St Mary Immaculate Conception

Wedding Ceremony

Heston Hills Event Center

Wedding Reception

Photographer 

Lisa Haislet Photography instagram : @lisahaislet lisahaislet.com

Band 

Jutebox Lukeinstagram : @juteboxlukemusic

Our Wedding

6 Years ago, we thought we were just going to be hanging out for the summer, but just never stopped. God ALWAYS knows the right plan, ALWAYS. We originally met at a college party at Butler through mutual friends (shout out Mike Eldridge &amp; Delanie Alcorn), but were both dating other people. 6 months later we both showed up to the same job site for our summer jobs at Student Painters (shout out Miles Droege). I wouldn't say it was love at first site, lots of high school rivalry trash talk (go LP baseball, am I right?). But, by the time that house was fully painted I think we both kinda figured it out. In fact he was supposed to be my 'boss', whoops.He was the detail guy and I was a siding girl, but we would always end up painting on the same side of the house. I knew it was love when he let me eat his entire lunch, and eventually just started asking his mom to pack double for the hot girl at work. (Thanks Joyce!)The rest of the summer was filled with lots of overtime and even more beach days. Lake Michigan was definitely his wing man. After our summer fling we both came down to Indy to start our sophomore year of college. It was a college relationship for sure. Basically I was a hard core partier and he was always studying. After making it through that, I graduated (you're welcome Mom and Dad) and became a nurse, and a year later he graduated and GOT INTO MED SCHOOL. WOOHOO. The last two years we have been living apart with him at Purdue and me in Indy. He moves back to Indy this year and we cannot wait to live together after the wedding in August. Tom will be a third- year medical student and I am an ICU nurse down town Indy.Our relationship has been the best roller coaster in both our lives. We have spent the last 6 years laughing, traveling , kissing, and learning more about ourselves and each other. From young 19 years olds to now young 25 year olds, we can't wait to spend forever together.#summerflingtobling

Our Story

IF YOU BOOKED A HOTEL PREVIOUSLY PLEASE CANCEL. OUR WEDDING VENUE CANCELED ON US SO THIS IS A NEW HOTEL!!

SureStay Hotel by Best Western

Our hotel is no longer connected to the venue so we will have a shuttle service that runs to and from the venue and hotel,. The shuttle will begin AT 5:00PM CST before the reception &amp; resume after the first dances to take groups first-come, first-serve back and fourth . This will run up until the end of the recpetion. To book with this hotel please call the numbers listed below and book under the Byvoets/Voelker Wedding. CALLING SAVES YOU 50$ VS. BOOKING ONLINE.(269)-586-3055

SHUTTLE SERVICE**Begins 5pm CST Sure Stay Hotel-will run every half hour up until 6: 30pm back and forth from hotel to receptions hall.**Shuttle will resume at 9pm and run to and from the hotel until the last pick up at Heston Hills at 12am.

Travel

Hi all! We have some out-of-towners joining us for the big day and would like to provide you with some local spots to have some drinks &amp; snacks in between the ceremony &amp; reception. (About 2 Hrs) This will be while the wedding party will be driving around taking pictures!Listed below are some of our favorite spots within miles of the church and reception hall. There will be dinner &amp; an open bar at the reception, so don't fill your bellies too full!

Michigan City Bars & Restaurants 

Leeds Public House

Zorn Brew Works Co.

Bridges Waterside Grille

Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant

Goblin & The Grocer

Public Beach in Michigan City. Light House and Pier

Washington Park Beach

Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets

New Buffalo Bars & Restaurants 

The Stray Dog Bar & Grill

Beer Church Brewing Co.

Ghost Isle Brewery

Redamak's

New Buffalo Beach

Things to Do

You should know that we literally hit the friend jack pot. We are taking pre-marital classes with the priest and in our friend category on the quiz, we scored 100%. Meaning we are lucky enough that every single person in our wedding is not only close to one of us, but both of us. These people (and their forevers) are some of the greatest humans on earth. They support us endlessly as individuals and also as a couple. They major in fun, but exceed in the life-long friendship game. We truly can't even express how much we love them &amp; thank God everyday for our life and their time spent with us. Can't wait to make them aunts and uncles!!!!!! [JK, in a long time : )]. And yes, we cried typing every single one of their bios.If you can believe it, there's at least another handful of people not pictured below that I'm also referring to in this paragraph. We are that freaking lucky, we just already had an absurd amount of bridal party peeps!!

Byvoets Babes 

Bridesmaids 

Liv is Madeline's baby sista. I still remember being pulled out of elementary school to go meet her at the hospital. Olivia has always been the loud, strong-willed, fun-loving gal in our fam. She is the best sister and I cant wait to hear all the good things she has to say about me : ) , right liv? 

Olivia Voelker (Olive or Sister)

Ash marries Madeline's twin brother, Eli,  in October and let's just say Eli couldn't have picked anyone better for himself, but most importantly me! Obviously we have become besties and we literally wouldn't make it without her. She is sweet, mega organized, and everyone's favorite person. 

