Burrows Park

Wedding Day

Wedding

High Noon Saloon

Reception

It's a Thursday night in May of 2009 at a local Madison dive, "The Plaza." After a long and engaging talk about academics, religion, siblings, and music, Sarah and Josh part ways. Josh texts the next day, but gets no response. It turns out the two of them needed 5 years to grow. Fast forward to September 2014 on a Saturday night at "Alchemy," one of Madison's best spots for food, drink, and music. To the sound of guitars, banjos, bones, and the steel pan, Josh's lobster-hand dance was a hook for Sarah. It worked swimmingly. The two shared a salad, talked of past relationships, and agreed to meet again. Time to share contact info. Hmmm...there was already a Sarah Delany in Josh's phone. Ha! But this time, Sarah responded, over and over again. Soon after, a concert at the High Noon Saloon turned into a date replete with whiskey gingers, Spotted Cows, dancing, and laughs. Later, a careful assessment of Josh's bookshelf and massage skills allowed for further dates involving spicy Thai food, bossa nova Beatles covers, and Seinfeld. Within ten days, Sarah's mother Pam openly and hilariously proclaimed to Josh, "I love you!" -- a good omen of the eventual blessing that would be the merging of the two wonderful families . Sarah spent the fall semester in Milwaukee as an occupational therapy intern, but this didn't stop Josh from making a surprise visit on her birthday, and many more visits back and forth ensued. The next year was filled with crosswords, tea, hot sauce, family, Brazilian samba drumming and dance, Phish, hot sun, cold snow, and internal reflection. The choice was clear - Josh proposed with a black diamond atop a black diamond ski mountain in Colorado in January 2016, and Sarah responded "yes," over and over again.

The Meeting and (Re)meeting of Team Fiancee

Our Story

Our Wedding

Adults Only

Due to limited venue space, we have chosen to have an adults-only (18+) wedding. We send our love to all the children in our lives and will be thinking of them on our special day! Thank you for understanding!

Places to eat

Some of our favorite spots:

*Brunch: Madison Sourdough, Marigold Kitchen, Johnson Public House (for coffee lovers!), Bradbury's*Pizza: Grampa's, Salvatore's, Roman Candle*American Fusion, local ingredients: Alchemy, Merchant, Weary Traveler, Graze*"Ethnic": Banzo (mediterranean), Umami (ramen), Ha Long Bay (thai), Taqueria Guadalajara (best tacos in town)*Classy: Tornado Steakhouse, Tempest (seafood), Sardine*Vegan: Green Owl Cafe

Places to drink

*Coffee: Johnson Public House, Porter, Bradbury's Cafe, Barriques *Craft Cocktails: Robin Room (our personal favorite), Merchant, Heritage Tavern*Beer: Brasserie V, the Alchemy, The Malt House (Madison's oldest bar) *Wine: Barriques, Graze, Square Wine Co*Breweries: Ale Asylum, Karben4, One Barrel, Next Door Brewing Co.

Nearby Towns & Attractions

Devil's Lake State Park

Largest park in the state, and a local favorite for day trips. Beautiful trails for hiking, camping, climbing, and swimming. S5975 Park Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913

New Glarus, WI

Take a trip to mini-Switzerland! Check out the New Glarus Brewery (beer only available in Wisconsin!), or enjoy traditional Bavarian fare, beer, and polka dancing.

Spring Green, WI

A hub for lovers of Frank Lloyd Wright, this town along the WI River has 2 beautiful establishments to visit: Taliesen and the House on the Rock. Or spend an evening watching a Shakespeare while sipping wine among the trees at the outdoor American Players Theater.Downtown, visit art galleries and the Spring Green General Store, a hippie emporium that's moved gracefully into the 21st century.

Blue Mounds State Park / Mount Horeb

For nature lovers, another hiking opportunity! Cool off with a post-hike beverage and a pizza at the Grumpy Troll Brewery. Or if it's raining, check out the ancient Cave of the Mounds. Watch out for trolls!

Details

Honoring our Ancestors

With Gratitude

We were all indigenous somewhere once.We are all part of the story.Connection to oneself, each other, and the earth creates culture. It is with these ideas that we honor the interconnectedness of all things by including customs from traditional cultures in our wedding ceremony.

Native American Peoples

Ceremony Introduction by Lea Zeise:Acknowledgement of the teachings of those who have crafted a reciprocal relationship with all beings.Honoring the legacy of relations, stewardship, and thanksgiving from a Haudenosaunee perspective.Recognizing the Ho-Chunk peoples who lived on this land before us.

