Wedding Day

Mistwood golf club

Ceremony

Mistwood Golf Club

Reception

Our Wedding

Nick and Ava went to the same school their whole lives (Timothy Christian) but never even started talking until the end of their time at Lewis University. God has funny but perfect timing! 

Our Story

Photos

Lara is Ava’s sister, they have gotten to both plan their weddings at the same time which has been super fun for them!

Lara Venema

Haley is Ava’s college roommate/teammate!

Haley Instenes

Kaylee Kari

Madison Huisman

Cecilia is Ava’s roommate/teammate from UNC Asheville

Cecilia Stack

Jamie is Ava’s college roommate/teammate!

Jamie Poppen

Amanda is Ava’s college roommate/teammate!

Amanda Greening

Alexandra Pruess

Jake is Nick’s cousin and college teammate

Jake Huisman

Jimmy Allen

Jack Huisman

Mason is Nick’s cousin and college teammate

Mason Huisman

Cooper Venema

Benny Kari

Arie Venema

Matt is Nick’s friend and college teammate

Matt Piento

Wedding Party

We love your little ones! However, due to limited space, we are keeping our special day as adults only, with an exception to immediate family. We hope you can plan ahead and enjoy a fun date night to come celebrate with us!  Note: kids 12 and under will receive a kids meal!

The couple would like for you to start thinking of a few of your favorite Bible verses and will have something the day of for you to write them in and leave a note for them

We know that things in life happen or travel plans can change… if you end up being unable to make it for any reason please let us know AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Thank you :)

Q + A

HOTEL INFORMATION:  We are not doing room blocks, however, I have listed 3 hotels in 3 different locations based on your preferences and length of stay. You may choose to stay at another hotel not listed and do your own research as well! •  •Close to Venue (~ 5 minutes from Mistwood Golf Club):  - Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriot Joliet North Plainfield - Mainstay Suites Joliet I-55 - Best Western Plus North Joliet •  •In between the venue and bride and grooms family homes: (~15 mins from mistwood Golf Club and ~15 minutes from family homes on Route 83) - Delta Hotels Chicago Willowbrook  - La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Chicago - Econolodge •  •Closer to the bride and grooms family homes (~ 5 minutes from homes ~25 minutes from Venue) - Best Western Plus Oakbrook Inn - Chicago Marriott Oak Brook - Mainstay Suites Oakbrook Terrace-Chicago•

Ava & Nick

Ava & Nick

Q + A

What is the dress code?

What time should we arrive?

Is there a registry?