Brent's Parents House

Welcome Reception

St. Isaac Joques Catholic Church 

Wedding Day

Wedding

Ruth Lake Country Club

Reception

Our Wedding

Brent and I met through mutual friends while attending the University of Dayton, and we immediately bonded because of of our interest in Economics. Brent asked me to get coffee and shortly after meeting for coffee I liked him enough to ask for help in my honors economics course. I remember meeting some of Brent's friends from high school who came to visit UD, early on when we first started dating and I know he was looking for their approval - let's just say I earned it when I brought them all tylenol the next day. Brent quickly won me over with taking me to the Pine Club and being supportive of the Royals in the playoffs (even though he is a White Sox fan!) I knew I wanted to marry Brent very early on because he's always supported my dreams, loved me unconditionally and been my biggest cheerleader. In the 4+ years we’ve been together, we’ve traveled the country checking off some of our bucket list items including the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls, but still have a lot to see and explore. We’ve both finished our undergraduate degrees and started our careers and are looking forward to buying our first home together as well as completing my MBA.

College Sweethearts

Brent proposed to me in front of The Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at the University of Dayton, where we&nbsp;both attended college on November 18, 2017. Brent made it seem like a very normal day; we went to brunch at Butter Cafe (one of our favorites) and since it was a rare warm fall day in Ohio decided to walk around UD. Little did I know Brent was stalling until my parents arrived. He finally said, "Let's go walk to the chapel" and the whole time I'm thinking - "but we're so far from the car because we parked near the bookstore". I was oblivious to the fact my parents and sister and Brent's parents were waiting in St. Joseph's hall which has a view of the front of the chapel. Brent suddenly stopped got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I&nbsp;was so shocked and surprised all I could get out was "What?! OMG Sure!” and vigorously shook my head yes. Once Brent placed the ring on my finger I was surprised with my parents and sister and Brent's parents there to celebrate with us right away. Also special shoutout to Zoe who took pictures of the proposal.

The Proposal

Our Story

Details

Photos

Kurt Krull

Cousin of the Groom • Just the right amount of sweet and sassy • Experienced in the flower girl role

Marudith Veselik

Niece of the Groom • Happiest little girl ever • Ice cream sandwiches don’t last long around her

Daisy Veselik

Ryan Burdine

Alex Valdes

Sorority sister of the Bride • Spunky Red Head • Here to be the ~fun~ bridesmaid • Tim’s Rat 

Taylor Glickman

Sorority sister of the Bride • Crystal’s Freshman year roommate • Dog mom to Ghost 

Katy Speed

Ben Wimmel

Henry Veselik

Sorority sister of the Bride • lover of all things Fiona the Hippo • Tim’s Rat

Vanessa Walters

Sorority sister of the Bride • Incredibly talented photographer • Tim’s Rat • Dog mom to Marnie & Guinea Pig mom to Nani

Katriana Teoh

Thomas Veselik

Sister of the Bride • Lover of all animals • Can quote many Spongebob episodes with Crystal 

Candice Brock

Friend of the Groom; University of Dayton roommate; Lousiville's favorite son; future John Daly

Dan Ratterman

Matt Stein 

Sister in law of the Groom • Daisy’s cool mom • Life of the party 

Elle Fuller Veselik

Friend of the Groom; Benet Academy Alum; Other half of Benet's finest&nbsp;basketball management; Victim of the Boston stabber

Matt Liber

Sister in law of the Groom • Fierce red head • Cat mom to Nox & Rankin

Samantha Booth

Sorority sister of the Bride • Tacos and puppies are the way to her heart • Pirates fan

Anne Jupena

Friend of the Groom; Benet Academy Alum; Part time male model; Full time book worm; P.h.D. Candidate for Economics&nbsp;at Northwestern&nbsp;

Matt O'Keefe

Brother of the Groom;&nbsp;St. Norbert's football player;&nbsp;Medium D;&nbsp;Fuller's carwash utility man

Danny Veselik

Brother of the Groom;&nbsp;Wall Street Analyst;&nbsp;World traveler;&nbsp;All around competitor

Tim Veselik

Brother of the Groom;&nbsp;aka Slim D;&nbsp;D.C. insider;&nbsp;Cat Daddy;&nbsp;&nbsp;State Capital expert

Michael Veselik

Brother of the Groom;&nbsp;aka Chubbs; Manager extraordinaire at Fuller's Service Center; Father of Daisy; Life of the Party&nbsp;

Jack Veselik

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

We recommend staying at the Crowne Plaza Chicago SW- Burr Ridge hotel, a group rate of $89&nbsp;has been obtained for your convenience. Please let us know if you have any trouble booking.&nbsp;

Group Block Dates: May 24-26th *if you need hotel accommodations for a longer stay please call the hotel as there is not a group rate for dates outside the block* Group Code: VBW *Please note the last date to book at room in the block is: 4/24/2019*

Shuttles will be provided from the hotel to the reception and back. Please be sure to sign up for a time slot with the front desk upon check in, as the shuttle needs to be filled for it to run continuously.



