Ms. Hailey Holst and Mr. Branden Ruthe are joyfully announcing that they were wed on October 25th, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. The marriage was officiated by Dianne Owens at the enchanting Wisteria Castle in Watertown, WI. The couple engaged in a personal vow exchange, as well as a handfasting ceremony. The ceremony and reception were hosted by the mother of the bride.

The bride is the daughter of Ms. Heather Holst of Albany, and Mr. Jason Clark of Brodhead. She is the granddaughter of Ms. Tammy Mcelmurry of Brodhead, the late Mr. Wayne Moore of Meridian, MS, and the late Mr. Delbert & Mrs. Edith Coulthard, of Albany.

The groom is the son of Mr. Nicholas Ruthe of Galena, IL, and Ms. Stacy Stauffer of Albany. He is the grandson of Ms. Connie Janicke of Freeport, IL and Ms. Pamela Meier of Orangeville, IL.

The bride wore a tulle layered ballgown, fitted with a white lace bodice. She carried a purple bouquet of Calla-lilies and baby’s breath. The groom wore a traditional black suit with a purple calla-lily boutonniere.

Ms. Summer Gurdak of Warren, IL, served as Maid of Honor. Mr. Camden Pryce of Brodhead, served as Best Man. The ring bearer was Bryan Brush of Albany, brother to the bride. The event was photographed by Orjela Islami Photography, and Ryan Carter of Monroe captured the day on video. The dinner was catered by Noodles and Company.

Mrs. Ruthe works as a library specialist at the Monroe Public Library, and Mr. Ruthe works as a hydraulic press operator at Sub-Zero Wolf Co. Mr. and Mrs. Ruthe will return to their longtime residence in Albany, to continue life as status quo.