Travel
We are excited for you to join us in celebrating our wedding in our hometown of Omaha, Nebraska!
Directions
Wedding Ceremony will be located at St Wenceslaus Church at 15353 Pacific St, Omaha, NE 68154. From our hotel, it is a quick drive East on Dodge Street to 156th Street.
Wedding Reception will be located at A View at West Shores at 110 S 243rd St, Waterloo, NE 68069. From our hotel, it is a short drive West on Dodge Street to Highway 275.
Accommodations
Home2 Suites
17889 Chicago St, Omaha, NE 68135
Located off 180th and Dodge. Near Village Pointe outdoor mall for all your shopping needs and wants. Convenient access to Dodge to get to and from both the ceremony and reception as well as access to the interstate and downtown Omaha. Hotel stay comes with free breakfast, parking, wifi, and shuttle which will run to and from the reception.
Things To Do
Food & Drink
Green Onion Lounge
11414 Davenport St, Omaha, NE 68154
Come see where we had our first date! Very casual and cozy cocktail bar located near Dodge Street. Cranberry vodka is one of our go to's
Pitch Pizzeria West Omaha
17808 Burke St, Omaha, NE 68118, Omaha, NE 68118
This was the location of our first Valentine's Day date. A short walking distance from our hotel, they have a great selection of craft beers and very good pizza!
Coneflower Creamery - Blackstone
3921 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131
One of our favorite ice cream spots, Coneflower has amazing farm fresh ingredients and flavors. Located in Blackstone, it is worth a trip to try one of the best ice cream spots in the nation. Some of our favorites are the tart cherry crumble and the butterbrickle. There is also a location in Elkhorn and closer to our hotel!
Shopping
Village Pointe
17305 Davenport St, Omaha, NE 68118
Walking distance from the hotel! Plenty of shopping and eating are available. Both of us love looking for a good deal at Nordstrom Rack or Scheels.
Old Market
1001 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102
Downtown Omaha. The Old Market, with its brick lined streets, is where we have had countless dates and even a carriage ride. There is some amazing food and drink options as well as the beautiful Gene Leahy Mall for a nice evening stroll.
Outdoor & Nature
Henry Doorly Zoo
3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107
It is not a trip to Omaha without seeing our world famous zoo! Make sure to see our favorite animals. Ian's favorite exhibit is the penguins. Kelsey's favorite are the giraffes!
Chalco Lake
8901 S 154th St, Omaha, NE 68138
Looking for some outdoor time while in town? Enjoy the trail and scenery at Chalco Lake, the very place we were engaged.
Haymarket - Lincoln, Nebraska
335 N 8th St B, Lincoln, NE 68508
A 45 minute drive from Omaha, Lincoln, Nebraska is where Ian lived during the first couple years of our relationship. Definitely worth a day trip if you're in town an extra day or two. Our favorite watering hole is McKinney's Irish pub. HopCat nearby has great burgers and award winning fries!