Riverwalk Grill

Beitelshees/Lanigan Rehearsal Dinner

Crooked River Weddings

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Our story began in July of 2021 when Keegan, my college roommate, told me he was having people over for a party at our house. Little did I know one of those people would be Kaitlyn, who was tagging along with her roommate to see my roommate. I would continuously have people over leading up to the start of the school year, but nothing grew between Kaitlyn and I until Zac, Kaitlyn’s cousin, let me in on a little secret. He told me, “Hey, I think my cousin is into you, you should go talk to her.” Now if you know anything about me, I didn’t notice any of the clues Kaitlyn was giving me up to that point. So that conversation took me by a complete surprise. If you ask Kaitlyn, she will tell you she made it obvious. Fast forward a few weeks of dates and hangouts, Kaitlyn and I decided to give a relationship a try. We continued throughout the rest of our college years and eventually moved into a townhouse in Illinois after we both graduated and started our jobs. Shortly after moving in, I decided it was time to take our relationship to the next stage. With the help of my mom, Kaitlyn’s mom, and my grandparents, I planned a proposal that not even the great detective Kaitlyn saw coming. Kaitlyn always heard of my family’s trips to Frankenmuth and Bronner's. For years I told her I’d take her. So, we planned one summer afternoon that we would go to Frankenmuth with my grandparents. Little did Kaitlyn know I had set the trap months in advance. My grandparents would text her about restaurants and stores every few days in the weeks leading up to the big day. My mom was planning the surprise party. My Papa cleaned up a section of his property where I would get on one knee. Mindy (Kaitlyn’s mom) and I would review the plan to make sure Kaitlyn wouldn’t figure anything out. On the morning of July 25, 2025, we got in the car to head to my grandparents' house. The whole four-hour car ride Kaitlyn was talking to me about anything and everything and all I could think about was how to get the ring from the car door to my pocket. Once arriving at my grandparents, we walked in and Kaitlyn asked where Papa was. My Grandma let her know he is down in the Pines, and we have to go drive down there and get him as there is no cell service to send a text. So, I drove Kaitlyn down in the golf cart looking for him. The whole time he was never there and instead hiding away in the bedroom. I led Kaitlyn down the path he created where there was a decorated arbor at the end. Kaitlyn was shell shocked as I got on one knee, Mr. Brian and his wife appeared with their cameras, and I asked the most important question. Will you marry me? She said she blacked out but after it was all over, she did ask, “are we still going to Frankenmuth.” I unfortunately had to let her know that no, it was all a lie, and we had a surprise party waiting for us back at my parent’s house. Don’t worry, I made good on my promise to take her to Frankenmuth. Most would think it takes months to plan for a wedding, but with Kaitlyn that couldn’t be further from the truth. She had the first few details down within a few days. Within a few months most of the wedding was planned. We truly look forward to spending a great evening with you all. Get ready to eat, drink, party, and above all, celebrate. Thank you all for your love and support over the past 6 years. With Love Kaitlyn &amp; Zach

Our Story

Photos

Brandon Michalak

Elise Zohfeld

Keegan Strnad

Peyton Hohl

Dylan Beitelshees

Payton Lanigan

Nick Zwolinski

Madelyn Lanigan

Matt Boutin

Jenna Mabie

Nick Boutin

Mia Beitelshees

Connor Verduci

Toni Koshmider

Brendan Burns

Kara Zabinski

Kyle Mackey

Ava VanHuseden

Siena Bechamp

Linkoln Karlstedt

Elizabeth Zohfeld

Zac Zabinksi

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all. If you would like to contribute further, we are gratefully accepting contributions toward building our future home together. If you wish to give, we would prefer cash gifts rather than digital payments.

Kaitlyn & Zach

Kaitlyn & Zach

K&Z

Wedding Day

4:00 PM–4:30 PM

Ceremony

5:15 PM–11:00 PM

Reception