St Patrick Catholic Church

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

St. Patrick Catholic Church

Ceremony

Royal Fox Country Club

Reception

Our Wedding

Katie has spent nearly her entire life growing up in St. Charles in the same home off Chesapeake Road. Pat and his family moved down the street off Red Gate Road when he was nine. For over seven years, their paths did not cross until early high school, at a friends 16th birthday party. Pat and Katie quickly grew to enjoy spending time together - riding bikes around the neighborhood, getting froyo downtown, enjoying 2 for $20 dinners at Chilis and eventually making frequent lake trips to Lake Redstone, which would become a significant part of their relationship. Growing up can be tough. And at times, Katie and Pat found themselves growing apart. As college came around, their relationship was put on hold as they learned to be more independent and explore more of life. Pat started at Clarke University in 2013 and transferred to Illinois State University his sophomore year, while Katie went off to the University of Kentucky in 2014. By the end of their college years, Katie and Pat found themselves spending more time, making frequent visits to one other and celebrating their college victories. Although there was still a lot of life to explore, Katie and Pat realized they wanted to do it together. In 2018, Katie and Pat moved to Chicago getting their first Chicago apartment and entering into their professional lives. Eventually Trace, their Golden Retriever, made a quick entrance into their family on Super Bowl Sunday in 2021. He has really learned to soften up his dad. On a family-filled September afternoon, Katie’s dad took a photo of the family when Pat turned to Katie to ask for one more picture while he knelt down on one knee to ask her to marry him. It was a very easy “yes”. It has been a crazy, unique, special and ultimately best 11 years. And together, Katie and Pat are excited to continue to explore life and see what other challenges, accomplishments and adventures life has in store for them ahead.

A journey.

Our Story

Photos

Christine Clarey

Abby Mueller

Sheila Roggemann

Holly Tribuzio

Alexa Cunningham

Tori Cushman

Allie Reed

Paige Kinsella

Evan Nowak

Emil Misiewicz

Jack Roggemann 

Andrew Goliszewski

Sebastian Ahn

Jake Hamilton

Jack Harbaugh

Jake Werner

Wedding Party

Q + A

We currently have 22 rooms blocked at the Courtyard Marriott with a combination of room types available. Pat and Katie are staying here! Must reserve room by 1/10 to receive discounted rate.

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago St. Charles

Travel & Stay

Great spot in downtown St. Charles, near the church, for food and drinks! We took some of our engagement photos here.

Alter Brewing + Kitchen

Located halfway between the ceremony and reception, the Lewis serves delicious cocktails and has a speakeasy atmosphere.

The Lewis

Need a pick me up before the reception? Hop on by Arcedium for a great cup of coffee or a light pastry.

Arcedium Coffeehouse

Restaurant is across the street from St. Patrick's church and was actually a church many years ago. Serves delicious Italian food and winter cocktails. May be a great idea before the ceremony and you will not leave hungry.

Nuova Italia

Katie grew up eating Aurelio's and Pat has been eating for the past 10 years in their relationship. Great spot for good beer and pizza!

Aurelio's Pizza of Geneva

Spending more than just a day in St. Chares? The Geneva Commons is an afternoon to burn with shops and restaurants. It is an outdoor shopping center - dress warm!

Geneva Commons

Explore & Eat

Registry

Kathleen & Patryk

Kathleen & Patryk

Wedding Party