Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

September Update

It's wedding month! A couple of things to note for the wedding day:- September is looking rainier than usual. If the forecast continues to show rain, please check here for a post about us moving to our rain location for the ceremony on the day of.- The bar is cash-only! Please be sure to bring cash. There is an ATM at the Associated Bank a few blocks down Parkway Ave if you forget.- Again, please stay home if you have been exposed to COVID-19 or feel unwell.- As a precaution, we will create as much extra ventilation at the reception as possible.- Allow sufficient time to get to the ceremony. GPS applications are often times incorrect in rural areas.Please reach out to either of us if you have any questions. We are so excited to see you all!

August Update

With the recent surge in COVID cases, we highly encourage receiving a vaccine. For those who chose to go unvaccinated, we recommend wearing a mask during the reception. Come September, we also ask that if you are experiencing ANY symptoms or have been exposed to someone who has been sick, please, stay home. Everyone's wellbeing is our priority! Thank you for understanding, and we hope everyone continues to stay safe!

July Update

One month left to send in your RSVPs! This is an exciting month for us, as we are closing on our first home - yes, we've moved! Please reach out if you'd like our updated address. A timeline for the wedding day has been added to our site, feel free to take a look. We hope everyone continues to stay healthy and safe!

June Update

Summer greetings! Invites have been sent, please remember to RSVP by August 8th. Most inns and hotels in Lanesboro are already booked up, but there are still plenty of options in the area. We will be posting the timeline of events for the day later next month, so stay tuned. Until then, enjoy the sunshine and warmth!

Welcome!

We are so excited to celebrate with all of you! Hopefully, the pandemic will be in the rear view and COVID-19 will be much more manageable by September. Until then, feel free to check in on the website as the date approaches for any updates we may have.All our love,Kirsten &amp; Ian

Our Wedding

Workplace Romance!

Late-Summer 2017. Ian and I met at the OSI café over lunch. Ian started a few months before me, and a kind coworker of ours invited the newbies to their lunch table. I immediately noticed his big smile and caught all of his hilarious underappreciated side comments.After a month or so, I noticed he started sitting next to me at the table - no big deal! Once the Christmas season rolled around, OSI held their annual holiday party. Boogie Wonderland ended up being the live entertainment for the night, and I found myself dancing with Ian. I remember he tried teaching me to two-step, and utterly failed, but I left with a big grin.After consulting with my closest coworkers, I decided to ask Ian to hang out on NYE with me. He came to my friend's pre-party and we rang in the New Year at the Taj Mahal of all VFWs - the James Ballentine VFW in Uptown. Midnight hit and the rest is history!

OSI Holiday Party 2019

Our Story

Photos

Book your stay ASAP!

Two other weddings are scheduled the same weekend as ours, plus bookings are being rescheduled for Fall 2021 due to COVID-19, so please book your stay in or around Lanesboro now!

Lodging Ideas

Lanesboro is the B&amp;B capitol of Minnesota! <a href="https://www.lanesboro.com/list/ql/lodging-travel-tourism-15" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Chamber of Commerce</a> has a list of most lodging options available in Lanesboro for you to view.Lanesboro is a small place! We suggest you book in town as you can easily walk to and from our reception venue - no worrying about driving, let's celebrate responsibly!If you are looking to use your rewards at a hotel chain, Rochester &amp; Winona both offer a wide selection of hotels just 45 minutes from Lanesboro. Preston, MN is nearby and has a few hotel options to consider, as well. One more option is Airbnb - take a look!For the more adventurous crowd, there are great campgrounds in town and around Lanesboro for both camper &amp; tent set ups.

Things to Do

In the heart of Bluff Country, Lanesboro has activities for just about anyone! Enjoy a long ride on the Root River State Trail, running straight through downtown, or head down to the banks with your favorite fishing rod - we have rainbow trout! Lanesboro offers live theatre, delicious food and shopping all in a picturesque, small, downtown. Lanesboro is also home to a large Amish community - sign up for a tour with a local guide and experience their culture first hand (and a delicious, home baked treat). Sylvan Brewing &amp; High Court Pub are our favorite watering holes. Lanesboro is where I grew up, and it is near and dear to my heart. It's a special place, and I can't wait for you to take a look around for yourself!

Travel

Schedule of Events

Ceremony - 3:30pmCocktail Hour &amp; Reception - 4:30pmDinner Served - 5:45pmToasts &amp; Cake Cutting - 6:00pmFirst Dance - 7:00pm

Katarina Amdahl

Billy Suta

Karlee Ruen

Alex Gelz

Meredith Beery

Ross MacDonald

Wedding Party

Registry

Ceremony

<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/xex1XarQgDXK4dv9A" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Charles Ruen Farm</a>24997 Graceful RoadLanesboro, MN 55949 From the Twin Cities:Head South on Hwy 52 upon reaching Fountain, MN. Turn left onto Fillmore Co. Rd. 8 to Lanesboro, about 10 miles. Turn right onto Ox Trail Rd (Grit Road) near the bottom of the steep grade coming into Lanesboro (the turn is before the bass pond parking lot you'll see on the right side of the road). Continue on minimum maintenance road for 2 miles and turn right on Graceful Rd after crossing the Root River. Please exercise extreme caution when taking the Ox Trail Road!An alternate route can be taken by following Co. Rd. 8 for about 5 miles and turning off on Co. Rd. 17 then follow signs for Old Barn Resort, turning left on Heron road. Follow Heron road, crossing the river and take a left at the next intersection, onto Grit Road. Follow the winding road until you reach Graceful Rd that will be on your left.

Rain location for ceremony:<a href="Bethlehem Lutheran Church" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bethlehem Lutheran Church</a>200 Kenilworth Ave SLanesboro, MN

Reception, Dinner & Dance

<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/1EXxiW2vo9LE7uYJ6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lanesboro Community Hall</a>202 Parkway Ave SLanesboro, MN 55949 You really can't miss it! The community hall is located next to Sylvan Park on the main street of Lanesboro. A large parking lot is adjacent to the community hall &amp; parking is also available along the entire East side of Parkway Ave.

Kirsten & Ian

Kirsten & Ian

Wedding Day

Schedule of Events