We are so thrilled to share in the celebration of our love with family and friends. It means the world to have you here with us as we become Mr. & Mrs. We love Chicago so much and are excited to curate an exciting weekend for our guests to enjoy. See you soon!

Our Story

Dave and Mary Marshall met in March of 2013 in downtown Chicago. In their first conversation, Dave told MM she looked like his cousin (we'll let you decide if that's weird or not). A few days later, Dave texted MM to invite her to stop by a charity event he was attending at House of Blues. Oddly enough, MM was walking home from work and less than a block away from House of Blues when she received the text. As to not appear crazy by arriving right away, MM went home first to freshen up and joined Dave for a fun evening that was capped with shamrock shakes and their first kiss.

In the months that followed, Dave and MM went on memorable dates (including her first trip to Wisconsin, when for their first getaway together, Dave took MM to the Dells for her birthday in June). As the two got to know each other, Dave told MM a number of stories that she initially thought were made up, but later were substantiated by Dave's friends. It turns out Dave is a pretty interesting guy. And the three years that followed have been no different.

How He Popped the Question

Dave proposed on Christmas Eve, 2015. His original plan was to propose with a new puppy (aww..). On December 22nd, MM received an Amazon package from her obviously excited mom with the 'from' address "Popcorn Paws Boutique", to which MM said "Who has a dog?"........"Dave are you getting me a dog for Christmas!!?!" A flustered Dave re-orchestrated the plan, and gave MM the puppy (Mickey Kunicki) a few days early.

After the two hosted their families at MM's apartment on Christmas Eve, Dave's sisters took Leah's boyfriend to the train (which was code for prepping for the proposal). After Dave's family left, he asked MM to go for a walk after the long day of hosting, and the two walked toward the hotels along Wacker Drive as they were all that were open due to the holiday.

Dave and MM had a cocktail at the lobby bar of the Renaissance hotel and said he had a surprise upstairs. They walked into a decorated suite, and Dave gave MM a grand tour and ended on one knee (in front of the window illuminated by the Trump hotel sign across the street). Dave asked MM's brother, Drew, who is a photographer to come take pictures of the exciting moments after she said "YES!" One of MM's favorite memories will be when Dave repeatedly said during the proposal "I know you said you wanted the 'beignets' (referring to baguette diamonds), but this ring is so much prettier."

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