Welcome Party

The Morris Estate

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

River Saint Joe Farmstead Brewery

Farewell Brunch

Summer

Our Wedding

Our Love Story 

Picture it: Chicago, December 17th, 2018. That night two strangers met for the first time and fell head over sneakers in love. Holly and Simon spent the previous few years fruitlessly scrolling through online dating, hoping against hope that they would find each other. Then one day in a fateful moment forever after referred to as The Changing of the Filters, Holly changed her OkCupid settings to include men up to 5 years older than her. 24 hours later, Holly and Simon were matched. Simon was the first to reach out. After much thought, he put finger to keyboard and sent the first message: “I’m sure you are very good at Mario Kart 64, but there’s no way you’d beat me at it.”

The conversation flowed from there. After a week of banter and jokes that were incredibly hilarious to us and probably no one else, Simon suggested a first date at his standard first date spot: Revolution Brewery. They talked for 3 hours and knew they could have talked for more. After discovering a mutual love of travel, all things nerdy and karaoke, the rest is history! Looking back on that date later, we both knew that we had met the love of our lives. We were both right. The next 3 years were a whirlwind. We survived gallbladders, COVID, moving in together, moving CATS in together, 8 hour road trips, and more. Then on May the 4th(be with you), 2021 Simon popped the question at a pier overlooking the ocean on Honolulu Hawaii, and Holly said yes.

The time from December 17th, 2018 till now have been the very best of both of our lives, and we can’t wait for this exciting new chapter to begin. Thank you for joining us and celebrating our still unfolding love story!

Our Story

Photos

Lawrence is Simon's younger brother and the 2nd Tanzman boy. Even though he's not Mom and Dad's favorite son, he's still an all around amazing person, and by far the best runner Simon knows. Simon also can't wait to see him run a marathon with Baby Sloane hanging from his chest.

Lawrence Tanzman

Erica is Holly's older sister. They are  1 & 1/2 years apart and when they weren't fighting as kids they were rescuing animals. Erica is hard worker and is very selfless. Holly says Erica is the funniest person she knows with the biggest heart. 

Erica Hurston

William is Simon's youngest brother and the youngest of the Tanzman boys. William is the kindest and most generous person there is, and Simon knows you are all jealous that he isn't your brother. You can't have him though.

William Tanzman

Jasmine is Holly's oldest friend. They met in high school algebra class when both of them had just moved to Rockford over the summer. Jasmine pursued theater and Holly Newspaper class . They both loved the dramatic and creative. Jasmine has a quick but sarcastic wit and her laugh is just as infectious as her singing voice is heavenly. 

Jasmine Meza

Simon has had the privilege and pleasure of being friends with Matt for over 35 years. Simon and Matt have been best friends since Alice's preschool class. Matt is one of the only people Simon will admit is smarter than him, and he's definitely the person you want to look for pennies on the bathroom floor during New Years.

Matt Barber

Holly met Jennifer through mutual friends after she graduated high school. They spent their 20's laughing eating dancing and partying their way to 30. Jen is also engaged and will be getting married in 2023. Her sense of adventure is never ending. Jen is a Chef, Teacher, and Nature Enthusiast.

Jennifer (JT) Tillou

TJ Kiser is the mad lad at the center of every one of Simon's best stories, most of which he can't even share on a family website. Simon and TJ have been best friends since grade school, despite only actually going to the same school together for a mere 3 months (definitely can't share that story). TJ is also the best visual artist working in Chicago today. Check out his art, you'll see what I mean.

TJ Kiser

Teresita met Holly in 2016 at work and she immediately wanted to become friends. They toiled away at a Developer's office who we are surprised hasn't gone out business. Holly was there for Teresita's wedding and knows how much T loves her family. They share a love of tubing, scary movies, food and kitties. The two have been known to go on double dates with their SO's.

Teresita Pineda

Brian and Simon have been friends ever since the Lincoln Park High School soccer team, when they used to ride in between the train cars on the way to games. They also went on their Birthright trip to Israel together (this year in Jerusalem!). Brian is a phenomenal actor, dancer, teacher, husband, father, and friend.

Brian Boller

Maritza is Teresita's younger sister and was introduced to Holly a few months after Holly and Teresita met. They bonded over GOT and were sent on a friend date to the movies by Teresita. Holly and Maritza bonded over being single and fun young Chicagoans.  We wont talk about New Years. Maritza shares Holly's wanderlust and has lived in Italy. Maritza is fluent in 3 languages.

Maritza Pineda

Simon and Andrew have been friends ever since High School, where they discovered a shared love of Wheel of Time, Super Smash Brothers, and sitting in the back of the class making smart-ass remarks about the teacher. Andrew is the most infuriatingly good Smash Bros. player ever, so be careful if you feel like talking any trash to him. Andrew is also the best musician working in Chicago. Seriously, go check out his many musical projects, you'll see what I mean.

