Hurstbourne Country Club

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

St. Agnes Church 

Ceremony

Churchill Downs-Stakes Room

Cocktail Hour

Churchill Downs-Millionaires Row

Reception

Our Wedding

Fran and Jake met in the freshman dorms in 2014 at the University of Dayton. Fran was rapping to Mac Miller and playing video games when Jake walked in. To no surprise after hearing Fran's rapping skills Jake said she would be a perfect fit for his roommate. Throughout Freshman year their relationship grew further until they both came to the realization that this was more than a friendship. Although they felt bad that his roommate was going to miss out, they knew that they were meant to be. Fran and Jake continued to grow their relationship throughout college despite all the ups and downs life threw their way. After college they went separate ways with Fran moving back to Louisville and Jake moving home to Ohio. Little did they know that their parents decided to become best friends during this period of time, meeting up at football games, casinos and trips to Florida. In November of 2020 their families both went to Florida for Thanksgiving. Jake and Fran met up at Keewaydin Island and knew from that moment on they had found their person. Shortly after, Jake moved to Louisville and the rest is history.

Our Story

Photos

Danielle Deeley

Brock Corsi 

Sarah Bickel 

John Bickel 

Jessica Micciche

John Zuccaro

Lillie Nitzken

Cameron Haggerty 

Kara Romano

Zach Haggerty 

Megan Hedges 

Ben Adams 

Sydney Gittings 

Eddie Testa 

Alyssa Kurfess

Brad Harris 

Morgan Griffin

Will Masich

Bridget Gitchell 

Jaime Stanzak

Emma Schaefer 

Ryan Deeley

Ellen Rogers

Patrick Deeley

Erika Benincosa 

Trey Benincosa 

Megan Brooks 

John Tsarwhas

Wedding Party

Q + A

This hotel is Located in Downtown Louisville.

The Galt House

This Hotel is located in Downtown Louisville.

Hotel Distil

This Hotel is located in Downtown Louisville

Courtyard Downtown

Travel

Angel's Envy Distillery

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

Nulu Market Place

Kentucky Derby Museum

Muhammad Ali Center

Fourth Street Live!

One of our favorite spots to eat and walking distance from all the listed hotels in the "Travel" section. Reservations recommended.

Steak & Bourbon - Downtown

This restaurant is located inside the Galt House Hotel. Reservations recommended.

Swizzle Dinner & Drinks

One of our favorite spots before Louisville Basketball games and walking distances from all hotels listed in the "Travel" section.

Doc Crow's

This is a Cuban inspired restaurant and one of our favorite spots in NuLu. This is located about a mile from the hotels listed in the "Travel" section. Reservations recommended.

La Bodeguita De Mima

This is a speakeasy located downtown and a great spot for a pre-dinner drink or a night cap. This is walking distance from all the hotels located in the "Travel" section. Reservations required. Look for the orange doors.

Hell or High Water

This brewery is home to the groom's favorite Kentucky based IPA. A great outdoor patio located a mile from the hotels listed on the "Travel" section.

West Sixth NuLu

This waterfront restaurant on the Ohio River has incredible views and features an excellent raw bar. Reservations recommended. This restaurant is located 10 minutes from the hotels listed in the "Travel" section.

River House Restaurant and Raw Bar

This is our favorite summer spot. It is right on the Ohio River and a great place for sunset. This is 15 minutes from the hotels listed in the "Travel" section. Reservations Recommended. Ask to sit outside!

Captain's Quarters Riverside Grille

This is an incredible Italian spot in Louisville. There is often live music on weekends. Reservations required. This is about 15 minutes from the hotels listed in the "Travel" section.

Volare Italian Ristorante

One of our favorite spots on Frankfort Avenue. This is a lively street in the Clifton neighborhood of Louisville. This is 10 minutes from the hotels located in the "Travel" section. Reservations Recommended.

Varanese Restaurant

This is one of our favorite bourbon bars in Louisville. Also located on Frankfort Avenue just 15 minutes from the hotels listed on the "Travel" Section. You can sip their wide variety of bourbon at the bar, while also shopping the aisles for your very own bottle to take home.

Frankfort Avenue Liquors &Wine

This is the Bride's favorite coffee shop. Just a mile from the hotels listed on the "Travel" section.

Quills Coffee

This is a total hole in the wall, but our favorite sushi spot in Louisville. This is about a 20 minute drive from downtown.

Caroline & Jake

Caroline & Jake

C&J

Wedding Day

6:00 PM

Ceremony

7:30 PM

Cocktail Hour

8:30 PM

Reception