Wedding Day

Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church

Ceremony

Eaglewood Resort And Spa

Reception

The Day After

Open House Lunch

Fall

Our Wedding

Hello! We are livestreaming our wedding ceremony to share it with those who are unable to attend in person. Join us virtually on Saturday at 1:00 PM!

Livestream Link

Jack and Bridget's story began in 2021 when Bridget transferred to the University of Illinois and merged into Jack’s group through mutual friends. With only a few weeks left in Champaign, they ended up in a few pictures together during a night out at KAMS. Jack, eager for the chance to reach out, used those photos as the perfect excuse to get in touch with Bridget! During their next couple of nights out with friends, Jack showed his interest by treating Bridget to some late-night Taco Bell and Fat Sandwich (how romantic). They went from barely any one-on-one interactions to texting every day! And just like that, he was hooked (and so was she)!

How We Met

Their first date was on July 4th, 2022, and they made it official on August 13th, 2022. Despite the distance between them—Jack working in Madison, WI, and Bridget finishing her Junior and Senior years in Champaign, IL—they made it work. Many, many miles were driven, but each fun weekend trip strengthened their relationship and reminded them of why they were doing it!

Long Distance Relationship

After Bridget graduated in May 2024, she moved back home to Arlington Heights, IL, to start working. Now that they were half the distance apart, they got to spend even more time together. They went ring shopping together in July 2024, and Jack got to planning his surprise proposal!

Medium Distance Relationship

On November 16th, 2024, outside of Cooper's Hawk Winery &amp; Restaurant in South Barrington, IL, Jack got down on one knee and asked Bridget to marry him. Her answer? "Of course!" (Close enough to “yes,” right?). They celebrated the moment with family and friends at Buffalo Creek Brewery, and they've been busy wedding planning ever since. They're beyond excited to tie the knot in July and celebrate with all their favorite people (including you)!

"Of Course"

Our Story

Gallery

Kailey Mongoven

Mandy Mongoven

Erin Mongoven

Anna Mongoven

Jackie Cardenas

Mick Kons

Katie Kabbes

Grant Nuxoll

Anthony Burkhardt

Cade Walsh

Alex Deters

Jacob Guy

Nick Martelli

John Pollard

Wedding Party

Q + A

Our room block deadline has passed. You are welcome to try and book a room at Eaglewood outside of our block or book anywhere nearby!

Eaglewood Resort & Spa

Travel

You can grab drinks, golf, bowl etc all within our sweet venue!!!

This is where we took our engagement photos in January! Explore the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Planetarium, and more!

The Museum Campus

Our fave date night spot! We got engaged at the CH in Barrington! Be careful, or they might just convince you to join their wine club!

Bridget & Jack

Bridget & Jack

B&J

Wedding Day

1:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM

Reception

The Day After

11:30 AM

Open House Lunch