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Patrick O'ConnorPatrick O'Connor

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Krista MurphyKrista Murphy

Patrick O'ConnorPatrick O'Connor

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Krista MurphyKrista Murphy

September 21, 2025September 21, 2025

Minneapolis, MN

ScheduleSchedule

Saturday, September 20, 2025Saturday, September 20, 2025

Not a Rehearsal DinnerNot a Rehearsal Dinner

3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Minnehaha Regional Park Wabun Picnic Shelter D
4655 46th Ave So., Minneapolis, MN 55406

Casual

We aren't having a rehearsal dinner but would love to share the park we love with those we love! Cold cut sandwiches, chips, veggies, and sodas provided. Ice cream to follow. Please feel free to extend the invitation, the more the merrier!

Sunday, September 21, 2025Sunday, September 21, 2025

Patrick & Krista's Wedding Ceremony & DinnerPatrick & Krista's Wedding Ceremony & Dinner

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Lumber Exchange Event Center
10 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Cocktail

We will be hosting a short ceremony followed by a cocktail hour with a cash bar. Dinner to follow the cocktail hour.

RSVPRSVP

Please enter the first and last name of one member of your party below.
If you're responding for you and a guest (or your family), you'll be able to RSVP for your entire group on the next page.

Ex. Sarah Fortune (not The Fortune Family or Dr. & Mr. Fortune)

FAQsFAQs

Question

Why Pasta?Why Pasta?

Answer

Well, if you take the first two letters of PAtrick and the last three of kriSTA, you get PASTA! Patrick came up with it. Isn't he clever and funny?!

Question

Will there be an open bar?Will there be an open bar?

Answer

We’ll be covering all non-alcoholic drinks and alcoholic beverages up to a set limit. After that, a cash bar will be available for additional alcoholic drinks.

Question

Should I bring a gift / Is there a gift registry?Should I bring a gift / Is there a gift registry?

Answer

Your presence alone is gift enough and we therefore have not built a registry.

Question

Can I bring the whole family?Can I bring the whole family?

Answer

Unfortunately, we can only accommodate those named on the invitations at the ceremony and reception. All are however welcome to come to the picnic on Saturday, please just give us a heads up so that we are able to plan accordingly.

Question

Are either of you changing your names?Are either of you changing your names?

Answer

Yes, Krista plans to hyphenate and will be Krista Murphy-O’Connor.

Question

When should I RSVP by?When should I RSVP by?

Answer

The deadline for RSVP is the 17th of August.

Question

What time should I arrive at the ceremony?What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

Answer

We prefer for you to arrive before 11:45am to ensure that everyone can be seated before the noon start time. Please do not arrive before 11:30. If you arrive after 12, you will not be seated and will miss the ceremony.

Question

Can I take pictures during the ceremony?Can I take pictures during the ceremony?

Answer

No, we ask that you put your phones (and cameras) away during the duration of the ceremony. We have two professional photographers that will be in attendance to take photographs which we will share with everyone so there is no need for additional photos. Please sit back and enjoy the moment.

Question

Where do I park for the wedding?Where do I park for the wedding?

Answer

The best parking is a parking ramp located at 11 S 4th St or 509 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403. This ramp has access to the Lumber Exchange Building. There are two entrances one at each address above.

Question

Where is the best place to park to access the building in a wheelchair?Where is the best place to park to access the building in a wheelchair?

Answer

There is a parking lot across the street from the Lumber Exchange building at 509 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (in front of the Bob Dylan Mural) where you can park and cross the street and enter the building from the sidewalk. This is the only ADA entrance that has access to the elevator that brings you to the wedding location on the third floor.

TravelTravel

The Wedding Website of Krista Murphy and Patrick O'Connor
Our venue is located in Downtown Minneapolis right next to the 5th & Hennepin station of the Blue and Green Line of the Light Rail. The Blue Line also stops at MSP Airport and at the Mall of America. Our "Not a Rehearsal Dinner" is at Minnehaha Park which is across Hiawatha Avenue from the 50th Street stop on the Blue Line.

Hotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis DowntownEmbassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Downtown

12 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402
 

We have a block reserved at a discount rate at the Embassy Suites in downtown Minneapolis. The venue and the light rail to the airport are just a bock away.

Things To DoThings To Do

Minnehaha Falls

Minnehaha FallsMinnehaha Falls

4801 S Minnehaha Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

Walking the length of the creek from the Falls to the the River or vis versa is one of our faverate things to do year round. The park is also where we will be hosting our non-rehersal dinner picnic. The park also houses a restaurant favorite of ours, Seasalt. There is parking in verious areas of the park or the park can also be reached from the 50th Street / Minnehaha Falls stop on the Light Rail Blue Line.

Coconut Thai on GrandCoconut Thai on Grand

720 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105

This is probably our very favorite restaurant! You could also visit one of their other locations under the same name or Nong's.

Nelson's Ice CreamNelson's Ice Cream

454 Snelling Avenue South, Saint Paul, MN 55105

If you are looking for way too much ice cream this place is exactly what you are looking for! Just a heads up, they only take cash.

Hidden Falls Regional ParkHidden Falls Regional Park

1313 Hidden Falls Drive, Saint Paul, MN 55116

This is another great park that we love, and it is where we went on our first date!

Cecil'sCecil's

651 Cleveland Avenue South, Saint Paul, MN 55116

This old school Jewish Delicatessen is one of our very favorite lunch spots and the supplier of food for our second date.

Wedding PartyWedding Party

Reed RichersonReed Richerson

Best Man

Reed and Patrick grew up down the street from each other. They've been friends since they were 3 and 2 years old.

Sarah GilbertsonSarah Gilbertson

Maid of Honor

Sarah and Krista met when they lived in the same building in Loring Park during the Polar Vortex of 2019. Sarah works in Health Care and has two cats Piper and Effie.

Bill (Billy) RanfranzBill (Billy) Ranfranz

Groomsman

Billy and Patrick met at Peppermint Fence preschool more than a few years ago. They were partners in Sons of Swayze and Nothin' Special (bands).

Tyler SchaetzelTyler Schaetzel

Groomsman

Tyler and Patrick met through Billy in high school when their band needed a bass player. They have been friends ever since.

Kayla WelleKayla Welle

Bridesmaid

Kayla and Krista met in middle school and bonded over their shared love of the X-Files. Although they lost touch for many years, they recconnected when Krista moved back to Minnesota.

Peter RudolphPeter Rudolph

Groomsman

Peter and Patrick met in high school and lived together for many years in their 20's.