Nelson  Community Building

CEREMONY

Nelson Community Building

WEDDING RECEPTION

WEDDING  PICTURES with FAMILY

DINNER

NELSON  COMMUNITY  BUILDING

RECEPTION

DANCE

FAREWELL to MR and MRS WALEN

Our Wedding

Richard&nbsp;and&nbsp;Peggy After&nbsp;losing&nbsp;her&nbsp;husband,&nbsp;John,&nbsp;on&nbsp;May&nbsp;20,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;Peggy&nbsp;found&nbsp;herself&nbsp;lonely&nbsp;and&nbsp;yearning&nbsp;for&nbsp;companship.&nbsp;In&nbsp;January&nbsp;2023,&nbsp;she&nbsp;prayed&nbsp;to&nbsp;God&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;companion&nbsp;to&nbsp;share&nbsp;her&nbsp;life&nbsp;with.&nbsp;Someone&nbsp;who&nbsp;would&nbsp;love&nbsp;God&nbsp;and&nbsp;have&nbsp;a&nbsp;strong&nbsp;faith&nbsp;like&nbsp;herself.&nbsp;Someone&nbsp;who&nbsp;was&nbsp;caring,&nbsp;supportive,&nbsp;and&nbsp;had&nbsp;similar&nbsp;likes. Similarly,&nbsp;Richard,&nbsp;who&nbsp;had&nbsp;lost&nbsp;his&nbsp;wife&nbsp;Jeanne&nbsp;in&nbsp;March&nbsp;3,&nbsp;2023,&nbsp;was&nbsp;feeling&nbsp;lonely&nbsp;and&nbsp;looking&nbsp;for&nbsp;someone&nbsp;to&nbsp;fill&nbsp;that&nbsp;void.&nbsp;&nbsp; Feeling&nbsp;compelled&nbsp;to&nbsp;take&nbsp;action,&nbsp;Richard&nbsp;posted&nbsp;on&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;expressing&nbsp;his&nbsp;desire&nbsp;to&nbsp;find&nbsp;someone&nbsp;to&nbsp;do&nbsp;life&nbsp;with.&nbsp;Also,&nbsp;with&nbsp;encouragement&nbsp;from&nbsp;Richard's&nbsp;grief&nbsp;group,&nbsp;he&nbsp;joined&nbsp;a&nbsp;dating&nbsp;site. &nbsp;Peggy&nbsp;was&nbsp;wondering&nbsp;how&nbsp;to&nbsp;find&nbsp;the&nbsp;man&nbsp;that&nbsp;God&nbsp;has&nbsp;for&nbsp;her.&nbsp;This&nbsp;prompted&nbsp;both&nbsp;Peggy&nbsp;and&nbsp;Richard&nbsp;to&nbsp;join&nbsp;various&nbsp;dating&nbsp;sites&nbsp;in&nbsp;search&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;Christian&nbsp;partner&nbsp;with&nbsp;similar&nbsp;interests.&nbsp;Peggy,&nbsp;determined&nbsp;to&nbsp;find&nbsp;her&nbsp;match,&nbsp;signed&nbsp;up&nbsp;for&nbsp;three&nbsp;different&nbsp;apps&nbsp;in&nbsp;January&nbsp;2024.&nbsp;As&nbsp;they&nbsp;both&nbsp;searched&nbsp;and&nbsp;had&nbsp;connections&nbsp;with&nbsp;others,&nbsp;they&nbsp;weren't&nbsp;the&nbsp;"right"&nbsp;one. &nbsp;Then,&nbsp;in&nbsp;early&nbsp;February&nbsp;2024,&nbsp;Peggy&nbsp;put&nbsp;out&nbsp;an&nbsp;unspoken&nbsp;prayer&nbsp;request&nbsp;to&nbsp;her&nbsp;Bible&nbsp;Study.&nbsp;But&nbsp;only&nbsp;she&nbsp;and&nbsp;God&nbsp;knew&nbsp;that&nbsp;this&nbsp;request&nbsp;was&nbsp;that&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;companion. As&nbsp;fate&nbsp;would&nbsp;have&nbsp;it,&nbsp;Peggy&nbsp;and&nbsp;Richard&nbsp;began&nbsp;to&nbsp;notice&nbsp;each&nbsp;other's&nbsp;profiles&nbsp;and&nbsp;spent&nbsp;time&nbsp;browsing&nbsp;through&nbsp;them.&nbsp;Despite&nbsp;sending&nbsp;him&nbsp;a&nbsp;"smile"&nbsp;in&nbsp;February&nbsp;2024&nbsp;with&nbsp;no&nbsp;response,&nbsp;Peggy&nbsp;couldn't&nbsp;shake&nbsp;the&nbsp;feeling&nbsp;that&nbsp;God&nbsp;was&nbsp;guiding&nbsp;her&nbsp;towards&nbsp;Richard.&nbsp;Taking&nbsp;a&nbsp;leap&nbsp;of&nbsp;faith,&nbsp;she&nbsp;messaged&nbsp;him&nbsp;asking&nbsp;if&nbsp;he&nbsp;would&nbsp;like&nbsp;to&nbsp;chat,&nbsp;to&nbsp;which&nbsp;he&nbsp;agreed&nbsp;to&nbsp;meet&nbsp;for&nbsp;lunch. Their&nbsp;first&nbsp;date&nbsp;was&nbsp;set&nbsp;for&nbsp;Monday,&nbsp;April&nbsp;22,&nbsp;2024,&nbsp;at&nbsp;Liberty's&nbsp;Restaurant&nbsp;in&nbsp;Red&nbsp;Wing.