Wedding Day

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish

Wedding Ceremony Mass

Wedding Reception

Fall

"We love because He first loved us." 1 John 4:19

Our Wedding

Garrett and Julia met in March 2025 in Madison while Garrett was working on an electrical job in Julia’s apartment building. Julia will tell you she was the first to notice the jolly, tall, handsome guy working by the elevator each day because he greeted her every morning with a smile. Garrett, on the other hand, says Julia won him over by bringing him sweet treats and even hiding candy on his workbench for him to find.After weeks of talking in the hallways, by the elevator, and in the parking garage, the pair finally planned a first date at Café Zupas in April. Garrett's work project had him spend 3 months working in Julia’s building, so it gave them a wonderful opportunity to get to know each other more and more. Julia will tell you God sent Garrett right to her doorstep- she even has the Ring Doorbell video to prove it!Despite some differences—Julia being a vegetarian and Garrett a longtime hunter and fisherman—they quickly discovered just how much they had in common. The couple bonded over their love for fresh salads, their deep faith for Jesus, loving nature, and watching re-runs of Survivor and The Office. Garrett took Julia on many adventures up north, even riding on an ATV for the first time and going out “Coyote calling” at night! Both Garrett and Julia love autumn, and they made the most of Fall 2025 together. Their adventures included visiting House on the Rock, hiking through the Arboretum, riding trains around North Freedom, touring the International Crane Foundation, and sampling all the fall flavors at Ski-Hi in Baraboo.In December 2025 Garrett surprised Julia with a Promise Ring and the couple spent the holidays together and planning for the future. On February 21st Garrett took Julia for an ATV ride to Timm’s Hill and caught her off guard by getting down on one knee when they reached the lookout point. At the “highest point” in Wisconsin, Garrett popped the question, it was the perfect day and the best way to start the next chapter.Both Garrett and Julia have a strong faith and trust in God’s timing, and with their mothers each praying God would bring them together with their soulmate in His time, all are thankful God has brought this loving couple together!Please enjoy the Wedding Website for the future Garrett &amp; Julia Miller – Save the Date: September 25, 2026!

Love Found on the Eighth Floor

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Hotel InformationIf you're traveling in for the wedding weekend, we recommend staying at this hotel, located less than 10 minutes from the church. It's conveniently surrounded by restaurants, shopping, and other amenities, many of which are within walking distance.A fun fact: it's located just steps away from Café Zupas, where we had our very first date! We hope you'll enjoy this special connection to our story while celebrating with us. 💕

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Madison West/Middleton

Hotel InformationIf you're traveling in for the wedding weekend, this hotel is conveniently located just minutes from the church and near Greenway Station, where you'll find a variety of restaurants, shops, and other amenities.Thank you for traveling to celebrate with us—we are so grateful to have you join us for our wedding weekend! 💕

Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West

Travel

We enjoyed an afternoon here visiting the cranes, watching them "dance", and seeing all the amazing variety of beautiful canes from around the world!

International Crane Foundation

You can enjoy all day here, walking in the pine forest, strolling in the gardens, and hiking the beautiful trails around the prairie!

University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center

We may be biased but this is THE BEST shop for all your sewing projects, crafting dreams, and you can even find the best new vacuum cleaner! And for an extra fun activity, sign-up to take a class from the expert ladies of the shop!

Ardyth's Sew-N-Vac Shoppe

This is our favorite place to eat and the location of our very first date. Who would have thought that a hunter and a vegetarian would fall in love over fresh salads? We’re grateful for the memories we've made here and for the journey that began around that first meal together!&nbsp;

Café Zupas

This park is so beautiful and we are so thankful Hillary of <a href="https://www.azenaphoto.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Azena Photography | Madison WI Wedding | Portrait | Boudoir</a> could capture our engagement photos there!

Garrett & Julia

Garrett & Julia

Travel

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Madison West/Middleton

Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West