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Mark and McKenzie met during their time at the University of Iowa. They went on their first date to La Regia, a small burrito place off of Highway 6 in Iowa City and just hit it off from there, (even though McKenzie didn't get in a word during their first date). There were countless Alpha Chi Omega date events that they attended together, lots of studying at the library or the IMU, nights out on the town, a bunch of family events, birthdays that are the day after each other,&nbsp;and hikes at Squire Point. Their first year anniversary, Mark planned a romantic date to Hearth in Iowa City and that's where&nbsp;they decided that they wanted to move across the country together to start their life together in Phoenix, Arizona. Shortly after moving there, they decided to adopt a dog named Zeus who ended up being the biggest drama queen and momma's boy ever. On their second year anniversary they went to Sedona, Arizona for a weekend away and had the most wonderful time exploring new places together. About four months later, due to some family health issues and a LOT&nbsp;of home sickness, they decided to move back to the Midwest and finally settled on Madison, Wisconsin. McKenzie was finally able to dig in to her passions and&nbsp;started to work at the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County. Mark got to continue to work with Scenic Industries, LLC.&nbsp;his company from Arizona working on scenic design and installation and continue to travel across the country. On November 18th, 2017, as Mark and McKenzie went to visit the Mellecker family he popped the question to her in the place that they met; the Main Library at the University of Iowa. That is where the planning began...

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Andrew and the groom met in elementary school and spent a lot of time together&nbsp; throughout Boy Scouts. They have been a constant in each others lives since then and are basically inseparable.

Andrew Altmaier

Best friend, confidant, and younger sister of the bride. This&nbsp;soon to be graduate of Illinois State University in Medical Laboratory Science has fully accepted the role of Maid of Honor which she's been destined for since November 20th, 1996.

Dallas Krueger

Kenzie and the bride met in college through their sorority, Alpha Chi Omega, and became inseparable quickly after their first night out together and continue to support each other through thick and thin.

Kenzie Wernimont

Drew met the groom through Boy Scouts and working together throughout high school and college. Drew will be one of the furthest traveling members in the wedding party.

Drew Frees

Javier and the groom met in 7th grade and really became best&nbsp;friends when they found out that they shared the same birthday. Javier was in Boy Scouts alongside the groom.

Javier Miranda

Katie and the bride met in elementary school and became best friends throughout their middle and high school years. Finally, living in the same area&nbsp;again, time spent&nbsp;together is never wasted.

Katie Olson

Nick and the groom met in elementary school playing t-ball together and have been friends ever since. Nick will be&nbsp;the furthest traveling member&nbsp;of the wedding party.

Nick Gerken

Cassidy and the bride met freshman year in high school playing volleyball together. They continued their friendship and fun times&nbsp;together throughout&nbsp;college at the University of Iowa and continue to do so whenever possible.

Cassidy Watson

Evan and the groom met when they were 5 and is one of the grooms oldest friends. They even ended up living together for half of their college career.

Evan McCarthy

Claire and the bride met in Arizona and became very close while working together and going to church together. Claire will be one of the furthest traveling bridesmaids in the party.

Claire Brenner

Matt and the bride met in high school and are best friends. Matt later met the groom and became close friends alongside and spend quality time together whenever possible.

Matt Spitzer

One of the longest time friends, Kristina and the bride met in Kindergarten have been the best of friends since then. Kristina will be one of the furthest traveling bridesmaids in the party.

Kristina Caul

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We have 20 rooms blocked off at this location. To set up a room please say Krueger-Mellecker Wedding Party - code number: 11A660 (Doesn’t work online— this is for calling in only, there is no online code 🙁) Additional phone number: 800-709-1323

The Abbey Resort, Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI, USA

This is a hotel right in the town where the wedding is located. We have 20 rooms for Friday night and&nbsp;20 rooms for Saturday night&nbsp;blocked off here and is a good option right in town down the street from the venue.Please say&nbsp;Krueger-Mellecker Group Block- the cut off to get the group rate is February 6th, 2019

Baymont Inn

This is a good option for those that are looking to camp. There are three different sites- Rush Creek (<a href="http://www.mccdistrict.org/rccms/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Rush-Creek-brochure_12_2012_Rev_12-16-web.pdf">http://www.mccdistrict.org/rcc...</a>), Beck's Woods (<a href="http://www.mccdistrict.org/rccms/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Becks-Woods-Site-Map-2014.pdf">http://www.mccdistrict.org/rcc...</a>), and Marengo Ridge (<a href="http://www.mccdistrict.org/rccms/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Marengo-Ridge-brochure_2017-December-FINAL-web.pdf">http://www.mccdistrict.org/rcc...</a>). All of these are reasonably close to the Wedding Venue and are open year round. The address, website, e-mail, website,&nbsp;and phone number above are the administrative offices where you would make your reservation.

McHenry County Conservation District- Rush Creek, Beck's Woods, and Marengo Ridge

We do not have rooms blocked off here, but this is an option that is close to my parent's home.

McKenzie & Mark

McKenzie & Mark

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