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Our Story

Once upon a time a Jersey girl fell in love with a Wisconsin boy, and she quickly learned the power of the midwest charm and an infectious smile. The story is set in Madison, Wisconsin, the year 2017. Introduced through a friend, the pair came together slowly, and then all at once. Friends for over a year before it blossomed into more, they had enjoyed many game days and late nights as college kids. Freshman year they enjoyed getting to know each other while developing lasting friendships that now make up the wedding party.&nbsp; Sophomore year, Maura and Andy shared a statistics class, and decided to study together once a week. One thing led to another, study sessions turned to wine nights, and Andy started to be recognized on the bus as the kid in the polar bear pajama pants taking his weekly pilgrimage to Maura’s apartment. Neither of them remember exactly how they did in that statistics class, but both are convinced they did better than the other. Andy and Maura shared a total of almost 7 years in Madison, making a million memories and starting the process of building a life together. Andy quickly became Rona’s adopted father (Maura’s dog), and they moved in together the year of 2021. Andy fiercely supported Maura through her 4 years of veterinary school, and she affirms to this day she could not have done it without him. Today Maura and Andy are enjoying their life in their new home, Denver. Maura works as a Veterinarian at a local clinic and Andy continues to work in application development. They spend their free time exploring the mountains, local breweries, and enjoying time with friends.

The proposal

As part of Maura's veterinary education she spent two weeks in Asheville, North Carolina on externship. With the help of her close friends from veterinary school, Andy planned a surprise engagement while she was there. Andy flew from the Midwest to Asheville in secret before surprising Maura at the Omni Grove Park Inn for a picture perfect sunset proposal. They enjoyed the remainder of the weekend exploring Asheville and celebrating what was sure to be one of their biggest milestones together.

Photos

Ciara is not only the sister of the bride but the life of the party. Her laugh is infectious and she is always there to make sure you are feeling seen and supported. She has been instrumental in making the bride feel special throughout the entirety of the wedding process, and we are so lucky to have her standing up with us today.

Ciara Enright

Brian is the twin brother of the groom and has been an instrumental part of his life. While they might not have agreed on everything growing up , their relationship has only grown as years have gone on. It is safe to say that the groom would not be who he is without him.

Brian O'Connell

Amy was on the bride’s freshman floor and was famously known as the sweet Wisconsin-grown girl who gave out starbursts to make friends on the first day. Having grown up on a farm and the bride in fast pursuit of a veterinary degree they became fast friends. Years after their first introduction Amy accompanied the bride and groom on a 10 day trip to Europe, where anyone but Amy was ultimately the third wheel. Amy is a ray of sunshine and will bring so much light to our special day. 

Amy Van De Hey 

Shea is the brother of the bride and a newly adopted brother of the groom. Shea and the groom became fast friends, bonding over their love of sports, golf, and most importantly their love for the bride (can you tell the bride wrote this). We are so happy to celebrate with Shea and look forward to many more family memories.

Shea Enright

Emily is the older sister of the groom and survived an entire childhood of teasing from her younger brothers. She welcomed the bride into the family with open arms and has always made the bride feel right at home! Rona is also lucky to gain a brother in this matrimony, Emily's dog Cooper. The bride can't wait to celebrate with Emily and is grateful for her keeping the groom in line all these years.

Emily O'Connell

Spencer met the bride and groom shortly after undergrad and when they moved out to Denver, their friendship only grew. Whether hiking or just hanging out, you will always find Spencer with the Bride and Groom. He is a true source of happiness for both of them and they are so lucky to have him in their lives!

Spencer Pellman

Jenna met the bride and groom their sophomore year of undergrad as a random roommate of the bride. Jenna’s warm fun-loving energy made her easy to love and a constant source of happiness. She has served as one of the bride’s most loyal and understanding confidants ever since, and she will surely bring her good vibes to our wedding day!

Jenna Strauch

Charlie was also introduced to the bride and the groom their freshman year of undergrad as he was on the same floor as the bride. He was roommates with the groom 3 more years after that and is a part of countless college memories with the most memorable being fishing/camping trips in northern Wisconsin. We are lucky to have Charlie with us to celebrate our big day!


Charlie Biolo

Zach was initially introduced to the bride and groom their freshman year of undergrad, one door down from the bride in the dorms. His infectious personality, unwavering friendship, and fun-loving energy has been an institute in the lovely couple’s lives. Shared memories include multiple murder mystery board games, badger game days, and a few too many sporting events with the groom. Zach is sure to make our day special.

Zach Meyers 

Sarah was introduced to the bride and groom freshman year and by the end of the year was having slumber parties with the bride. Sarah and the bride have spent many a craft night or movie day bonding over anything and everything. Her ability to keep the groom in line is unmatched and she always makes the bride feel incredibly loved and seen. Although she is the mother of the group she also knows how to let loose, and that is why we love her so much! 

Sarah Peterson

Lauren is the bride’s freshman floor roommate, and since that first sleepover in Witte dorms they have been practically sisters ever since. The bride was always welcomed into the Maier family home for family holidays and getaway weekends, and Lauren quickly made Wisconsin feel like home. One thing to be warned is if Lauren and the bride are teamed up for a drinking game, you may want to keep your distance. Their shared competitiveness and general prowess make them tough to beat! Lauren also went to high school with the groom and can be credited for the first introduction between the two love birds. 

