Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception - Dinner and Dancing

Our Wedding

It was early in the pandemic (Fall of 2020), and we were early in our graduate school careers - Lexi was in her first year, Aaron in his third year. COVID-19 cases were starting to hit 100,000 cases per day, so meeting new people in person wasn't much of a viable option. Thus, we turned to dating apps. Despite its questionable reputation, we both downloaded Tinder to search for that special someone. Luckily enough, we found each other! By sending daily novella-length messages, we quickly learned a lot about each other and found that we had a lot in common besides just both being graduate students. We had a couple movie "dates" through Zoom and eventually met in person and continued to learn more and more about each other. Like any couple, we had our ups and downs, but ultimately, we fell in love after countless rock climbing sessions, tv show and movie binges, and date nights. Fast forward 3 years, and we decided to move in together! Shortly after this, we got Luna (the most stubborn, friendly, beautiful dog) and then Izzie (our crazy, borderline-psychotic but adorable kitty). And now, here we are - ready to tie the knot and excited to see where life takes us post-wedding!

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Please wear cocktail/semi-formal attire. Casual attire such as jeans and shorts are discouraged.

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Holiday Inn Express

AmericInn by Wyndham Glendale/Milwaukee

Other nearby hotels (no hotel block booked):

Located within 12 miles of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and 13 miles of Marquette University, Baymont by Wyndham Mequon Milwaukee Area provides rooms in Mequon. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features an indoor pool, fitness center and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, each room includes a desk. Each room comes with a coffee machine, while selected rooms are equipped with a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave. Guest rooms in Baymont by Wyndham Mequon Milwaukee Area are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. The accommodation offers a continental or American breakfast. You can play table tennis at Baymont by Wyndham Mequon Milwaukee Area. Miller Park is 16 miles from the hotel, while Concordia University Wisconsin is 3.9 miles away. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 19 miles from the property.

Baymont by Wyndham Mequon Milwaukee Area

All guests staying at this property may take advantage of the Wi-Fi connection on public areas. The reception desk is open all day long.

Chalet Motel Mequon

Featuring free bikes and barbecue facilities, Residence Inn by Marriott Milwaukee North/Glendale is located in Glendale, 8.2 miles from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and 8.8 miles from Marquette University. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a business center and free WiFi. The hotel provides an indoor pool and luggage storage space. Selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. Miller Park is 12 miles from the hotel, while Milwaukee Area Technical College is 8.1 miles away. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 14 miles from the property.

Residence Inn by Marriott Milwaukee North/Glendale

Located in Brown Deer and with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee reachable within 12 miles, Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee North Shore provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. The property features a seasonal outdoor pool, indoor pool, hot tub and free bikes. Guests at the hotel can enjoy an American breakfast. There's an on-site snack bar and guests can also use the business area. Marquette University is 13 miles from Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee North Shore, while Miller Park is 15 miles away. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 18 miles from the property.

Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee North Shore

Featuring a bar, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Brown Deer - Milwaukee North is located in Brown Deer in the Wisconsin region, 11 miles from Miller Park and 12 miles from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Featuring a fitness center, this 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel features an indoor pool and luggage storage space. All rooms are equipped with a closet and a TV, and some units at the hotel have a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. A buffet, continental or American breakfast is served at the property. Guests will find a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge and a business center at the property. Marquette University is 13 miles from Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Brown Deer - Milwaukee North, while Concordia University Wisconsin is 8.9 miles away. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 18 miles from the property.

Lexi & Aaron

Lexi & Aaron

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