Wedding Day

Andre's at Fox Run

Ceremony

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

Charlie and Jessica met online on the dating app “Hinge” in December 2020. Their first date was hiking at Castlewood State Park so Jessica could make sure that Charlie could keep up with her. Their second date was pizza and movie night to seal the deal. They moved into their first house together in April 2022. They got engaged September 23rd, 2022 on their first hike in Gatlinburg, TN at Grotto Falls. Fun Facts:-Both Charlie &amp; Jess went to Eureka High School but didn't know each other existed -Both Charlie &amp; Jessica’s favorite band is the Foo Fighters! -Their first kiss was at midnight on New Years Eve 2020. -Their honeymoon will be a Caribbean cruise.

Our Story

Photos

Best Friend since kindergarten. Always supportive and gives the best advice. Was also the photographer for the engagement photos :)

Monica Tirre

Cousin of Bride. Closest thing to Jessica having a sister growing up. One of the selfless people you will meet. 

Jill Pyle

Friends since grade school. College Roommate. Will kill a spider for you even though she’s just as terrified of spiders.

Jennifer Zinkl

Met during Eureka High School orientation and the rest was history. Maker of epic scavenger hunts and will eat loads of cookie dough with you. 

Rachel Brown

Sister of groom . A fellow Hocus Pocus and Grinch lover. Hilarious, fun and will love any dog she meets.

Jenny Boys

Best friend since fourth grade.  Hilarious, creative, and always loyal.  Likes White Castle.

Jacob Jackson

Best friend and ex-roomate.  Giver of life advice and just a sage of a human being.  Likes turtles.

Michael Jacoby

Became friends during the reserves.  Joined our friends group and never felt out of place.  Likes ranch with his pizza.

Ye Chan Kim

Met in Misawa, Japan.  A dreamer that is always looking for ways to improve.  Likes learning (and girl cars).

Dillon Moore

Brother of Bride.  Welcomed Charlie from first meeting him.  Hopefully will teach him how to dress one day.  Likes Rupert (not more than Gary).

Mark Donaldson

Brother of Bride.  Lover of all animals. But be careful because your pet may end up loving him more than you.

Jonathan Donaldson

Son of Bride and Groom.  Always happy to see visitors. Aggressively affectionate. Likes peanut butter and naps.

Rupert Grohl

Wedding Party

Q + A

Holiday Inn Saint Louis West at Six Flags, an IHG Hotel

22 minutes away (where the bride and groom will be staying)

The Wildwood Hotel

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Southwest

Travel

Go play on an architectural playground for all ages! It is both indoors and outdoors.

City Museum

Go hike the trail where Jess and Charlie had their first date!

Castlewood State Park

Go up in the arch! Or just visit the arch grounds and enjoy the museum at the bottom of the arch. Recommend making reservations in advance if you wish to go up in the arch because they tend to sell out on the weekends.

Jessica & Charlie

Jessica & Charlie

Things to Do

City Museum

Castlewood State Park

Saint Louis Arch

Saint Louis Science Center

Ted Drewes Frozen Custard