Wedding Day

Holy Ghost Catholic Church

Ceremony

Holiday Gardens Event Center

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

Platteville, Wisconsin, is home to the world's largest painted M. We matched on CatholicMatch, a surprisingly effective dating app, almost two years ago. Our first date was bowling in Prairie Lanes near Madison, WI, and unfortunately, Mary Ann smoked me in the competition. I thought I was going to show off for the lady, but instead, my pasty white slacks got destroyed! She'd even give me a high five every time she struck! The Nerve! After I showed Robert how a pro gamer I was, we decided to take a walk around Sun Prairie and talk about life. We talked about our hobbies, family, and friends. After the walk, we decided to grab dinner at the bowling alley. During the middle of the meal, Robert decided to "go to the bathroom." A clever ploy. I snuck out to my car and dug in the trunk looking for my secret weapon. She may have owned me in bowling, but I was going to destroy her in a game of brains. I brought the little game Codenames into the bar and sat across from her, nervous about looking like a dork.... She then told me she watched me leave the bar and go to my car.... Not so sneaky, I suppose. He sat across from me with this game I'd never played before freaking out because I didn't want to look like an idiot playing this game. He explained the game to me, and we started playing. If you were wondering, yes, I was not good at the game. No, she was not. But whatever, she was cute, and I was having a great time, and that meant I ended the evening winning. After we finished playing and eating, I walked Mary Ann out to her car, and we started our goodbyes. We both realized something at that moment, early on. We wanted to kiss.- 2 Years later, we've gone hiking, biking, climbing, dancing, fishing, boating, and swimming. We've seen musicals, concerts, movies, little TV shows, and sports games. We've cooked, cleaned, baked, painted, and even played together. The honeymoon feeling never quite went away. Building a strong relationship with the students and families is important as it motivates them to learn, want to come to school, and have fun. Having a relationship with the families is important because the parents will trust you more, want to help with the classroom, and respect you more. The families will also enjoy sending their children to school.&nbsp;

Moo Moo and Foxy Roxy

Our Story

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Hello, my name is Jennifer Kaiser, I am the Maid of Honor. I live in Cuba City, WI with my big sister. I know Mary Ann from high school. We became best friends back in 2012 when she asked me for help on her math homework. I am so excited to be apart of her wedding.

Jennifer Kaiser

Hello, I'm Meg, Mary Ann's narwhal-obsessed, tea-loving, socially awkward matron of honor! I met Mary Ann when I started working for the Catnolic Newman Center in Platteville; as soon as we realized our mutual love of books, musicals, and various other nerdy things, I knew we were going to be the best of friends. Mary Ann has been a huge supporter and source of joy for me and my family over the years, so it's such a joy to get to be present for her and Robert as they prepare to start this next chapter of their lives together!

Meg Comeau

Abby Klar

Katie Klar

Liz Klar

Hi my name is Samuel Tarman. I am Robert's cousin, but I think more of him as a brother. I would spend summers hanging out with him and his family and basically was a third child of Aunt Carrie (my Godmother). I would constantly play video games on the computer with him, Uncle Brian and my Dad. Those were the days of Left for Dead, Team Fortress, and any other co-op game that had bundle deals at the time. We eventually started venturing out into board games and if you've been to Roberts house you know what that has now spiraled into. Gaming has always been a big part of doing something together. But I also did Boy Scouts and actually went outside and played with him there too. University is when things turned back to staying inside and ever since. I've always had Robert in my life and I've truly been blessed for that fact.

As for facts on myself, I graduated from UW Milwaukee with a bachelor's in Biochemistry and a minor in Japanese. I keep up with both of them by working as a chemist and reading/watching etc. things in Japanese. I also hang out with students and my past friends who are still in school at UW Milwaukee that take part in the Japanese Cultural Association. I of course enjoy playing video games to this day, airsoft, painting miniatures, and a few other hobbies. 

