St. John's Catholic Church

Wedding Day

St. Johns Catholic Church

Ceremony

Crescent Ballroom at Stubborn Brothers Brewery

Reception & Dinner

Our Wedding

Monica and Gavin first met during their freshman year of high school, where they quickly became friends. After freshman year, Monica moved to White Lake, but despite the distance, the two stayed in touch over the years. After earning his associate's degree from Fox Valley Technical College, Gavin transferred to the University of Wisconsin–River Falls, where Monica had been attending since 2016. As they spent more and more time together, their friendship naturally grew into something more, and they officially began dating in April 2019. Since then, life has brought many exciting milestones. They graduated from college in 2021, moved back to the Antigo area, and began building their life together while starting their full-time careers. In July 2025, Gavin surprised Monica with a proposal during a hike and picnic at Jack Lake, turning one of their favorite places into a forever part of their story. Together, Gavin and Monica like to spend their free time fishing, exploring nature, golfing, watching anything from the Taylor Sheridan universe (especially Yellowstone), working in the garden, planting flowers, cooking together, camping, spending time with family and friends, &amp; playing with their two cats, Squeak and Freddy. As they begin this next chapter, Monica and Gavin are excited to continue creating a life filled with adventure, travel, meaningful traditions, and countless memories with each other and with the people they love most. _____ Thank you for being part of our story and celebrating this special day with us! -Mon &amp; Gav

Our Story

Photos

Danielle Kubacki

Olivia Smith

Payton Bunnell

Piper Winkel

Jami Nonnenmacher

Stephanie Van Handel

Leah Boyd

Broden Bunnell

Nolan Bunnell

Adrian Marsh

Jon Conklin

Elijah Wickersheim

Gary Doemel

Elsie Solin

Colter Smith

Brian and Erinn Bunnell

Samantha and Jerome Winkel

Christopher and Dawn Marsh

Wedding Party

Semi-Formal/Winter Cocktail

We’d love for guests to embrace the cozy elegance of our winter wedding if they’d like! Winter cocktail / semi-formal attire is perfect — from classic and simple to festive and glamorous. Feel free to draw inspiration from our wedding colors, (emerald green, espresso brown, red, &amp; gold), but no pressure at all — we want you to be comfortable and ready to celebrate with us.

Dress Code

Q + A

Must book before 11/05/2026- all blocked rooms will be released for public sale on 11/5

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels - Shawano

Must book by 10/24/2026- all unreserved rooms in block will be released for sale to public on 10/24

AmeriVu Inn & Suites Shawano WI

Must book before 11/01/2026- all unreserved rooms in block will be released for sale to public on 11/01

Haven Hotel Shawano WI

Transportation from the reception at Stubborn Brothers Brewery to our reserved hotels will be available for guests throughout the evening.

Monica & Gavin

Monica & Gavin

Registry