St. Veronica Parish

Ceremony

Ravisloe Country Club

Reception

Wedding Day

Summer

Our Wedding

Grace and Tyler's paths were intertwined long before they realized it. Through Grace's middle school friendship with Tyler's cousin, they knew of each other for years before officially meeting as high school freshmen. They were in the same class for AP Human Geography, which is where it all began. Sparks began to fly, Tyler boldly asked Grace to be his date for the fall homecoming school dance, and Grace obviously said yes. However, after the dance, things hit a few months pause due to a lack of communication on both ends (they were just kids). In February of 2017 a snow day sledding trip with friends reignited the flame, and Grace just couldn’t resist Tyler’s charm. By April, their friendship had snowballed into something greater, and they began officially dating. Throughout high school they navigated through fun times, difficult challenges, grief, a global pandemic, and much more.Being together since adolescence, Grace and Tyler grew up together and have brought out the best in each other. Tyler helped Grace grow in self-confidence and finding joy in life’s simple moments. Grace helped Tyler step out of his shell and approach life with a lighter heart. During their senior year of high school when college searches were occurring, questions arose about what was next for them, and they decided it would be best to prioritize finding the right colleges individually. Grace committed to Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, while Tyler remained undecided. In late March one of his final college tours got cancelled. So, he decided instead he would go check out Hope College. After visiting the campus, meeting with the cross country coach for lunch, and meeting the team, his college decision became quite easy. A bonus for Grace and Tyler’s relationship, their two schools would only be a 30 minute drive from each other.College brought the perfect balance. Grace and Tyler had independence to grow individually while finding time to grow together as well. Between classes, athletics, Greek life, work, friendships and more, they carved out time to visit each other and embraced each other’s separate college communities.In summer of 2023, they both did a study abroad in Rome for a month, which was a transformational experience. They quickly realized their shared interest in exploring new places and cultures, but more importantly realized they loved going on adventures together. Grace returned home with a deeper appreciation for exploring new cultures, and Tyler returned home adamant to make better coffee and pasta (and successfully enhance the Hope XC team dinners). Even better, they returned home with a realization that gave them great confidence in their relationship. Amidst new interests, adventures, challenges, and aspirations for the future, everything was better with each other.College was a time that brought friendships, challenges, maturing, and growth. Thanks to friends, mentors, and God, their growth in their shared faith over the past few years has been transformative. As faith has found its way to the center of their relationship, Grace and Tyler have seen growth in maturity, character, love for each other, and love for others.After graduating College Grace worked down in Nashville for the summer as a host for groups visiting the city on mission trips to serve the homeless population of Nashville. Tyler remained in Villa Park, working at Elmhurst Hospital as a Patient Care Tech. Tyler visited Grace one weekend in July with a ring burning a hole in his pocket. While in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, with shaky legs and sweaty hands, he dropped down onto a knee to ask Grace the most important question of his life, and Grace said YES!While planning the wedding, Grace and Tyler are also preparing for their marriage and life together. Tyler got admitted into Midwestern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois (where one of his brothers and best-men Casey attends), and where he will begin school this August. Grace has been enjoying her job at Cooper’s Hawk, a very fine establishment in Downer’s Grove as well.After nearly eight years together, Grace and Tyler are very excited to get married and begin this chapter of their lives with family, friends, and loved ones by their sides.

Grace & Tyler

Grace & Tyler

Wedding Party

Bridesmaids

Groomsmen