Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Saint Marys Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Museum of Wisconsin Art

Our Wedding

<p>Sam and James met in 2010 while working at St Vincent de Paul Thrift store in West Bend WI. As they worked together they became fast friends. Then in the summer of 2012, James and Sam embarked on a journey that would change their lives forever. Their relationship began with enjoying long movie nights and episodes of House Hunters, walks on the Ice Age Trail, and spending time with each other. Over the years they have encountered many challenges, being apart in college, and moving across the state multiple times. They persevered and are stronger than ever as a result of the experiences they have lived together. From the college towns of Madison and Steven's Point to the beautiful Northwoods of Minocqua, James and Sam have lived the Wisconsin life through and through. They have enjoyed many trips together, camping at parks all over Wisconsin, standing in the shadow of an eclipse in Kentucky, and road tripping around Michigan's Upper Peninsula. These adventures lead them to a truly memorable trip out West, seeing the beautiful Rocky Mountains, and multiple national parks in Arizona and Utah. (And of course, the seemingly endless drive through the fields of Nebraska and Kansas). This trip culminated in a picture perfect scene at sunrise at the Grand Canyon, where with a little help from Hannah, Sam's sister, James proposed to Sam as daylight broke over the canyon walls, painting the moment in warm, beautiful colors. As they kissed in dawn's early light, so began the rest of their lives together to live happily ever after.</p>

Our Story

Near Kettle Moraine Ice CenterMake yourself at home in one of the 83 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.Located in West Bend, Hampton Inn & Suites West Bend is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Kettle Moraine Ice Center and Washington County Fair Grounds.  This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Washington County Old Courthouse Museum and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Big Cedar Lake.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Kettle Moraine Ice Center - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi  Washington County Old Courthouse Museum - 4 km / 2.5 mi  Cedar Crossings - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi  Museum of Wisconsin Art - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi  Big Cedar Lake - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi  West Bend Country Club - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi  West Bend Labyrinth Garden - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi  Washington County Fair Grounds - 6.4 km / 4 mi  Froedtert West Bend Hospital - 6.4 km / 4 mi  Regner Park - 7 km / 4.3 mi  Fox Hill Ski Area - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi  St. Agnes Historic Convent and School - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi  Sleeping Dragon Ranch - 9.1 km / 5.6 mi  Kettle Moraine State Forest - 11.3 km / 7 mi  Sunburst Ski Area - 13.8 km / 8.6 mi  The nearest airports are:General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 64.3 km / 40 mi Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County) - 49.3 km / 30.6 mi Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County) - 58.6 km / 36.4 mi The preferred airport for Hampton Inn & Suites West Bend is General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE). Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, shopping on site, and a television in a common area.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Planning an event in West Bend? This hotel features 650 square feet (59 square meters) of event facilities.Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily.

Samantha & James

Samantha & James

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