Wedding Day

St. Mary Catholic Church

Ceremony

Club Venetian Banquet Center

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

December 9, 2021: The night we met and didnt know our lives were about to change. We met at a catholic event that was a holy hour followed by the bar (Red Ox Tavern in Auburn Hills). Kelsey saw Jason sitting at the bar with another girl and was assesing the situation as Jason had caught her eye. Meanwhile, Jason saw Kelsey from across the bar and thought shes cute so he grabbed an open seat at her table across from her. There was some chemistry and Jason naturally gave out his Alpha Z business card. He also got Kelseys number and invited her over for a game night at his house the following weekend. December 18, 2021: Kelsey went to Jasons house for game night. They mutually decided they should hang out again. December 23, 2021: The first official date. Spiked our drinks under Christmas lights at Canterbury Village. March 29, 2022: We were both very cautious and feeling each other out for a while. We knew that we were essentially dating and I guess we kinda liked each other so we decided to officially make it official and throw that boyfriend/girlfriend label on. ;) April 4-6, 2022: Took our first road trip to good ole Columbus OH. It wasnt great because you know.. we were in Ohio, but we did have fun. We saw some of Ohios finest offerings of Dancing Bunnies and Chief Leatherlips. July 7, 2022: The first day we said I love you in Kelseys backyard under the string lights. fast forward.... December 8, 2022: the engagement night! Jason made Kelseys favorite dinner that he cooks- Shrimp Scampi. He made a scavenger hunt around his house that was full of clues from our previous dates. At the end, Kelsey opened a ring box that told her she was likely not getting engaged that night. Jason had a work meeting he needed to do on zoom so Kelsey had to leave. Katelyn miraculously needed some help at her house so Kelsey went to assist. When Kelsey left Katelyns she told her to listen to this new song. Kelsey listened on the way home but in the 5 streets between Katelyn and Kelseys house, she did not hear the whole song since it was not connecting to the car well. Jason had written the song for Kelsey and from what Kelsey could tell the song was cute and she felt like she got the gist. When she got home, she could tell Jason was at her house but couldnt find him. She figured shed better listen to that song again. At the end it told her to go to the patio (where we first said ILY). Jason then proposed when Kelsey finally got back there! &lt;3 December 9, 2022: We went back to Red Ox with some of our closest family and friends to celebrate. We felt beyond blessed and amazed for what God could pull off in a year and for all of the support weve received from our loved ones! We are so excited to spend the rest of our lives together! But first... we cant wait to celebrate with you at our wedding that will be unlike any youve been to before! We have some surprises that are sure to be entertaining and fun. We hope youre ready to party and we cant wait to see you on July 15, 2023!

A year in the making...

Our Story

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Bridesmaids

Met at St. Mary when Kelsey moved to RO 5 years ago and have been besties ever since!

Katelyn

Bmacker and Kwin have been best friends since playing travel soccer together in the 5th grade!

Becka

Kelsey invited the new girl Jordan to join her friend group for 9th grade homecoming. They became best friends and continue to be!

Jordan

Jason’s oldest sister. Their mother often reminds Jason & Maria that Theresa is “the smart one”.

Theresa

Jason's older sister and the mother of Jason's 4 nephews. Maria texted Jason “You should date Kelsey” after meeting her at the December game night.

Maria

Groomsmen

Justin began helping Jason’s youth ministry program as an adult volunteer. That friendship grew to a brotherhood as they’ve grown in their faith.

Justin

Tim and Jason bonded at the Wayne State Newman Center over Tommy Boy quotes. They lived with each other for a few years and are brothers in Christ.

Kelsey's younger brother. Be sure to wish him a happy 30th birthday at the wedding! 

Paul

Justin & Jason’s mothers forced them to be friends at a young age. Years later they matured and actually became lifelong friends.

Jason's brother-in-law. Mike is married to Maria and the father of Jason's four nephews.