Ashley Olling (Ash)

I met Delanie back in the YMCA Saturday morning sports days which turned into never living farther than 20 miles from each other for the next 20 years of our lives. Team mates in every game we've ever played, same city for college, and then both became nurses in Indy.  My whole entire family loves her like a sister. She is the most fun, the happiest, my absolute bestie. No one knows me better.  

Delanie Alcorn (Deelee or Acorn)

We met on our 14 hour drive to PCB, FL for freshman year spring break. She lived in Delanie's dorm freshman year (Thank God) because we've been besties ever since. Maggie is the definition of a true friend. She brightens any room she enters with her caring and bubbly attitude. Need a compliment on wedding day? She's got ya. 

Margaret Zinich (Maggie or Mags)

Syd is from La Porte (same as Madeline), but we weren't besties until college. Both of us went to the University of Indianapolis. To say the least we had WAY TOO MUCH FUN.  Roomies in college & roomies now. Syd is that high energy friend that always organizes the day and reads the map. The most adventurous, she keeps us young and laughing.

Sydney Rusboldt (Sydy or Squido)

We met this sweet beauty through Sydney our sophmore year of college and all ended up being roomies and besties. She is our crafty, lovey, sporty, and lip stick loving gal pal. Truly couldn't find a person that has one bad thing to say about her. THE SWEETEST. 

Heather Senica (Heath or H-Money)

The bridesmaid I've known the longest. We go way back to the diaper days. I still remember talking in our Pj on her parents living room floor when we were 5 about our future guys. My bridesmaid that will be corralling me on wedding day and fixing my hair and make-up. Let's be honest I'm older but she's taken care of me since I was 3. So, I kinda love her. 

Mary Beth Lowery (MB)

MY TRAVEL PARTNER FOR LIFE. The most spontaneous, fun-loving, positive-vibed , bestie  and cousin. She's always been younger, she's always been cooler. My horse riding partner, chair lift partner, Europe traveling partner. We go WAY back, are scary similar, and have covered a lot of this worlds turf holding hands. 

Isabella Applegarth (Izzi or Iz)

Went to nursing school with Delanie, been our bestie and roomie ever since. Whitney is our always ready to go out gal, knows all the best spots and latest trends. She is confident, fashionable, and always ready to fill in for boys night. 

Whitney Stephenson (Whit or Whito)

Amanda is Tom's older sister. She is responsible for those two tiny, cute babes that will be hamming it up down the aisle with flowers and rings. Can't wait to have an older sister!

Amanda Byvoets

Flower Girl

Emma will be on petal patrol for wedding day. She is full of sass and loves make-up,  jewelry, and all things sparkly. 

Emma 

Byvoets Boys 

Groomsmen 

Roop went to college with MJ at Uindy & was obviously introduced to Tom. Love at first site. They have been dancing, drinking, hiking, and talking health & medicine since they met. Roop is our heavy lifter in the friend group. A gentle, happy giant always welcome at girls night. 

Jacob Roop (Roop)

 We met Brice when we was going to nursing school with Delanie and Whitney. He got runner- up on this Byvoets season of the bachelor. Happiest when he's with Tom ,frequently guilty of stealing him to play what feels like 100 holes of golf.  We love Brice because he loves hard & always keeps that goofy grin. 

Brice Proctor 

K- Ched went to Uindy with Madeline when he met Tom.  The funniest & most kind human. THE BEST DANCER, the hardest worker. He definitely keeps our friend group laughing. So, so lucky to have him.

Kody Richmond (Cheddar)

Jon is actually Heather's (bridesmaid) brother in law. We met him when he moved to Indy 2 years ago with his wife (shout out Lauren, who we also LOVE). Jon unfortunately likes the Bears, but we still like him every day but Sundays. Jon, a true gentleman who makes the best salsa and always checks in on the friend group. 

Jon Eberlin 

Born first and has never let Madeline forget it.  The funniest human you will ever meet with the most secret big heart. Eli actually invited Tommy over to the house to meet my parents before I did.  Fun fact, Tom first thought E was 40 and was afraid of him. Tommy also still always forgets when Eli's birthday is. (eye roll) 

Elijah Voelker (Eli or E)

Tommy has known Andrew the longest out of all the groomsmen. Most of their time growing up together was spent at the beach throwing a frisbee and listening to classic rock. While over the years they no longer live a block apart, every time they see each other its always like they never left. We love him for his quick sense of humor and life of the party attitude. 

Andrew Cass (Andy)

Conner was Madeline's first guy friend in college at Uindy and has become Tom's favorite partner in any game ever played. A truly perfect high energy match of humans. He is a loyal friend who is always down to party.  Forever wishing he lived closer. 

Connor Mailloux (Con)

Ring Bearer

Elijah will be ring security on the big day. He is smart and sweet with a love of dinosaurs and legos. 

Madeline & Tom