Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Saint Clement Church

Ceremony

DiNolfo's Banquets of Homer Glen

Reception

Wedding Shower

Our Wedding

Dan and I technically met at Carthage College in Sociology 101. However we never really talked to each other until he graduated and I transferred to Loyola. In all honesty, I added Dan as a friend on Facebook but... he was the one to message me first (1 min after I added him on Facebook). He originally asked me out on a date to see Steve Jobs (for those of you who don't know Dan, he used to be obsessed with Apple). I was unable to go to the movies at the time because I had just had knee surgery and I was on crutches. We decided to go to dinner instead. Dan asked "what type of food do I like" and I replied "really anything other than Mexican food" Dan picked me up for our date and on the way to dinner he said, "So I was thinking Pepes for dinner". I didn't know if he was joking or if he was just being a jerk. Once we got to Pepes I could tell he completely misunderstood. (It took me 7 months to break this to him lol). Dan and I fell very quick for each other. We spent almost every day together and if we were not together we were texting each other the whole day. We both love to travel so of course we started traveling with each other, going to visit his sister in Iowa, family vacations in Michigan, and the Dominican Republic. We hope to continue our travels once we are married and the next stop is Europe for us (Fingers crossed). A year after dating, Dan and I decided to move in together. We moved to Chicago where Dan was starting up a company called Eat Purley. We lived in the West loop, I was still in college at Loyola and when I was done with classes Dan and I would do Eat Purley deliveries along with the other co-founders (true start-up life). It was very stressful to go to school from 8-5 pm and then have to do deliveries with him until 9 pm but looking back, it was so much fun and I loved spending the time with him along with helping him with his start-up. After a year at our apartment, we decided to get a house in River West. We had the time of our lives in that house, hosting parties, spending time in the hot tub, raising our two pups, and hosting our first Christmas. We have just recently decided to move back to the suburbs so we have officially left our very first home together. On the note of our pups, I must tell their story too! Lola (our pied Frenchie) was my Christmas gift in 2018. She was very sick after a few days of having her. She ended up developing Chronic Pneuma and was treated for it with breathing treatments (2x a day for 15 days) and tons of medications for 3 full months. Luckily for us, Lola is such a strong girl and is now stronger because of all her vet visits (it is now her favorite place to go as she loves all the attention). We noticed that Lola was very lonely (she would play by herself by whipping her toys around and running after them) therefore we decided to get Cora (our Blue Frenchie). Cora was flown from San Franciso to come to be part of our family! Cora is all blue except for a perfect white heart on her chest. She is the complete opposite of Lola, she is very shy and has bad stranger danger (also she shakes like a leaf when we got to the vet unlike Lola who doesn't ever want to leave the vet). However, they are the best of friends (despite their little sibling outbursts). They play like crazy with each other and cuddle like crazy when they are in their crate. If you don't know me Cora and Lola are my babies and I am truly obsessed with them! Back to Dan and I... After 8 whole years of dating, Dan FINALLY proposed to me on the rooftop of our River West home! He surprised me, it was so well planned out all the way down to the spot he marked with tape for where he would go down on one knee. His amazing sister Kelly was there to take pictures of the whole engagement and then after we had dinner on the roof from one of our favorite places. After dinner Dan had yet another surprise for me, our families were downstairs in the kitchen waiting for us to celebrate our engagement altogether! I couldn't have asked for a better engagement, it was an amazing day I will never forget. Dan and I are getting married on our 9-year anniversary 9/17/22, we are beyond excited and hope that all our friends and family will be able to join us on our big day! Love you all!

Dan & Rachel 

Our Story

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As a cousin, Carly and I were always together. Our family is very close, so we celebrate literally everything with each other!  I always looked up to Carly growing up, she is so much fun to be around. In high school when we had sleepovers, it was so much fun we would prank call people, watch movies and stay up late talking! I don't think there is any other person on this planet that I can talk to for hours and not even realize how long we have been talking lol. I always enjoy our very long phone calls when we catch up on the past week! Carly is honestly the closest thing I have to a sister! I am so lucky to have my cousin as my best friend and I am honored that Carly is going to be by my side on my big day! 