Mike

Flower Girl & Ring Bearer

Kelsey's Goddaughter (age 7)
Cara is a silly and sometimes shy 1st grader. She is full of energy and almost as sassy as her godmother.

Cara

Jason's Godson (age 9)                       
JJ is in 3rd grade. He is following in his uncle’s footsteps of playing soccer and has more goals  in his first season than Jason did in his first 2 seasons.

Jonathan (JJ)

Wedding Party

Team Name Descriptions

1. Houghton Lake- Kelsey’s family tradition. Every year her mom’s side of the family all rent cottages together on the lake for a week in August. It has been a tradition since her mom was little. They hang out, golf, tube, have bourbon drinking contests, and enjoy quality time together. It’s one of the best weeks of the year!2. Glennie- Jason’s family owns a cottage on North Lake. They love to waterski, play games, and enjoy time together. They have a group of family and friends also on the lake and the 4th of July is a fun celebration!3. Dancing Bunnies- One of the many fine offerings that Ohio has to offer. On Kelsey &amp; Jason’s first roadtrip together they traveled to Columbus, Ohio. En route, they stopped to see the attractions along the way. Dancing bunnies are these 3 huge sculptures with hidden objects carved into the bunnies. They were pretty cool. They may make an appearance later in the night as well…4. Chief Leatherlips- Chief Leatherlips can be found protecting Dublin, Ohio. Jason &amp; Kelsey discovered him on their trip to Columbus while they were “sightseeing”. Chief Leatherlips drew quite the crowd and they even had to wait to get their picture taken. He’s a popular guy who may also make an appearance later in the night…5. Stadium Swim- Kind of like Kelsey’s heaven on earth. She has always wanted to go to Vegas for the opening weekend of March Madness, and she got Jason to tag along this past March. On day 1, they booked a pool party at Stadium Swim. Stadium Swim is on the rooftop of Circa. There was sunshine, pools, hot tubs, lounge chairs, food, drinks, and huge screens playing the NCAA March Madnesss games. They met friends and ended up going back a second day.6. Turkey Trot- Kelsey and Jason did their first Thanksgiving Turkey Trot this past November. It was way more fun than they expected and they will likely do it again at some point in their lifetime (maybe).&nbsp;7. Chrysanthemum- Jason bought Kelsey an adventure date book. One of the dates was to go to the library and find your favorite childhood book and read it to the other person. This was Kelsey’s favorite book. Jason picked “When you give a mouse a cookie”.8. Opening Day- Jason and Kelsey have been to two opening days in Detroit together. Opening day starts at Kelsey’s parents loft downtown with some friends before going to a pre-game party and then eventually the game. They’re .500 for opening days. Go Tigers!9. Foot Golf- Kelsey and Jason both like soccer and played in high school for the same soccer coach. This was one of the first things they talked about and bonded over when they met. Kelsey threw Jason a birthday week this past year. For the first day, his surprise was playing foot golf at Red Oaks Golf Course. It was a lot of fun and they’d highly recommend it to others looking for something fun and different to do!10. Breakaway- EDM music festival in Grand Rapids. Kelsey and Jason went to see headliners Two Friends and Chainsmokers and had a great time! Then the cell towers were jammed and they had to walk 2 miles before getting an Uber…good thing Kelsey lived in GR while in college and knew her way around.11. Riverbend- This was the name of the campground where Kelsey and Jason took their first camping trip! They had an early casualty as one of their pudgy pie makers melted in the fire. They recovered &amp; were still able to make some delicious meals on the campfire. The campsite was beautiful and right on the Rifle River.12. Rifle River- Help Jason and Kelsey clear up a debate…when you float in tubes down a river, would you call it “floating” or “tubing”? Kelsey votes tubing. Jason votes floating. Either way, they enjoyed the current moving them down a river while enjoying snacks and adult beverages.13. Quick Lane- One of their first dates. Jason and Kelsey went to the Quick Lane Bowl at Ford Field. The Western Michigan Broncos were victorious over the Nevada Wolf Pack.14. Drive-In- Jason had never been to a drive-in before! Kelsey introduced him to the Ford-Wyoming Drive in. They had a great set-up with Jason’s truck and saw Maverick. Unfortunately, the wifi audio was very spotty, so rather than experiencing Maverick’s audio through Jason’s phenomenal DJ speaker, they were limited to