Wedding Day

St. Dominic's Catholic Church

Ceremony

Breese American Legion

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

We met in college at Illinois State Unversity—back when Ramen was a food group and laundry was more of a suggestion than a habit. Somehow, between cramming for finals and figuring out how to “adult,” we found each other. What started as study sessions (and a lot of coffee) turned into late-night talks, shared dreams, and eventually, a shared Netflix account—which, as everyone knows, is true commitment. Now we’re building a life together, one inside joke, IKEA furniture assembly, and takeout night at a time. It’s been a wild, wonderful ride—and we’re just getting started.

Our Story

Photos

Matrons of Honor

Aubrey GannonKaylee Ruelas

Bridesmaids

Lauren Fields Nora Billenstein Christian Heutel Brooke Cotton

Best Man

John Zahour

Groomsmen

Eric CaldwellRiley ErskineRobert RanzJared GannonLeo Ruelas

Ushers/Usherette

Brett FroessAlex RestMadison Ratermann

Wedding Party

Q + A

Call: 618-594-7666 to reserve your room &amp; get the discount by November 15. Booking online will not get you the discount.

Mariner's Village at Carlyle Lake

Use the website for booking.

Breese Inn (Bed & Breakfast)

Accommodations

Restaurants/Bars

Grab a bite at one of the local eateries, offering everything from hearty comfort food to casual dining. Dairy KingWally's Drive-InTurf Bar &amp; BanquetGridiron Grill&amp; more! The town's small shops give visitors a taste of local flavor and unique finds.

Lacey & Mike

Lacey & Mike

Accommodations

Mariner's Village at Carlyle Lake

Breese Inn (Bed & Breakfast)