An optional breakfast may be purchased at the hotel at the cost of&nbsp;$12.50 per adult.



The hotel bar is open until 2am with last call at 1:30am

Crowne Plaza Chicago SW - Burr Ridge

We recommend flying in to Midway due to the hotel block having a shuttle to and from the airport.

Midway International Airport, South Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

An alternative option for flights, no option for shuttle to the hotel. But rental cars and uber are quality options.

O'Hare International Airport

Travel

Take in the view from the sky-high heights of the Willis Tower, the second-tallest building in the United States. From the 103rd floor, look out over 4 states and the Windy City's urban sprawl, and then test your vertigo on a glass balcony to peer down at the streets and skyscrapers of Chicago beneath your feet.
Step into an elevator and be whisked to new heights in just 60 seconds, waiting for the ear-popping sensation as you ascend to the Skydeck at the Willis Tower. Standing 1,353 feet (412 m) above the Midwest metropolis, the Willis Tower’s steel-framed structure was specifically designed to withstand the city's infamous wind—you may even feel a slight sway if visiting during a blustery spell.
From this elevated vantage point, marvel at a panorama that stretches to include 4 neighboring states and the sparkling waters of Lake Michigan. Scan Chicago's iconic skyline, and venture out onto The Ledge—a glass balcony extending from the tower's façade. From this vantage point, it's the skyscrapers that are looking up at you.
Once you've taken in the cloud-level vistas, snag a seat for a showing of Reaching for the Sky, a short movie that traces the Chicago's rise to the top of the architectural world. After the flick, spend some time engaging with the digital floor displays and fascinating trivia games before heading back to ground level.

Skydeck & The Ledge Tickets at Willis Tower

What sprung from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition now stands as Chicago's Field Museum. Its neo-Classical buildings are stocked with more than 25 million artifacts—some up to 4.6 billion years old. This vast collection of fascinating relics exhilarates history buffs and curious novices alike.
The museum's main attraction is Sue, the world's largest, best-preserved, and most complete T. rex ever discovered. Purchased for more than 8 million dollars in 1997, the remarkable fossil stands 13 feet (4 m) tall and 42 feet (13 m) long. Enjoy a photo opportunity under her stunted arms and marvel at the mural depicting her as she lived.
As you take in the massive dinosaurs, ancient gems, and stunning taxidermy, stroll toward Ancient Egypt for floor-to-ceiling hieroglyphs, mummified cats, and an authentic Pharaonic tomb. Then discover the Evolving Planet exhibit, a journey through the past 4 billion years of life on Earth, from single-celled organisms to modern city dwellers.
Other highlights include the Hall of Jades, which explores China's prehistoric past and its enduring empire with more than 400 objects on display; the Grainger Hall of Gems, a breathtaking collection of hard-to-find stones and expertly crafted jewelry; and Restoring Earth, an investigation by leading scientists into wilderness conservation.

The Field Museum

Spend the day lingering over one of the finest collections of art in the world at The Art Institute of Chicago. Download the mobile experience, with audio tours and a location-aware map to help you plot a course through the museum’s 1 million square feet of exhibit space, the second largest in the country, which showcases 300,000 works of art. The Ryan Learning Center offers free art-making for kids, as well as Journey Maker, a new digital interactive tool that allows your family create their own tour of the museum.
The Art Institute boasts the largest collection of impressionist art outside of Paris. Ponder the mesmerizing landscape of Seurat’s A Sunday on La Grande Jatte and peer into the 19th-century before Gustav Caillebotte's Paris Street; Rainy Day. In the American collection, marvel at iconic works like the Nighthawks diner scene by Edward Hopper and the Midwestern farmer and daughter depicted in Grant Wood’s American Gothic.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the museum's 3 restaurants if you need a break, and be sure to stop in one of the 2 gift shops for an art-inspired souvenir.

Art Institute of Chicago

Buckingham Fountain

Cloud Gate

Navy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long pier on the Chicago shoreline of Lake Michigan. It is located in the Streeterville neighborhood of the Near North Side community area.

Crystal & Brent

Crystal & Brent

Registry

We’re extremely grateful to have so much love in our life! We hope to spread that love a little further with our registry. For each gift purchased through the links below, The Knot will donate to Catholic Charities USA.