the truck speakers.15. Rotisserie- Jason likes to eat. One night they got a rotisserie chicken and Jason ate about the entire chicken. Kelsey could not believe what she had witnessed. They now always joke about this event and will say… “remember when you ate that whole rotisserie chicken?”16. Shrimp Scampi- This is Kelsey’s favorite meal that Jason makes. Since it’s her favorite, Jason chose to cook this the night he proposed. Shrimp scampi for two will make an appearance later in the night…17. Uber- Kelsey and Jason met in early December. That New Years Eve they went together to a house party that Jason was DJing. As a joke, a few minutes before midnight, Kelsey was upstairs and texted him that she was grabbing an Uber. Jason was perplexed, saddened, and figured he now had another failed dating story to share with friends. When she came back downstairs, Jason was relieved and called Kelsey a turd (which is a term of endearment from Jason that he also called Kelsey the first day he met her).&nbsp;18. Wrigley- Kelsey and Jason spent this last spring break visiting Kelsey’s brother and his girlfriend in Chicago. They went to a Cubs game in the freezing cold and only made it a couple of innings. It was Jason’s first time at Wrigley…he swears he’ll be back to experience the Wrigley bleachers.19. Pineapple Puzzle- Kelsey lost a bet to Jason and had to plan a date night. She created a scavenger hunt around her house and at the end of it, they completed a Pineapple Puzzle and got Telway as Jason had been trying to get Kelsey to eat it with him for the past couple of months. Kelsey surprisingly liked it, even though she bashed it every time Jason previously brought it up.20. Groundhogs- Jason told Kelsey his family had a tradition of waking up early on Groundhogs day to have mimosas and watch Phil the groundhog. Kelsey thought this sounded amazing and then Jason told her it was a joke. They decided to make it their own tradition and have spent the past two groundhogs days doing just that. The first one, Kelsey had a snow day, and the second one, Kelsey took a "sick day" on February 2nd.&nbsp;21. Second Best- This past New Years Eve, Kelsey and Jason went to the Wings game with Kelsey’s parents. They then went to Second Best bar to ring in the new year. Kelsey and Jason met some new friends from Indiana.&nbsp;22. Nikita- Jason and his dad used to love this TV series. Jason has introduced it to Kelsey and it has become one of their favorites together. They typically watch it on the projector at Jason’s house because it is on DVD.&nbsp;23. Odesza- Kelsey bought tickets to this concert at DTE. Upon getting closer to the concert, Kelsey thought she bought tickets to see Illenium and Jason thought the tickets were for Alesso. It ended up all working out and being a good concert, but they weren’t 100% sure what they were getting into!24. Michigan Meadows- Kelsey bought these golf vouchers on group golfer for Michigan Meadows golf course in Casco, MI. This was the first time Kelsey and Jason golfed together. It was over Memorial Day weekend and they had a blast! Lost some balls, but still had a blast!25. TV Lounge- The first night Kelsey and Jason went “clubbing”. The first stop was at Detroit Shipping Company for some food and beverages before going to the TV lounge. It was a lot of fun dancing outside before heading to Old Shelleiligh for the last stop of the night. Multiple people commented how good of a dancer Jason was…he gloated the weeks that followed.26. Red Ox- This is where Kelsey and Jason met on December 9, 2021. They got engaged December 8, 2022 and then went back to Red Ox with some of their closest family and friends on December 9, 2022 to celebrate their engagement!27. Disc Jockeys- As most of you know, Jason is a DJ for a living. Kelsey gets to go with him from time to time to DJ fun events. Shameless plug ahead: You can find pricing &amp; him mixing at http://AlphaZdjs.com.28. Fancy Ramen- One of the adventure dates that Kelsey and Jason went on included going to the store to buy ramen and other ingredients to make it “gourmet”. It ended up turning out really good after adding some shrimp, chicken, veggies, etc. The Adventure Book is great for couples wanting to try some unique dates.29. Reeds Lake- Kelsey and Jason have taken a few trips out to Grand Rapids to see friends and DJ. They like to get their workout in when traveling and spent a great morning at Reeds Lake running and enjoying the views!30. Guess Who- On their Columbus vacation, they spent a rainy day at breweries and the most memorable was where they played Guess Who. Kelsey almost won multiple times, but Jason ended up going undefeated.

