Kiefer and Colleen both attended UW-Whitewater and joined the Greek community. Colleen joined the sorority Alpha Sigma and Kiefer joined the fraternity Sigma Tau Gamma. Through these experiences they met one another in 2014. But it wasn't until 2017 that they re-introduced themselves at events hosted by their mutual college friends, aka the self-named group, "Wreckless" (the W representing Whitewater). You might be able to point them out on 12/31/22 by how many cherry bombs they will have consumed. Best man Kevin and photographers Mandy & Adam are also members of this exclusive group.

Kiefer and Colleen's dating anniversary is 3/17/18, which you might recognize as St. Patrick's Day. That day was spent celebrating with friends at various local bars, including their once favorite bar, D14 in Bayview. They took their first rock climbing trip to Devil's Lake together that weekend. Colleen remembers rereading Harry Potter for the umpteenth time while watching Kiefer climb boulders in the area. Chattanooga, their border collie, was also born on St. Patrick's Day a few years later in 2020, making the date extra special for their little family.

Kiefer proposed to Colleen on 8/7/21 on a four day backpacking trip in Isle Royale National Park. After being secluded on the island for 24 hours, hiking miles together with heavy backpacks, climbing to the top of a look out tower, and bumping her head on a locked gate (yes, it is all captured on video), Colleen said yes (though she claims that she was mildly concussed and probably delirious from dehydration at the time). Kiefer used a silicone ring, engraved with the date and name of the national park. The next few weeks were spent telling all their close friends and family the exciting news. This is also a special date because it is day that Isle Royale, their bernese mountain dog was born, and it is the birthday of Colleen's cousin and co-maid of honor, Rachel.

Kiefer and Colleen will have a small family wedding ceremony on 11/12/22 in northern Wisconsin. Even though they will be sharing their vows in a more private ceremony, they would love to have you all celebrate their marriage with them at this New Years Eve reception. They will be holding a short vow-renewal before hosting dinner and a reception that will last until 2am.