tap wall, food, and two performance stages for live entertainment.

Can Can Wonderland - St. Paul

Things to Do

Registry

Frequently Asked Questions

Kaitlin & Stephen

Kaitlin & Stephen

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