Wedding Day

Saint Sebastian Parish

Ceremony

South Second - A Saz's Hospitality Group Property

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Brian and Zoey worked together in the Emergency Department, but had limited interactions and not much time to get to know each other at a personal level. Zoey had always had a crush on Brian as she knew his goofy personality was one of a kind in addition to that face of his! Brian had also had a crush on Zoey for a long time, however was under the impression she was married because of all the rings that she wears. Fun fact, Brian still struggles to remember the engagement/wedding ring goes on the left hand, haha! Fast forward to over a year of working together when Brian realized she wasn't actually married, he consulted Zoey on a difficult case and tried his best to show his affection for her through a gift of candy and conversation about elephants. Zoey saved the day on a psych case, of course. Zoey then added Brian on Facebook and he started messaging her all his gratitude for her assistance and eventually asked Zoey to go out and nerd out over National Parks together. This was the first time they saw each other's faces without masks on! The rest is history. After the first time out together, Brian clearly made it known his interest and from then on they knew that we were going to be dating from that moment on. They soaked up the last few months of Brian living in Milwaukee while he finished residency before moving back home to Minnesota to start his 2 year fellowship. They made long distance work for 8 months, seeing each other almost every weekend. Despite the difficulty of the distance their relationship grew. Finally, Zoey knew that she did not want to be apart from Brian and took the plunge and moved to Minneapolis to be closer to him. After this it was clear to Brian and Zoey they had met their "forever" and on September 4, 2023, Brian made it known, asking Zoey to marry him. This proposal came after they persevered through a grueling 15 mile hike along the Appalachian trail that involved 4k feet elevation gain, multiple falls, twisted knees and sweat that was ultimately the worst day of Zoey's life. Without hesitation she said yes. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We look forward to celebrating this wonderful milestone in our relationship that continues to grow deeper in love. We are blessed and grateful to not only have each other, but all of the people who have supported us and cheered us on through our endeavors.

Together At Last

Our Story

Photos

Kim Brandhangen

Mark Gooley

Danielle Roundy

Adam Gooley

Shelby McGill

Joe Edwards

Jill Bergen

Chad Larkin

Zach Kiminski

Colleen Sullivan

Trent Edens

Serena Larsen

John Larsen

Tim Zellmer

Tyler Trock

Aubrey Strekow

Charley Strekow

Wedding Party

Q + A

There are many hotels around the Milwaukee area! We have outlined some options to make booking a hotel room easier, just please know there are many more options near the reception!

Use the link (set up under "website" tab below) to receive 12% off Best Available Rate at the time of booking. There is no "room block" for our wedding as they do not accommodate this. - Complimentary breakfast- Parking $25/day in parking structure next to hotel- 10 min drive to the ceremony- 6 min drive to the reception

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown, an IHG Hotel

A nicer and more pricey option. This is where the bride &amp; groom will be staying on their wedding night. There is no group room blocks or discounts for this option. - No complimentary breakfast, restaurants on-site- No parking on-site, street parking or structures near by- 2 min drive to the reception hall- 9 min drive to the ceremony

The Iron Horse Hotel

Parking included in parking structure. 6 minutes away from the reception. Not in downtown downtown.

Potawatomi Casino Hotel | Milwaukee

- Parking not included in nightly rate- 10 min from the ceremony- 3 min from the reception

Kimpton Journeyman Hotel

- 10 min from the ceremony- 6 min drive from there reception$25 per night for parking

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

- 10 min from ceremony- 4 min from reception

Homewood Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown

- 10 minutes from the ceremony- 5 minutes from the reception$40/night parking

The Westin Milwaukee

Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown

Travel

Right on Milwaukees LakefrontFri-Sun is open from 10am to 5pm$22 general admission

Milwaukee Art Museum

Right on Milwaukees LakefrontInteractive museum, fun for adults too!Fri-Sunday open from 9am to 4pm$22 general admission

Discovery World

In Milwaukees Historic Third WardHas food vendors and local shopsOpen daily 10am to 8pm

Milwaukee Public Market

45 minute tours for $15 - includes 4 8oz pours &amp; souvenir pint glassWould recommend making a reservation!

Lakefront Brewery

An Irish Pub we enjoy in downtown Milwaukee(Brian approved)

County Clare Irish Inn & Pub

Basilica of Saint Josaphat

$22 general admissionOpen daily 10am to 5pmHas a Harley shop and restaurant separate from exhibits

Harley-Davidson Museum

Several beer tours available ranging from $12-$25

Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery

Such a fun place for food and/or drinksYou have to enter in by a secret room where you either give a password or have to do what they tell you before allowing you in!Also, scavenger hunt inside that's a good time!!

SafeHouse

Delicious upscale southern foodWe recommend reservations!

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

Near the reception venueA bar environment, great food for anytime of day!One of Zoey's favorite spots for a drink

Steny's Tavern & Grill

Favorite place for sushi and crab wontons!On the Milwaukee Riverfront

Screaming Tuna Milwaukee

Yummy Mexican food

Botanas Restaurant

A nice park that takes you by a lagoon, along the lakefront and overseeing the Yacht Club and harbor

Veterans Park

Come see a restaurant where the Gooley family tradition of Schnitzelbank is from! This is the place where they first heard the song and brought back the infamous poster that comes out once a year on St. Patrick's day!

Mader's Restaurant

Home to many shops, amazing food and Summerfest. There is a good riverwalk within this part of downtown!

Historic Third Ward District

Food, gambling, drinks, hotel and shows!

All different types of cruises on the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan. Daytime, nighttime, themed, many options!

Edelweiss Cruises & Boat Tours

August 15-18 is Irish Fest on the Summerfest grounds!

Zoey & Brian

Zoey & Brian

Q + A

What time should I arrive to the ceremony?

Will the ceremony be a traditional Catholic wedding?

Can I take pictures at the ceremony?

How do I get from the ceremony to the reception?

Is there a parking lot?

What is the dress attire?

Are children welcome?

Will there a cocktail hour?

Is this indoor or outdoor?

Is there anything to do after the wedding?

Is there parking for the reception?