Tonight's Menu

First CourseHouse Garden Salad with Ranch &amp; Italian Dressings Second CoursePenne Pasta with Alfredo SauceGemelli Pasta with Palomino Sauce Third CourseChicken Milanese with Amoglio &amp; Lemon Herb SaucesRoast Beef with House GravyItalian Sausage with Onions &amp; PeppersGreen Beans with Toasted AlmondsRoasted Potatoes Self-Serve DessertWedding Cake (vanilla &amp; chocolate options), Eclairs, &amp; Cheesecake

Team Name Descriptions & Tonight's Menu

Near Royal Oak Music TheatreMake yourself at home in one of the 123 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.When you stay at Hyatt Place Detroit Royal Oak in Royal Oak, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Royal Oak Music Theatre and Providence Hospital.  This hotel is 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Little Caesars Arena and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ford Field.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Royal Oak Music Theatre - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi  Detroit Zoo - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi  Providence Hospital - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi  The Rust Belt Market - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi  Painting with a Twist - 4 km / 2.5 mi  DMC Surgery Hospital - 4.8 km / 3 mi  Classic Book Shop - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi  Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital-Madison Heights Campus - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi  Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi  William Beaumont Hospital - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi  Red Oaks Waterpark - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi  Eta Phi Beta Sorority Headquarters - 7.8 km / 4.9 mi  Detroit Golf Club - 9 km / 5.6 mi  Somerset Collection - 9.1 km / 5.7 mi  Ascension Michigan at Work - Southfield - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi  The nearest airports are:Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) - 49.2 km / 30.6 mi Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) - 26.8 km / 16.6 mi Windsor, ON (YQG) - 42.8 km / 26.6 mi Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.) - 45.2 km / 28.1 mi The preferred airport for Hyatt Place Detroit Royal Oak is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.You can enjoy a meal at 24/7 Gallery Menu serving the guests of Hyatt Place Detroit Royal Oak, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Hyatt Place Detroit Royal Oak

Near Royal Oak Music TheatreMake yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.In the heart of Royal Oak, Hotel Royal Oak is within a 5-minute drive of Royal Oak Music Theatre and Stagecrafters Baldwin Theatre.  This motel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Detroit Zoo and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Rackham Golf Course.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Royal Oak Music Theatre - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi  Stagecrafters Baldwin Theatre - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi  Detroit Zoo - 2.7 km / 1.6 mi  The Rust Belt Market - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi  Rackham Golf Course - 4 km / 2.5 mi  Urban Wave - 4 km / 2.5 mi  Painting with a Twist - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi  DMC Surgery Hospital - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi  Classic Book Shop - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi  Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi  William Beaumont Hospital - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi  Red Oaks Waterpark - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi  General Motors Global Technical Center - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi  Ascension Providence Hospital - 9.9 km / 6.2 mi  Oakland Community College Southfield Campus - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi  The nearest airports are:Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) - 48 km / 29.9 mi Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) - 25.7 km / 16 mi Windsor, ON (YQG) - 34.6 km / 21.5 mi Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.) - 44 km / 27.3 mi Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. This motel also features an arcade/game room, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hotel Royal Oak. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Hotel Royal Oak

