Crooked Willow

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Dinner

A friendly reminder to RSVP by August 9th, 2023 or sooner. If you are having any trouble with your RSVP, feel free to reach out to the bride or groom and we will get it sorted out!

Our Wedding

Like most people in this day and age, we met online on two different dating apps in spring 2018. Our first date was at a dog park and when Kenzie first saw Nick with his dog Charlie, she knew she was in trouble. Granted, Charlie's adorable demeanor did help in Nick's favor but there was just something about the first time she saw him. They started dating July of that same year and by the time that fall had rolled around, Kenzie was over at his apartment so much that her roommate at the time gave her a hard time about leaving her so much. From Kenzie:Fast forward 5 years, we've done just about everything together and at the end of the day I still want to be with him and make our dreams come true. Enjoy these pictures below from the last 5 years. :)

How it started vs. how it’s going

Our Story

Photos

Stephanie Stark

Willie Greendeer

Sidney Peterson

Josh Peterson

Carrie Haugen

Chris Gidley

Jenna Steffl

Kyle Heinz

Ann Schmidtknecht

Dallas Jacobs

Zach Rady

Carissa Stark

Abby Stark

Jarrett Yukenis

Zach Preston

Ernest Stark

Avery Schultz

Harper Melton

Taylor Forrest

Lynn Melton

Henry Melton

Tammy Stark

Brad Stark

Sandy Schmidt

Iris Stark

Wedding Party

Q + A

The following hotel blocks are in order of preference when it comes to booking :)

Important Information- Minutes to Crooked Willow = 13 min (See Transportation tab, there will be a shuttle service available all night)- Block Name - STARK MELTON WEDDING- Cutoff date is 8/7/2023, the special rate expires on this date.- Check-in time is 3 pm.- Check-out time is 11 am.- Free hot breakfast- Indoor Pool- Reservations can be made in two ways:1. Calling the hotel directly and giving the dates and group code; OR2. Booking online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/axnmnhx-hampton-suites-alexandria" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/axnmnhx-hampton-suites-alexandria</a>&nbsp;and entering the group code by clicking the SPECIAL RATES button.

Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria

Important Information- Minutes to Crooked Willow = 14 min (See Transportation tab, there will be a shuttle service available all night)- Block Name - Stark-Melton wedding- You don't need to be staying Thursday night through Sunday in order to book in this block. Thursday was included in the block for those that need it.- Release date is 8/7/2023. Please make sure you makereservations BEFORE the release date.- Cancel Policy - Individual reservation cancel policy is 48 hours prior to arrival date.- Check-in time is 3 pm.- Check-out time is noon.- Free hot breakfast- Pool and exercise room

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Alexandria

Important Information- Minutest to Crooked Willow = 16 min (See Transportation tab, there will be a shuttle service available all night)- Block Name - Stark/Melton Wedding- Cutoff date is 8/8/2023, the special rate expires on this date.- Check-in time is 3 pm.- Check-out time is 11 am.- Free hot breakfast- Pool - Indoor

AmericInn by Wyndham Alexandria

Airbnb

VRBO

Rizzy's on the Lake

Head of the Lakes Resort

Shady Oaks Campground

For those guests flying in from out of state, this is an airport option that is roughly 2 hours away from the wedding venue.

Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport

Hector International Airport

Accomodations

Mobile Schenanigans, LLC

We will be providing a shuttle bus service to and from Crooked Willow so everyone can have a great time! There will be signage posted at each hotel. Before the Ceremony Pickup Times:2:30 pm - AmericInn2:35 pm - Fairfield2:45 pm - Hampton Inn 3:15 pm - AmericInn3:20 pm - Fairfield3:30 pm - Hampton Inn After the Reception Pickup Times at Crooked Willow10:00 pm11:00 pm12:00 am

Transportation

Registry

Food/Drinks

Tip Top Dairy Bar

Panther Distillery

Carlos Creek Winery

Angelina's Restaurant & Bar

Copper Trail Brewing

Zorbaz

DJ's Tap House & Grill

Activities

Osakis Country Club

Geneva Golf Club

Casey's Amusement Park

Legacy of The Lakes Museum

Check out the bride’s favorite boutique and many others in the cute downtown Alexandria shopping district!

Creative Touch Boutique

Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center

Things to Do

Kenzie & Nick

Kenzie & Nick

Photos