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Our Wedding

In March 2020, everyone’s lives were turned upside down as the world entered a pandemic. For many, the time was devastating, scary, and unpredictable. For Aaron and Trevor, this would lead to the best thing that happened to either one of them. When COVID hit, Aaron and Trevor both lived alone with their dogs…a mere five miles apart from one another. Tired of not leaving their homes, and realizing life is too short to not live authentically, Aaron and Trevor decided to take a bit of a risk. On nearly the same day approximately a month and a half in to the pandemic, both switched the settings on their dating apps to search for men and women. A day after doing so, they matched! On April 26, 2020, Trevor packed a cooler and headed to Aaron’s house for a bonfire. What was meant to be a few quick beers and light conversation turned into an evening neither of them will ever forget. The two talked for hours as there was an undeniable, natural connection between them. The following day, Trevor knew he wanted to see Aaron again. The night before, they had discussed having their dogs meet. So after Trevor finished work for the day, he asked Aaron if he could come over. This time Trevor would bring Charlie to go for a walk. Charlie and Maverick were fast friends and Aaron and Trevor continued to get to know each other. Days turned into weeks. Weeks turned into months. Aaron and Trevor continued to build the foundation of their relationship under the shelter of a global pandemic. The two had countless conversations about how much they valued the other, how similar their situations were, how unique of a story they had, and how nice it was to build a relationship in secret--not worrying about what anyone else had to say about it. The further invested the two became in each other, the more clear it became that they would eventually have to out themselves to their friends and family. Aaron and Trevor decided it was time to start sharing the other with the important people in their lives. The two slowly started to share their news in a manner that is true to their personalities. Aaron was more methodical about how he told his family and friends about Trevor. Trevor was a bit more haphazard and just started bringing Aaron to different functions anticipating that those in attendance would be able to read the situation. With each and every person brought into the loop, Aaron and Trevor were met with an outpouring of joy, love, and support. In the months and years that followed Aaron and Trevor started to build a life together. They mourned the loss of Maverick. They adopted Goose. They moved in together. They traveled. They bought and renovated a home in Michigan. They proposed.

Aaron and Trevor’s Story

Our Story

Photos

Travis Huser

Tim Huser

Landon Huser

Lucas Huser

Samantha Groth

Kiera Arnson

Danielle Dawson

Bret Bianchetta

Shelby & Gia Bianchetta

Eric Ullery

Andy Criscione

Phil Pahlke

Kyle Larson

Matt Rzasa

Jackie Schuldt & Shelly Armour

Wedding Party

Q + A

Accomodations

The room block is available for Friday AND Saturday. Friday is not required but available at a discount if you are traveling into town for a longer stay.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Romeoville -  an IHG Hotel

Getting to the Venue

HOLIDAY IN HOTEL GUESTS:For Transportation, we want you to come and go as you please. For that, our recommended primary transportation is uber. In your welcome bag there will be a QR code you can use which will give you a voucher for your rides to and from Sanctuary Events. If you do not receive a welcome bag, please see the front desk. Separately, if you choose not to use UBER, we have also secured a van which can take you to the venue. The van will be out front and leave at 4:20/4:30PM CST. If you plan on driving yourself, please park in the lot at the following address. 14735 Wood Farm RoadPlainfield, IL 60544 There will be a shuttle operating prior to the ceremony and at the end of the evening between the venue and this parking lot. The two locations are very close!

If you are planning on using a rideshare app or getting dropped off for the celebration, you can request the following drop off location: Sanctuary Plainfield24216 W Lockport St.Plainfield, IL 60544

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Vendors

Aaron & Trevor

Aaron & Trevor

Wedding Party