Ben & Jessica’s Wedding
at Milwaukee’s scenic Urban Ecology Center
Sunday, October 16, 2022 @ 5pm
1500 E. Park Pl, Milwaukee, WI
Event Details
Ceremony
Guests will witness the joining of the Gleason and Petersen families in a short ceremony beginning at 5pm inside the Urban Ecology Center in Milwaukee.
Reception
Immediately following the ceremony, help us celebrate! We will be serving snacks, drinks, and a buffet dinner catered by Cubanitas. Join us on the dance floor, visit live animals in the center’s Native Wisconsin Animal Room, and enjoy natural views from the deck and observation tower.
Getting Here
By car: Free parking for the Urban Ecology Center is located on Park Place just past the Center, on the left.
By public transit: The Urban Ecology Center is located on the MCTS Green Line, two blocks west of the Oakland & Park stop.
Attire
Semi-formal attire is recommended.
Health & Safety
We prefer that guests are vaccinated against Covid-19, and we encourage guests to test themselves prior to attending. If you have tested positive or are feeling sick, we appreciate your staying home and will be happy to see you when you’re feeling better!
Guest Information
Accomodations
There is a block of reserved rooms available at County Clare Irish Inn & Pub. Call the inn at (414) 272-5273 and ask about booking a room for the Gleason-Petersen Wedding. This hotel is about 2 miles from the event venue.
Additionally, there is a block of reserved rooms available at the Holiday Inn Express in downtown Milwaukee that can be booked online. This hotel is about 3 miles from the event venue.
Things To Do
For guests looking to eat in the area, near County Clare and the Holiday Inn Express we recommend:
Near the venue, we recommend:
Some of our favorite things to do in Milwaukee include:
- Seeing dinosaurs and walking through the Streets of Old Milwaukee at Milwaukee Public Museum
- Enjoying art and the famous “wings” of the Milwaukee Art Museum
- Walking through greenhouses at the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (”The Domes“)
- Taking in beautiful art and views of Lake Michigan at Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
- Seeing a movie at the historic Oriental Theatre
- Rock climbing at Adventure Rock
Gifts
The only gift we need is your love and support. If you would like to treat us to something else, we have a gift registry. We also appreciate cards with any well wishes or advice you wish to share.
The Wedding Party
Parents
- Dirk Petersen Father of the Groom
- Jane Petersen Mother of the Groom
- Gary Gleason Father of the Bride
- Donna Gleason Mother of the Bride
Attendants
- Chris Petersen (Honor Attendant) Groom’s brother
- Rachelle Phillips (Honor Attendant) Bride’s friend
- Adam McInnes (Honor Attendant) Bride’s friend
- Jennifer Gleason Bride’s sister
- Isaac Benson-White Groom’s friend
- Jonathan Baker Groom’s friend
