The Wedding

Ceremony

Kickapoo Creek Winery

Our Wedding

Zach and Kristen first met when they were juniors at Illinois State University. The two instantly hit it off and their love story only continued from there. The two graduated together and soon found themselves in an apartment adopting their fat furry child Shima. They navigated their new lives together both starting and adjusting to their brand new careers.   Some months later Zach decided to make his birthday even more special by proposing in Kristen’s classroom with all her students. Each student held a letter to create a sign that said “Will you marry me?” Before he could even get a word out she blurted out YES!   The happy couple could not be more overjoyed to have you be a part of a day filled with an endless amount of love on July 10, 2021.

Their Story

Call the hotel directly to reserve your room. All reservations must be made by 6/10/2021. Any reservations made thereafter will be based on the hotel’s current availability. 

Hampton Inn and Suites

Call the hotel directly to reserve your room. All reservations must be made by 6/10/2021. Any reservations made thereafter will be based on the hotel’s current availability. Hotels are located across the parking lot from each other.

Wingate by Wyndham

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Tessa has been Kristen’s best friend since kindergarten.! The two have been like sisters ever since and are partners in crime! They are a packaged deal, sorry Zach ;)

Tessa

Annie is Kristen’s cousin! They have been super close their entire lives and have a great relationship! She is someone that Kristen can always count on!

Annie

Kathy is Kristen’s cousin! Her an Annie babysat Kristen when she was younger all the time and have been close their whole lives!

Kathy

Emma is another one of Kristen’s cousins! Kristen grew up babysitting Emma and watching her grow up!

Emma

Ashton is one of Kristen’s close friends that she met through teaching at Washburn! They taught in the second grade together and had an absolute blast!

Ashton

Haley is one of Kristen’s friends that she met during college! They met through the maid of honor and have been close friends ever since!

Haley

Jake is Zach’s older brother. The two are always laughing and having a great time together!

Jake

Michael is Kristen’s brother who insisted on being the flower girl but was promoted to a groomsman!

Michael

Ivan was Zach’s RA his freshman year of college and they have been close friends ever since!

Ivan

JP is one of Zach’s close friends that he met through working at Menards in college!

Austin and Zach have known each other since 5th grade and have been close friends ever since!

Austin

Brett has been a family friend of Zach’s since they were little. They grew up their whole lives together!

Kristen & Zachary

Kristen & Zachary

K&Z

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