The Starkeller

Ceremony

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mankato Hotel and Conference Center, MN

Reception

Cocktail Hour

Wedding Party Grand Entrance

Dinner

Speeches

Dance

Drinks and Dancing

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Most of you have probably heard this but many people have told me that I look like my Dad! I have been so fortunate to have such a strong Christian father as my role model growing up.  Paul is the main reason why I decided to go into law enforcement.  I knew from a young age that Paul always wanted to help people and make a difference. Growing up it was always my dream to be able to work for Saint Peter PD with my Dad and I was fortunate enough for that dream to become a reality. I was lucky enough to be able to work with my Dad for 3 years before he retired after a 30 year career with St. Peter PD. If you haven't been able to tell by now  I value my Dad's opinion a lot so I was proud when he gave me the stamp of approval when I started dating Kaylie. Paul likes to joke around with people a lot so I'm not entirely sure what Kaylie thought she was getting into when she first met my family! Paul has been enjoying retirement and spends as much time on the lake fishing as he can. We need to have a talk though as Kaylie and him keep going fishing without me when I am at work! When it was time to pick my Best Man Paul was the obvious choice. I couldn't be more proud to have such a strong father and role model by my side on one of the most exciting days of my life!
Ask Him About: Retirement, Fishing, and all the projects Kaylie has been assigning him to help with at our house!

Paul Hagen 

Alex or "Quist" as everyone calls him has been one of my best friends since grade school. Quist is one of those great friends that is always willing to help you out when you need it. Quist also volunteered with me on the Saint Peter Police Reserves. Most of our time hanging out now is spent joking about the vast amount of Paul's food that Quist has consumed over the years! Ask Him About: His Teaching Job at Winnebago Lutheran Academy in Fond du Lac Wisconsin, Coaching Football, and you guessed it... anything to do with food!

Alex Quist

I met John or "Walker" as most people call him, in my freshman year of high school through band and we have stayed great friends since. Walker helped me transition to Saint Peter High after transferring from my church's small grade school not knowing many people at the public schools. Most of our early friendship was spent at pep band, late nights playing Wii video games (and also eating Paul's food), bonfires, fishing, and even taking on landscaping jobs during the summer together. Walker and I also worked together at the Gustavus Adolphus College Cafeteria and we were both Night Managers at Family Fresh Market in Saint Peter. Walker currently lives in Kansas City with his girlfriend Lex so we don't get to see them as much as we would like but we enjoy our double dates when we can! Ask Him About: His role as President of "The Men's Club", His job as a Psychometrist at the University of Kansas, His plans for Doctorate school this coming year, and anything to do with Kansas City BBQ and Breweries!

John Walker

I met Casey 3 years ago through my job at Allina EMS. Kaylie has known Casey for much longer as they went to Paramedic school together. Casey and I soon discovered our mutual interest in fishing and we enjoy getting out on the lake when we can even if we don't catch anything! Casey definitely helped  "set me up" with Kaylie by inviting us both to events with his fiancee Megan and him. Kaylie and I still always look forward to our double dates and annual vacations with Casey and Megan! Casey was one of the first people to know that I was going to propose to Kaylie and he helped me plan the proposal. You can give Casey the credit for our photo on the save the dates as he was our "professional" photographer when I proposed to Kaylie. Kaylie might argue this though as she is always telling him his photography skills are mediocre and he needs to work on his angles. It is going to be shocking to see Casey actually dressed at the wedding as his usual attire consists of flip flops, gym shorts, and anything Oakley brand. Casey currently works as a Flight Paramedic for North Memorial  Air Care and a Critical Care Paramedic for Allina EMS. Casey is also one the instructors at the South Central College Paramedic Program so he gets to teach me sometimes! Casey is very smart and recently graduated from nursing school but we all know he won't stop with school until he becomes a Physician.  

Ask Him About: "2710", Life as a Paragod,  His new career as a Nurse, and  Oakley Products.

Casey Smith

I met Nick though my job at Allina EMS shortly after meeting Kaylie. Kaylie has known Nick since she started at Allina EMS in New Ulm and she rented from him for 4 years. Nick owns a Miniature Schnauzer named Izzy and that is one of the main reasons we decided to get Schnauzers of our own. Over my time dating Kaylie we have gone on many fun group trips together! It's amazing we could get him to be in the wedding considering he doesn't know how to say no to an overtime shift or take a day off work! Ask Him About: His job as a Paramedic, His Schnauzer Izzy,  and embarrassing stories about Kaylie.

Nick Weisensel

Kourtney has been my best friend for over 10 years. This girl and I have been through all the ups and downs together. Supporting each other through heart breaks and celebrating through every single accomplishment. Very excited for her to stand next to me on this special day! Ask her about Mick Golden, Birthday Shots (long story!), and her new job as a nurse! 

Kourtney Podein

Megan and I have only known each other for a couple of years now but it seems like so much longer than that. I met her through her husband who is also in our party (Casey). Though we haven't been in each others lives long we have had a lot of amazing adventures as well memories! Ask her about her new career, anything to do outdoors, as well as what it's like being married to a paragod! 

Megan Smith

What a fun and loving spirt this woman has! I met Alexis shortly after Roman but oh man am I happy that I did! We have enjoyed a couple of trips together with her as well as Walker. 

Alexis Wolfinbarger

I got to pleasure of meeting this wonderful woman from obviously dating her brother! I never knew I would gain such a great friend and sister-in-law in the process. Ask Her About: Living in Middleton Wisconsin,  Her schooling for graphic design, and her dog Basil.

Lillie Hagen

Heather has been in my life for as long as I can remember. From growing up camping together to being in her wedding it has been many many years of friendship. We have experienced lots of girls trips with her mom my mom as well as her sister Ashley. Ask her about her two beautiful children Morgan & Hunter, her new job as a nurse at Rochester, and anything to do with fishing or her lovely husband Dustin!

