September 13, 2014
Here's the information you'll need to plan your weekend in the north woods. Also, check out the Survival Guide below for more of the down and dirty details.
September 13, 2014
at 4 o'clock
Andrew's parent's property in northern Minnesota.
27329 Town Line Lake Road
Deerwood, MN 56444
The ceremony will begin the celebration day with dinner, drinks, and dancing to follow. All events will be happening outside under the stars.
A food truck will be serving you dinner. Have no fear, our chef is crafting a menu with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options using farm-fresh, seasonal ingredients — it's not just burgers and deep fried grub on this food truck!
Late night snacks will also be available for the party animals.
There will be plenty of lemonade, wine, and local craft brews to go around. So, we want to see lots of toasting!
Since resorts do fill up for fall, please let us know if you're having a hard time booking lodging and we'll help you out.
Ruttgers will give you a luxury resort experience and offers many extra amenities. There are a variety of room/cabin options, so call to see what is available and which will work best for your stay.
There is a two night minimum reservation.
When you call for availability and to make a reservation, mention you're with the Stenz/Wood wedding.
(855) 557-3237
5 miles from the wedding location.
Woodland Beach offers mostly multiple bedroom cabins, so this will be a good option for families and groups who want to stay together.
There is a two night minimum reservation.
When you call for availability and to make a reservation, mention you're with the Stenz/Wood wedding.
(888) 436-7770
8 miles from the wedding location.
The Country Inn in Deerwood is a good option for those of you looking for room style lodging rather than the full resort/cabin style.
There is a two night minimum room reservation.
When you call for availability and to make a reservation, mention you're with the Stenz/Wood wedding.
(877) 534-3303
5 miles from the wedding location.
This motel offers affordable room options and is the nearest location for RV parking/hookups.
No minimum stay requirements.
Call for availability and to make a reservation.
(800) 258-3734
15 miles from the wedding location.
Though the Grand Casino Hotel is the furthest from the wedding, it's the largest hotel in the area.
No minimum stay requirements.
Reserve online or call.
(800) 468-3517
25 miles from the wedding location.
We have registries at the following locations.
Macy's
For items to build our home together.
View our registry at macys.com
REI
For outdoor and camping gear for our time spent together in the outdoors.
View our registry at rei.com
Moss Envy
For organic and sustainable bedding we will sleep under and enjoy each and every day.
View our registry at wishpot.com
If you don't already know how we met, here's the scoop.
It took some time for our paths to cross. We had lived merely blocks away from one another for almost 6 years before meeting. Though we have vague recollections of seeing one another around the neighborhood, the right moment for us to meet came in the year 2008.
"I remember seeing Amanda (and her mullet) driving her teal Jetta through the neighborhood" - Andrew
With Andrew's status as a respectable disc jockey in Minneapolis and Amanda's enjoyment in going out to dance, it was inevitable that our paths would eventually cross. One night at First Avenue's Too Much Love dance party, with our mutual friend Quan’s help, we finally met!
We started to hang out together and found we really enjoyed each other's company. We were doing the things we both liked to do — only now we were sharing these moments together.
Over time, we discovered similarities in the fundamentals of how we were brought up, as well as what interests us as individuals. These similarities include an appreciation for music, a gushy infatuation with cats, the benefits of a plant based diet, a fondness for finely made automobiles, knowledge and experience in art and design, and a delight for the outdoors.
"I knew Andrew was my soulmate when he told me the taste of honey reminded him of childhood." - Amanda
In the fall of 2011, in order to feed our interest in music, we took a road trip to Asheville, North Carolina for the Moog Music Festival. After having a fun-filled festival weekend, we drove up the beautiful scenic Blue Ridge Parkway for some relaxation. We went to Grandfather Mountain State Park, and after a short hike up to the highest point and a stroll over the swinging bridge, Andrew proposed!
"Having never seen mountains before this trip, the setting was overwhelming and the moment was amazing. Andrew completely surprised me!" - Amanda
On September 13, 2014 we are finally making our union official and can't wait to celebrate with you.
We'd like to share some of our memories from the last several years with you. Enjoy!
Click on a thumbnail to launch the photo gallery.
Here are some tips to help you enjoy your experience to the fullest. We want you to be prepared so that you can have an amazing weekend!
Attire should be dress-casual.
Come prepared for the weather. This could mean wellies and raincoats if it's wet.
Ladies, high-heels are probably not the best option since we'll be outside in the lawn.
It's not a bad idea. We're hoping it's late enough in the summer that the bugs won't be a problem, but there is no guarantee.
Alternatively, if you'd like to deter the Minnesota state bird (the mosquito) naturally, you could consume a ton of garlic the night before. Go ahead. We won't judge.
We will have "outhouses" available, which we're told will include a sink and mirror.
But don't hesitate to bring some hand sanitizer if you get uncomfortable with this kind of arrangment.
Join us in positive thinking and faith that we will have wonderful September weather for our big day.
If it's raining, we will have a tent to celebrate under. The party will go on!
You will be responsible to get yourself to Deerwood.
If you're staying at Ruttgers, we hope to have a shuttle available to get you to and from the property safely on the day of the celebration.
If you choose to drive to the property, we will have specified areas to park your vehicle.
It does get dark up in the north woods, but we plan to have plenty of light sources set up around the property.
Think candles, strings of lights, and don't forget the bonfire! So leave your flashlights at home and get romantic with us under the starry sky.
If you don't like beer or wine, this might be your best option.
Though you're right — the theme of our wedding is a bit campy — no camping will be allowed on the property.
If you'd like to have the full north woods experience, feel free to seek out a nearby campground to set up camp!
You might see a variety of wildlife throughout the weekend including deer, squirrles, birds, loons, racoons, beavers, fox, and even a lynx!
If you see a bear, you may have partied too hard.
There will be no fishing allowed on "Wood Lake" this weekend. But feel free to seek out your prime fishing spot on any of the other nearby lakes.
Andrew can confirm that Bay Lake is great for catching bass.
We're hoping you will find some time to enjoy your weekend however you desire, but just remember, Saturday evening you're all ours!
Below are links to a several local restaurants:
Have questions? Give us a shout! Or just send us some love.
612-799-7115
612-685-7589
