Madden's on Gull Lake

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Northern Pacific Center

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Flash back to 2019 (6 years ago already?!?). ‘Twas the summer break before senior year of college. Kalley and Alex were living as strangers until they were both invited to a mutual friend’s cabin to celebrate Memorial day weekend. They hit it off right away, but Kalley’s sister was also at the cabin, so she had to play it cool. Kalley avoided Alex, yet Alex still attempted to interact with Kalley as much as possible. He performed magic tricks, asked her on jet ski rides, and laid next to her when she tanned with her girlfriends. He even gifted her an “I love BJ’s” t-shirt from his family’s bait shop. The weekend came to a close and on the drive home, Kalley received a message from Alex. The message read “I forgot to tell you that the t-shirt is a rental, so you’re going to have to see me again”…… and the rest is history. Wait there’s more history to acknowledge!! Kalley and Alex basically spent all summer together. Celebrating 21st birthdays (oh boy), meeting each other’s parents, and essentially falling super in love really fast. They decided to continue a long-distance relationship during senior year of college, but they truly made the best of it. Kalley drove to River Falls most weekends to cheer on the football team (s/o Dirty Riv boys) and get 2 for 1’s at Broz, and Alex drove to Duluth for scenic dates and occasional pitchers at Grandmas Saloon. They even grew closer during the horrific 6-foot distance times of the pandemic and graduated college together from Alex’s parent’s backyard. One year after graduation, Kalley and Alex got the best news EVER that they both were accepted into graduate school at St. Catherine University. They moved in together with their first born son (love you MooMoo) and began the hardest, yet most rewarding 3 years of their lives. They had to learn the ways of co-habitation, school-life balance, and boundaries but they did it successfully because of the immense love and respect they grew for one another. Alex was there for Kalley when she failed her first practicum and Kalley was there for Alex when he needed to practice his PT torture techniques. They pushed each other to be better therapists, better people, and a better couple. Andddddd they became a family of 4 when Kalley brought Bruce home without Alex’s permission (oops)(he still loves her though). Fast forward a couple of years to Kalley and Alex finally graduating from OT and PT school!!!! Alex supported Kalley during the stressful time of studying for her board exam and getting hip surgery. Kalley cheered on Alex when he received his first job offer. On graduation day, they both felt an overwhelming sense of pride in each other and were proud that they accomplished it together. After witnessing each other walk across the stage, Alex took Kalley to the pond they walked by together each day to get to school. He got down on one knee and confirmed that the last 5 years of laughing, crying, and all of the other craziness together will be a forever thing….and NOW the rest is history.

Our Story 

Photos

The bride’s favorite sister. In the Air Force but can’t fly. Best surfer in the midwest. Will be the one at the wedding who looks like Kalley but is not dressed in white. 

Lauryn Kadlec

Alex’s highschool bff. The quietest guy you’ll ever meet. 

Jake Laudenbach AKA Loudy

Alex’s longest bromance and official pulltab partner 

Nick Willenbring

The brides childhood best friend and locker buddy. The reason Kalley passed her AP calculus test.

Emily Hicke AKA Nelly

The brides high school best friend. Certified heartbreaker. Gets silly after 1 drink.

Cassie Johnson

Loudy’s woman, Kalley’s bff. Certified pilates partner (well, we try)

Jasmine Coons 

The grooms younger sister. Still believes in Santa Claus.

Maggie Russek

One of the grooms older sisters. Probably has rocks in her purse. 

Kendra Rudenstein

The grooms childhood friend and college roommate. Professional food reviewer and has a weird foot fetish. 

Brett Wadman 

The grooms childhood friend and college roommate. Will answer to “Oscar”, “Oscula”, or “Oscar Boscar.”

Austin Hurrle

The grooms childhood friend. Wanna be rockstar. 

Jake Wadman

The grooms college roommate. Still questioning how he's still alive after college. 

Dylan Swerig

The grooms oldest sister. Gave birth to a kid that loves his uncle more than life. 

Brianna Haag

The grooms nephew and biggest fan. Will identify you by the car you drive. 

Elijah Haag

The grooms college friend. The most midwestern Arizonian we know. Might let you pierce his ear for fun. 

Jake Lytle 

The grooms childhood friend. Skinny as a twig but man can he hit a golf ball. 

Alex Alama

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have rooms blocked for Friday and/or Saturday night. Use the name Hohenstein Kadlec wedding for a discount when reserving your rooms over the phone. We will have a shuttle going to and from the venue for your convenience. Please reserve your hotel by 8/25/25:-)

The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes

*There are still rooms available at the discounted rate, call to reserve your room!* Please use the link below to reserve a room at Maddens on Gull Lake. Please reserve your room by February 20th, 2025. We have rooms booked for Thursday and Friday night. There is a 2 night minimum, however please feel free to extend your stay or choose alternative nights. There are limited spots, so please use the other hotel option if this one fills. We will have a shuttle going to and from the hotel and venue for your convenience. Let the bride or groom know if you have any questions! https://www.maddens.com/kadlec-hohenstein-wedding-room-block/

Madden's On Gull Lake

Please feel free to stay at one of the many other hotels in Brainerd! Leave us a comment on your RSPV on where you plan to stay. Thanks!

A shuttle service will be available to and from the venue and Maddens/The Lodge hotels. The shuttle from Maddens leaves at 3:30pm, and The Lodge at 3:45pm. First shuttle from the venue leaves at 10:30pm, and last shuttle leaves at 12am.

Kalley & Alexander

Kalley & Alexander

K&A

Wedding Day

4:30 PM

Ceremony

5:30 PM

Reception