Ancient Irish Traditions

Willow Basket: The willow basket holding the blessing stones was made in Ireland using traditional practices and materials. Willow, rush and straw are three materials that have been fundamental to Irish people from earliest times, used for thatching, making baskets, creels for donkeys' backs, eel traps, crab and lobster pots, skibs for harvesting potatoes and hampers, and many other objects. The circular walls of the first Irish dwellings dating from Neolithic times were made out of wickerwork plastered with mud; these were built on crannógs (artificial lake islands) dating from the Bronze Age (1200-circa 500BC). Horeshoe Charm: The bride carries a small horseshoe charm down the aisle along with her bouquet as a traditional practice to bring good luck and compassion. The horseshoe was invented during the Iron Age, perhaps in a Celtic tribal setting. According to Celtic folk belief, iron is the very blood of the Earth itself and thus holds a magical significance for various Celtic tribes. In ancient Ireland, young women began sewing horseshoes into their dresses to protect them from evil on their journey to their wedding ceremony. Blessing Stone Ceremony: In this wedding tradition, well wishes, prayers and happy hopes for the couple are placed into a stone. Behind this idea is that natural objects, such as a stone, can actually anchor a thought. This tradition is tied into a notion of the sacredness of natural place. Having a stone with prayers bridges the groom and bride to the wisdom ancestors tied to particular place on the land. After the ceremony, this stone is tossed into a nearby body of water such as a river, stream, lake, or a well. It is important that water is involved; water, being the element that represents emotions and spirit. In the context of a wedding it is also about wishing the happy couple good fortune, prosperity and flow.

Cultural Traditions

Plan B Ceremony Location

Indoor Location

If the weather is unsuitable for an outdoor wedding, we will hold the ceremony at the Quadra:72 N. Bryan St. Madison, WI <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/72+N+Bryan+St">https://www.google.com/maps/place/72+N+Bryan+St</a>,+Madison,+WI+53714/@43.1008223,-89.3360973,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8806540ed6bf56d5:0x329c24e88d418176!8m2!3d43.1007717!4d-89.3339918 We will notify you if we opt to change locations. Until then, we'll be hoping for the best!

In Case of Rain...

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Q + A

Group Name: Delany/Pultorak Wedding BlockFor online booking, use code: G-SDJP As a reminder the block will cut-off on August 22nd, 2017. After this date, any rooms that have not been booked will be released and the rate will no longer be available.

Hyatt Place Madison/Downtown

To secure the group rate, please make your reservations by August 23, 2017 There will be a shuttle service to/from this hotel. We have a complimentary 14-passenger shuttle that goes anywhere in a 3-mile radius of the hotel (based on availability). Starting at 6pm it goes to the following stops: Essen Haus, Hilton &amp; Monona Terrace, Francesca's, Great Dane, Old Fashioned, and Coopers Tavern. It is open to all hotel guests and leaves on the hour and half hour. ****Guests who intend to use the shuttle need to sign up with the front desk once they arrive at the hotel. It is on a first come, first serve basis.**** The last shuttle returning to the hotel will pick up guests at approx. 11:30pm.The Essen Haus is the location closest to the reception venue. If you intend to use the service to return to your hotel, please be at the Essen Haus by 11:15. If you are too busy gettin' down with our late night live band, Immigre, there are plenty of Uber drivers and cabs in the city to transport you back to your hotel safely!<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Essen+Haus+Restaurant+and+Bar/@43.07624,-89.376534,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x45e4429020e87362!8m2!3d43.07624!4d-89.376534" target="_blank">Map of Essen Haus relative to High Noon Saloon</a>

Sheraton Madison Hotel

For those who prefer a luxury experience right on the shores of Lake Mendota. The Edgewater is a treat! Please reserve rooms by August 12 in order to get the special group rate.

The Edgewater

Map of All Accommodations relative to ceremony

Travel

Don't miss the largest farmer's market in the nation! Saturday morning 6am-2pm, enjoy the fall harvest from local farmers, artisans, and bakers. Don't miss the opportunity to try some authentic, squeaky Wisconsin cheese curds!

Dane County Farmers' Market

Enjoy the beautiful architecture inside and out. Climb (a few) flights of stairs to the upper observation deck for stunning views of the city.

Wisconsin State Capitol

Just off the capitol square, enjoy views of Lake Monona from the rooftop of this stunning building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

A beautiful nature reserve on the SW side of the city. Take a scenic drive, hike the trails, or rent a B-Cycle bike for a nice ride. Watch for birds, wild turkeys, deer, &amp; more.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum

Lakefront beer garden of the University (because those 2 things go hand in hand). Home to some of Madison's finest people watching, beer, and Babcock Ice Cream (made on campus!)

Memorial Union Terrace

Affectionately called "Willy St," home of the hippies, plus eclectic bars, cafes, shops, and diverse ethnic cuisine.

Williamson Street, Madison, WI, United States

Campus research center and locale of one of Josh's jobs. Explore some interactive science on the first floor, or grab a bite at Aldo's Cafe. And don't fear missing out on nature, there are plenty of trees inside!

Discovery Building

Gorgeous indoor &amp; outdoor gardens on Madison's east side.

Sarah & Josh

Sarah & Josh

Registry

Thank you so much for considering a gift. To find our registry, please click the link below!