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Fate is a funny thing. It could have brought Danielle and Jeremy together as young children growing up in the same neighborhood. It could have brought them together when they attended the same National Karate school. It could have even brought them together whenever their rival high schools crossed paths. Fate, however, had an interesting plan. It waited until a snowy night in 2011 to introduce them. An intense blizzard kept them in their residence hall, where they met and struck up a simple conversation with each other. From that point, their lives changed forever. 

It began with Danielle spotting who she thought to be a dark and mysterious guy sitting off to the side, with his hood up and his headphones in. This guy was Jeremy, and he was neither dark, nor mysterious. &nbsp;In actuality, he was nervous to talk to Danielle. After some time, he finally asked her about her hometown of Bartlett and mentioned he was from around there as well. The similarities between the two continued after that discussion. They discovered that they both love the Chicago Bulls, game shows, and staying up late. &nbsp;In fact, they stayed up late many nights together as they worked on their homework. A friendship was formed.



After a couple weeks of friendship, their relationship took its next step. They began flirting with each other while hanging out in their friend’s dorm room and it culminated with a kiss. &nbsp;From there, they began dating. After an additional couple of weeks passed, Jeremy asked Danielle to be his girlfriend in the stacks at the Loyola library. She said yes and they became the two happiest people on the planet.



Like any young couple, they spent every possible second together. They walked each other to class, studied together, watched TV together, and ate together. When they went back home, they continued seeing each other constantly, thanks to the mere seven minute distance between their neighborhoods. &nbsp;They met each other’s families and everything felt right. Every date they went on was simple (dinner, movies, the mall), but perfect. 



After 5 ½ months, Jeremy found himself at the end of Danielle’s driveway, preparing to say goodbye to her before she went with her family to Disney World. &nbsp;After a few moments of pausing, Jeremy told Danielle that he loved her. She replied that she loved him too and they really became the two happiest people on the planet.



As the years went by, the two fell deeper and deeper in love with each other. They grew up and matured both individually and as a couple. There was no doubt in their minds that this was the real deal. &nbsp;It was truly just a matter of when they would reach the next major milestone in their relationship. 



On April 20th 2018, Jeremy and Danielle took a trip to Disney World. &nbsp;While visiting the Magic Kingdom, Jeremy got down on one knee and asked Danielle if she would marry him. &nbsp;She said yes and they really really became the two happiest people on the planet. 



Now Jeremy and Danielle find themselves inching closer and closer towards their wedding date. Once their wedding is complete, they’ll happily spend the rest of their lives together. All of this, thanks to a blizzard. Fate is a funny thing.

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Brother of 24 years. Goes by the nicknames of Mr. White and Patrick Green. Ruined a pair of my jeans during one of his shifts at Oberweis. Justin, if you're reading this, you still owe me a new pair of jeans.&nbsp;

Justin Bevente

Little sister & best friend of 21 &nbsp;years. Tree hugger and soil enthusiast. Friendship formed at her birth. Claims to own a seal ornament - she's wrong.&nbsp;Have spent 21 years soiling the land of our forefathers together. &nbsp;

Rachel Fenn

Best friend of 24 years. 36 hours & 3 minutes older than me. Friendship formed at 2-year-old ballet class. Been with me through thick and thin. Shaving with meatballs since before we can remember.

Andrea Parcel

Best friend of 17 years. Fellow sports enthusiast. Loyola roommate. Once spent an entire Halloween wearing a Bill Clinton mask. I, of course, was Hillary.&nbsp;

Kyle Jakowitsch

Best friend of 24 years. Friendship formed so long ago we can’t even remember. Shopping buddy and fellow dog obsessor. Super artsy, maker of all things beautiful. Coincidence? I think not.

Tiffany Stefanic

Friend of 11 years. Fellow writer. Nerdy Boi Studios alum. Plans to totally encapsulate himself in ice and lick his way out.&nbsp;

Anthony Blando

Cousin of 21 years. Significantly taller than me. Constantly amazing me with his endless car knowledge. Might be the one person in the world who's capable of eating more than me.&nbsp;

Michael Bevente

Best friend of 14 years. Friendship formed at an Eastview lunch table. Fellow Disneyphile. Partner in crime. The Blanche to my Rose. The Cristina to my Meredith. Will be killin’ it on the dance floor.

Lexie Montana

Best friend of 5 years. Fellow Disney fanatic. Loyola roomie. Friendship formed during a 3 a.m. discussion about the complexities of Mother Gothel. Long-distance bestie, but we are always reunited in our favorite place.

Lizzy Campbell

Friend of 4 years. Much better at video games than me. Much better at board games than me. Much better at fixing things than me. Much louder snorer than me.&nbsp;

Alex Zommer

Cousin of the Groom. 8 years old.&nbsp;Child genius. Star Wars fanatic. Might actually be a Sith Lord in disguise. Will be hamming it up on the dance floor. Ladies - look out!

Maxwell

Cousin of the Groom. 6 years old.&nbsp;The sweetest and smartest little girl you could ever meet. Has a brand new kitten. Loves anything and everything Frozen (just like the bride!)&nbsp;

Lyla

Cousin of the Bride. Almost 2 years old.&nbsp;The sweetest, curly-haired cutie at this wedding!&nbsp;Best friend to her two doggies. Adorable combo of perfect ringlets and a huge smile.

Olivia

Cousin of the Bride.&nbsp;8 years old.&nbsp;Just about the funniest kid on the planet. Also&nbsp;a Star Wars fanatic. Used to watch Madagascar nonstop. Unfortunately does not respond to the nickname 'Little Butt"&nbsp;anymore. The life of the party.&nbsp;

Nicholas 

Cousin of the Bride. 15 years old. Growing up way too fast. Fantastic volleyball player&nbsp;and drummer. Future Michael Phelps.&nbsp;Has better taste in music than we do. Very patient older brother to a small wild man.&nbsp;

Anthony Guarino

Cousin of the Groom. 17 years old. 1/2 of the Bevente twins. Hair God.&nbsp;

Gennaro Bevente

Cousin of the Groom. 17 years old. 1/2 of the Bevente twins. Andrew Garfield stunt double.&nbsp;

Gabriel Bevente

Cousin of the Groom. 14 years old. Not a twin. Goofball since the day he was born.&nbsp;

Giovanni Bevente 

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