C E C I L I A M . G E H R E D
BIGGEST PARTY EVER
August 15, 2025
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
South Shore Park Pavilion
2900 S Shore Dr, 53207
5pm - 11:59pm
General Info
Stay - Hotels: The Dubbel Dutch, The Pfister, The Plaza, Hilton Milwaukee, Kimpton Journeyman, Marriott Residence Inn (Wauwatosa). Airbnb Milwaukee neighborhoods: Bay View, Wauwatosa, Walker’s Point, Historic Third Ward, Lower East Side, Riverwest
Transportation - Fly directly to Milwaukee, or into Chicago and take a scenic Amtrak ride from Union Station to Milwaukee’s Intermodal Station. Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft are accessible around the Milwaukee & Wauwatosa area. If you are driving, there is street parking at South Shore Park and a parking lot at Hoyt Park. Milwaukee public bikeshare is called Bublr, with docks around the downtown area (Bublr map). Please drive & ride safely! The John Gehred Minivan Express is available upon special request.
To Do - Milwaukee Art Museum, Lakefront Brewery, Milwaukee Public Market, Bradford Beach, Rushmor Records, Mitchell Park Domes, Promises, George Webb, Wolski’s Tavern, Linneman’s, Foundation. Highly rated Milwaukee dining: Essential Milwaukee Restaurants per Eater Food News & Dining
Dress Code - No restrictions. Please wear whatever you feel comfortable in (including Halloween costumes).
*if sending gifts outside of the registry, please address to 2363 N. 86th St, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
**if sending livestock, please reach out to Sven directly
Timeline of Events
Friday August 15 - Reception - South Shore Park Pavilion, Bay View
5-6pm Cocktail Hour
6-6:30pm Ceremony & Photos & Count-off
6:30pm Dinner (buffet)
8pm Live Performances
8-11:59pm Dancing
Saturday August 16 - Park Gathering - Hoyt Park, Wauwatosa
2pm - 6pm Please join us for continued visiting at Hoyt Park in Wauwatosa. We have reserved outdoor Picnic Area 1 as well as indoor space at the Grand Hall. The park has a public pool and playground. BYOB and food; there is also food and drink for purchase available at The Landing Beer Garden (link below). Get ready for cribbage matches, volleyball, more music, and more fun. We will also be toasting Ann & John Gehred’s 40th Wedding Anniversary (married in Milwaukee on August 17, 1985)!
Information and Maps:
South Shore Park Pavilion: https://county.milwaukee.gov/files/county/parks-department/Park-Maps/southshore.pdf
Hoyt Park - Grand Hall, Public Pool, The Landing Beer Garden: https://friendsofhoytpark.org/
Hoyt Park Picnic Area 1 Map: https://county.milwaukee.gov/files/county/parks-department/Park-Maps/Hoyt1.pdf
Invitation is inspired by Martin Kippenberger, “the best artist ever.” - Michael
