River Room at Burning Bush Brewery

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Our Wedding

Our story began on June 8th, 2023 at the Adler Planetarium. Jake's company hosted an event that Amanda's company attended. Shortly before leaving, Jake caught Amanda's eye so she asked one of his colleagues who "Mr. Clean with a killer beard" was. He fatefully introduced them and they talked until the evening ended, exchanged numbers, then went on their way. A little over a week later, they went on their first date to a Chicago staple: The Lodge. From there, they talked every day with the understanding that Amanda would be snowbirding to Florida that winter (thanks to MVB - see wedding party). Those 5 months flew by and soon enough, Amanda was back in the city... "coincidentally" living half a mile down the block from Jake. In March of 2025, ‘see you soon’ turned into ‘see you at home’ when Amanda moved in with Jake. A few months later in the early hours of June 19th, they headed to the lake to watch the sunrise (Jake with a proposal kit of the ring, emergency nail polish, and a pair of contacts for Amanda in tow). Unbeknownst to her, that two year first-date-anniversary sunrise walk was actually a rainy 5am proposal in disguise.

Our Story

Photos

No formal bridal party, just my best friend/sister that is being forced to give a speech 

Sarah Nurmi 

Nick will have the honor of repaying me by standing by my side, as I did for him. 

Nick Spallina

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have a room block reserved at the Holiday Inn along the river front. Rooms are held until April 8th. Any reservations after that date may be subject to a non-wedding block rate.

Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - the Mart by IHG

This is not the official wedding room block, but the link provided will give guests a wedding rate discount. If calling, please ask for the 'WEDA' rate plan. If booking online through the Hyatt website, enter the corporate discount code: 85917

Amanda & Jacob

Amanda & Jacob

A&J

Wedding Day