Moody Wedding Shower

Friends Wedding Shower

Schopp Family Wedding Shower

Whitetail Ridge Golf Club

Rehearsal Dinner

Chapel On the Green

Wedding Day

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Some could say it was love at first site when Jared and Nicole met in November of 2014 at a game night hosted by their church's small group leader. After all, Jared says he was lost in Nicole's eyes from the second he saw her, and Nicole was immediately attracted to Jared so she intentionally stole a friend's seat in order to sit next to him. From that game night on, they knew they were meant for each other and their adventures took them all over...central Illinois. January 23, 2016 just one year, one week and one day after their first "official" date, Jared took Nicole down memory lane when he planned a series of mini dates taking her to several of their favorite places. Little did Nicole know this day was going to end with a moonlit carriage ride to the Davis Mansion in Bloomington, IL where Jared got down on one knee and proposed. Needless to say she said "YES," but it wasn't before she asked Jared if he was sure he wanted to marry her.

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Best Friend of the Groom since College.  Jared and Dan (Big Country) met in college at Encounter Campus Ministries. Jared and Dan have a lot in common like construction and not knowing their place in this world.

Dan Reeves

Older sister of the Bride since Forever.  Megan never wanted a younger sister, but as Nicole got older Megan found Nicole came in handy especially for pure entertainment purposes seeing as Nicole threw the best tantrums.  The only problem was when Nicole got to loud, mom came marching down the hallway to find out what was going on and no matter how much Megan tried to calm Nicole down she wouldn't have it and told on her big sister. Since then times have changed and Megan is now married, a full-time third grade teacher and a new mom.  Nicole is blessed to have a big sister like Megan and is so proud of all she has accomplished.  

Megan Moody

Best Friend and unofficial sister of the Bride since Preschool. Anyone who knows Ann and Nicole know they have completely opposite personalities, but despite that they are there for each other no matter what. From backing each other up on the soccer field, heartbreaks, girl drama, career moves and distance between them nothing changes.  

Andrea Lechowicz

Younger Brother of the Groom. Zac is Jared's younger brother, but no one can say that he is the little brother anymore. Currently lives in Minier and works at Motion Industries.

Zac Schopp

Best Friend of the Bride since Elementary School.  Liz and Nicole grew up in the same group of friends, but it wasn't until 6th grade that they really started to grow closer to each other.  Liz is the friend that you can always count on for anything.  Even though Liz is off doing wonderful things in Connecticut for AmeriCorps Nicole couldn't imagine her big day without Liz by her side.  

Liz Hitzel

Best Friend of the Groom since College. Josh was the first friend Jared made in college, and has been a close, trusted friend ever since. Josh currently lives in Shirley with his wife Hayli, and works at State Farm.

Josh Throop

Best Friend of the Bride since High School.  In elementary school no one would have believed that Nicole and Tiffany would be friends but they wouldn't have it any other way.  From high school to career women these two still find time to workout together, go on trips together and try new vegan/vegetarian foods together with their group of friends.  

Tiffany Ehardt

Best Friend of the Groom since College.  Josh and Jared became instant friends freshman year of college.

Josh Weingart

Best Friend of the Bride since High School.  From the freshman volleyball team, to German class, Movie nights watching "She's the Man," and eating Wendy's, to separate paths after High School they have been through alot together and apart.  Now living in the same town again Britta has time to whip Nicole's butt into shape at the gym, but that's if Nicole shows up.  

Britta Eld

Best Friend of the Groom since College.  Luis and Jared became good friends sophmore year of college, going to UFC fights, and eating Chinese food every pay day.

Luis Figueroa

Best Friend of the Groom since College.  Matt and Jared also met Jared's freshman year of college, but their friendship was solidified during a dangerous, fun Guys retreat.

Matt Whittington

Best Friend of the Bride since College.  Jodi and Nicole met in the dorms and Nicole got Jodi to join a sorority with her making them sisters for life.  Their friendship grew over the years at Illinois State University and they even became roomies their senior year.  After college they went their separate ways, with Jodi living in St. Louis and Nicole in the Chicago suburbs, but they still find time to catch up and visit.  

Jodi Weber

Best Friend of the Groom since Elementary School. Brady and Jared have been close friends since they could walk. They have always been there for each other.

Brady Cremeens

Best Friend of the Bride since College and met on a fall retreat thrown by the campus ministry they attended called Merge.  On the drive down they found out  the both shared a love for Miley Cyrus' song "Party in the USA!"  From there they went on mission trips together, ran a half marathon together and Nicole get's the privilege of standing up in Marta's wedding as well.   

Marta Skolyszewska

Best Friend of the Groom since College.  Vance and Jared didn't become close friends until Jared's last year in college, but it has been an meaningful friendship.

