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Michael Vanella

and

Natalie Albrecht

Michael Vanella

and

Natalie Albrecht

May 25, 2024

Cottage Grove, MN

RSVP

Please RSVP by May 1st 2024. We hope to get to celebrate with you!! In order to allow all guests, including parents, an evening of relaxation we have chosen for our wedding day to be an adult only occasion. We hope this advance notice means you are still able to share our big day and will enjoy having the evening off! Hope Glen Farm 10276 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016 https://www.hopeglenfarm.com/

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Schedule

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Our Ceremony & Reception

4:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Hope Glen Farm
10276 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Below is a brief overview of what to expect Day of! Hope Glen Farm https://www.hopeglenfarm.com/ 4:00pm - Guests begin to arrive. Parking on site. Cars can stay overnight but must be moved by 9am Sunday morning 4:30pm - Ceremony Begins 5:00pm - Cocktail Hour 6:10pm- Guests seated for dinner 6:20pm- Grand Entrance 6:30pm - Welcome Message & Buffet Opens 8:00pm - Party Time!!!! 11:30pm- Guest Departure

Travel

If you are coming in from out of town we are so excited to have you join our special day! Note the hotel information below: Hotel Accommodations: Cottage Grove Country Inn & Suites 8350 E. Point Douglas Road, Cottage Grove MN 651-768-7350 Albrecht/Vanella Wedding for wedding booking discount Book by April 25th 2024 to receive the discount

Registry

Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all. However if you wish to honor us with a gift. We have created a Honeymoon fund, as well as a list of gifts we would love to have as newlyweds.
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Wedding Party

Resha Albrecht Ketcham

Maid of Honor

Natalie's older sister

Craig Erickson

Best Man

Michael's Best Friend

Jessica Friendshuh

Groomswoman

Michael's Sister

Nick Preuss

Bridesman

Natalie's Cousin

Carmen Wooley

Bridesmaid

Natalie's best friend from college

Jono Friendshuh

Groomsman

Michael's brother in-law

Kirsten Bury

Bridesmaid

Natalie's best friend since 6th grade

Tim Avalos

Groomsman

Michael's friend from the Home Depot days

Brit Koss

Bridesmaid

Natalie's best friend after moving back to Minnesota from Iowa

Sheriff

Groomsman

Michael's friend since he was 18

Bing Li

Brides Personal Attendant

Natalie's friend and wife of cousin Nick

Nikki Kukla

Brides Personal Attendant

Natalie's coworker and friend from Best buy

Ellen Sampers

Officiant

Friend of the Couple

Things To Do

If you are looking for some restaurants or fun things to do prior to the wedding, check out the list below: Restaurants in the Area: Muddy Cow - Cottage Grove - https://www.muddycowbar.com/ Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant - Cottage Grove https://lasmargaritasmexrest.com/ Junction 70 - Cottage Grove https://junction70mn.com/ Stockyards Tavern & Chop House - South St. Paul https://www.stockyardstc.com/ B-52 Burgers & Brew- Inver Grove Heights https://b52burgersandbrew.com/ Things to do: Como Park Zoo & Conservatory - St. Paul Mall Of America - Bloomington Swing Bridge Park- Inver Grove Heights Minnesota Zoo - Apple Valley
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