Information for Andrea and Donato's Wedding

last updated 6/11/03
 
 

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Backpacking at Glen Aulin campground in Yosemite

 

Box seats for the Nutcracker

 
 

The Chapel

 
 

The Reception

 
 

The Wedding Party

 
 

Friday Night Fish Boil

 
 

Accomodations

Because July is peak season in Sturgeon Bay, we strongly recommend booking travel and accommodations early. **Be sure to reference "Setterholm wedding" when booking hotel reservations.

Below is a short list of possible accomodations in Sturgeon Bay:

Stone Harbor
107 North First Ave.
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
877-746-0700

Choices of rooms: 2 Queen bdr. w/ whirlpool; Junior suite (hideaway bed); King bed w/ whirlpool; Queen bdr. w/ balcony

Note: We have 14 rooms set aside at Stone Harbor until June 10th. Discounted rate ($129/night).

White Birch Inn
1009 S. Oxford Street
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-1949
920-743-3295

Discounted rate $90/night. Includes continental breakfast.

Best Western Maritime Inn
1001 North 14th Avenue
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920-743-7231

Rate is $96/night. Includes continental breakfast.

White Lace Inn Bed and Breakfast
16 N. 5th Avenue
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920-743-1105

Rates start at $149.

 

Map of Sturgeon Bay (hotels)

 
 

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Airport Information

 
 

Weather

  • Typical weather: Average high and low temperatures (Fahrenheit) in summer months are: June, 73-54; July, 82-63, August, 76-59.

    Shorts and T-shirts are called for during the day, with cool weather making for comfortable sleeping at night. June is the rainiest month of the summer and the most unpredictable as far as temperatures.

  • Weather forecast from weather.com

 
 

Gifts

We need nothing in the world except each other, but if you want some guidance on gifts, here are some ideas below. Otherwise, surprise us! We feel that just coming to our wedding party is your gift to us.

 
 

Contact Information

  • Andrea Setterholm
    • e-mail: andrea.setterholm@lw.com
    • home: 415-921-4843
    • cell: 415-298-8811
    • address: 1701 Beach #204, San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Donato Cabal
    • e-mail: donato@zenhiking.com
    • cell: 415-716-5218
    • address: 1940 Franklin St. #203, San Francisco, CA 94109

     

 
 

About Andrea

 

 
 

About Donato

I was born in St. Louis, MO. I'll be 35 at the time of the wedding. I currently work as an IT Manager (an overgrown computer geek) at Monster Cable Products where I've worked for the past 3+ years. I have an engineering degree from Harvey Mudd College (yes, that's really the name of the school. an excellent engineering school in fact!). My hobbies include hiking/backpacking, running, photography, science fiction, movies, haute cuisine, wine, music, performing arts (attending that is), and high end audio.

A couple baby pictures: [lunch] [work]

 
 

Our Engagement

I proposed to Andrea on Friday, August 30, 2002 in Fish Creek, WI while we were there with her family in a cabin they had rented.

For a few weeks before this, Andrea and I had been shopping for rings. Earlier in August, we made a trip up to Portland and decided to check out some of the rings there (the big advantage being no sales tax). We had looked at some rings in various stores, but Andrea eventually found a very specific ring and diamond that "spoke to her.". We weren't ready to buy at that moment although I knew she really, really wanted that ring.

Okay, fast forward to just before the trip to Wisconsin (to be followed by our trip to St. Louis). This was Andrea's family vacation. Her parents had rented out a cabin in Fish Creek for a week. I dropped took Andrea to the airport early Saturday morning (Aug 24). I wasn't going to be joining her and her family until Wednesday night. So, I scheduled a flight up to Portland on Sunday (Aug 25) and had pre-arranged with the store to buy the exact ring that she had seen. So, I flew up to Portland, bought the ring, and flew back.

I then met flew out to Wisconsin on Wednesday evening. Friday morning after we woke up, I brought out the box, much to Andrea's surprise. We shared the news with her family that evening and then flew to St. Louis on Saturday where we shared the news with my family. The rest is history!

