Rehearsal Dinner 

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres

Dinner

Reception & Dancing

Our Wedding

Brandon and I met on October 22, 2021, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, while I was ordering a drink at the Twisted Moose. By the time I received my drink, Brandon had already won me over. After Brandon and I graduated from UW–La Crosse, the next three years of our relationship were spent long-distance while Brandon completed his Doctorate in Chiropractic and I completed my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. During that time, Brandon promised he would write me a letter every weekend we didn’t spend together, and I promised I would always write him back. Over those three years, Brandon only ever missed one letter. In 2024, Brandon and I moved in together. On June 6, 2025, Brandon gave me the missed letter from long ago. When I opened it, the message began with the best question I’ve ever been asked: “Will you marry me?” I said yes. Today, I have 59 letters from Brandon, and I can officially say he has never missed a letter. It means so much to have you in our lives, and we cannot wait to celebrate our wedding with you on August 29, 2026.

Our Story

Photos

Hannah Lawson

Logan Swantz

Nina Orlando

Michelle Nelson

Mikey Stanich

Luke Betzen

Casey North

Danielle Starkey

Brooke Mussehl

Bryn Schlender

Matt Krupkowski

Jacob Leonard

Connor Barfknecht

Mckinley Constine

Kamryn Perrine 

Karson Wessing

Tanner Swantz

Kaitlyn Martin

Lauren Best

Carter Lang

Taylor Swantz

Paul Johnson

Brecken Swantz

Adalynn Kramer

Claire Kramer

Wedding Party

Q + A

To receive the wedding room block rate, please call the Baymont by Wyndham at 262-534-4100 and request a reservation under the North/Swantz wedding.

Baymont by Wyndham

A complimentary shuttle will be provided by the Baymont by Wyndham. Shuttles to the ceremony (3:00 PM start time) will run from 1:30–2:30 PM. Return shuttles to the Baymont hotel will run from 11:00 PM–2:00 AM.

Shuttle Transportation

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

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Dressy attire for an outdoor celebration—suits for men and long or midi dresses for women. The ceremony will take place on grass, so please wear appropriate shoes. As the ceremony will be in the afternoon sun, sunglasses are welcome.

Dress Code

Nicole & Brandon

Nicole & Brandon

N&B

Wedding Day

3:00 PM–4:00 PM

Ceremony

4:00 PM–6:00 PM

Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres

6:00 PM–7:00 PM

Dinner

7:00 PM–1:00 AM

Reception & Dancing