Vance Schumacher

Best Friend of the Bride since 2014 where they met at a church ice cream social that Nicole had no intention of attending  if it weren't for her older sister Megan.  Good thing Nicole went because from there Sammi and Nicole became fast friends and Sammi got Nicole to join a church small group where she met Jared, her future husband.  It has only been two years since they met and they have already done so much together from contra dancing, ski trips, medieval times and more.  

Sammi Lotti

Best Friend of the Groom since College.  Jared and Dj met during Jareds last year at ISU, but kept in touch ever since.

DJ Carlson

Best Friend of the Groom since College.  Rob and Jared met at ISU and have bonded over Fast N Furious, fishing, and handstands.

Rob Meier

Brides Brother-In-Law.  Dustin is married to Nicole's sister (Megan Hoffman - Matron of Honor) and he let Nicole live with him when she first moved to Champaign, IL. 

Dustin Hoffman

Nephew of the Bride, born December 20, 2015 at 12:59PM weighing 9lbs 2oz  and 22 inches long.   Even though he is in his first year of life he has grown up so fast and the bride and groom couldn't be more thrilled to have him be part of there wedding day.

Micah Hoffman

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Reservations must be made by 8/23/2016 using the group code MSW. The rate for rooms will be $144.00 for the night of the wedding and the night before If you are coming up a day early and book using the group code MSW. Keep in mind we only get 20 rooms for the room block, but the sooner people book the more likely we can add an additional 10 rooms to the block. If you have any questions please contact the bride or groom.

Hampton Inn Yorkville

Uber is the smartest way to get around. You can download the app onto your phone and one tap and a car comes directly to you. Your driver knows exactly where to go. And payment is completely cashless.

Uber

Travel

This movie theater is located right across the street from the Hampton Inn Hotel where we blocked rooms.

NCG Yorkville Cinemas

There is a fall festival the same day as our wedding on the riverfront if you are interested. There will be a beer tasting, hayride, car cruise, pumpkin decorating and more!

Bicentennial Riverfront Park

If you love hiking, running, fishing, boating and even hunting since we know it will be the beginning of hunting season this is a great place to go!

Silver Springs State Park

With local, regional and national favorites shop and restaurants – such as Apple, Sephora, Anthropologie plus local favorites like Naper Nuts &amp; Sweets, Little Luxuries and more, Downtown Naperville is like no other. With top-notch shopping and dining, Downtown Naperville is the premier and preferred shopping destination in Chicagoland.

Downtown Naperville, IL

The home of the Kendall County Historical Society is on the Lyon Farm historical site, located at 7935 Route 71, Yorkville, IL, 60566.At the 39 acre Lyon Farm, you can enjoy historic buildings such as the Oswego-Fox House, Union School one-room schoolhouse, the Seward Town Hall, Corrigan's General Store, the 1850 Plano CB&amp;Q railroad depot, a CB&amp;Q caboose, a blacksmith shop and several large buildings containing displays of household, farming and commercial artifacts and archival records.

Lyons Farm 

The Chocolate Shoppe features handmade confections, including our world famous chocolate covered bacon! We also offer a variety of truffles, fudge, sea-salted caramels, barks and toffees, graham crackers, pretzels, chocolate-covered fruits and nuts, and five flavors of popcorn!

The Chocolate Shoppe

A four star restaurant with online ordering and delivery if you don't want to dine in!

Munchies

Welcome to Mike &amp; Denise's Pizzeria, Bar, and Grill. We have always been passionate about authentic food &amp; original recipes shared with family &amp; friends. What better way to celebrate life than to share this passion with others? With that in mind, Mike &amp; Denise's Pizza, Pub &amp; grill was born.In addition to our menu, we also have a fully stocked bar (with over 20 beers on tap), flat screen TVs everywhere, an outdoor patio, pool tables, and video game machines. Looking for more entertainment? We also have Karaoke every Friday and live music on Saturdays!

Mike & Denise's Pizzeria & Pub

4.5 star restaurant with many food and drink options on the menu.

Lakeview Grille

4 star chinese restaurant that offers take-out, eat-in or delivery.

China Garden

Culver's

BlackStone Bar &amp; Grill has an inviting char-house atmosphere accented by a colorful bar, featuring a wide selection of sandwiches, steaks, seafood, and chicken prepared fresh on the grill. We also offer a "home kitchen" menu boasting a variety of "platter-style" recipes passed down through our chefs' families homemade dishes, common when families had more time to spend in the kitchen. BlackStone's diverse selection of appetizers and entrees provides a complete dining experience... whether it be for a romantic dinner for two, or a fun "night out" for the entire family.

