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They say your first beer pong partner will become your soulmate.&nbsp;

Or something like that.



But that's essentially how Kim and Rob's relationship started out. They first met at a mutual friend's&nbsp;party in college&nbsp;at NIU. (Thanks, Nick!)&nbsp;



Rob noticed Kim's hockey knowledge while watching the Blackhawks game in between quarters of the NIU football game, which&nbsp;led him to ask her to be his beer pong partner later in the night.&nbsp;



The rest is history. 



They started dating about a month later after getting to know each other a little better--and with an encouraging push from Kim's friend, Crystal!



They faced many obstacles&nbsp;early on in their relationship with things like school, jobs and living over an hour away from each other, but they overcame them all and their relationship was stronger because of it.



In January 2019, Kim and Rob celebrated their fifth anniversary together. They've created so many fun&nbsp;memories along the way, especially by attending and watching countless hockey games, of course! One of their biggest adventures was getting&nbsp;Sharpie, their Great Dane puppy, in October&nbsp;2018. Needless to say, he&nbsp;keeps them on their toes on a daily basis!



Their next major adventure began on June 7, 2019, when Rob finally got down on one knee and&nbsp;asked&nbsp;Kim to&nbsp;"be [his] best friend forever" over a home-cooked steak dinner in their kitchen. Of course, she said yes!&nbsp;



Kim and Rob are now planning their next biggest adventure and they can't wait to share their planning experience and wedding day with all their family and friends.

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March 21, 2021 Update

We hope everyone is doing well! We have some great news to share as of now:&nbsp; the show will go on! Our venue has given us the green light for our July 10, 2021 wedding date.That being said, there are still some COVID-19 capacity restrictions in place when it comes to guest count. With keeping those in mind, we've had to make some decisions in order to have as many of our family members and friends involved with our special day:1) We respectfully request children under the age of 16 do not attend our wedding (aside from those in the wedding party). We would absolutely love to have all the kiddos near and dear to our hearts at our wedding, but with the current guest restrictions, it just wasn't possible.2) We will have a live stream&nbsp;of our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception introductions! We did this so our family and friends that cannot attend our wedding in-person can still be part of our special day. If you RSVP that you cannot attend our wedding, please leave your email address in the "Notes to the Couple" section so we can be sure to send you the live stream link. (We will have more details on the live stream&nbsp;later, so please check back into the website!)We're so excited for July 10 and can't wait to share this amazing experience with you all!

July 27, 2020 Update

Wedding Postponed

Due to COVID-19 and the gathering restrictions in Illinois, we've been forced to make the difficult decision to postpone our October 10,&nbsp;2020 wedding. Ultimately, we want to celebrate our special day&nbsp;with all of our family and friends,&nbsp;not just a shortened guest list. We also want everyone to stay safe and healthy&nbsp;during these crazy times, so postponing our marriage was the safest move to make.

Our new wedding date is Saturday, July 10, 2021. The ceremony and reception&nbsp;times are the same and the venue is still at Q Center in St. Charles. 

We will be sending out new "save the date" cards and formal invitations will follow the date change cards at a later time.

If you've already booked a hotel room at Q Center for our old date, please double check with the venue about moving your reservation to July 2021 as they said they would be able to do so.

If you haven't booked a hotel room yet and are looking to do so, you can follow the instructions in the "Guest Accommodations" tab on this website. The link to booking a room has already been updated with our new wedding date.

You can also call Q Center with any questions you may have at&nbsp;630-377-3100.

Thank you all for understanding. We are looking forward to celebrating with you in July. Until then, stay safe and healthy!

COVID-19 Updates

Megan Rueth

Corey Nau

Mikey Springer

Christina Fischer

Nate Kamm

Brooke Paulsen

Amber Paulsen

Nick Madonia

Crystalynn Holum

Mike Holum

Cody Billeck

Shannon Maxson

Elijah Weine

Alice Kamm

Adam Johnson

Erik Cosgrove

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COVID-19 Protocols

Do guests have to wear a mask or face covering?

Yes, guests will have to wear a mask and/or&nbsp;face covering to the wedding as of March 2021.&nbsp;

During cocktail hour, guests can remove their masks and/or face coverings to drink and eat appetizers. Once guests are seated at the reception, guests may also then remove their masks and/or face coverings.





This is subject to change&nbsp;based upon&nbsp;Q Center regulations and CDC recommendations. We will post an update on our wedding website if there are any changes.

What is Q Center doing to keep guests safe?

Q&nbsp;Center is doing everything in its power to keep its guests safe, including practicing&nbsp;all the common safety measures we've grown accustomed to since March 2020.&nbsp;

For more information, visit Q Center's informational page:

<a href="https://info.qcenter.com/health">https://info.qcenter.com/healt...</a>

You can also read Q Center's PDF on its cleanliness procedures:

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Wedding FAQs

Is there an age restriction for guests?

Yes, we respectfully request children under the age of 16&nbsp;do not attend our wedding (with the exception of those children in the wedding party). This is due to COVID-19 capacity restrictions.&nbsp;If you have questions or concerns about this, please reach out to Kim or Rob.

When is the deadline to RSVP?

We kindly ask you RSVP to our wedding no later than Tuesday,&nbsp;May 25, 2021.

How do I RSVP?

Click the RSVP tab in the menu bar at the top of our wedding website and search for your name. You&nbsp;can RSVP&nbsp;for your entire household.

Will you be live streaming your wedding?

Yes, we will be live streaming our wedding! The ceremony, cocktail hour and reception introductions will be broadcast to you.

If you cannot attend our wedding in-person, please leave your email address in the "Notes to the Couple" section in your RSVP. We will email you a link to our wedding live stream once we have access to the link.

Is your wedding indoors or outdoors?

Yes -- lol.

The ceremony&nbsp;is outdoors at Q Center's pavilion.&nbsp;

(If there is a weather issue, it will be moved indoors, but there will be plenty of signs&nbsp;to direct guests&nbsp;to the correct place.) 

The reception is indoors at Q Center's Fox River ballroom.&nbsp;This room is only a short walk away from the pavilion. There will also be plenty of signs directing guests to the correct place.

What times do the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception start?

The ceremony will begin at 4 PM.Cocktail hour will begin at 5 PM.The reception will begin at 6 PM with dinner service slated to begin around 6:30 PM.&nbsp;Dinner will last approx. 90 minutes (until approx.&nbsp;8 PM).

Is there parking at Q Center?

Yes, there is plenty of parking on Q Center grounds. The parking lot is about equal distance away from the pavilion (ceremony site)&nbsp;and Fox River ballroom&nbsp;(reception site).

How do I enter the Q Center grounds?

The main Q Center entrance is at the intersection of&nbsp;Route 25 (N. 5th Ave.)&nbsp;and Country Club Rd. It is a gated entrance.The gate attendant will ask for your name and/or the event you'll be attending when you arrive. You'll then receive a parking pass for your car to keep on your dashboard.&nbsp;&nbsp;The attendant can give you directions to the parking lot, but there will also be signs directing guests on where to go.

Is the Q Center also a hotel?

Yes, the Q Center is also a hotel!&nbsp;If you need to book a Q Center&nbsp;hotel room in order to attend the wedding, you can do so here:<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://book.passkey.com/e/49955614">https://book.passkey.com/e/49955614</a>

What are your wedding colors?

Our wedding colors are royal blue, silver and white.The bridesmaid dresses are royal blue.

Kim & Rob

Kim & Rob

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