Wedding Day

Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas

Ceremony

Nicollet Island Pavilion

Reception

Shuttle Schedule

2:00 pm Shuttles will be available to bring guests from the SpringHill Suites Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport/Mall of America to the University of St. Thomas Chapel. 4:00 pm After the ceremony concludes, shuttles will be available to bring guests from the University of St. Thomas Chapel to our reception at Nicollet Island Pavilion. 9:30 pm and every 30 minutes after, shuttles will be available to bring guests back from Nicollet Island Pavilion to SpringHill Suites Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport/Mall of America.

Parking

Parking will be free and available in all surface lots at the University of St. Thomas and at Nicollet Island Pavilion.

Attire

We invite guests to join us in garden-themed attire. Think pastels, floral prints, and other spring-inspired looks!

Our Wedding

Sarah and Jack met through mutual friends on Saint Thomas campus. We continued to spend time together through study dates, at on campus activities, and walks in the neighborhood.

How We Met

Sarah and Jack started dating December of 2019. Jack and Sarah both briefly met the others immediate family over the holidays and then Sarah went to Italy for J-Term to study theology. Sarah and Jack regularly talked and kept in touch. Sarah and Jack then enjoyed the first half of spring semester on campus together until the pandemic spread to the United States resulting in everyone being sent home. During the pandemic both Sarah and Jack got to know each others immediate family and also kept developing a friendship to last a life time.

Meeting Friends and Family

Once the pandemic was more under control Sarah and Jack were able to go back to St. Thomas in person and were able to enjoy campus life again. Sarah got an apartment on Grand Ave and Jack was a commuter from home. During this time Sarah and Jack were able to get back to the UST community and enjoy club sports, academic clubs, and engaging with friends.

Back to Campus

Sarah and Jack both graduated St. Thomas during May of 2023. Sarah got a job working as a case manager for Mount Olivet Rolling Acres and Jack got a contract position with Genesis 10 eventually leading to a full time position with Ameriprise.

Graduation and Post College

Jack planned ahead and was able to have his good friend Alvin, who was working at the Guthrie Theater that evening, capture the proposal on camera. Jack proposed to Sarah on December 9th, 2023 before the showing of A Christmas Carol. Sarah said yes and the two of them started planning for their wedding and their future.

Proposal

Our Story

Photos

Rachel Kampfe

John Vollmers

Melanie Frenz

Brian Kampfe

Anna Narog

Andrew Frenz

Mary Therese Paquette

Andrew Phan

Katie Paquette

Ben Meyers

Sophia Antonarakis

Matthew Letellier

Annie Antonarakis

Matthew Yokanovich

Sophia Frenz

James Frenz

Wedding Party

Is there a dress code?

Yes! We invite guests to join us in garden-themed attire. Think pastels, floral prints, and other spring-inspired looks!

Is transportation provided to and from the event?

Yes! Please see the below transportation schedule: 2:00 pm Shuttles will be available to bring guests from the SpringHill Suites Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport/Mall of America to the University of St. Thomas Chapel. 4:00 pm After the ceremony concludes, shuttles will be available to bring guests from the University of St. Thomas Chapel to our reception at Nicollet Island Pavilion. 9:30 pm and every 30 minutes after, shuttles will be available to bring guests back from Nicollet Island Pavilion to SpringHill Suites Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport/Mall of America.

Is there parking available at the ceremony and reception?

Q + A

SpringHill Suites Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport/Mall of America

Travel

The Minneapolis Institute of Art is home to more than 100,000 works of art representing 5,000 years of world history, Mia has something for everyone—for free.

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Internationally recognized as a leading arts venue, the Walker Art Center presents contemporary visual arts and design exhibitions; dance, theater, and music performances; and film screenings.

Walker Art Center

This historic venue today welcomes fans, musicians, and audiophiles for tours, concerts, festivals, and special events in this corner of the Twin Cities.

Paisley Park

The Guthrie Theater engages exceptional theater artists in the exploration of both classic and contemporary plays. Check out the Stone Arch Bridge and other beautiful architecture by the Mississippi River.

Guthrie Theater

See 19th-century flour milling machines, view vintage advertising, sit at a huge dinner table outfitted to feed a wheat harvest crew, trace the journey of wheat from farm to market, design your own cereal box, and learn about how wheat milled in Minnesota affected what people eat around the world.

Mill City Museum

There’s something for everyone at Minnesota Children’s Museum. Great for families with younger kids.

Minnesota Children's Museum

Race a T. rex, steer a barge, test the laws of physics, and have a blast. Check out all of the exciting exhibits and book your tickets here.

Science Museum of Minnesota

Satisfy your curiosity in our award-winning museum that's all about Minnesota. Exhibits, music, crafts, lectures, shopping, and great food.

Minnesota History Center

Como Park Zoo &amp; Conservatory is home to a wide variety of animals, from monkeys to polar bears and more all free to the public.

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

Outdoor space connected to miles of biking and walking paths, boat rentals on Lake Harriet, and more.For information on free music in the park check out https://www.minneapolisparks.org/venue/lake-harriet-bandshell

Lake Harriet Bandshell Park

Enjoy one of the many parks in the Twin Cities with trails along the creek, large playground, frisbee golf, and gardens.

Minnehaha Falls

Since opening its doors in 1992,&nbsp;Mall&nbsp;of&nbsp;America has become a leader in retail, entertainment and attractions.&nbsp;Mall&nbsp;of&nbsp;America&nbsp;is one of the top tourist destinations in the state.

Mall of America®

The Puttery is an immersive mini golf experience with craft cocktails, upscale eats for an exciting night out.

Puttery

For those interested in a brewery tour, this Minnesota brand is recommended by Sarah's family.

Sarah & Jack

Sarah & Jack

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