Watson Block

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Summer

Our Wedding

Kari and Isaac met in the Fall of 2021 at a small group at their church. Kari had moved to Colorado to attend CU to study environmental engineering and enjoy the outdoors. Isaac had moved to Colorado to work in outdoor retail management and enjoy the outdoors. As their paths crossed more and more they began to take interest in each other. Isaac, in an attempt to spend more time with Kari, told her that he went to the same climbing gym as her… but in fact he did not, at least not yet. They began climbing together and exploring the outdoors. They made croissants. They laughed. They hiked. They became boyfriend and girlfriend, and even Buddy, Isaac's beloved dog, approved.&nbsp; The more time they spent together, a realization hit that what they had was unique. A partnership that exhibited a shared love, shared goals, shared outlook. And where they were different, they learned. They could talk about life, God, outdoors, coffee, food, and make each other laugh in between.&nbsp; After a handful of camping trips, road trips, family visits, and date nights every Thursday, Isaac bought a ring. And during their trip to the Chilean Patagonia in August 2023, Isaac proposed and Kari said yes. Now they ask their beloved friends and family, to eat, dance, and celebrate with them as they vow to love each other through every climbing session, date night, church service, road trip, and everything in between.

Our Story

Photos

Mark McCarty

Greta Norris

William Johnson

Nayoung Hur

Lando Watto

Amy Nystrom

Alex Ivy-Townley

Kelly Nordmeyer

Wedding Party

Q + A

The MSP airport is 10 miles from downtown Minneaopolis, which is ~25 min by car and ~35 min by METRO light rail blue line (<a href="https://www.metrotransit.org/route/blue" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.metrotransit.org/route/blue</a>)

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

The Marquette is located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, only a 15 minute walk (7 blocks) from Watson Block! Guests can make their own reservation either by calling 1-800-445-8667 or <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=MSPCUQQ&amp;arrivalDate=2024-04-27&amp;departureDate=2024-04-29&amp;groupCode=90D&amp;room1NumAdults=1&amp;cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">booking here</a> by Wed, March 27th. Guests must state they are with the Norris-McCarty Wedding and reserve with a credit card.Cancellations: room reservations must be cancelled 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid penalty of one night’s room and tax.

The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

we do not have a room block, but this hotel may be a good option if you have a car or you'd rather stay outside of the city. It is a 15 minute drive from Watson Block.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Roseville Minneapolis

Travel

- Science Museum of Minnesota- Minneapolis Institute of Art- Walker Art Center &amp; sculpture garden- Mall of america- Minneapolis Bouldering project- Como zoo &amp; conservatory

Indoor activities in the twin cities:

- Stone arch bridge &amp; mill ruins park- Fort Snelling State Park- Minnehaha falls- Theodore Wirth Park- Minneapolis chain of lakes (rental kayaks &amp; paddleboards available)- greenway trail (bike rentals available)

Outdoor activities near Minneapolis:

- palisade head- split rock lighthouse- enger tower- Bean &amp; bear lakes (hiking)- ely peak (hiking)

sites near duluth/north shore of lake superior:

- sebastian joe's- bebe zito- chimborazo- midtown market- FRGMNT- union hmong kitchen- cosetta's- cafe latte- owamni- surly brewing co.- punch neopolitan pizza

Registry