Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

Wedding Day

Ceremony & Reception

Spring

RSVP's need to be done by April 15th! We cannot add late RSVP's due to the catering set up.

Our Wedding

Kayla and Sam met on a dating app called Hinge in March 2023 when she swiped right on his profile. A couple days later he matched with her and they began flirting and having chemistry. They talked on the phone for hours on end about all the things they shared like hiking, music, movies, and family. 
 
Their first date was a spontaneous text on March 10th, 2023 of him asking if she wanted to get a drink at 8 Bit Arcade Bar in Peoria, IL that night, and she agreed. He nervously picked her up in his Corvette that she could hear from miles away. From first sight they were attracted to each other. On their date, Kayla and Sam talked for a couple hours enjoying a couple beers before he dropped her off at her apartment. From that moment on they fell hard and fast. They went on more dates leading to finding more and more in common with each other. 
 
A week later, tragedy hit for her losing her best friend. She thought he wouldn't stick around since they had just met and weren't very far into their relationship. But to her surprise, he stuck around. He did his best to cheer her up and be as supportive as possible. From this, she knew he was different. 
 
After a month of dates and getting to know each other, he asked her to be his girlfriend and the rest is history. They moved in together after 6 months, traveled together, and fell in love. 
 
Leading to now, where they are getting ready to share the rest of their lives together in marriage. Kayla and Sam are very excited to share their happiness with their family and friends. We hope everyone sees the love they have for eachother on their special day!

Our Story

Photos

Jordan Conroy

Eric Bergstresser

Shane Kasky

Chelsea Cerveny

Cody Capitani

Fiona Morrow 

Rob Morrow

Katie Caudill

Brad Webb

Amber Kovach

Ariel Lepe

Dylan Schwartz

Hunter Kelley

Gina Grigoletti

Kevin Conroy

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Q + A

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