Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Bridal Party

Eve and Sam first met back in 6th grade. It has been friendship ever since! They both also attended the University of Wisconsin, River Falls and lived together 3 out of 4 years of college.

Eve Collinsen

Photo Club represent! Lauren and Sam met in 2015 at UWRF in studio photography. It was an instant connection and they have been close friends ever since.

Lauren Zimitsch

Sarah and Sam were introduced in 2015 by Sarah's husband Alex and lived together junior and senior year of college, alongside Eve. It has been a whirlwind of fun times and laughter ever since!

Sarah Haas

Breanna and Sam are lucky enough to have found each other by being related! Cousins since they were 9 or so, they  enjoy a friendship brought on by marriage but sustained by a strong connection.

Breanna Reed

Groomsmen

Erik and Jon shared countless adventures in high school, studied the same degree in college (but at different schools), and now find themselves neighbors and coworkers as well. Endless common interests means there's always fun to be had!

Erik Hippchen

Joe and Jon met in middle school and have been close friends ever since. Exploring new books, games, and foods together is always a great time!

Joe Barnes

David and Jon met through Erik and Joe and became instant close friends. Existential climbing questions, book club debates, and video game tournaments have knitted them close together!

David Eschavez-Valdez

Jon and Trace met at the first introduction of Sam’s family back in 2022. As Sam’s younger brother, we are excited to have him be a part of the wedding party!

Trace Eddington

Wedding Party

What Is Cocktail Wedding Attire?

Cocktail Dresses to Add to Your Cart ASAP

What Guys Need to Know About Dress Codes

Please make an effort to dress in cocktail attire. It is a formal event, after all! We'd appreciate you avoiding any kind of jeans, inappropriate footwear, or t-shirts.The wedding party will be wearing shades of blue.

We hope this goes without saying, but please don't wear white!

Inspiration:

Dress Code

Q + A

Airport:

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport4300 Glumack Dr, St Paul, MN 55111 Terminal 1:Aer LingusAir CanadaAir FranceAlaska AirlinesAmerican AirlinesDelta Air LinesDenver AirKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesLufthansaSpirit AirlinesUnited AirlinesWestJet Terminal 2:Allegiant&nbsp;CondorFrontier&nbsp;IcelandairJetBlue&nbsp;Southwest&nbsp;Sun Country&nbsp;

Hotels:

You do not have to all nights, but the block is available for Thursday, May 14th through Tuesday, May 19th.*Last Day to Book :&nbsp;Friday, April 17, 2026﻿Onsite parking information:Standard Rate:&nbsp;0–6&nbsp;hrs:&nbsp;$29 + tax&nbsp;Overnight or over 6&nbsp;hrs:&nbsp;$54 + tax&nbsp;XL / Oversized Vehicles:&nbsp;$67 + tax&nbsp;

Emery, Autograph Collection

You do not have to book both nights, but the block is available for them.*&nbsp;Last Day to Book : Wednesday, April 15, 2026 On-Site ParkingDaily: $25.00

Fairfield Inn & Suites Minneapolis Downtown

Cambria Hotels Minneapolis Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis/Downtown

Travel + Stay

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Mall of America

Walker Art Center

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Target Field

Bde Maka Ska

The Cafe Meow

Up-Down Minneapolis

Sam's favorite antique/vintage store! (Besides Goodwill, of course)

Samantha & Jonathan

Samantha & Jonathan

S&J

Wedding Day