The Elkridge Furnace Inn

Rehearsal Dinner

Sheraton Baltimore Washington Airport Hotel - BWI

Welcome Party

The Bayfront Club

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Bayfront Club

Reception

Our Wedding

On a Saturday night in San Antonio, Alex and Jillian hit it off at a Young Adult Bowling and Mini Golf outing with their church. Of Note: Alex’s two worst sporting events are Bowling and Golf (Mini Golf is just a more evident and mocking version of Golf to those who suck at it). Alex lost terribly. The highlight of the experience was that Alex and Jillian found out that their favorite TV Show was Jeopardy, and Alex secured a rematch tennis date two days later (in which he redeemed himself 12 games to 0, but who’s counting).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From there, Alex and Jillian spent as much time together as the government would allow, and they have since made it through 20 TDYs, 1 PCS, 2 Deployments, and over 6,300 miles of long-distance. Through the struggle of distance, Alex and Jillian have learned a great deal about how to connect while being apart, and having Alex shave his mustache when they’re together. We are incredibly excited to spend our life together and at least being able to set up a home base together where we can reconnect after all the military has in store for us.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We’re looking forward to y’all coming to share in our joy for our Wedding!

How we met 

Our Story

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From babies on a blanket, to prom, to visiting each other across the country, to Kaileigh's own wedding in 2020 and finally to today. Kaileigh is Jillian's cousin and oldest friend. They are only 6 weeks apart and have been close since the very beginning. We are so excited to have Kaileigh be a part of our special day.

Kaileigh Hobson

Leigh Ellen and Jillian worked medsurg together at their first duty station - Travis AFB in California. Leigh Ellen became a work and spiritual mentor. When they both ended up in San Antonio only a few months apart Leigh Ellen was kind enough to take Jillian in until she found a place to live. There they became fast friends and have had countless adventures together.

Leigh Ellen Cannon

Jamila and Jillian lived next to each other their Freshman year in Rodney Hall C at the University of Delaware. While their dorm no longer stands their friendship has continued. From roommates for the majority of college to keeping up through frequent visits Jamila has been a constant support and a wonderful friend.

Jamila Blake

Alex's Sister and the one who dubbed Jillian "Jibbs", Macy has been keeping Alex humble since 2000. She's a great tour guide and managed to keep track of both Alex and Jillian at Jungle Jim's - not an easy feat. 

Macy Shah

Alex's Sister-in-law and the fashionista of the group. Taylor and Macy keep Jillian apprised to the pop culture things she should know. 

Taylor Shah

From roommates during Basic Training, to roommates at their first PCS. Andrew has been there for Alex’s worst moments (he doesn’t have many good moments) over the past 7 years. Andrew was voted to be the “Most Likely to Sweep You Off Your Feet on the Dance Floor”, so put on your dancing shoes for the wedding! He loves long walks on the beach of Del Rio by the Sea and slipping them surly bonds of Earth on laughter-silvered wings…

Andrew Jekel

When you share a room for 12 years, you start to become close…maybe a little TOO close. Ryan is a fellow wombmate of Alex and helped facilitate Alex’s growth into the dweeb that he is today. Ryan was voted “Most Likely to Hack Your Bank Account and Turn Your Savings into NFTs.” Ryan enjoys wrecking his friends’ Campaigns on Dungeons & Dragons and spending time with his lovely wife and pup.

Ryan Shah

As Alex’s oldest friend, Jacob has seen perhaps too much. While Alex is older, Jacob has him beat on Height, Weight, Squat, Deadlift, Bench-Press, Devilishly Good Looks, and overall Debonaire Demeaner. He was voted “Most Likely to Help Hide the Body and Never Talk about it Again.” Jacob enjoys hitting the links and watching Alex shoot 65-Above Par (with an 8-stroke max on each hole) and smooth talking the night away with the ladies.

Jacob Hays

He’s a 62 million-dollar KC-135 Driver. Trent has been known to dominate sporting events ranging from D1 Football (retired) to running ultra marathons…he also had the opportunity to be there to see Alex quit his first ultra. He was voted “Most Likely to Steal Your Heart and Find Out 2 Years-in that He’s a Better Match for Your Mom”. Trent enjoys trying on different toupees and hiking with the lads to parts unknown.

Trent Brittingham

As Jillian’s brother, Graham has been the one who keeps forgetting to warn Alex about what he’s getting himself into. Just kidding…Jillian has to QC these bios! In reality, Graham was voted “Most Likely to Get Confused with Burt Reynolds because of his Mustache.” Graham enjoys playing fetch with his pup and travelling to nice golf courses and shooting WELL below Alex’s current golf record.

Graham Buck

​Choosing an officiant was an easy task, we decided to have one of our closest friends, Houston, officiate our ceremony. Houston had the distinct pleasure of being Alex’s roommate in San Antonio when Alex met Jillian. He also had the opportunity to not only reveal basically all of Alex’s embarrassing stories and grill Jillian to see if she was at the caliber to date Alex…all on the first time that Jillian visited the apartment for dinner. Needless to say, Alex was duly embarrassed, and Jillian didn’t run away from the onslaught of the “Hot Seat” of questions. Houston has been a witness to Alex and Jillian’s love story and has helped them walk in their faith. And just because he’s an officiant, doesn’t mean he gets to escape any jokes. Houston was voted Most Likely to “Convince You that Every Choice You’ve Ever Made was Wrong while also Realizing He has also Made those Same Choices.” 

Houston Tarwater

Wedding Party

Q + A

Please ensure that you're booking within the block if you intend to take the hotel shuttle to and from the venue. The service will only be available to those who book through the block.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Baltimore BWI Airport

The hotel is working to put together a shuttle from the hotel to the venue and back. This service will be offered only to those who book through the block. Below is the booking link for the wedding room block. You can also call 410-850-5666 Shah and Buck's WeddingStart Date:&nbsp;Friday, October 25, 2024End Date:&nbsp;Sunday, October 27, 2024Last Day to Book:&nbsp;Wednesday, September 25, 2024Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:Residence Inn BWI Airport for 187 USD - 194 USD per night <a href="https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1718050077766&amp;key=GRP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book your group rate for Shah and Buck's Wedding</a>

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Travel

"Learn about animals from all over our blue planet—from the depths of the ocean to the canopy of the rain forest—and discover the connection they all share with water."

National Aquarium

"The valiant defense of the fort during the Battle of Baltimore on September 13-14, 1814 inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that became the U.S. national anthem. The fort's history holds many other stories too, from the Civil War to WWII."

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

"THE BABE RUTH BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM is dedicated to preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting the historic legacy ofGeorge Herman "Babe" Ruth and all Maryland sports."

Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum

Poe House is OPEN for tours every Thursday thru Sunday from 11AM to 4PM (Wednesdays in May thru October.)&nbsp;Reservations are REQUIRED.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.poeinbaltimore.org/tickets-visit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to visit the booking page. Walk-ups are not permitted.</a>

Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum

"Lexington Market is more than a building — we’re a melting pot of Baltimore, and America as a whole. Discover the Lexington Market story and find your place in this living legacy."

Lexington Market

There's a lot to do in the inner harbor! If you're looking for a place to eat or any Maryland souvenirs this is a good place to look. Just be careful as there are parts of Baltimore (like any city) that are not the safest.

Jillian & Alex

Jillian & Alex

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