Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Please RSVP by April 14, 2025

Our Wedding

Jessica and Connor met at a party in March of 2019 after a few weeks of talking. Jessica, convinced this was a bad set up, stopped all communication with Connor for a year. Connor, determined to get what he wanted, reached out multiple times over the next year. Finally, in March of 2020 Jessica caved and commented on a picture that Connor posted of his dog Juno. Jessica and Connor spoke every day since. Due to Covid, the two would spend hours each night on the phone, and all day texting as Connor was isolating at his family cabin in Ingolf, Ontario and Jessica was back home in Winnipeg. In May of 2020, Jessica was able to go to the Hemmetts family cabin. The two started dating and have been inseparable ever since. Covid pushed the relationship to progress quickly, and Jessica and Connor decided to move in together February 2021. Connor and his family welcomed Jessica and her fur baby Mia, into their home with open arms. During the next two years, the couple travelled to Phoenix and Mexico multiple times. November 30, 2022, the couple welcomed their second fur baby, Luna the crazy French bulldog. By 2023, Jessica was convinced she had found her forever person and started becoming inpatient. Each day Jessica would hint at a ring or a baby (to be fair - so did other family members). In September of 2023, the couple took a trip to LA. While in the Universal Studio parking lot, Jessica took a pregnancy test and found out she was pregnant. After sitting on a parking lot bench for 10 minutes, test in one hand and the wrapper in the other, Connor advised it was time to get on with the day as he wanted to waste no more time - Harry Potter world awaited him. After buying baby her first Harry Potter onesie, Connor spent the day riding all rides on his own, while Jessica watched - still unsure how to process the news. One month later, Jessica and Connor flew to Spain to head on a family cruise. A few people hinted that this was the perfect spot for a proposal. Jessica, still hiding her pregnancy, denied this (as she in fact did ask for a baby OR a ring). On October 23, 2023, while in Portifino, Italy, Connor proposed to Jessica. In complete shock, Jessica did not answer yes, but asked if it was a prank. Over the next year, Jessica and Connor began planning their wedding and preparing for their baby. The couple moved into their dream home in March 2024. On May 23, 2024, the couple welcomed their beautiful daughter, Wren Aria Hemmett. The couple adjusted to parenthood all while settling into their new home, travelling, and planning a wedding. We are so excited to continue our story, create everlasting memories, and have you all join us for our wedding.

Our Story - Jessica & Connor

Our Story

Photos

Natasha and Jessica have been friends for over five years. Meeting through mutual friends, the two bonded quickly and became very close. 

Natasha, you go above and beyond for all of your friends. Anyone who has you in their life, are beyond blessed. I am so honoured to have you standing next to me on my wedding day. 

Natasha Bartram

Lainey is Jessica's younger sister. Although 7 years apart, Jessica considers Lainey as one of her best friends. 

Lainey, the memories I have of us growing up, are some of the best. From annoying our parents, to our almost every night slumber parties, we now get to plan our weddings together. I love you forever. 

Lainey Young

Carlynn is the sister of the groom. Although Jessica was weary at first (as everyone warns you about the brother's sister), the two became best friends instantly. 

Carlynn, there is no way to express my gratitude to you. You have helped me navigate through motherhood all while planning a wedding.  Not only am i gaining a husband, but I am gaining another sister. 

Carlynn Hemmett

Sydney and Jessica have been friends for over six years. The two lived together for just over two years with Mia and four cats. 

Sydney, we have grown so much. from standing on the roof and cutting down trees, to making drinking games from the Real Housewives, travelling to festivals we had no business being at, we now have stepped into the adult world of mature relationships. I value you and our friendship so much. I am lucky to call you my best friend. 

Sydney Armstrong

Alexis and Jessica have been friends for over five years. Despite Lex pushing Jessica away every chance she got, Jessica forced Lex to be friends and the two have been close ever since. 

Lex, the laughs that we share. I am so happy you agreed to be my friend. Although I trust most of your life decisions, I still do not agree with you ordering a sausage egg McMuffin, without the egg. I am so honoured to have you standing with me on my wedding day. 

Alexis Caniouras

Victoria and Jessica have been friends for over five years. The two met while working together at B&L Resources and have been fiends ever since. 

Vic, you have the kindest heart of anyone I know. I am so lucky to have a friend like you. Thanks for being a part of our special day. 

Victoria Owczarek

Meg and Jessica met through Connor and have been friends for over four years. The duo tend to be the funniest people in the room when they are together (so they think).