Near DMC Surgery HospitalMake yourself at home in one of the 96 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Your bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with sofa beds. 42-inch flat-screen televisions are provided, with satellite programming available. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.Located in Madison Heights, Residence Inn by Marriott Detroit Troy/Madison Heights is within a 5-minute drive of DMC Surgery Hospital and Double Action Indoor Shooting Center & Gun Shop.  This hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Detroit Institute of Arts and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Red Oaks Waterpark.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  DMC Surgery Hospital - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi  Red Oaks Waterpark - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi  Double Action Indoor Shooting Center & Gun Shop - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi  Red Oaks Dog Park - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi  Warren Community Centre Indoor Waterpark - 6.5 km / 4.1 mi  Classic Book Shop - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi  Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital-Madison Heights Campus - 7.3 km / 4.6 mi  Royal Oak Music Theatre - 7.5 km / 4.6 mi  William Beaumont Hospital - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi  Troy Historic Village - 8 km / 4.9 mi  Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak - 8.1 km / 5 mi  General Motors Global Technical Center - 8.6 km / 5.3 mi  The Detroit Shoppe - 8.9 km / 5.6 mi  Somerset Collection - 9 km / 5.6 mi  Stagecrafters Baldwin Theatre - 10.9 km / 6.8 mi  The nearest airports are:Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) - 52 km / 32.3 mi Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) - 29.4 km / 18.3 mi Windsor, ON (YQG) - 38.5 km / 23.9 mi Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.) - 38.3 km / 23.8 mi The preferred airport for Residence Inn by Marriott Detroit Troy/Madison Heights is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary full breakfast is included.

Residence Inn by Marriott Detroit Troy / Madison Heights

Near General Motors Global Technical CenterMake yourself at home in one of the 147 guestrooms featuring microwaves. 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 phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.A stay at Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Warren places you in the heart of Warren, within a 5-minute drive of General Motors Global Technical Center and St. John Macomb - Oakland Hospital - Macomb Center.  This hotel is 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from Little Caesars Arena and 17.3 mi (27.9 km) from Ford Field.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  General Motors Global Technical Center - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi  St. John Macomb - Oakland Hospital - Macomb Center - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi  Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital - 3.3 km / 2 mi  Warren Community Centre Indoor Waterpark - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi  Red Oaks Waterpark - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi  Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital-Madison Heights Campus - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi  DMC Surgery Hospital - 8.8 km / 5.5 mi  Jerome Duncan Ford Theatre - 9.6 km / 5.9 mi  Freedom Hill Amphitheatre - 10.3 km / 6.4 mi  Jimmy John's Field - 13.1 km / 8.2 mi  Detroit Zoo - 13.9 km / 8.6 mi  Royal Oak Music Theatre - 14.7 km / 9.1 mi  The Rust Belt Market - 15.2 km / 9.4 mi  Lake Saint Clair - 15.3 km / 9.5 mi  Painting with a Twist - 15.3 km / 9.5 mi  The nearest airports are:Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) - 55.5 km / 34.5 mi Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) - 12.8 km / 7.9 mi Windsor, ON (YQG) - 42 km / 26.1 mi Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.) - 54.3 km / 33.8 mi The preferred airport for Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Warren is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Warren? This hotel has facilities measuring 1250 square feet (113 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at The Bistro, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Warren

Travel

Good Beer (and some food)

Royal Oak Brewery215 E 4th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067 Lincoln Tap (no food)330 E Lincoln Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067 HopCat Royal Oak330 E Lincoln Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067 Jolly Pumpkin Royal Oak419 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067 Urbanrest Brewing Company (food trucks usually)2615 Wolcott St, Ferndale, MI 48220

Other Drinks and Food

The Morrie Royal Oak511 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067 The Rock on 3rd112 E 3rd St, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Coffee Shops

Atomic Coffee401 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067 The Office Coffee Shop402 S Lafayette Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Indoor Entertainment

Emagine Royal Oak (movies)200 North Main Street, Royal Oak, Michigan Breakout Escape Rooms Royal Oak222 E 4th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067 The Corner Bar (board games, axe throwing)344 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220

Jason & Kelsey

Jason & Kelsey

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