The Gardens Wedding Center

Wedding Day

Reception

Fall

The Gardens Wedding Center7003 HWY 175, Allenton, WI, 53002Attire: Dressy Casual Join us at The Gardens Wedding Center for our special day! The ceremony will be held outdoors in the picturesque garden, followed by cocktail hour, dinner, and the reception—all under the open sky, with a spacious tent available in case of rain. The property features grassy and uneven areas, so please plan your attire accordingly. We suggest lightweight, dressy-casual clothing and comfortable footwear, such as flats, low-profile, or thick heels if you prefer wearing heels. As the evening cools after sunset, we recommend bringing a jacket to stay cozy.

Our Wedding

Sarah and Tim met on OkCupid, online dating app. Tim after realizing he had little to no chance of meeting someone in-person made a profile. One day he stumbled across Sarah's profile and decided to give it a like. Sarah after graduating from college, got the app and was instantly overwhelmed by the amount of suitors. Sarah decided to randomly scroll through the lengthy list of people who liked her and landed on Tim's profile. Tim's profile was bare-bones with only one picture, but his written content checked all the boxes. Sarah decided to message Tim about his involvement in Big Brothers Big Sisters. The two instantly hit it off messaging back and forth with lengthy conversations. After several days of messaging, they both grew tired of writing and were ready to meet in-person. The two met up at a Night Carnival event in Riverwest, Milwaukee. People dressed up in medieval wear and did some other things...nothing in particular that Tim or Sarah can remember except for the spray paint art. The two talked for quite a long time at the event before realizing they were both feeling a bit high off the spray paint fumes and ultimately decided to go to a local coffee shop to continue conversing. The conversation went late into the night and the two began seeing each other regularly. The rest is history...including many great trips and memories. We are happy to be surrounded by such great family and friends and are excited to celebrate our big day with you!

Our Story

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Schedule

1:15 PM: Shuttle leaves the Townplace Hotel1:30 PM: Shuttle leaves the Hamptons Hotel2:00 PM: Shuttle Arrives at the Gardens Wedding Center2:00 PM: Cocktail Hour before ceremony begins3:00 PM: Ceremony Begins3:30 PM: Cocktail Hour5:00 PM: Dinner6:45 PM: Dancing begins9:30 PM: First Shuttle Leaves10:45 PM: Last Shuttle Leaves

Please call (262) 438-1500 and press 0 when you hit the recorded line. Mention the Westphal - Newgard wedding when reserving to ensure you receive the discounted rate. The block will close on August 6th, 2025, so please ensure you schedule your room prior to that date.

Hampton Inn & Suites West Bend

If you call, please ask to talk with a hotel member and mention the Westphal - Newgard wedding when reserving to ensure you receive the discounted rate. Otherwise use this link to schedule your hotel room. The block will close on August 6th, 2025, so please ensure you schedule your room prior to that date

TownePlace Suites West Bend

Travel

To the ceremony:Shuttle leaves the Townplace Hotel at 1:15 PM&nbsp;Shuttle leaves the Hamptons Hotel at 1:30 PM&nbsp; From the Ceremony to the Hotels:First Pick Up: 9:30 PMLast Pick Up: 10:45 PM

Q + A

As many of you know, Sarah lost her brother, and bridesman, this March. Evan will be greatly missed at this wedding and for the rest of our lives. We will have a song and dance in his honor, and hold him in our hearts the whole night. 

Evan Westphal

We are excited to introduce Sarah’s Lady in Waiting, her maid of honor, Rebecca! A year older than Sarah, Rebecca has always been by her side. From playing on the same volleyball team to owning a duplex together, their bond is unbreakable. Their relationship is marked by unwavering support and countless shared adventures. Rebecca’s loyalty and laughter make her the perfect maid of honor.

Rebecca Westphal

A great role model to Tim, Jeff paved the way for his younger brother. Tim fondly remembers tube wars with his brother at Grandma's lake, backpacking with him, and watching some movie about the Iditarod on a family trip out to Mount Rushmore.  

Jeff Newgard

We are proud to present Amanda, Sarah’s oldest sister and her Baroness. Growing up, Amanda and Sarah often clashed because Sarah wanted to be just like her, playing the role of the classic younger sister. Over time, their relationship evolved into a cherished friendship built on mutual respect and a shared love of memories from Camp One Step. Amanda’s strength, wisdom, and love make her an irreplaceable part of this day.

Amanda Rohde

Early on Brady was just the kid who had a birthday one day away from me, today Brady is one of my closest friends. Tim fondly remembers playing soccer with Brady on the Bombers, making up games like Ant Colony or Yeti Mountain, and numerous canoe trips. 

Brady Bachmann

Meet the Duchess, Karly! Karly is two years older than Sarah and has always been someone Sarah looked up to. Karly is incredibly smart, passionate, and always ready with a joke—usually making fun of Sarah and the rest of her sisters in the best, most loving way. Sarah is so lucky to have Karly by her side not only on this special day, but every day.

Karly Kokta

A fellow Cub Scout, Tim has always appreciated Nikhil's sense of humor. Tim fondly remembers being on Nikhil's NB Cup Team for several years, collaborating on films, and GP/NBC football.

Nikhil Deshpande 

Meet the Baron, Zach! Sarah met Zach in 2015 when he started dating her sister Amanda, and she is so glad they found each other. They are now happily married, and Zach is just as funny, sarcastic, and kind as they come. Sarah could not have asked for a better brother-in-law, and is excited to have him by her side as her Bridesman.

Zach Rohde

A man of many nicknames, Nick is a true hipster at heart. Tim fondly remembers playing Need for Speed Most Wanted, studying Chemistry with Nick, and rooming with him in college. 

Nick Lepak

Meet the Viscountess, Alaina! Alaina has been a constant in Sarah’s life as her cousin, but has especially been her rock during the hardship of losing her brother. She has truly showed what it means to be family and how to be there for each other during a hard time. 

Alaina

Kevin has always been a great guy to be around. Tim fondly remembers Kevin hosting a podcast where he later revealed he was just a robot, hanging out in his sweet treehouse, and Kevin mastering unique things like Roll-Gol. 

Kevin Wertz

Sarah and Tim are so grateful to have Brian as their officiant, or as they like to call him, the town crier! Sarah met Brian in 2009 at a birthday party for her sister, Karly. This is a special day, since Karly and Brian share a birthday! From the moment Sarah met Brian, it was clear how kind, loyal, smart, and funny he is. He has been a constant presence in their lives, and they are beyond excited to have him play such an important role in their special day.

Sarah & Tim

Sarah & Tim

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