The Wisconsin State Capitol Assembly Floor

Wedding Ceremony

The Bur Oak

Wedding Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Justin and Laura met in 2017 in Wausau, Wisconsin. They were both attending a Horseshoes and Hand Grenades concert, and mutual friends introduced them.That night Justin recommended a beer to Laura (a blueberry sour) and they spent the evening getting to know each other. Before the clock struck midnight, Laura invited Justin back to her apartment to listen to Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club, as it was the 50 year anniversary of the album's release.After hours of talking and listening to vinyl records, Justin asked Laura if he could kiss her, and from there they've been inseparable. The two moved in together in 2018, and in 2020 they moved to Madison, Wisconsin and weathered the pandemic together. They got engaged on April 16, 2023 in Paris, France, in front of the Eiffel Tower, during a whirlwind tour of Europe with Justin's family. He proposed using Laura's grandmother's ring.

Our story

Our Story

Photos

Katie Burger

Ben Osness

Emily Ratton 

Jon Jenkins

Madison Bell

Stephen Francour

Chelsea Chorba

Bryan Weckwerth

Carly Caputa

Tom Kallio

Kelsey Brooks

Chris Tetzloff

Lizzy O’Hara

Matt Bahlow

Alex Decaudin

Wedding Party

Q + A

Feel free to book a room in one of the prearranged hotel blocks, or pick another Airbnb or hotel to your liking! Justin and Laura recommend staying closer to downtown, as that will be closer to our ceremony and reception locations.

Please keep in mind that we will not have transportation between the ceremony and reception. Some hotels offer a complimentary shuttle service, but we encourage you to plan on using a ride share service. There is VERY limited parking at the Bur Oak, so anyone who drives their own car will likely have to park on the street near the venue.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Madison Downtown

Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

Please note that per the hotel, the booking link will take you to rooms that feature double queen beds. If you don't want that, please call the hotel directly and mention the Schulte/Osness wedding to receive the rate for the hotel block!

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club

Travel

Things to do

Have some free time before the wedding kicks off?Here are some fun places to visit in the Madison area.

Olbrich Garden Botanical Gardens. stroll through the outdoor portion of the gardens for free, but if the tropical plants are more your speed, head indoors. For a small admission price, check out the beautiful plants, and maybe even catch a glimpse of a canary or two! Visit Wisconsin's State Capitol. The Capitol building is free and open to the public on the weekends. Check out where Wisconsin's laws are set (and where Laura works during the week!) and maybe go on one of the free tours provided Saturday farmers market. Check out one of the country's largest outdoor markets, full of veggies, snacks and other goods! Make sure to grab a loaf of Stella's spicy bread for later. Take a walk (or a rental E-bike) down the Capitol trail. One of the best parts of Madison is the extensive bike trail. Take a ride near the lake, or down State Street! Take a hike. We encourage you to enjoy the great outdoors while you visit. There are plenty of beautiful trails in the area! Grab a fish fry and an old fashioned. If you're in town on Friday, we also highly recommend taking part in the time-honored Friday fish fry. There are so many restaurants that offer up some of the best fish around!

Things to Do

Registry

Laura & Justin

Laura & Justin

L&J

Wedding Ceremony

Wedding Reception