Katherine Richter
Byron Golub
Katherine Richter
Byron Golub
September 19, 2025
Schedule
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Welcome Drinks
8:30 pm - 11:00 pm
1130 N 9th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Friday, September 19, 2025
Ceremony
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
1807 Nagawicka Rd, Hartland, WI 53029
We invite our guests to wear their best formal wear such as an evening dress, jumpsuit or suit and tie.
Both our ceremony and reception will be held at The Commodore, which overlooks Nagawicka Lake. The ceremony will be outdoors at The Commodore's Pleasant View Pavilion. Cocktail hour will be immediately following the ceremony in this outdoor area, along with its accompanying Fountain Patio. The Commodore is about a 30 minute drive from downtown Milwaukee, and we will be providing roundtrip guest transportation, departing from Hotel Metro. Ubers and Lyfts are readily available in Milwaukee if you prefer to find your way, and there is ample parking at The Commodore for our locals (but we hope you consider taking our ride!). Stay tuned for more information on our transit as we get closer to our date.
Cocktail Hour & Reception
Fri, Sep 19, 2025, 6:00 pm - Sat, Sep 20, 2025, 12:00 am
Hartland, WI 53029
The reception is indoors in The Commodore's ballroom just steps away from the ceremony area. We'll head up there for dinner and dancing following cocktail hour!
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Post-Wedding Sendoff
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
636 South 6th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
We booked a private area in this "food truck park" to have some casual breakfast and drinks! Swing by at any time -- bride and groom will be there with a Bloody Mary.
Travel
Flight
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
For most direct route, we would recommend flying into Milwaukee (MKE) for our wedding weekend. It's also possible to fly into Chicago (ORD) and take a 1.5 hour Amtrak to Milwaukee's Intermodal Station. There are also major airports in Madison and Green Bay, which would be ~1-2 hours from downtown Milwaukee. Please feel free to contact Kat for any transit questions. She's become a pro over the years!
Hotel
Hotel Metro
We reserved a room block at the Hotel Metro, and the bride and groom will be staying onsite! The block has since sold out, so we suggest browsing the other options listed. Let us know if you need any additional suggestions!
Hotel
The Pfister Hotel
We do not have a discounted rate at The Pfister at this time, but it's a historic staple of Milwaukee (and a stone's throw from our hotel block!).
Hotel
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Boutique hotel with an awesome lobby bar that's 9 minutes walk from the Hotel Metro.
Hotel
The Brewhouse Inn & Suites
Right across the street from our welcome drinks and less than 1 mile from Hotel Metro! The hotel's notable features include six massive copper brewing kettles and a stained-glass window depicting King Gambrinus, the patron saint of beer.
Hotel
Kimpton Journeyman Hotel
The Kimpton is located about a ~15 minute walk from Hotel Metro in the Third Ward. They have a fantastic rooftop bar with fireplaces and we'd recommend a stay here, as well. Note we do not have a discounted rate here at this time.
Things To Do...And Eat
Milwaukee Art Museum
World-class art collection and a gorgeous view of Lake Michigan within a beautiful building by Santiago Calatrava. Don't skip the museum cafe's lattes!
Lakefront Brewery
Check out their daily tours for "50 minutes of facts, lore, jokes, and beer." Pro tip: eat their cheese curds! Thank you Mariah Schlossmann for the pictured example of Wisconsin dairy.
Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery
Enjoy a classic Pabst or Schlitz draft beer during an informative beer tour. Multiple time slots per day!
American Family Field
The Brewers are playing the Angels on the eve of our wedding. If you're a diehard MLB fan, we won't blame you for checking out the stadium brat and famous Sausage Race on the field.
Harley-Davidson Museum
Milwaukee is home to the world's only Harley-Davidson museum! It's open Thursday-Sunday for browsing.
Milwaukee Public Market
Byron approves of the lobster roll at St. Paul Fish Company within the Public Market. St. Paul also has a Tiki Bar on the market's perimeter called The Palapa. Check them out along with the slew of other vendors!
South Shore Farmers’ Market
If you plan to stick around Saturday, South Shore Park offers a great farmer's market to swing by and catch some fresh Lake Michigan breeze. There's also a Beer Garden right next to the market.
Honeypie Cafe
If you'd like a hearty brunch or lunch, try Honeypie Cafe, right next to Nonfiction Wine. Byron endorses the burger, and we suggest you save room for dessert.
Nonfiction Natural Wines
Bay View has a plethora of bars and restaurants, and Nonfiction doubles as both wine shop and bar. This would be a short Uber ride away from the recommended hotels. For the New Yorkers, it's Milwaukee's The Four Horsemen!
The Wicked Hop
The Wicked Hop has a famous Bloody Mary served at their brunch, and it's conveniently across the street from Milwaukee Public Market.
Colectivo Lakefront
Coffee roasters Colectivo have one of the most expansive patios in Milwaukee. It's a great spot for coffee, smoothies, light breakfast food and a lake view. Note they have 12 total locations in Milwaukee, but this is our fave!
Saffron - Modern Indian Dining
Delicious (spicy!) Indian food and cocktails in Milwaukee's Third Ward area. Weather permitting, they have a patio that seats you across from the Milwaukee River, where you're likely to see pontoons and kayakers go by (like Julie pictured at the restaurant above!).
Carnevor
A premier steakhouse with the finest wet and dry-aged USDA prime and Japanese Wagyu beef in Milwaukee. It is a 1 minute walk from Hotel Metro and The Pfister.
Zarletti
Zarletti has been open for more than 20 years, serving flavorful, northern-regional Italian-inspired dishes. This is also a 1 minute walk from The Pfister and Hotel Metro.
Avli Milwaukee
Milwaukee Bucks MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is a part owner of this Greek restaurant. It is walkable from Lakefront Brewery.
Room Service Bayview
This is a trendy new restaurant in Milwaukee that has amazing Japanese-Thai fusion. If you'd like to dine here, we suggest checking reservations in advance or giving the restaurant a call directly. Room Service is also located in Bay View so anticipate a car ride's distance from the hotel recommendations.
DanDan
DanDan is a Chinese-American restaurant co-founded by Dan Jacobs, who was runner-up of Top Chef season 21.
Sobelmans on St. Paul
Another Byron burger endorsement! We would say the whole city of Milwaukee endorses Sobelman's, too, and even their Bloody Marys have gotten national recognition (one option has a whole chicken garnish...). There's a great brewery called Third Space Brewing you can pop to within walking distance.
Milwaukee Sail Loft
A riverside patio perfect for a glass of wine or appetizer, located in the Third Ward area. They also offer indoor bar seating, but we primarily recommend Sail Loft for a sunny day!