A: The ceremony will be held on Saturday, July 12 at 4pm at Big Rock Creek in St. Croix Falls, WI. A social hour with a appetizers and drinks, a dinner reception and dance will follow.

A: The dress code is wedding casual or semi-formal. Feel free to dress comfortably while keeping the occasion in mind. The ceremony will be held outside (barring rain). The reception will be airconditioned.

A: You can RSVP on this website. If you have any problems, feel free to text Michelle at 612-382-4294 or email bethechangeneeded@gmail.com Please respond by June 30, 2025.

A: Yes! We’ve reserved room blocks at both Big Rock Creek (our wedding venue) and the Holiday Inn Express in St. Croix Falls. You can find booking details on the Lodging page of this website. Note: We have reserved the wedding venue for the entire weekend (Thursday-Sunday) and have limited cabins, glamping tents, RV and tent sites available for booking. If you are interested, please check out lodging at www.https://bigrockcreekwi.com/stay/. Email Becky@bigrockcreekwi.com or (715) 501-8172. Also, there are many Air BNB's in the area! Check out VRBO, AirBNB or Expedia for available options.

Nate and I LOVE good food! So, we will make sure that there is plenty of good food for you to enjoy. We have catered A Grace Filled Table for our wedding celebration. Our guests will be able to enjoy a social hour with a variety of gluten free and organic choices, such as European cheese boards with dried fruit, nuts, and berries; cured meat platters with mediterranean olives; mixed fruit platters; and garden vegetables with dip. Dinner will be buffet-style, serving applewood smoked chicken, applewood smoked ribs, bacon wrapped smoked shrimp, garden salad with house-made ranch + honey balsamic dressing, creamy mashed potatoes, cowboy beans, and gluten-free cornbread muffins. All of these dinner items are organic and gluten free. However, if you have any food allergies or needs feel free to let us know when you register. We will do our best to accommodate them! For dessert, we will have a variety of sweets for you to indulge in including berry-topped cheesecake, cupcakes, nothing-bundt mini cakes, cookies and SMORES by the campfire! We will also have some gluten free options for those who have gluten sensitivities.

A: Absolutely! Please let us know about any dietary restrictions when you RSVP, and we’ll ensure your needs are accommodated.

A: Absolutely! Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to party with us after dinner.

July weather can be all over the board! The ceremony is scheduled to be outside. However, our reception venue is able to hold up to 500 guests. Therefore, in the case of rain or inclement weather, we will move the ceremony indoors. Also, the reception barn is airconditioned and heated to accommodate extreme weather fluctuations.

We are so grateful for you love an support as we begin this We are so grateful that you are coming along side us to celebrate our new chapter together! Your thoughtfulness and generosity means the world to us, and we deeply appreciate you thinking of us during this special time. In lieu of traditional gifts, we would be honored if you would consider contributing to one of the several ministries that are dear to our hearts. Both Feed My Starving Children and Breakthrough Ministries are close to our hearts, with missions that inspire us. Nate and I had our first date at Feed My Starving Children. The mission of Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is “Feeding God’s starving children hungry in body and spirit.” FMSC is a Christian nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating global hunger by providing nutritious, hand-packed meals to malnourished children in developing countries. Volunteers help pack specially formulated meals, which are then distributed to partner organizations that deliver food directly to those in need. Their goal is to provide sustainable solutions to hunger while also fostering spiritual nourishment and community involvement. To donate to FMSC on our behalf, click on the link below: https://give.fmsc.org/fundraiser/5979449 The other ministry that is near and dear to us is Breakthrough Ministries. This is a local ministry that was founded by friends of ours. Breakthrough Ministries is a Christ-centered, Holy Spirit-led nonprofit organization based in Burnsville, Minnesota. Their mission is to provide a place for individuals to experience transformative encounters with Jesus, satisfying their innate hunger and thirst to know and be known by the Living God. The organization focuses on bridging the gap between spiritual yearning and compassionate action. They serve the homeless population in Minneapolis by offering meals and fostering a sense of purpose and belonging. Many individuals they serve become volunteers themselves, discovering the profound joy and purpose in serving others. Additionally, Breakthrough Ministries is committed to equipping short-term mission teams to serve the homeless with compassion and understanding. They provide comprehensive training that immerses teams in the art and heart of street ministry, emphasizing the importance of empathy and connection. Through these efforts, Breakthrough Ministries aims to ignite transformational change, one heart at a time, by bringing together communities and fostering breakthrough encounters with Jesus. If you would like to donate to Breakthrough Ministries go to www.breakthroughmn.org. If you prefer to give a more personal gift, we would love items to support our new working/camping adventure as we explore the beauty of our country together. We plan to travel and work, as we set out to explore all of the national parks. Practical and thoughtful gear for this journey would be a wonderful way to join us in spirit on our travels! Thank you for your kindness, your presence in our lives, and your prayers as we embark on this adventure together! Love, Nate and Michelle Donate to FMSC: https://give.fmsc.org/fundraiser/5979449 Donate to Breakthrough Ministries: https://www.breakthroughmn.org

A: Feel free to reach out to Michelle directly at bethechangeneeded@gmail.com or 612-382-4294. We’re happy to help!