Lauren Maier 

The groom first got to know Mitch while cohabitating in an aged college house in Madison. The house wasn’t the only one with a personality, and Mitch quickly became a life-long friend. He is always 100% present for both the bride and groom, making a point to be there for the big moments and check in often. Beyond his steadfast loyalty, Mitch is the first to break out the dance moves whenever possible. We hope to see those moves on the dance floor for the big day! 

Mitch Koller

Sammi came into the bride and groom’s lives their senior year of college, which in their opinion was much too late. Sammi's bubbly infectious energy makes it hard not to love her, and she always seems to know what the bride is thinking before she has to say a word. Whether it’s bonding over the love of Cody Ko or splitting a mega mimosa she has a special place in this bride’s heart.

Sammi Lococco 

The groom first met Jake while he was moving into their college house during their first badger football tailgate. They quickly became friends and spent countless nights watching sports, playing golf, and embarking on silly college adventures. Jake's liveliness and attitude are unmatched and we are lucky he found his way into our lives!

Jake Huebner 

Sammy met the bride and groom early in their junior year of undergrad and quickly became an essential personality of their friend group. Sammy’s adventurous outlook and go-getter personality quickly aligned with the brides and before they knew it they were planning a 10 day trip to Greece. Sammy is the girl you can depend on no matter what, whether it’s a much needed drink out on the town or a night in unpacking the latest dilemma. 

Sammy Schettl

Alex, otherwise known as Pig (don’t ask), Has been a staple friend of both the bride and groom since sophomore year of college. A shared roommate of the couple in 2021, whether it was taco night or Thursday trivia he was always up for anything and everything. Alex is kind, funny, and has always been there for the important memories and accomplishments, big or small. We are so grateful to have Alex in our lives!  

Alex Warzyn

Paulina is the bride’s closest friend from veterinary school. From late-night study sessions to numerous jetsetting trips, there is no shortage of memories with her. Paulina is a loyal, supportive friend who would drop everything to help without hesitation. As a married woman herself, she has provided crucial guidance on how to plan the perfect wedding and enjoy the process. If you put her and bride together in any situation they are sure to make the most of it and have fun doing it.

Paulina Mohapp

Jack was introduced to the bride and the groom through friends but because of his infectious personality and unmatched charm, they quickly became close. With Jack and the groom's love for the Badgers (and rum and cokes), you will never fail to find them at a bar for game day cheering on their alma mater. 

Jack Slatt

Wedding Party

Q + A

Cape May is a small coastal town with an array of accommodation options. We encourage the use of short term rentals (ex: air bnb, VRBO) and exploring additional hotel/motel options in the area. The two hotel blocks provided can be used as landmarks for recommended neighborhood.

You can book in our room block online or over the phone. The cut off date for booking within our block is 7/25/25.

Marquis De Lafayette

You can book in our room block online or over the phone. The cut off for booking within our block is 7/7/25.

Grand Hotel of Cape May

Travel

Washington Street Mall is at the heart of Cape May, with numerous food and drink options inter-dispersed between small town boutiques and novelty shops. We recommend exploring this pedestrian mall as you get to know Cape May!

Washington Street Mall

A short drive from downtown Cape May is a local brewing company offering variety brews and a family friendly outdoor patio. The bride is a big fan of their IPAs.

Cape May Brewing Co. Tasting Room & Brewtique

The Cape May Lighthouse is a staple destination for out of town visitors! Perched just off the beach, it is a picture perfect setting for some memorable pictures.

Cape May Lighthouse

Visiting Beach Plum Farm is an enchanting experience that immerses you in the beauty of nature and the charm of farm life. Spanning over 62 acres of picturesque landscapes, the farm offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Guests can enjoy fresh, locally grown produce, explore the vibrant market, and savor delicious farm-to-table meals crafted in the kitchen.

Beach Plum Farm

A local bar with lots of character, this historical stop is where the brides mother worked when she was younger. If you plan to visit be sure to note the mugs hanging from the ceiling.

Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant

Initially constructed in 1816, Congress Hall functioned as a simple boarding house for seaside visitors. Little known fact is this residence served as a vacation location for multiple USA presidents including Ulysses S. Grant and James Buchanan. We recommend checking out the Boiler Room, a cozy underground restaurant with pizza, pub fare, and cocktails. Should history strike your fancy the hotel offers history tours as an interactive experience in getting know its roots.

Congress Hall

What is a trip to the Jersey shore without a beach day! Steger Beach Services offer short term rentals for chairs, umbrellas, and cabanas.

Cape May Beach

Things to Do

Registry

A thank you to our parents. Who taught us unconditional love and paved the road to our happiness through sacrifice. Who showed that love can be as simple as a kiss on the forehead before bed and saying I love you often. Whose limitless support has fostered a shared life of adventure and surprises. As individuals and soon to be married in matrimony, we are so incredibly grateful to have been raised by you. This day would not be possible without your guidance, support, and contributions.

Maura & Andy

Maura & Andy

Registry

Thank you so much for sharing in our celebration! We kindly request that gifts be shipped to Colorado as feasible.