Carly Condon 

I met Kourtney in 5th grade, we were inseparable most summers, and her family for sure hated me for the number of times I would call the landline. Kourtney and I would spend the summers going into abandoned houses and freaking ourselves out, walking to the park (almost getting kidnapped), and having sleepovers. Kourt has always been the person that challenges my thoughts about a situation (instead of just agreeing with me that the other person was wrong). It's no surprise that I would need Kourt on my big day as she has always been there for me and never lets me down. 

Kourtney Cain

I met Nicole in 7th grade when I joined the Cheerleading team. and we have been close ever since! Always there for each other and I can honestly say we have never been in a true fight where we did not talk to each other.  Nicole is the sweetest person I have ever met, so many times in high school I would step in to make sure no one ever took advantage of her kindness. She was always like a little sister to me. Nicole and I have been through so much together, and that's why can't imagine getting married without Nicole there with me.  

Nicole Yobbie 

I knew of Sam in High School but we did not talk until after. Sam is also like a sister to me, she always has my back no matter what. Sam always knows how to have a fun time, whether that means stealing sombreros or dancing on top of the bar! She makes sure all of us have a fun time when we go out. I know that if there is anything I ever need Sam will be there and never lets me down. I know Sam will make sure I have a fun time on my wedding day and also help keep everyone in line lol. I am so happy to have her as one of my Bridesmaids. 

Samantha Magruder

Kelly and I met when I started dating her brother (8 years ago). She was very welcoming and always made sure that I felt like part of the family. Kelly and I became friends right away, she always knows how to have a good time and make sure everyone is included. She has a very genuine heart and is an amazing Auntie to my Frenchies so I know she will be an amazing Aunt when human babies come. I am so lucky to finally gain a sister and forever friend. I am so lucky to have Kelly by my side on my wedding day! 

Kelly Wetherald

I met Sam in 4th grade, I was the new girl and I remember like it was yesterday asking Sam if I could sit with her at lunch... She said No..... lol Luckily I did not give up on trying to be friends with her. It just so happened that I moved in on the street that she had just moved away from. I became close to her old neighbor friend which probably helped break the ice.  I know when I go to Sam she will give me her honest opinion and not just tell me what I would like to hear. She has been a lifelong friend and I don't know how I could get married without her by my side. 

Samantha Garibay

Laura and I met in High School, but we became super close freshman year of college. I will always remember the day that sparked our friendship, we went to the beach and she came with her friend group and I went with mine. After the beach, Laura asked me if I wanted to have a sleepover lol... It was very random as we never really hung out before then but I am so thankful that she asked because I don't know what I would do without her. We share a love for horror movies and we spent most of our summers watching every scary movie. Laura is the kind of friend that is hard to find, and I am lucky to have found her and be able to call her one of my best friends!

Laura Nayder

Mel and I met 7 years ago, when she started dating my cousin Hughie. As mentioned before my family is very close and we get together very often so I have had the pleasure of getting to know Mel pretty well over all these years. She fits so well in our family. I'm sure our family is pretty crazy to her but she does a good job of putting up with all of us lol.  Mel is now marrying my cousin and I am so happy she will be officially part of the family (even though she already has been). Mel is a very genuine and thoughtful person, my cousin is lucky to have her and I am lucky to have her as one of my bridesmaids. 

Melinda Scott 

Ian Mashek

Max Moore 

Josh Kopka

Hugh Condon

Jamie Serrano

Jake Kuper

Donnie Langland

Matthew Boylan

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Aloft Bolingbrook

Shuttle Service is provided from Aloft Hotel in Bolingbrook The Shuttle will arrive at Aloft Hotel at 4:45 and drop off at Reception. The shuttle will start pick-ups at Reception at 11 pm and run until 12:30.

Daniel + Rachel

Daniel + Rachel

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