The Wagner Pub

Welcome Party

Wellfield Botanic Gardens

Wedding & Reception

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner & Dancing

The Jackson Rooftop

The After Party

The Zook Nook

Goodbye Brunch

Summer

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Thank you to our entire wedding party, who has made our wedding experience incredible!

Krista Sohmer

Neil Zook

Presley Hill

Matt Nafziger

Erica Uriarte

Mike Genet

Kelsey Caurro

Nick Caurro

Ashlee Kraus

Dan Wagner

Cora Caurro

Rafiki

Avery Zook

Wedding Party

Wedding Details

Transportation & Lodging

FAQs

Hotel Block

This is the closest hotel to Wellfield Botanic Gardens and where the bride and groom will be staying. Shuttles will be provided to and from the hotel to the wedding venue on Saturday. Rooms are $119 and can be reserved by calling the hotel directly, or by using Group Code 90M in the Special Rates section of the website linked below. The room block expires on May 21st, so book early!

Hotel Elkhart, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Closest Airports

This is the closest airport to Elkhart and the easiest to access. We recommend flying in here if you're able!

South Bend International Airport

Another local-ish option for air travel! This airport is approximately an hour from Elkhart.

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport

The best airport for direct flights! Be prepared though, as it takes 2+ hours to drive to Elkhart.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Travel

Local Restaurants & Bars

Local Shops & Activities

Our Favorite Chicago Spots

Things to Do

How did you choose the wedding date? June 21st is the summer solstice! There's something magical about starting a new season as a married couple, and celebrating the longest day of the year with everyone we love in one place. Why the botanical gardens?We wanted to get married somewhere close to home, but in a place that also felt like 'us' so the botanical gardens were an immediate first choice! Where are you going for your honeymoon? We love to travel, but neither of us has ever been to Asia. We're fixing this by taking two weeks off work to travel to Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia! We'll spend the first week exploring the cities and temples, and then the second week relaxing on the beach in Bali. What are you most looking forward to in married life? Continuing to cross items off our bucket list together! Our next goal is to reach all seven continents before we hit our 40th birthdays.

Q&A with the Future Zooks

Trivia

Registry

Jade & Derek

Jade & Derek

Wedding Party