 
 

Things to do in Door County

  • Drive the Peninsula to Gills Rock. If you've never been to Door County, then this is a MUST! A leisurely drive North along the Peninsula is a MUST if you've never been to Door County (takes 3-4 hours).
  • Parks
    • Peninsula State Park. 3,776 acres of forest -- great for biking, golfing, hiking (see below for rentals). Stop at the 130 year old Eagle Bluff lighthouse and the observation tower. 18-hole golf course.
      • Biking at the Penn. State Park - there are two bike rental shops are just outside the park's entrance.
        • Nor Door Sport & Cyclery, 4007 Highway 42, Fish Creek. Phone: (920) 868-2275
        • Edge of the Park Bike & Mtc. Rental, 2045 Shore Rd, Fish Creek. Phone: (920) 868-3344
      • Golfing at the Penn. State Park. (920) 854-5791
    • AhnaPee State Trail County Park. 15 mile trail (formerly a RR tract) - a biker's haven through fields, woods & small communities.
      • Rent bikes in downtown Sturgeon Bay. Door County Bicycle Works, 20 N. Third Ave. (877) DC-BIKES
    • Washington Island. 6 miles off the tip of the peninsula. If you have 6-7 hours to spare, then this is a nice adventure. Beaches with sand & smooth rocks, clear water. Icelandic Horses, rural scenary, etc. Second oldest Icelandic settlement in the U.S. Travel to board the Washington Island Ferry for a trip across "Death's Door". Ferry leaves from Northpoint Pier, past Gills Rock, to the island (leaves every ½ hour).
    • Whitefish Dunes State Park. 865 acre park with 3 miles of shoreline, wetlands - highest sand dunes in Wisconsin. Eastern/Lake Michigan side of Door County, off of Hwy 57, near Clark Lake
    • The Ridges Sanctuary National State Park. 1,200 acre pristine natural area located in near Bailey's Harbor off of Hwy. 57. Formed in 1937, it is the oldest private nature preserve in the state.
  • Restaurants
    • Sturgeon Bay
      • Bayou on Third. $$$ Cajun. 50 S. Third Ave., 920-743-3033
      • Sage. $$$ California cuisine, great wine bar. 136 North 3rd Ave., (920) 746-1100
      • Inn at Cedar Crossing. $$ Bakery too. Great for lunch/breakfast. 336 Louisiana Street (920) 743-4249
      • Bluefront Cafe $$ 306 S. Third Ave. 920-743-9218
    • Fish Creek
      • Not been Licked Yet Ice Cream. Despite their silly name, they have some very innovative & tasty creations. Hwy 42 in Fish Creek.
    • Sister Bay
      • Al Johnson's. Look for the goats on the restaurant's roof! Swedish restaurant. The food is nothing special - but the pancakes are quite tasty (as highly recommended by Ditte Setterholm). Take your picture with the troll outside. 702 N Bay Shore Dr, Phone: (920) 854-2626
    • Egg Harbor
      • Winery - Stone's Throw. Explore the vineyard, taste wine & play bocce ball. Outside Egg Harbor, 3382 County Road E (near A & E), Peninsula Center, Egg Harbor (turn at Trio Restaurant in Egg Harbor). (877) 706-3577
    • Bailey's Harbor
      • The Blue Ox. Comes recommended by friend Anna. A funky, old, rustic old tavern on Lake Michigan. Great Cheeseburgers. 8151 State Road 57, Bailey's Harbor. (920) 839-2771.
      • If in Bailey's Harbor - check out the Cana Island Lighthouse built in 1850 and still active. A must see for lighthouse lovers. 5 mi. N. of Bailey's Harbor, turn right onto Co. CR-Q., follow 3 1/2 mile to Cana Island Road. Turn Right to end of pavement.
  • Arts.
    Door county has so many art galleries and museums, it's difficult to pick just a couple for recommendations. http://www.doorcountyarts.com/
    • Popelka Glass. Husband & wife team who have their studio & glass kiln adjacent to the store -- location in downtown Sturgeon Bay. Hand blowing and casting techniques in their work. Jeremy brings a knowledge of old Italian techniques. Tell them Andrea sent you! 64 S. Second Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. (920) 743-7287
    • Edgewood Orchard Galleries. To Andrea, this is "the best of the best" for Arts in Door County. Peninsula Players Rd., Fish Creek. (920) 868-3579.
    • Blue Dolphin Art Studios & Shop. Showcase of original art work and the fun and funky. Check out the wind chimes in the back. 10320 North Water Street, Ephraim. (920) 854-4113 http://www.bluedolphinhouse.com/

     

  • Andrea's Favorite Coffee Shops.
    • Kick's. Downtown Sturgeon Bay, 3rd Avenue.
    • Leroy's. Ephraim, Shorewood Village, 9922 Water Street. Great place to relax, hang out and read. As a self-professed coffee snob, I was impressed by their knowledge of coffee here.
    • Door County Coffee Company. Carlsville, 5773 Hwy. 42. An amazing selection of flavored coffee. Bakery items too.