The Inn at 835

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

We were introduced thanks to Mike's best friend Keith and Molly's friend Karen (who just happens to be Keith's mom!). We exchanged a few messages back and forth around the holidays, but nothing came of it until a few months later, when Karen suggested Molly reach back out. I did and we arranged to meet for a drink. We hit it off right away and started hanging out every weekend. This was one of our first dates - to Hand of Fate in Petersburg, and our first picture together.

First Date: January 23, 2021

Our birthdays are only a few days apart (July 17 and 21), so that first year we started our tradition of taking birthday trips! This was our first one - to Aeries Winery in Grafton.

First vacation

In December 2021, we took our first big road trip to Gulf Shores, which will always be a special place for us. We realized that if we can survive 13 hours in a car in pretty much all kinds of weather, we can survive anything!

Ringing in the New Year

Mike proposed on December 21, 2024. We had plans to go to the Missouri Botanical Garden for Garden Glow. Mike asked a stranger to take our picture...except instead of leaning in for a photo, he knelt down to propose! I said yes (obviously!), and that exceptionally kind stranger captured the whole thing on video.

She said yes!

Our Story

Photos

Maureen Ritter

Keith Johnson

Ashley Anderson

Chris Johnson

Katie Wood

Jack Hester

Michelle Kohout

Jacob Neubauer

Ellie Livingston

Jake Eldridge

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have blocked 7 rooms for guests on Friday &amp; Saturday nights. Call the Inn to make your reservation! (217-523-4466) Make yourself at home in one of the 13 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, as well as phones with free local calls.

Inn at 835 Boutique Hotel

Steps away from Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library, this hotel is located in the heart of historic downtown Springfield and offers an indoor pool, on-site dining and modern guest rooms with free WiFi. Every room at President Abraham Lincoln – A Doubletree by Hilton Hotel provides a flat-screen LCD TV and a work desk with an ergonomic chair. Select rooms also include a seating area and small refrigerator. Guests can start the day with a hearty breakfast buffet at Lindsay’s Restaurant and end with a hand-crafted cocktail or premium beer at The Globe Tavern, which offers live-streamed sporting events from an array of flat-screen TVs. A 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour business center and expansive flexible meeting space are all available on-site for guest convenience. Illinois State Capitol is 0.5 miles away from the hotel. Lincoln’s Tomb at Oak Ridge Cemetery is a 10-minute drive away.

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - DoubleTree by Hilton

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Molly & Mike

Molly & Mike

M&M

Wedding Day

5:00 PM

Ceremony

6:00 PM–11:00 PM

Reception