Sycamore Forest Preserve

Ceremony

Hopkins Park Terrace Room

Recpetion

Fall

Our Wedding

How we met: Friends on Facebook, Jeffrey posted "Drop down your snapchat names", I commented and we began to talk.Our First Date: Took me out to the Sycamore Theater to see a movie.Our First Kiss: At his house, I was leaving and he grabbed my arm, spun me around and kissed me. (Was Magical)First I Love You: I said it first within the first 3 1/2 months.Nicknames: Jeff: Babu, My Love, Hannah: WoobyWe Love: Fishing, Traveling, Camping, Hiking, and Video Games!

Our Love Story

On&nbsp;July&nbsp;8th&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;10th,&nbsp;Jeff&nbsp;and&nbsp;I&nbsp;planned&nbsp;a&nbsp;trip&nbsp;to&nbsp;St.&nbsp;Louis&nbsp;to&nbsp;go&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;St.&nbsp;Louis&nbsp;Zoo.&nbsp;The&nbsp;morning&nbsp;of&nbsp;July&nbsp;9th,&nbsp;2020&nbsp;we&nbsp;got&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;zoo&nbsp;at&nbsp;opening&nbsp;time&nbsp;and&nbsp;headed&nbsp;straight&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;elephants.&nbsp;When&nbsp;we&nbsp;got&nbsp;there&nbsp;I&nbsp;took&nbsp;our&nbsp;my&nbsp;Fuji&nbsp;Camera&nbsp;to&nbsp;take&nbsp;a&nbsp;picture.&nbsp;Excitement&nbsp;on&nbsp;my&nbsp;face,&nbsp;I&nbsp;turned&nbsp;to&nbsp;look&nbsp;at&nbsp;Jeff&nbsp;who&nbsp;had&nbsp;watery&nbsp;eyes&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;nervous&nbsp;expression&nbsp;on&nbsp;his&nbsp;face.&nbsp;&nbsp;He&nbsp;started&nbsp;telling&nbsp;me&nbsp;about&nbsp;our&nbsp;journey,&nbsp;how&nbsp;much&nbsp;he&nbsp;loves&nbsp;me,&nbsp;and&nbsp;wants&nbsp;to&nbsp;spend&nbsp;the&nbsp;rest&nbsp;of&nbsp;his&nbsp;life&nbsp;with&nbsp;me.&nbsp;&nbsp;He&nbsp;opened&nbsp;the&nbsp;ring&nbsp;box&nbsp;and&nbsp;said&nbsp;the&nbsp;magic&nbsp;words,&nbsp;"Will&nbsp;you&nbsp;marry&nbsp;me?".&nbsp;I&nbsp;shook&nbsp;my&nbsp;head&nbsp;fiercely,&nbsp;kissed&nbsp;him&nbsp;and&nbsp;then&nbsp;hugged&nbsp;him&nbsp;so&nbsp;tight.&nbsp;I&nbsp;realized&nbsp;through&nbsp;this&nbsp;whole&nbsp;moment&nbsp;I&nbsp;didn't&nbsp;even&nbsp;say&nbsp;"yes"&nbsp;and&nbsp;bursted&nbsp;out&nbsp;the&nbsp;word.&nbsp;An&nbsp;amazing&nbsp;moment&nbsp;that&nbsp;was&nbsp;shared&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;mother&nbsp;and&nbsp;her&nbsp;kids&nbsp;who&nbsp;screamed,&nbsp;"OH&nbsp;MY&nbsp;GOD&nbsp;HE"S&nbsp;PROPOSING!"&nbsp;during&nbsp;the&nbsp;whole&nbsp;thing&nbsp;and&nbsp;then&nbsp;took&nbsp;a&nbsp;picture&nbsp;of&nbsp;us&nbsp;on&nbsp;her&nbsp;phone&nbsp;for&nbsp;her&nbsp;own&nbsp;memories.&nbsp;The&nbsp;rest&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;day&nbsp;was&nbsp;eventful&nbsp;with&nbsp;HOOTERS,&nbsp;mini&nbsp;golf,&nbsp;and&nbsp;riding&nbsp;a&nbsp;Ferris&nbsp;Wheel.

Our Engagement Story

Our Story

Registry

Hannah's younger sister who has always been by her side and means the world to her.

Jetta Harvey

Hannah's best friend from High School who she shared so many memories with.

Kaylie Emmer

One of Hannah's closest cousins who is always teaching her about animals.

Bridget Burriell

Another close cousin who is always there to share the latest tea.

Lily Burriell

Hannah's roommate from college that she did everything with and can depend on.

Alex Griggs

Jeffrey's closest childhood friend and best friend.

Tyler Kennan

Jeffrey's Roommate in College for 3 years.

Jared Zang

Jared Maness

Justin Maness

Jason Maness

Hannah's Aunt who is uplifting and caring.

Hannah & Jeffrey

Hannah & Jeffrey

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