Wedding Weekend Kickoff

The Beacon Restaurant & Bar

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

Upper Lake Park

Ceremony

Inventors Brewpub

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Our story began at the legendary El Bait Shop in Des Moines, Iowa on a random Tuesday night. What started with wine and great conversations quickly turned into something special, and after a proper courtship—we made things official in February 2023.-Our life in Des Moines was filled with adventures: traveling near and far, exploring Iowa, taking our dog Cooper everywhere, and even discovering a clever loophole where we lived one floor apart in the same apartment building. Along the way, we decided to move to a new city together, and in September 2024 we made the move to Milwaukee. Wisconsin quickly became home, filled with new friends, volleyball games, mystery dinners, lake days and adopting our cat Lucy.-On September 12, 2025, Connor surprised Grace with the perfect proposal at a picnic overlooking Lake Michigan, followed by a surprise engagement celebration with family and friends. This December, we moved into a new house—feeling incredibly grateful for the life we’ve built together and excited for all that’s still to come.

Our Story

Photos

Blake Christensen

Megan Bret

Baxter Newkirk

Kate Hettrick

Colton Wood

Allison Walsh

Ally West

Paul Cook-Burton

Josue Avila

The Brew Crew (Personal Attendants)

The Party Crew

The Flower Men

Wedding Party

We invite our guests to dress up in bright colors as we wrap up the summer season! Suit &amp; tie, or midi to maxi length dresses

Dress Code

Q + A

Christensen / Cook-Burton Wedding Room Block - $199/nightMust book by Friday, July 17, 2026Group Account: 5192607 (if needed when calling)- Check-in time is at 4:00 p.m.- Check-out time is at 11:00 a.m.Please cancel any group room reservations by 4 PM local hotel time, 2 days prior to arrival to avoid a cancellation penalty.

The Harborview on Lake Michigan, Ascend Hotel Collection

Uber/Lyft discount code coming soon!

Travel

3 minute drive / 25 minute walk (1.2 miles) from Harborview hotel.

Kolbach Park Pickleball Courts

3 minute drive / 20 minute walk (1.0 miles) from Harborview hotel.

Port Washington North Beach Park

2 minute drive / 10 minute walk (0.5 miles) from Harborview hotel.

Port Washington South Beach Park

Hiking 7 minute drive from Harborview hotel.

Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve

Explore Cedarburg! 17 minute drive from Harborview hotel. Cedarburg, Wisconsin, is a historic city known for its well-preserved 19th-century downtown, built with cream city brick and limestone, and its charming, small-town atmosphere. Originally a mill town, it offers a mix of historic buildings, specialty shops, restaurants, parks along Cedar Creek, and seasonal festivals. Cedarburg Wine &amp; Harvest Fest: September 19 &amp; 20

Grace & Connor

Grace & Connor

Registry