Venetucci Farm

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner, Toasts & Treats

Reception

Our Wedding

A class, a song, a text.

Six and a half years summed up in six words. Two 18-year-olds walk into an Intro to Accounting class in 2013. Drew knew Michaella as "the girl with the beanie", and she knew him as "out of her league." Seeing each other around campus and at the occasional party got them through freshman and sophomore year, but their paths formally crossed again on the same study abroad program their junior year of college. The two of them bonded over their love for pop and punk music, and as Michaella was making a playlist for the ride back to La Crosse for her final semester of college, she kicked off the fateful conversation that brought them together for good. He (falsely) interpreted this as her asking him on a 'date'. But, he had a hunch that if they met up the weekend they were back in town, they'd end up getting married one day. After lots of bottom shelf liquor and bad bar music, they hit if off and eventually made it to graduation together. Michaella got her first post-grad job in Madison, Wisconsin while Drew landed in Milwaukee. They continued to date, spending weekends together until Michaella made the permanent move to Drew's one-bedroom loft in Menomonee Falls. Two cats and two apartments later, a new job search led to the possibility of them moving to Colorado. With many changes on the horizon, Drew felt Michaella's last name needed to be one of them. On December 18th, 2021, in front of one of the biggest Christmas trees in Milwaukee's Third Ward, Drew got down on one knee and asked Michaella to spend the rest of her life with him. Shed cried, said 'Yes', and then cried some more. Six cities and nearly seven years later, the next chapter of their story is set to begin, and they can't wait to have you there for it.

Our Story

A glimpse into our never dull,  always beautiful,  adventure-filled and forever hilarious life together.

Photos

Haley Hader

Meghan Keeley

Hannah Rogers

Korin DuPont

A.J. Jahner

Sam Hader

Andy Reich

Josue Pimentel Lozano

Sam Browning

Mitch Fermanich

Wedding Party

Q + A

Located in an area packed with small town charm and local hot spots like The Rabbit Hole, Shame &amp; Regret and The Well, guests that select to stay here receive a discounted rate, free daily breakfast, WiFi Access, and access to the on-site amenities such as pool and fitness center. (Note: Discounted rates are available from Friday, 11/3 to Sunday, 11/5 and must be reserved by Tuesday, 10/3. If you would like to arrive early or stay late, please contact the hotel directly and reference the “Hader/Keeley Wedding”.)

Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown

Located just a few blocks from Hyatt Place, guests that select to stay here will receive a discounted rate, WiFi Access, and daily cook-to-order breakfast. The hotel also offers an indoor pool, fitness center, and business center. They also have the lowest overnight parking rates in Downtown Colorado Springs. (Note: The discounted rates are available from Friday, 11/3 to Sunday, 11/5 and and must be reserved by Tuesday, 10/3. If you would like to arrive early or stay late, please contact the hotel directly and reference the “Hader/Keeley Wedding”.)

Hilton Garden Inn Colorado Springs Downtown

AIRPORT INFORMATION

For flight options, we recommend our guests fly into <a href="https://www.flydenver.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Denver International Airport</a> (DEN) or <a href="https://coloradosprings.gov/flycos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Colorado Springs Airport</a> (COS). The Colorado Springs Airport has direct flights from Chicago O'Hare, Midway, Salt Lake City and Minneapolis. Denver International Airport offers direct flights from various cities in the Midwest. If flying into Denver, hotel accommodations are about 1 hour and 15 minutes south upon arrival. There are <a href="https://www.flydenver.com/parking_transit/car-rentals" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">many rental car locations</a> you can shuttle to directly from the airport, pick up your vehicle and be on your way! The views on the way down will not disappoint. It's an absolutely beautiful drive. If flying into Colorado Springs, hotel accommodations are about 20 minutes west upon arrival. <a href="https://coloradosprings.gov/flycos/rental-cars" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">On-site rental car agencies</a> are located at the baggage claim, and off-site companies provide courtesy shuttle services to pick up your vehicle. You are also welcome to grab an Uber or Lyft! But, with all that Colorado has to offer, we'd recommend renting your own vehicle so you can explore at your own pace. It's what we did when we visited for the first time together, and we had no regrets!

Travel

Whether you're looking for outdoor activities, delicious food or killer views, Colorado Springs has it all. Below are a few of our personal favorites, as well as <a href="https://benable.com/DreamCatcher/coloradosprings" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a curated list</a> from our wedding planners whom are local to the Springs! We hope you stay for a few extra days to see and experience the magic of Colorado. We fell in love with it, and we know you will, too. Feel free to hit us up for other things to do in the Denver or surrounding areas.

HIKING

The first hikes we went on when we visited Colorado together were to the Mount Cutler and Mount Moscoco trails. Garden of the Gods and Red Rock Canyon Open Space are beautiful as well. If you're looking to really get the blood flowing, check out the Manitou Incline (2,011 feet of elevation gain in under 1 mile, anyone?).

DINING

Denver Biscuit Company has (you guessed it) AMAZING biscuits and breakfast sandwiches. Make a reservation here and prepare to kill your impending hangover from Saturday night. Dos Santos is great for Mexican food and yummy margaritas in a relaxed atmosphere. The Chicken Tinga Taco is life-changing. Street Car 520 has a wide variety of menu items, weekend bunch and live music in the evenings. Don't leave without trying their bao buns!

DRINKING

For the alcoholic variety, check out The Rabbit Room, Phantom Canyon Brewing Company, Cork and Cask, Shame &amp; Regret, Shrunken Head Tiki Bar, Dog Haus Biergarten, Colorado Craft, or 3.14 PI Bar (yes, they also have sweet and savory pies here - what could be better?). For the non-alcoholic (NA) variety, hit up Switchback Coffee Roasters for a morning pick-me-up, Blue Mountain Creamery for a sweet treat, or BJ's Brewhouse for amazing homemade sodas.

Things to Do

Our Registry

Michaella & Drew

Michaella & Drew

Photos

A glimpse into our never dull, always beautiful, adventure-filled and forever hilarious life together.