The Barn at Sandy Knoll

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Dinner

Party time!

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Our Wedding

We met each other in Bangkok, Thailand at Bodega Hostel where Steven was working as a bike tour guide and Holly was traveling solo for a summer trip after the first year of graduate school. Holly went on Steven's 30 km bike tour around Bangkok (with 100% humidity), and then we spent the next 3 days in the city together. Holly went on to travel around the rest of Thailand for a couple of weeks and Steven took a trip to Myanmar.At the end of Holly's trip, she was flying home from Bangkok and with an 18 hour travel day, Steven made it back to Bangkok in time to say goodbye. Holly went back to start her second year of graduate school while Steven stayed and traveled around Asia.

While Steven continued to travel around Indonesia and East-Timor, we decided to meet up in the Philippines during Holly's winter break.In the Philippines we saw plenty of waterfalls, swam with a whale shark, went diving with millions of sardines and thrasher sharks, went canyoneering through a river, and spent many nights enjoying the sunset on the beach.

After our trip to the Philippines we stayed in contact daily. Steven returned home and landed a new position in Stockholm, Sweden. After Holly completed her Master's degree, instead of moving to Vietnam right away, we decided that she move to Sweden in September and we would give things a go. While Holly didn't have a working visa in Sweden, she spent the time searching for a job and had some of the coolest interviews ever. We spent our time in Sweden exploring the Swedish archipelago, took a trip up north to see the northern lights and the king's trail, and made our way over to Åland. Unfortunately, after a couple of months Holly wasn't able to find a position willing to sponsor her for a visa, so she needed to leave the EU. Steven's position was meant to be until the next July, however, on the day Holly accepted a position in Vietnam and just two weeks before she had to leave, Steven's contract was cut short (possibly due to a wish Holly made on the boy who watches the moon statue). While we were sad for our time in Sweden to end, it meant that we were able to make the move to Vietnam together.

Now that Steven was free to go along to Vietnam, Holly moved straight to Ho Chi Minh City from Stockholm to begin working as a teacher and Steven joined a couple of weeks later. Wanting to make full use of our time in Vietnam, we made many trips around the country from the very south all the way to the most northern point in Vietnam and nearly everywhere in between. We decided to celebrate the lunar new year traveling around Cambodia and making our way around motorbike loops in Laos.

After Vietnam, Holly returned back to Wisconsin to work while we waited for her Dutch visa to be approved and Steven returned to the Netherlands to find a job and an apartment. In September 2019, Steven flew to the US and took a three week trip around the country visiting many friends and family along the way. In a speed tour through: Wisconsin, Indianapolis, Ohio, The Rocky Mountains, Nashville, New Orleans, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Nebraska, and back; we crammed in everything from: college football game day, camping, hiking the Smokey Mountains, Steven's first time shooting a gun, to axe throwing. After that road trip, we packed up everything in Holly's storage unit and moved to The Netherlands with Fridley in tow.

Since October 2019 we have lived in Delfshaven in The Netherlands and just moved into our first house together in Vlaardingen. Our first two years in the Netherlands haven't been as adventure filled as we would have hoped due to the pandemic, however, we've still managed to squeeze in adventure where we can. We've been able to celebrate Holly's first Carnival, Steven's first trip to Vienna, a camping road trip around Denmark, and plenty of time to plan all of the other trips we hope to make once things are safe enough.For now, we're enjoying all the bitterballen and Hertog Jan while we plan for whatever comes next.

Our Story

There are lots of accommodation options located in and around West Bend including both camping and hotels, these are just a few recommendations. As we understand that it is a personal matter as to what works best for each person, we have not currently reserved any hotel blocks. However the Knot does add a wedding rate discount if booked through this page.If you need any assistance in finding accommodation or have any questions about the area, please let us know!

This is a camping site for our more adventurous friends!Lake Lenwood's 20 acre, 50 ft. deep spring-fed glacial lake offers the finest in swimming and fishing.Available are sites with 20, 30 and 50 amp electric, water and sewer hook-ups. Free Wi-Fi (wireless internet) at your site. Also available is cable hook-up for seasonal and long-term campers. A dump station is available. We have clean bathroom facilities with flush toilets and showers. Camping fee includes beach, picnic area and hiking area. Available to rent are fishing boats, paddle boats, hydro-bikes, canoes, kayaks and tubes. In our store we have soda, ice cream treats, candy, snacks, ice, firewood and bait. Complete shopping centers are nearby.

Lake Lenwood Beach & Campground

This is where we will be staying for the weekend, however prices have now become far too expensive. We recommend Quality Inn &amp; Suites which is located just across the street. Near Regner ParkMake yourself at home in one of the 50 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

AmericInn by Wyndham West Bend

As of July, this is our best recommendation price wise. Lower prices can be found through the Knot website or hotwire.com. Near Regner ParkMake yourself at home in one of the 49 guest rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.

Quality Inn & Suites

Near Kettle Moraine Ice CenterMake yourself at home in one of the 58 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, West Bend, WI

Accomodation

We've put together a list of <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mszfrC6hhOeS3Szgd4fz54K14LOMOoiYEW5kK9R0rPw/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">activities in and around Wisconsin </a> specifically with children in mind. There are lots of places to see and things to do in and around Wisconsin and we are more than happy to help offer recommendations.

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Wedding Party

Aangezien dit een Amerikaanse website is, kunnen bijdragen aan onze spaarpotjes alleen in Amerikaanse dollars gedaan worden. Dus daarom voor al onze Nederlandse vrienden of familieleden die iets willen bijdragen aan ons nieuwe huis of onze huwelijksreis, hebben we een Tikkie aangemaakt; het bedrag kun je zelf invullen.

Steven & Holly

Steven & Holly

Things to Do