Big Grove Brewery & Taproom - Omaha

Welcome Drinks

Wedding Day

St. Patrick Catholic Church

Ceremony

Livestock Exchange Building

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

On a cold winter's night in Lincoln, Nebraska, Jake and Tracy magically bumped into each other at the best bar in town: The Brass Rail. After exchanging numbers, Jake and Tracy went on a first date at Blue Sushi and quickly realized that this had the chance for something special. Days turned to weeks, and weeks turned to months, and Jake and Tracy were officially dating.From that point, they spent time together and time apart, navigating Tracy's CPA job in Lincoln, Jake's master's program in London, and Jake's consulting job in Washington DC. After a year of long distance, they finally decided to live in the same place: Alexandria, Virginia. Here, they have created a wonderful life amongst the historic cobblestone streets: the place where Jake eventually proposed in November of 2025.Little did they know that a chance encounter at their favorite college bar would lead to a life full of love!

Our Love Story

Our Story

Photos

Emily Pongratz

Brian Althouse

Sydney Hahn

Tom Chvala

Allie Krotter

Kendall Kikkawa

Ashley Wanser

Cameron Wu

Dana Grape

Cal Nelson

Jenna Sneed

Alex Olson

Colin Brown

Blake Schmida

Sarah Chvala

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have reserved a block of rooms for our guests at the Omaha Marriott at the Capitol District. This hotel is conveniently located 15 minutes from the church, 10 minutes from the reception venue, and 7 minutes from the airport. Please <a href="https://book.passkey.com/event/51235010/owner/49550927/home?utm_campaign=300117292" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a> to book within our block.

Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District

We have reserved a block of rooms for our guests at the DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Southwest. This hotel is located 20 minutes from the church, 10 minutes from the reception venue, and 20 minutes from the airport. Please <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/omastdt-caw-e6c4e59c-5fb3-417a-beb3-c61eac1b5876/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a> to book within our room block.

DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Southwest

Although we do not have a formal hotel block at The Cottonwood Hotel, we recommend accommodations here for those looking for a historic, architecturally impressive hotel in the Blackstone District of Omaha. The Cottonwood has a wonderful restaurant called The Committee along with several bespoke bars. This is the birthplace of the reuben sandwich and butter brickle ice cream. Distance to St. Patrick's: 20 minutesDistance to Livestock Exchange Ballrooms: 10 minutesDistance to Eppley Airfield: 15 minutes

Kimpton Cottonwood by IHG

Although we do not have a formal hotel block at The Farnam, we recommend accommodations here for those looking for a modern, luxurious hotel stay in downtown Omaha. Distance to St. Patrick's: 15 minutesDistance to Livestock Exchange Ballrooms: 10 minutesDistance to Eppley Airfield: 15 minutes

The Farnam, Autograph Collection

Travel

The Joslyn is a culmination of 5,000 years of human creativity in art across three different buildings. General admission is FREE to all, always -- generously provided by the Holland Foundation. The Joslyn is a 2025 and 2026 winner of the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Award for Best Art Museum in the nation. HOURS: Tues - Sun 10 am - 4 pm; closed Mondays

Joslyn Art Museum

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is the #1 zoo in the nation. With more than 160 acres of plants, animals, and habitats, this is a destination the whole family is sure to enjoy! HOURS: 10 AM - 4 PM

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Enjoy the history of Omaha on cobblestone streets! This downtown hotspot is home to some of the best food, coffee shops, and boutique shopping in the area.

The Old Market

Beautiful architecture blends with memories of a time gone by at The Durham Museum. Making its home in one of Omaha’s most unique treasures, Union Station, The Durham Museum offers a fascinating look at the history of the region and offers a broad-range of traveling exhibits covering subjects ranging from history and culture, to science, industry and more through our affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution and strong ties with the Library of Congress, National Archives and the Field Museum.

The Durham Museum

A longtime and iconic feature of downtown Omaha, Gene Leahy Mall is the most urban of The RiverFront’s three parks, spanning from 13th to 8th streets between Douglas and Farnam streets, with towering buildings on either side. Since its inception as the Central Park Mall in the 1970s, this area has remained rich with Omaha history including the Solo Building archway and beloved slides, both located near 11th and Farnam streets. In the 1990s, Central Park Mall was renamed Gene Leahy Mall after former Omaha Mayor Eugene A. Leahy.The transformation of Gene Leahy Mall began in 2019, redesigning the entire area and raising the park up to street level, which added over 40,000 square feet of lawn space in the heart of Omaha’s urban core. Along with the preservation of park artifacts, The RiverFront renovations also added a number of new features including a performance pavilion for live music, a sculpture garden filled with interesting works of art, a state-of-the-art playground and a modern dog park.

Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront

Things to Do

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