Our Story
GabrielandTara
Some love stories begin with a grand gesture. Ours began with a simple connection.
Gabriel and Tara found each other in the most modern of ways: a dating app. What began as a digital introduction quickly became something neither of them expected. Within months, they knew with quiet certainty that they had found something rare and irreplaceable.
In June of 2025, they made it official on paper, a private moment between two people who had already decided on each other. But a marriage, they felt, deserved more than a signature. It deserved a celebration, a gathering of the people who shaped them, supported them, and loved them long before they found each other.
Gabriel, from Harrisville, Michigan; Tara, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dubuque sits where their worlds meet, and the Hotel Julien became the natural choice: a place grand enough to hold the weight of a promise, warm enough to hold the people they love.
We wanted to celebrate our love with the people who matter most.
A Celebration to Remember
This October, Gabriel and Tara invite you to the Hotel Julien for a weekend of warmth, elegance, and joy. From the welcome party on Saturday evening to the ceremony and reception on Sunday, every moment has been crafted to honor the love they share and the people who make their world whole.
This is not just a wedding. This is a marriage celebration: a declaration made in the company of those who matter most, at a venue as timeless as the commitment it holds.