&nbsp;Peggy&nbsp;made&nbsp;sure&nbsp;to&nbsp;take&nbsp;precautions&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;her&nbsp;safety&nbsp;when&nbsp;meeting&nbsp;a&nbsp;stranger&nbsp;in&nbsp;today's&nbsp;world.&nbsp;As&nbsp;they&nbsp;met&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;lobby&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;restaurant,&nbsp;both&nbsp;Peggy&nbsp;and&nbsp;Richard&nbsp;were&nbsp;all&nbsp;smiles&nbsp;as&nbsp;they&nbsp;were&nbsp;shown&nbsp;to&nbsp;their&nbsp;table&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;waitress.&nbsp;They&nbsp;bonded&nbsp;over&nbsp;ordering&nbsp;pizza&nbsp;and&nbsp;discovering&nbsp;their&nbsp;shared&nbsp;preferences&nbsp;for&nbsp;toppings.&nbsp;Their&nbsp;conversation&nbsp;flowed&nbsp;effortlessly,&nbsp;lasting&nbsp;for&nbsp;over&nbsp;three&nbsp;hours&nbsp;before&nbsp;they&nbsp;left,&nbsp;already&nbsp;planning&nbsp;their&nbsp;next&nbsp;date&nbsp;at&nbsp;Texas&nbsp;Roadhouse&nbsp;on&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;evening.&nbsp;they&nbsp;shared&nbsp;a&nbsp;hug&nbsp;goodbye,&nbsp;both&nbsp;going&nbsp;away&nbsp;feeling&nbsp;hopeful.&nbsp; The&nbsp;time&nbsp;had&nbsp;come&nbsp;when&nbsp;their&nbsp;second&nbsp;date&nbsp;at&nbsp;Texas&nbsp;Roadhouse&nbsp;had&nbsp;arrived. Both&nbsp;Peggy&nbsp;and&nbsp;Richard&nbsp;felt&nbsp;a&nbsp;sense&nbsp;of&nbsp;compatibility&nbsp;during&nbsp;their&nbsp;time&nbsp;together,&nbsp;attributing&nbsp;their&nbsp;meeting&nbsp;to&nbsp;God's&nbsp;plan.&nbsp; As&nbsp;they&nbsp;sat&nbsp;and&nbsp;talked,&nbsp;the&nbsp;song&nbsp;"Keeper&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Stars"&nbsp;came&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;radio.&nbsp;Listening&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;words,&nbsp;they&nbsp;knew&nbsp;this&nbsp;was&nbsp;a&nbsp;sign&nbsp;from&nbsp;God. As&nbsp;they&nbsp;eagerly&nbsp;anticipated&nbsp;their&nbsp;future&nbsp;dates,&nbsp;they&nbsp;couldn't&nbsp;help&nbsp;but&nbsp;feel&nbsp;grateful&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;chance&nbsp;encounter&nbsp;that&nbsp;seemed&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;guided&nbsp;by&nbsp;the &nbsp;Keeper&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Stars. As&nbsp;their&nbsp;relationship&nbsp;continued&nbsp;the&nbsp;next&nbsp;couple&nbsp;of&nbsp;weeks,&nbsp;seeing&nbsp;each&nbsp;other&nbsp;almost&nbsp;every&nbsp;day.&nbsp;(a&nbsp;benefit&nbsp;of&nbsp;being&nbsp;retired)&nbsp;They&nbsp;soon&nbsp;realized&nbsp;how&nbsp;much&nbsp;they&nbsp;had&nbsp;in&nbsp;common.&nbsp;Similarities&nbsp;in&nbsp;their&nbsp;families&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;experiences&nbsp;they&nbsp;have&nbsp;been&nbsp;through&nbsp;in&nbsp;their&nbsp;lives. Though&nbsp;they&nbsp;both&nbsp;missed&nbsp;their&nbsp;late&nbsp;spouses,&nbsp;they&nbsp;realized&nbsp;they&nbsp;were&nbsp;ready&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;second&nbsp;chance&nbsp;of&nbsp;another&nbsp;love&nbsp;story.&nbsp;Seeing&nbsp;how&nbsp;God&nbsp;brought&nbsp;them&nbsp;together&nbsp;and&nbsp;seeing&nbsp;how&nbsp;God&nbsp;is&nbsp;forming&nbsp;this&nbsp;relationship&nbsp;through&nbsp;the&nbsp;unbelievable&nbsp;"little&nbsp;things"&nbsp;in&nbsp;their&nbsp;lifes.