Meg, I don't think there is ever a time that we are together that we don't cry from laughing so hard. I love the friendship that we have and love that we get to plan our weddings together. Thankful for your friendship with Connor, because it lead us to be best friends. 

Megan Scott

Nicole and Jessica have been friends for over three years. Jessica and Nicole became close as Connor and Nicole's husband, Jorden are also best friends. 

Nicole, thank you for all the good times. I appreciate all the time we spend together when our spouses are out. I am so grateful to have you standing next to me on our special day. 

Nicole Hammermayer

Karli and Jessica have the longest friendship and have been friends for over 12 years. Jessica met Karli at a house party Jessica was hosting. 

Karli, we have grown up together and created so many memories in the process. I was so honoured to stand by you on your wedding day, and now get the privilege to have you stand by me on mine. 

Karli Neilson

Jacques and Connor have been friends for over 18 years. The two met in middle school and became close through their shared interests and inability to stay out of the Principal's office. They have been through far too much together to list, but if they told you, you would assume they are brothers. Although not very good looking, Jacques is always described as Connor's tallest friend.





Jacques Poirier

Mitch and Connor have been friends for almost 15 years. The two met at the lake and bonded over the love of all lake related activities such as quadding, pontooning, shooting guns, and enjoying the occasional cold beer.

Mitchell McLachlan

Jorden and Connor have recently celebrated their 10 year friendship anniversary. Their shared interest of the finer things in life brought them together so close that they had to buy houses on the same street!

Jorden Grabski

Garret and Connor have been best friends since they met at the same bus stop in elementary school. Whether it was stealing cigarettes from Connor's Dad Kelly, or lighting stuff on fire in Connor's room, the two never seemed to keep out of trouble. Over the years, Garret and Connor made many great memories, all of which they will cherish forever. No matter how much time passes before the next time they get together, they always seem to pick up exactly where they left off.

Garret Degagne

Connor's soon to be brother-in-law! Connor and Dylan formed a brotherly-bond rather soon after Dylan, and Connor's sister Carlynn started dating. Although not a great golfer by any means, Dylan makes up for it by being average-looking and standard height.

Dylan Wilgosh

Connor owes Everett's Fiancée Megan an unpayable debt for introducing Everett to his life. Since Connor and Everett met, they have made many unforgettable memories, and many more memories they cannot remember. 

Everett Kozak

Zac is one of Connor’s longest term friends. The two share a love of late nights and good cocktails. Believe it or not, Zac may love to party even more than Connor. 

Zac Lefko

Justin is Connor’s cousin, but is more like the brother Connor never had. Connor was honoured to be Justin’s best man for his wedding last summer, and is even more honoured to have Justin stand by his side for his wedding. Although he is missing a tooth, and may make wildly inappropriate jokes, we couldn’t imagine our day without him. 

Justin Duguid

Quinn is one of the funniest guys you will meet. Always the laugh of the party. Known as Connor’s most fit friend, Connor has let the Manitoba Club know to serve Quinn majestic teas and onion waters for the night. 

Quinn Castelane

Wren was born May 23, 2024 and is Jessica and Connor's biggest pride & joy. Wren is often described as one of the happiest babies and will smile at anyone she sees. 

Wren Hemmett

Winslow was born May 12, 2022 and is the daughter of Carlynn and Dylan. Winslow has the funniest little personality and says it how it is. Connor and Jess are excited to have Winslow as a flower girl on their wedding day. 

Winslow Wilgosh

Isabella is daughter of Alexis, one of Jessica's bridesmaids. Bella was born on December 21, 2020. Although not blood, she instantly became family. Connor has the privilege of being Bella's godfather. Jessica and Connor feel lucky to have watched Bella grow over the last four years and are honoured to have her be apart of their special day. 

Isabella Caniouras

Beck was born March 19, 2024 and is son to Mitch Mclachlan, one of Connor's groomsmen. Beck is the most handsome baby and the couple can't wait to watch him and Wren grow up together. 

Beck Mclachlan

Kait and Brendan have been apart of Connor and Jessica's relationship since the very beginning. The four have endless laughs together and enjoy summer lake nights. 

Kait and Brendan, you have both become so important to us and we could not imagine doing this day without you. Thank you for the constant laughs and endless support. We love you both! 

Kaitlyn Bauschke & Brendan Rattai

Wedding Party

Dress Code Guidance Articles:https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-guest-attire-cheat-sheet https://www.dressforthewedding.com/wedding-guest-attire-guidelines/

J&C

Wedding Day