Quad City Botanical Center

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

In 2018, at Grand Central Night Club in Baltimore, Molly and Gayle's paths first crossed. It was Throwback Thursday, a drag show night. As the performers danced and the crowd cheered, Molly and Gayle found themselves drawn to the dance floor. They shared a few fleeting glances and a dance or two, but conversation was swallowed by the music and the energy of the night. By the end of the evening, they parted ways, feeling their connection and a fleeting but undeniable spark. Weeks later, fate had its way with them again. At the same club, Molly and Gayle bumped into each other once more. This time, the music seemed to fade into the background as they started talking. What began with small talk quickly blossomed into deep conversations, laughter, and an instant connection that neither had expected. It was as if their earlier encounter had been merely a prelude to this moment of genuine connection. From that night on, Molly and Gayle were inseparable. They discovered a shared passion for traveling, hiking, and outdoor adventures. At home, they cherish quiet moments with their two cats, Edgar Meowllan Poe and William Shakespurr, who added a touch of cuteness, craziness, and warmth to their lives. Molly and Gayle’s story, once just a dance at a drag show, grew into a beautiful journey of love and companionship. Their serendipitous meeting at Grand Central Night Club was the beginning of a wonderful life together, filled with joy, exploration, and the gentle purrs of their beloved cats. As Molly and Gayle continue to weave their lives together, they are eagerly looking forward to their next big step: their wedding in August 2025. They can't wait to celebrate their love and start this new chapter of their lives surrounded by friends and family!

Molly & Gayle's Story

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Travel & Lodging

Closest Major Airports

Quad Cities International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Recommended Hotels 

Gayle and Molly will be staying here! Hotel Blackhawk is a 4-star highly-rated hotel located in Downtown Davenport. 6 minute drive to the wedding venue.

Hotel Blackhawk, Autograph Collection

4-star hotel located in Downtown Davenport, 6-minutes from the venue.

The Current Iowa, Autograph Collection

Hotel located in Bettendorf, 10-minute drive to the venue, 4-minutes from the Mayne residence.

Hilton Garden Inn Bettendorf/Quad Cities

3-star hotel located in Downtown Davenport. 7-minute drive to the venue.

DoubleTree by Hilton Davenport

Other accommodations can be found by visiting <a href="www.visitquadcities.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.visitquadcities.com</a>, or searching <a href="Airbnb.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Airbnb</a> or <a href="Vrbo.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vrbo</a>. There are rental car services available at the ariport, as well as Uber and Lyft.

Travel

https://visitquadcities.com/

The Mighty Mississippi at our front porch&nbsp;provides the perfect backdrop for our riverfront parks and a variety of outdoor activities. Just from the downtown riverfront bike paths, there are restaurants, attractions, stores, and parks not too far from the path that can make for an enjoyable ride. There are plenty of options to interact with our river and you can see this first-hand from people fishing, boating, or eagle watching on the mighty Miss!

Mississippi Riverfront @ Davenport, IA

Welcome to our RiverWay&nbsp;– the Quad Cities' scenic stretch of the Mississippi River with almost 100 miles of area parks, trails and overlooks between the river bluffs. Here you can enjoy America's most famous river by walking or biking along its paved riverfront trails.

RiverWay Parks & Trails

The Best Ice Cream in the Midwest! Locations in Iowa and Illinois. Molly's favorite!

Whitey's Ice Cream

Visit the Freight House Farmers Market in Davenport on Saturdays from 8am-1pm outdoors, and 8am-2pm indoors!

Freight House Farmers Market

The Quad Cities area’s largest homegrown farmers market, relocated to Downtown Rock Island’s beautiful new festival street on 2nd ave and 18th st. Come each Saturday morning for the best in local homegrown produce, meats, eggs, milk, and hand crafted foods. Enjoy yard games and hang out in the new green lawn.

Quad City Farmers Market

The Figge Art Museum is located on the north bank of the Mississippi River in Davenport, Iowa. The Figge, as it is commonly known, has an encyclopedic collection and serves as the major art museum for the eastern Iowa and western Illinois region.&nbsp;