Blackstone Bar & Grill

Chicago-based, family-owned pizza franchise established in 1964 in Mt. Prospect, IL. The Rosati's Pizza franchise now consists of 158 locations with 25 being Rosati's Pizza Sports Pubs. Rosati's locations offers Chicago-style, thin-crust, double-dough pizzas, calzones, a variety of pastas, sandwiches, salads, desserts and catering.

Rosati's Pizza of Yorkville

Great place for breakfast if you aren't feeling the hotels continental breakfast food.

Southern Belle's Pancake House

This is a zoo, but they also have a golf course!

Phillips Park Zoo

There's something fun for every member of the family. The Fun Center is an amusement park with 2 go-kart tracks, miniature golf course, bumper boats, water wars, game room, lighted golf range &amp; more. Come on out to ride our fast go-kart tracks in Chicago or compete on one of our Race Nights.

Sugar Grove Family Fun Center

Parfection Park has been a part of the local community since 1993. It is owned and managed by a Yorkville resident. We provide batting cages, golf range, and miniture golf for everyone in the family to enjoy. Parfection Park actively contributes to local organizations and fundraisers since its establishment 20 years agoOpen Daily 8 AM - 9 PM (Weather Permitting)

Parfection Park

Nevin's Brewing Company opened its doors in December 2012. Like all breweries, we use grain to make our beer. But unlike other breweries, we do not simply discard our used or "spent" grain. Instead, we deliver our spent grain to local farmers to use as feed for livestock and compost to enrich the soil for vegetables. We then, in turn, purchase this well-fed livestock and nutrient-rich vegetables to make our steaks, burgers, salads, side dishes and so many other items on our menu.Our goal is not only to bring you the freshest, most flavorful food and beer possible, but also to aim as high as we can for true sustainability.

Nevin's Brewing Company

Millhurst Ale House is a premium steak and seafood restaurant located in Yorkville, Illinois. We offer an upscale atmosphere, perfect for family and friend gatherings. We are open Sunday through Thursday 11am to 10pm, Friday and Saturday 11am to 11pm.

Millhurst Ale House

ICE CREAM!!!Our Philosophy: You won a baseball game, you come to our shoppe. You aced a test, you come to our shoppe. It's your birthday, you come to our shoppe. It's a reward. A pleasure. A positive place to retreat to. For all ages. For all people. Our Mission:To serve the city's residents and our visitors with fresh treats in the most environmentally friendly method possible. Build community and have a place for families to be together. Our commitment is to work hard to be a fun and professional reflection of our great city and be the first entrepreneur to take a chance on helping our downtown turn into a thriving economic place everyone will want to visit.Stop in for a visit to the fox river and the best hand dipped ice cream you will ever eat!

Foxy's Ice Cream

Prairie Point Community Park in Oswego. Big hill to climb. Nice picnic area. HUGE splash pad. (FREE water fun for kids on a hot summer day)

Prairie Point Community Park

Horseback Riding on trails for a decent price!!!!

Millbrook Trail Rides

Open through October!Canoe, Kayak, Tube and Raft Rentals....Need I say more!

Geneva Kayak Center

Welcome to one of Illinois' premier boutique wineries! Just west of Chicago, in the Fox River Valley, you have the chance to experience truly unique, fine wines of Illinois! Whether you prefer red, white, dry or sweet, you'll find the perfect wine for your palate at Fox Valley Winery. So spend a little time with us at our beautiful Fox River Valley location in Oswego, IL. Sample our wines and judge for yourself. We think you'll come to understand why our wines are truly loved everywhere. After all, how often do you see someone sipping from a glass of wine without an accompanying smile?

Fox Valley Winery Inc

Guests host corporate events, birthday parties, and family nights at Sport Zone Park. The park features an indoor golf course, go-karts, soccer leagues, batting cages, coconut tree climbing, rocket bungee, and miniature golf for all to enjoy.

Sport Zone Park

Sports bar and casual restaurant, Legends combines the best of both into a special kind of neighborhood gathering place. Where friends and family can meet to grab a bite, watch the game, or just enjoy a beer together in a lively atmosphere. We have an extensive menu of hearty American pub food created with fresh ingredients, rising above standard bar fare. We feature Certified Angus Beef Gourmet Burgers and our one-of-a-kind dry rub jumbo wings--or tossed in your choice of sauces! With a premium sound system and flat screen TVs everywhere--including in the bathrooms--there's not a bad seat in the house.Come join our friendly staff, enjoy our food and see why people love coming to Legends!

Legends Sports Bar & Grill

Welcome to Roadhouse Country Restaurant Bar &amp; Grill located on the south side of Yorkville IL. We provide a great selection of delicious American style food, great beer, and great service. We look forward to meeting you and making you one of our loyal customers!We provide entertainment several nights a week and have a vibrant night life. Check back to see the list of our upcoming events

Nicole + Jared

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