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News

We’re Married!

The wedding was even more beautiful than we imagined! We both keep looking back over the weekend and are overwhelmed with thankfulness to have the tireless assistance and support of our bridal party, closest friends and family. The past few weeks have been the happiest of our lives. We’re now back from our perfect honeymoon, and with the exception of the -15 degree windchill, we’re excited to be back in Chicago, setting up a home and getting started in “normal” life.

I’m sure we’ll have much to share in person. Meanwhile, please enjoy the following photo highlights from our incredibly helpful and talented friends at Simply Jessie Photography.


First Look on Miami stormy beach.

We did not have the time we wanted at the beach and literally went running when we felt the first few rain drops. We traded in a stormy beach for beautiful for lush tropical green next door to their ceremony site.


The candlelit ceremony took place in the courtyard of the Spanish Monestary under this beautiful tree.

DURING the ceremony , this racoon was hovering over Ashley and Philip.Thanks goodness he stayed put!

The new Mr. and Mrs!!

Dinner was served in the cloisters surrounded by beautiful vaulted ceilings and old stone.

Then the party really got going!

View part 1 on Simply Jessie’s blog

View part 2 on Simply Jessie’s blog

Invitations & Updates

Hi friends!  Hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving!

Here’s a few important updates to our website:

  • First off, we’ve created a new Travel Accomodations page to answer your travel and coordination questions.
  • Second, we’re updated the online Registries after being given grief and input from a few of our friends.
  • Lastly, the official invitations are finally at the printers getting produced… look for them in the next 10-12 days.

Save the Dates

By now, I would guess that the save the dates would be making their way to your homes. Not sure if you knew this, but I decided to make a series of three, which would be randomly sent out to our list.

Which design do you like best? Why?

Engagement Party

Well, the engagement party was a blast! Thanks so much to all of you who came out. Everyone seemed to have a good time, and Sura Thai Bistro did a great job of taking care of us.

Ashley and I had a lot of fun hopping from table to table. (It was probably a good trial run for the wedding.) (more…)

Ceremony Location Chosen!

After extensive searching, we’ve settled on an excellent spot for the ceremony and reception!

It will take place at an incredibly unique, historic location – the ancient Spanish Monastery in North Miami Beach.

The Spanish Monastery has an incredible history! Click here for more info.

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