Lake Ellyn Boathouse

Wedding Day

Wedding

Grace Lutheran Church

Reception

Grace Lutheran Church Gym

Reception - Enchantment Under the Sea Dance!

Our Wedding

Our Story

Details

Ellen has known Jessica (JP) for over ten years. The two have performed along side each other with The Flaming Dames and have become sisters from another mister. JP and Ellen have been there for each other in ups and downs.&nbsp; She even had JP in the delivery room to help her through all of her motherly “glory.” &nbsp;When Jeff stepped into the picture, it was kismet.&nbsp; He quickly became a part of our family, and Ellen is so happy to get to be apart of this fun matrimony of these two love birds!

Ellen Domonkos White

I met Jeff around six years ago in Rancho Cucamonga, California on a spelunking trip in which we got paired together. We hit it off right away it was like we were brothers, practically identical twins!&nbsp;Needless to say the friendship was instant. We have filled our minds with copious amounts of memories and laughs and fights&hellip;.who throws a sandal, honestly?! Jeff has a unique way of getting on your nerves to the point where he eventually breaks you and you can't help but laugh. So I knew it was going to be a special kind of lady that would tame this shrew. When Jes&nbsp;entered our lives it didn’t take long for her to feel like family. Especially having to meet the gauntlet of friends at a wedding for the first time. I knew Jes&nbsp;was the perfect fit for Jeff because she’s the only women I’ve know that can give back as much sass as Jeff throws out.&nbsp; I am&nbsp;unbelievably blessed to be able to call her my sister!

Patrick Derrico

When I heard that Jeff had met someone and he was going to introduce her to the family, I was so stinking excited! I clearly remember meeting Jessica at a family gathering and INSTANTLY loving her! You could sense this beautiful connection between them, and instinctively I knew she was going to be my sister. Our cousin Kate and I joked about how soon we could help make this wedding happen!(mind you, we just met her an hour before!) As we all know, Jeff can be the best addition to any gathering because he always brings such a fun and lively energy. My mom and I have joked for years that Jeff's wedding will definately be an event and performance because of who Jeff is. We would joke about what he might wear or do (such as wear a top hat and tails, certainly not something not traditional). Inevitably, the conversation would go in the direction of acknowledging that whoever Jeff would marry,&nbsp; they would absolutely LOVE this characteristic about him. I truly cannot think of a better match for Jeff. You bring out the best in each other and I could not be more thrilled to stand with you on this day.

Becky Ficarella

I remember the first time I met Jeff. It was a company Christmas party at some bar in the city. Everyone was having a great time; drinks were flowing and the music was pounding. I went to go chase some hot tail when Jeff got my attention. I turned to him and he said "Hey man, back off. That's my sister!" Needless to say we have been good friends since. When Jes&nbsp;came into his life we knew she was special. I couldn't imagine anyone more perfect. There is that saying "finish each other's sentences": well they can finish each other's keto menu. On the real though, I am super excited for them both and to welcome Jes&nbsp;to our family.

Mario Ficarella

When Colleen was filling in a close friend about the details her first date with Patrick Derrico, she mentioned that he was an identical twin, and her friend’s reaction was: “Whoa...that’s kind of weird”. And to be honest it was kind of weird when Colleen met Jeff for the first time. Jeff and Colleen barely spoke the whole night - Jeff was so busy being his usual social butterfly self at the ugly sweater Christmas party they were attending. Colleen was feeling the pressure to make sure she was winning Jeff over; so she made the logical decision and chose to Facebook message Jeff, and sarcastically insult him for ignoring her the night before. Thankfully Jeff is fluent in sarcasm, and there have been many laughs shared by them since.&nbsp;Colleen clearly remembers the smile on Jeff’s face as he told her about the first couple of dates he had been on with Jes. She instantly knew that Jes&nbsp;would be the one. Shortly after that Colleen and Jes&nbsp;spent an entire day together (the first day they met) while Jeff was busy standing up in a friend’s wedding. It didn’t take long for the two of them to realize they were meant to be sisters. Colleen is honored to be a part of their special day, and cannot wait to make more memories with this beautiful couple!&nbsp;

Colleen Derrico

Joseph has known JP (yes I’m calling her JP) longer than Ellen has. (Ellen will argue this statement). As he was one of her trainers when she started waiting tables at Rock Bottom Brewery (Ellen will argue this statement).&nbsp; She has been directed by Joe in his adaptation of an Anton Chekhov play and she took&nbsp;her revenge by forcing him to wear fake boobs when she stepped into the directing chair.&nbsp;Joseph knew he liked Jeff when he helped carry him up the stairs after an emergency appendectomy.&nbsp; Jeff received a squaty potty as a Christmas present for his troubles. Joe is so happy to be a part of this wedding and have these two in his life.

Joseph White

Wedding Party

Photos

Q + A

Registry

Clicking on Visit Website&nbsp;will take you directly to booking a room. &nbsp;We have reserved blocks from May 1oth-May&nbsp;12th. You have the option of one night as well. &nbsp;If you wish to call the hotel directly please ask for the Olsen/Derrico Wedding Block.

CROWNE PLAZA LOMBARD-DOWNERS GROVE

Travel

Really amazing Mexican food and Margarita's one of our favorite spots for years.

Santa Fe Restaurant

Really Great arboretum, truly a wonderful&nbsp;place to relax and take a hike.&nbsp;

Morton Arboretum Visitor Center

A fantastic craft beer bar with great appetizers.&nbsp;

Bigby's Pour House

Shopping Mall with great store options, lots of restaurants in the vicinity.

Jessica & Jeffrey

Jessica & Jeffrey

Things to Do

Santa Fe Restaurant

Morton Arboretum Visitor Center

Bigby's Pour House

Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL, USA