Fountain View Recreation Center

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Post Reception Drinks

After Party

If you're not able to attend live, you can catch the live stream of the ceremony here. 

Wedding Live Stream!

We're also hosting a virtual wedding shower on July 14th! It will be a live stream on both YouTube and my Twitch (twitch.tv/djstarion) It starts at 12pm ET and will be an all day affair! Enjoy some game content, watch alongs, reactions, and more!

Virtual Wedding Shower

Any last minute gifts can be sent here: Zelle/Apple Cash - 773-418-3565 Cash app - $djstarion

Our Wedding

Hey y'all! Francisco here. We met at a Starbucks in Lombard, IL in 2011, the day of Q101 Jamboree that year. We hit it off right away, not realizing the future that was in store for us. We had some amazing memories in Chicagoland, from going to concerts, games (especially the White Sox, Chicago Fire, and even the very first Schaumburg Boomers game EVER!), and the random trips, whether they be to the mall, the pumpkin farm, or anywhere really. When my mom passed away, Melissa was there for me in ways that I can never even fathom how to repay. She took me in, lifted me up, and started the next chapter in our relationship. Who would have thought that less than a year later, we'd find ourselves packing up and moving 1200 miles away to Tampa, Florida. Since August of 2015, the sunshine state has been our home. But Chicago will always be where our heart is. And since moving to Orlando in 2021 during the pandemic, we've never been happier. When it came to our proposal, that's a whole story in itself. So I planned it for over a year. For Christmas in 2021, I had gotten her a cruise on the Disney Wish. It was where I was planning to propose, on Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. Subtropical storm Nicole had other plans though. Now it might have been just an easy thing to change plans on when and where I did it, but I had gotten a tattoo a month earlier that actually had the date and the coordinates of Castaway Cay on it. Since the location was changing, I figured might as well change the date as well. As we were getting set to have dinner in Arrendelle, we decided since I had gotten the photo package, that we would get pictures done in the main hall. We noticed they had set up a photo spot in a nearby room and I told her that we should get pictures before dinner. The photopass person got some great shots (that you can see in the photos section), and afterwards I asked if we could take a couple more. That's when I had gotten down on one knee and finally asked Melissa to be my wife. Obviously you know the answer, considering the site you're reading this on. We had many ideas floating around, in terms of where/when we wanted to get married, but since we had so many friends and family split between Illinois and Florida, we figured why not do both?? First up, Chicago.

13 years and going!

Our Story

Photos

Richard Lara

Amanda White

Shaun May

Lindsay Hoffman

Cathy Sanchez

Todd Kuszynski

Wedding Party

Q + A

Wingate by Wyndham Schaumburg

Near Royal Golf Club at Klein CreekMake yourself at home in one of the 121 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair 

Hampton Inn Chicago Carol Stream

Near Stratford Square MallMake yourself at home in one of the 93 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.When

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Bloomingdale

Indian Lakes Hotel

In the suburbsMake yourself at home in one of the 103 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and separate sitting areas.When you stay at Extended Stay America Select Suites Chicago Han

Extended Stay America Select Suites Chicago Hanover Park

Near Adventist GlenOaks HospitalStay in one of 82 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.With a stay at Ramada

Ramada by Wyndham Glendale Heights / Lombard

Near Adventist GlenOaks HospitalMake yourself at home in one of the 94 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lombard

Near Bloomingdale Golf ClubStay in one of 295 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.When you stay at Eaglewood Resort and Spa in Itasca, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute d

Eaglewood Resort&Spa

Travel

We're planning on attending a White Sox game the week of, date will be decided closer to the game, depending on weather conditions. tentative game: september 10 vs cleveland - 6:40pm

Francisco & Melissa

Francisco & Melissa

Things to Do

Chicago White Sox

Revolution Brewing - Brewpub

Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest