The Monte Bello Estate

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Reception-change of plans at The Kaatz Residence 11S347 Lemont Road, Lemont, IL 60439

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Our Wedding

Cara and Danny met in their earlier years of high school where they both attended Lemont Township High school. Being Cara’s first few weeks of high school, they stumbled upon each others paths while hanging out with mutual friends. They stopped at a McDonald’s late at night where&nbsp;Danny had to steal some of Cara’s French fries....They were inseparable ever since. Danny was on the football team and Cara was always there in the stands cheering him on as his #1 fan. Being two&nbsp;years apart, Danny went on to continue his education at University of Wisconsin-Madison while Cara continued to cheer him on.&nbsp;&nbsp;Distance only made their hearts grow fonder. They experienced each other grow up into adults in different states however, their love still remained strong. Four&nbsp;years slowly but surely flew by-Danny graduated with a masters in Industrial Engineering and came back to their hometown Lemont, IL. They went from high school teenagers to having "big boy and big girl jobs". Danny started off at a smokeless tobacco company- Altria while Cara pursued her dreams of working in a dental office as an assistant. As years continued to go by,&nbsp;their relationship grew even stronger. Both working full time jobs and living at home they knew they both were working towards a future together. Nearly ten&nbsp;years later, 2019 was the best year for them (to say the least). They went on a family vacation to Destin, traveled Europe, bought a house AND got engaged all within a months time! That same day of closing on their dream home Danny popped the ‘big question’ -talk about a double whammy! They purchased their first home two streets away from his parents and over the bridge from hers. It didn't take long for them to add two additions to there new home and life. A few months later they welcome two fur babies, brother and&nbsp;sister Nash/Kinsley. They decided to keep their love in Lemont celebrating their 11 year anniversary on their wedding day at Monte Bello Estate Lemont, IL 10/16/2020.

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I’ve always dreamt&nbsp;my&nbsp;whole life having my little sister as my Matron or Honor. Emma is not only my baby&nbsp;sister but my bestfriend. Being 7 years apart,&nbsp;I’ve watched her grow up into the incredible woman she is today. I am so proud of her achievements thus far, going off to college to play golf and study to be a nurse in Iowa.&nbsp;&nbsp;I am beyond&nbsp;blessed to call her my sister&nbsp;and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have her next to me on our big day!

Emma Kaatz

Jack has played such a huge role in Danny’s life,&nbsp;throughout their entire football careers and off the field.&nbsp;It’s hard to come across a&nbsp;friendship like theirs where they’ve remained&nbsp;so&nbsp;close&nbsp;throughout the years.&nbsp;There have been&nbsp;so many great&nbsp;memories made. We&nbsp;look forward to the countless memories that will continue to be made. We can not wait for him to&nbsp;stand&nbsp;by our sides on our big day!

Jack Forrest

Bob has been Danny’s best pal since day one. They&nbsp;have always had&nbsp;the most incredible&nbsp;friendship.&nbsp;They're practically brothers-from-another-mother. From living a&nbsp;house&nbsp;away,&nbsp;to&nbsp;miles apart, they can always pick up right where they left off. &nbsp;It wasn't even a question whether or not he would be&nbsp;our Best Man&nbsp;because he is -The&nbsp;Best Man-we know.&nbsp;Words can't&nbsp;describe how much he means to us as we are so thrilled to have him a part of our big day!

Bob Whittingham 

Nick lives in Wisconsin where&nbsp;Danny and him met in college.&nbsp;Both having the same major and class together they bonded instantly when they&nbsp;realized&nbsp;how much they have in common&nbsp;(except being a Packer’s fan).&nbsp;Nick is one of those guys when you meet him you feel like you've known him your whole life. &nbsp;He&nbsp;has been&nbsp;such a genuine&nbsp;friend to both Cara and Danny&nbsp;we can not wait have him by our sides on our big day!

Nick Schoenheider

Heidi is Danny’s older sister- we’ve been in each others lives for over a decade now. We have always bonded like sisters and grew closer over the years. I wouldn’t want any other bridesmaids than my (new official) sister&nbsp;next to me!

Heidi Arenberg 

Mary is Danny’s youngest sister- we’ve been in each others lives for over a decade now. We have bonded like sisters and grew closer over the years. I wouldn’t want any other bridesmaids than my (new official) sister&nbsp;next to me!

Mary Arenberg

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<p>If you plan on driving, our venue has parking!</p>

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Cara & Danny

Cara & Danny

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