Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Our story begins on a sunny day aboard a pontoon boat, where I met a fun and spirited guy named Andy. He had a contagious energy and a flamingo shirt that made me smile. When he asked me out, I gently let him know he might be a little too old for me. Without missing a beat, he said, “You should meet my friend Pete!” Moments later, a group text was sent—and just like that, Andy gave Pete and me the greatest gift: an introduction that would change our lives. Pete and I had our first date at Sorellina’s, and from that night on, we were inseparable. Within a month, we both knew—we wanted to build a future together. It was time to meet the girls. The first time I met Lauryn and Vayda, I fell completely in love with them. In my heart, I knew they were the daughters I had always prayed for. The next several months were filled with joy and memory-making: weekend trips to waterparks and apple orchards, our first Christmas as a family, and countless cozy movie nights. As time went on, Pete and I began dreaming aloud about the life we were creating—one that included sandy beaches and a break from the snow. A Caribbean vacation quickly became part of the conversation. Pete seemed especially excited about it, while I kept teasing, “Pete, it’s just a vacation—it’s not going to change our lives!” But he had something else in mind. Under the glow of a full moon, at the top of a cruise ship, with only the stars as witnesses, Pete proposed. It was quiet, magical, and perfectly us.

Our Story

Photos

Tasha Packer

Morgan Rindfleisch

Kate Melendres

Julia Yngsdal

Amanda Nelson

Lauryn Macken

Vayda Macken

Henry Macken

Tim Macken

Chris Bronte

Andy Marxen

Steve Boyd

Wedding Party

Q + A

Please book by November 19th! Use the "Website" link below. Residence Inn Rochester Mayo Clinic Area South is located 2 miles from the Mayowood Stone Barn and 1 block from Apache Mall. Enjoy free hot buffet breakfast, complimentary wi-fi, and free surface lot parking. Enjoy the pool and hot tub until 10pm. Optional, underground parking is only $10 more. There will be late night bar service from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. on Saturday, December 20 in the lobby at the RI Bar at Residence Inn.

Residence Inn Rochester Mayo Clinic Area South

Travel

X-Golf Rochester, Minnesota

Salem Glen Winery

Bowlocity Entertainment Center

We wanted to share a few of our favorite spots in Rochester to eat/drink! Enjoy! TO EAT/DRINK:-Five West-The Taphouse West End-Chester's Kitchen and Bar-Wildwood Sports Bar and Grill-Olde Brick House-SMOAK BBQ-The Workshop Food Hall

Things to Do

Registry

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Kelsey & Peter

Kelsey & Peter

Wedding Party