Our Love Story - directed by the Keeper of the Stars

Our Story

Photos

WEDDING DAY INFORMATION

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

RSVP due by April 15, 2025

Wedding starts at 3 PM - arrive early for seatingEnter in front door or north side of building handicap ramp door. YOUR TICKET is for the Wedding and Reception OR just the reception. Read your ticket carefully (Limited seating for wedding) **note only one ticket needed per household.&nbsp;TIckets are all the same for each event - no assigned&nbsp;seating&nbsp;needed. NO alcohol on premises Cake only reception - check restaurants page TRAVEL - If you are planning on staying overnight. Book early. This is a popular summer tourist area.

our email address&nbsp; is
richardpeggy2025@gmail.com

WEDDING  RECEPTION TO DO LiST

DON'T&#160; FORGET 
 
1)&#160; SIgn the Guestbook
2.) Check out the Memorial Table
3.) Write a wish for Bride &amp; Groom
4.) Mark&#160; a verse&#160; and sign your name&#160; in our Bible 
5.) In Leau of "Dollar Dance", there are two Honeymoon&#160; Fund banks. (couple unable to dance a long time) DROP your $ bills&#160; in the BANKS
6. At your table is TRUTHS &amp; LIES and HE or SHE said/did. play these at a individual&#160; or by tabls. Answers annouce at 9:30

Important  Information 

There is a lot of restaurants in the area to grab a bite to eat between the wedding and reception. Check individual restaurants for hours open.

Nelson 

﻿Nelson's CreameryS237 WI-35, Nelson, WI 54756Popular cheese shop with a patio selling a variety of cheeses, plus sandwiches, soup, wine and ice cream Beth's Twin Bluffs CafeS286 WI-35, Nelson, WI 54756Breakfast, sandwiches, entrees and pies served in casual, family-friendly quarters with a gift shop. Cash only or can use cards in store next door to pay for meal. Cute gift shop J &amp; J BBQ &amp; Catering208 N Main St, Nelson, WI 54756Experience a unique blend of both wet and dry-rubbed and seasoned barbecue. All of our meats are are hickory smoked for 4-8 hours to give them that great, fall-off-the-bone tenderness and a robust flavor.

Wabasha, MN

Silver Star Saloon and Grill170 Pembroke Ave, Wabasha, MN 55981Easygoing bar &amp; grill offering updated takes on burgers &amp; classic pub fare. THE LOST DUTCHMAN (located in the Anderson Hotel)333 Main St. Wabasha, MN 55981 Herb + Arrow260 Main St. Wabasha, MN 55981Modern comfort food offered in an easygoing venue with a bar, and dog friendly patio. The Olde Triangle Pub219 Main St W, Wabasha, MN 55981Irish specialities mingle with traditional bar fare such as burgers at this old-school pub. Eagle Valley Cafe1130 Hiawatha Dr W, Wabasha, MN 55981Cozy, cash-only operation dishing up omelettes, burgers, and other comfort food for breakfast and lunch. Riverboat Lanes - Papa Tronnio's PizzaCasual restaurant serving pizza, beer, and comfort food in a family-friendly space.218 2nd St W, Wabasha, MN 55981 Big Jo Pizza146 Main St W, Wabasha, MN 55981 Fresh Wok254 Main St W, Wabasha, MN 55981Casual Chinese joint featuring a variety of dishes, including many vegetarian items, and a buffet. Subway735 Pembroke Ave, Wabasha, MN 55981 Dairy Queen Grill &amp; Chill1000 Shields Ave, Wabasha, MN 55981 Slippery's Bar &amp; Grill10 Church Ave, Wabasha, MN 55981American comfort food, including clam chowder, in a casual spot with a bar, gift shop, and patio.

Restaurants 

AmericInn by Wyndham Wabasha

AmericInn by Wyndham Lake City

Cobblestone Inn & Suites Durand

The Historic Anderson House Hotel

CAMPGROUNDS - many in the area

This campground is the closest to the wedding venue.

Nelson's Landing RV Park

Travel

WABASHA, MN

National Eagle Center

Toy store also housing an old-fashioned candy store and cafe, Fun place to also see toys from years past in the museum. What toys did you have? Free to walk through You can enjoy a mini-golf course $, and carousel $.

LARK Toys

ALMA, WI

Castlerock Museum is a non-profit history museum in Alma, Wisconsin nestled along the bluffs of the Mississippi River. The museum features an extensive collection of ancient and medieval European arms and armor that is one of the largest in the Midwest

CASTLEROCK MUSEUM

Park offering scenic views of the Alma River and valley, plus picnic and play areas.

Buena Vista Park

Things to Do

Registry

We are thankful for all the support we have gotten from friends and family. This day wouldn't of been possible without your love and helpfulness you have given. Richard &amp; Peggy

Peggy & Richard

Peggy & Richard

Registry