Sam Tarman

Hey! I am Alex and I was Robert’s personal trainer for a few years. I’m kind of Robert’s outdoorsy and workout friend but I’m also a huge nerd! Even though I’d rather spend the night in a tent out under the stars, I still love playing Yugioh, board games, and video games. I enjoy creating outdoors content on YouTube (subscribe to my channel @alexhatlevig) and I am fortunate enough that my career allows me to work outdoors and meet so many cool people.
Now I am no longer Robert’s personal trainer but I am very happy that we continue to be friends with many shared interests. Robert always shows me unique board games that are ridiculously complicated but always a lot of fun. Congrats to Robert and Mary Ann!

Alex Hatlevig

Noah Flees

Carly Bedard

What’s up, I’m Miguel. A friend of Robert’s. I met Robert through Sam, we were playing Left 4 Dead 2 Multiplayer. Phenomenal game by the way, highly recommend. First time I met him in person was when we went to Laser Tagging at iCombat for Sam’s Birthday. From then on I’ve been playing games with him and talking regularly. Most recently was a Pathfinder Game which was A LOT of fun. Mary Ann even participated in a session, and was great at voice acting the characters. I’m super happy for Robert and Mary Ann. I’m so excited to be a Groomsman as well, Thanks Robert.

Miguel Hamlin

I first met Rob through his cousin Samuel Tarman, we met when we went to play laser tag together. At first I was noticeably younger than him, but over time we’ve grown close. We share a lot of hobbies and have a wonderful blend of different view points, and respect each other. We have plenty of moments of triumph, mainly in games, and he’s always so accommodating and invites me to practically everything. He sometimes makes me want to stop being a home-body. I love to play games, travel, write, and hang with buddies of mine, usually playing DnD while we’re at it. I’m a very sporty person as well and have gotten into weight lifting. I’m proud of Rob and Mary Ann, they’re an amazing couple and I can’t wait to see how beautiful this metaphorical tree will grow! 

Manuel Hamlin

I first met Robert in kindergarten when we both attended Eisenhower Elementary school so to say we are childhood friends isn't enough, we have been lifelong friends. Even though my family moved to a new city a few years later, we were still in close contact with each other. Robert was really the friend who got me into video games and more recently board games. I've had many great memories with Robert, be it from sleepovers when we were young, to play dates, to attending festivals together. Robert has been a truly wonderful friend. I consider not only Robert, but the the Foxgrover-Foley's to be my second family so I cannot tell you how excited I am for Robert and Mary Ann's wedding! I'm truly proud of him. 

I'm currently living in Milwaukee and working as a civil engineer in Wauwatosa so I'm only a few minutes away from him. I love to cook, bake, play games, watch movies, play tennis, cardio, travel, eat new foods, hang out with friends and family

Bijoy Babu

Isabella Klar

Lauren Andersen 

Erin Andersen

Sister of the bride who is always watching down on her, protecting her, and praying for her in Heaven! ❤️

Kristen Klar

Wedding Party

Q + A

Hotels in Platteville, WI: most hotels are 15 minutes away from the church and 25 minutes away from the reception hall. Super 8, we do have room blocks for this hotel. Holiday Inn Country Inn Hotels in Dubuque, Iowa: most hotels will be 15 minutes away from the church and 30 minutes away from the reception hall! Hotel Julien Hilton Garden Inn Holiday Inn Best Western

Travel

Things to do in Platteville, WI Climb the Big M Check out Main Street, check out Badger Brothers for your coffee and tea needs! Check out Katie’s Garden/trail Check out UW-Platteville Check out the Mining Museum Check out the inclusion park located at Smith Park Check out Deals and Dragons for your board games needs! Go bowling at Pioneer Lanes Things to do in Dickeyville, WI Check out Holy Ghost Church Check out the Grotto Check out the Dickeyville Park Go bowling at Sunset Lanes Things to do in Potosi, WI Check out the Potosi Brewery/museum Things to do in Dubuque Iowa: Check out the walking path by the Mississippi River Check out the casinos Go bowling at Cherry Lanes Check out the Kennedy Mall Check out Downtown Main Street Take a ride on the Fenelon Place Elevator! Check out Eagle Point Park Check out the Cathedral

Mary Ann & Robert

Mary Ann & Robert

Things to Do