March 4, 2008
We're going home (again) this weekend to meet with some catering possibilities and hopefully do some taste
testing. Oh yea, and its Andy's birthday, so some festivities might be in order...
Febrary 20, 2008
We're headed home this weekend to do cake tasting...yum!
About Us
Alexandra grew up in Rochester. She gradutated from Mayo High School in 2001 and attended the University of Wisconsin Madison. At the UW she pursued a degree in History and Archeology (with a certificate in Classical Studies). Alex graduated in May 2005. After working in retail for a few months, she is now back in school attending Edgewood college where she has nearly completed her masters program in Education. Currently she is student teaching at Edgewood high school and is enjoying 4 sections of freshman American history (thats right - American, can you believe it!?).
Andrew also grew up in Rochester and graduated from Mayo High School in 2002. He then followed Alex to the Univerity of Wisconsin Madison to pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering. After graduating from the UW in 2006, he took a job at Epic Systems Corp. in Verona. Epic is an software company developes applications for the electronic medical record. Andrew works in customer support with one of the many Epic clients.
About Us How We Met
Considering our history, it's quite amazing that Andrew and I ever met. I was born in Iowa City, Iowa, in the fall of 1983 – Andrew in March, 1984, in
Rochester MN. Due to various events, my family and I migrated up to Minnesota and settled in Rochester by 1985. Although we were in the same town,
it would obviously be many years before we would meet.
Both of us attended different elementary schools, lived in different neighborhoods, etc. By middle school our paths might have crossed,
as we attend the same school, but I doubt we would have noticed each other. Being 6 months older, and a grade ahead, I never had any
contact with him, although we might have crossed paths in the hallway or lunch room. When Andrew was in 6th grade he and his family
moved to California. Amazingly, a year later, they returned to Rochester.
Skip forward a couple of years to high school. Andrew and I attended the same high school (go Spartans!) and were involved in band. The high
school band was a combined 10th-12th grade group that was extremely tight-knit. We became friends and enjoyed spending time together at
practice and at games – we also ended up sharing a lot of the same friends. When I was in 11th grade (Andrew in 10th), we shared a math
class together. We became closer friends in this class and we spent quite a bit of time together. However, I should note at this time,
Andrew could (and did) drive me absolutely crazy! (Sometimes he still does!). He would always be talking in class and joking around
constantly. He tried to steal my notes for history class – of course I wouldn't give them to him – and he was always taking my hard earned
'good job' stickers from my tests and papers. By the years end we were great friends, but nothing more.
At the end of the summer before my senior year, I got invited to a BBQ-party hosted by Andy. During the party we had a great time, we joked
around and he taught me how to play pool. A couple weeks later during summer band practice, we went out to lunch together nearly every day.
When school started, I gave him rides home every day from school (the advantages of being older!) and we ate lunch, went out to dinner
and spent time together with our mutual friends.
A few weeks into the school year, Andrew asked me to the Homecoming dance. It was the sweetest thing! He was late to band (our 1st hour) one morning and came flying into the room just as we were getting ready to go outside. He shoved (almost) a rose and a card into my hands and then ran over to his locker with out saying a word. I stood there speechless for a moment, not doing anything. A couple of my good friends were standing around laughing at me, and told me to read the card. I was surprised! I though he was just wanting me to hold it for him while he put his stuff away and I thought he was going to give it to another girl! Needless to say, when I opened the card I immediately told him yes. Some weeks later we started dating, and the rest, as they say, is history!
About Us The Proposal
The Date:
June 14th, 2007
Location:
Nakoma Park, Madison WI
The Time:
Afternoon
Rochester
Money Magazine recently said it best, "One thing to remember about Rochester is that it has the sophistication of a larger metro area, but not the congestion or the complications." Named "Best Small City" in America by the nationally recognized magazine, Rochester merges a cosmopolitan atmosphere with Midwestern hospitality giving visitors a most memorable experience.
Population
Rochester: 100,000
Olmsted County: 137,521
Time Zone
Minnesota is in the Central Standard Time (CST -6:00 GMT) zone and central daylight time.
Climate and Average Weather
Hopefully we'll see a beautiful Minnesota fall weekend come September!
January: 20/4
February: 26/11
March: 39/23
April: 55/35
May: 68/46
June: 77/56
July: 80/60
August: 78/58
September: 69/49
October: 57/37
November: 39/24
December: 24/10
Rochester Accomodations
Accomodations
We have set aside a block of rooms at the following hotel. These rooms will only be available at the rate below until August 31st so please book before then to secure the best rate.
Rochester Local Information
Historic Mayowood Mansion Tours: Dr. Charles H. Mayo, a cofounder of the Mayo Clinic created the Mayowood estate in Rochester bewteen 1911
and 1938. The 38-room mansion and ornamental gardens are the main attraction of the estate.
Wedding
Wedding The Ceremony
Date:
Saturday September 13, 2008
Location:
Zumbro Lutheran Church - Rochester, Minnestoa
Time:
3:00 PM
Directions to the Church
From Hwy 52
From Downtown
Wedding The Reception
Location:
Rochester Art Center
Time:
5:00 - Cocktail hour begins
6:00 - Dinner served
Dance to follow
Attire:
Semi-formal
Directions to the Reception Site
The Rochester Art Center is located atFrom the church
Parking
Wedding Wedding Party
Alexandra's Attendants
| Clara Owen | Maid of Honor | Alex's Sister |
| Jen Neumann | Bridesmaid | Andrew's Sister |
| Leah Dewanz | Bridesmaid | Alex's close friend |
| Jennifer Loepfe | Jurnior Bridesmaid | Alex's Sister |
| Sarah Loepfe | Junior Bridesmaid | Alex's Sister |
| Adria McCarthy | Alex's personal attendant | Alex's personal friend |
Andrew's Attendants
| Tom Kratzke | Best Man | Andrew's college roommate |
| Austin Ramme | Groomsman | Andrew's close friend |
| Brandon Block | Groomsman | Andrew's highschool friend |
| Julie Higgins | Andrew's personal attendant | Andrew's Aunt |
Ushers
Joe GallagherWedding Registry
If you would like to get us a gift, we are registered at the following locations:
Contact Information
Our Address:
6306 McKee Road
Fitchburg WI 53719
Andrew's Email: andrew.neumann@gmail.com
Alex's Email: aloepfe@uwalumni.com
Email us both!