Andrew Lawrence

Quincy and Holly met at work after they both started a week apart. Holly adores Quincy's sense of self and her sheer confidence. Quincy is a fashionista and owns her own accessories company. She has a business mind and a dry sense of humor that tickles the funny bone. Quincy never says no dinner, drinks and a good time which makes her perfect company for nights on the town. #TheTacoBelles

Quincy Brown

Doug and Simon have been friends since high school, where they were known for their majestic locks of hair. Had it been the 1980s Doug and Simon would have been the coolest people in the school, but since it was 2002....well they were still pretty cool. Doug is a poet, freelance intellectual, one of the best writers you'll ever meet, and a great friend.

Doug Power

Kristal and Holly also met at work (sense a theme here?) and they bonded over their gift of the gab and gregarious personalities. Both being warm to dramatic displays and a penchant for adventure and bougieness make them the perfect duo. Kristal will tell you like it is but then worry about it afterwards. She is willing to go to any lengths for friends and family and deserves the world. She also loves to travel and is headed to the Galapagos Islands for her official honeymoon. #Jealous #TheTacoBelles

Kristal Craven

Wedding Party

The Hotel Shuttle Bus

The shuttles will be leaving the hotels for the wedding in the following order: The Holiday Inn at 3:00pm ESTThe Hampton Inn at 3:10pm ESTThe Quality Inn at 3:20pm EST Unfortunately, if you miss the shuttles they will not be coming back. They will be making their return trip after dinner starting at 9pm, 10pm and the last shuttle will return at 11pm. The wedding ends at 11pm.

Shuttle Bus

Hotels

A free shuttle will be sent to the hotels below.The shuttle will depart for the ceremony between 3pm-3:30pm. Do not miss the shuttle it will not be coming back until after the reception.The hotel desk will have the departure time for your hotel at the front desk. If you book a room at the estate you will not need the shuttle.

There is no block or reservation on these rooms. It is first come first serve. The rate is non- negotiable. This lodge is a Bed and Breakfast on the estate where the wedding is being held. Common areas are shared with other guests. There are 3 private suites.

The Morris Estate (Blacksmith Lodge)

There is no block or reservation on these rooms. It is first come first serve. The rate is non- negotiable. These cabins are on the estate where the wedding is being held. There are 2 private cabins.

The Morris Estate (Private Cabins)

Closest Hotel to Venue.Cheapest Hotel but also oldest.A Shuttle will be sent to the hotel to shuttle guests to and from the venue on Wedding day only. We want people to enjoy the open bar and festivities.

Quality Inn & Suites Niles

Furthest Hotel from Venue. A Shuttle will be sent to the hotel to shuttle guests to and from the venue on Wedding day only.Room Block Info:-Rooms held until 5/1/23 please reserve before 5/1/23-Reservations can be made by calling the hotel with block code-Check in 3pm Friday, check out 11am Sunday

Holiday Inn Express & Suites 

A shuttle will be sent to the hotel to shuttle guests to and from the venue on the wedding day only. People may call the hotel at 269.684.1446, if a recording begins, press zero for the operator and then simply ask to make a reservation within the block. This is by far the easiest way although if the front desk agent is busy or otherwise indisposed they might not answer.Call 1.800.HILTONS (1.800.445.8667) and let the operator make the reservation making sure you tell them Niles MICHIGAN (there are multiple Niles out there) and giving the HTW code.Go online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hilton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.hilton.com</a>&nbsp;and put Niles Michigan into the “Where to” window&gt; enter the dates &gt; Click on “special Rate”&gt; then enter your custom code in the “Group Code” window, click on close and your rate should pop up.

Hampton Inn Niles

Fly in to Chicago

O'Hare

O'Hare Airport is 2 1/2 hours away from Niles in normal traffic

Flights into Chicago will be easier to find. You WILL need a rental car. An uber will cost $$$ to get to Niles Michigan.

Midway

Midway Airport is 2 hours away from Niles in normal traffic

Fly In to South Bend Indiana

South Bend International Airport

South Bend Int. is 20 minutes to Niles in normal traffic

Flights into South Bend will likely be connecting flights. Uber's/Lyft's are not plentiful in Niles Michigan.

Airports

Wedding Attire

Garden Party Chic

Registry

Fernwood Botanical Gardens

13988 Range Line Rd, Niles, MI 49120

Lavender Hill Farm

1219 Morris Dr, Niles, MI 49120

Holly & Simon

Holly & Simon

Locations of Interest

Fernwood Botanical Gardens

Lavender Hill Farm