Heather Hale

Sherman is the youngest sibling in the Hagen family. Sherman just graduated from High School last year and is in his first year at South Central College in North Mankato. Sherman also continued the Hagen family tradition of working at Family Fresh and is currently a night manager. We like to joke that by this point without the Hagen family the grocery store would have to shut down! When Sherman is not at work you can find him fishing or on the golf course. Ask Him About: College, Fishing, and Golfing.

Sherman Hagen

Issac is the 3rd oldest sibling in the family. Issac has enjoyed having Kaylie as part of the family since Lillie moved to Wisconsin as now he has another girl in the family to ask fashion questions and dating advice.  If you haven't seen Issac lately his hair is significantly longer than in this photo and Paul keeps offering him a haircut!  Isaac finished his Associates Degree at South Central College this past year and he is currently at MSU Mankato pursuing a Degree in Business. Issac is looking for job shadowing opportunities and ideas for careers after college so if you have any feel free to help him out! Issac continued the Hagen family tradition of working at Family Fresh and is currently a Night Manager. 
Ask Him About: College, Golfing, and His Car's Sub woofer

Issac Hagen

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have rooms blocked off for our wedding guests at a discounted rate. Just call and mention the Hagen/Shaw wedding to get the special rate. Rooms must be booked by May 5th to ensure availability. 

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mankato

Travel

Microbrewery in North Mankato with tours and an outdoor patio.

Mankato Brewery

Nano Brewery in downtown Mankato with some great beer options!

LocAle Brewing Company

This is our go to bar in Saint Peter. Small town bar with strong drinks and ice cold beer! Great place to stop for a quick drink!

Red Men Club

Winery with tours and tastings. Food is available onsite as well. 

Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery, & Distillery

7 Mile Park is a 628-acre county park located off of Highway 169 between North Mankato and St. Peter. There are multiuse trails with equestrian parking and a highway underpass. Several footbridges cross 7 Mile Creek. A boat landing is located on the east side for access to the Minnesota River. Its a beautiful park with new playground equipment, 2 volleyball courts, and 3 shelters. 7 Mile Creek is also a designated trout stream and is stocked annually with Brown Trout. It is one of the few designated trout streams in south central Minnesota.

7 Mile Creek County Park

Walking path with a waterfall not far from the parking lot.

Minnemishinona Falls

State Park in Mankato with hiking trails, waterfalls, and Bison viewing.

Minneopa State Park

Large shopping mall in Mankato complete with a food court and a carousel for kids.

River Hills Mall

Family entertainment center complete with an arcade, laser tag, mini golf, bowling, restaurant, and sports bar.

Wow Zone Family Entertainment Center

Famous meat market in southern Minnesota! Their German beer summer sausage and raspberry chipotle bacon are a must try! You can’t go wrong with anything they have to offer.

Schmidt's Meat Market

George's City Meat Market

Bar and Grill in Courtland with good food and cold drinks!

Crow Bar & Grill

Schell’s is the second-oldest family-owned brewery in the United States and the oldest in Minnesota. In 2002, Schell’s became the largest brewery in Minnesota with the acquisition of the Grain Belt label. Check out the gardens, walking paths, tasting room, gift shop, and tours.

Schell's Brewery

With the launch of the Noble Star Collection, there was a need for a separate space away from the brewery due to limitations with aging sour beers. Enter the Starkeller. This facility has not only provided a space to ferment these mixed-culture Berliner Weisse beers, but provides an additional taproom space to the town of New Ulm. The Starkeller is overflowing with rich history from Schell’s with the focal point being the 1936 Cypress wood lagering tanks that were restored for the purpose of aging sour beer. After prohibition, the brewery purchased wood tanks because they were cheaper than steel tanks and they were in use until 1991 when the brewery made some updates. Since, they were stored away and the introduction of this line of beers presented the opportunity to bring them back to life. The vessels that once aged our Schell’s beers were the perfect solution to age sours because the wood tanks breathe a bit of oxygen whereas steel does not. When you come to the Starkeller for a beer, you might sit at the bar made of an old copper kettle from the brewery, or might glance at the tin on the back wall that came from the farm that once stood in its place. The ten tanks that line the taproom are the next beers that might be in your glass in a year or so. It’s a unique experience that you won’t find anywhere else.

Climb to the top of this historic monument for amazing views of the City of New Ulm and River Valley.

Herman the German Monument

State Park in the City of New Ulm with hiking trails, a campground, and a sand bottom swimming pool.

Flandrau State Park

Located downtown, the 45-foot tall Glockenspiel’s bells can be heard chiming throughout the day and playing programmed pieces at noon, 1, 3,  5 and 6 PM. It is one of the few free-standing carillons of its size in the world.

Glockenspiel

Very nice park near downtown New Ulm. Park has a playground, picnic shelter, gardens, and a fountain.

German Park

New Ulm’s Way of the Cross was completed in 1904 and renovated in 2004. Its 14 stations, with statues imported from Bavaria, provide a quiet, reflective walk up a gentle incline to a chapel dedicated to the Mother of Sorrows. Entrusted to the Diocese of New Ulm, the Way of the Cross is located on the 5th North hill, behind the New Ulm Medical Center, and includes a nearby memorial to Father Alexander Berghold, an instrumental priest in the 1800s who initiated the project along with Sister Flavia of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ.

Way of the Cross

DOMEIERS New Ulms German Store is a classic Old World store stocked with the same merchandise found in the shops of Germany.

Domeier's German Store

Our favorite breakfast spot in New Ulm! Breakfast is served daily until 11am. Their “Big O Omelet” is a must try!

Roman & Kaylie

Roman & Kaylie

R&K