Assumption Catholic Church

Wedding Day

Wedding

Room 1520

Reception

Our Wedding

Patrick and Simona started their freshman year at Western Illinois University in 2011. They both lived in the Thompson building, Patrick on the 15th floor and Simona on the 11th. Simona's floormates went to high school with Patrick and knew some of his floormates, so they would all hang out, but Simona didn't venture over to the 15th floor just yet. That is, until one Saturday night. It was a few weeks before finals & Christmas break, and what a better way to start celebrating the holiday season than gathering all your friends, putting on an ugly Christmas sweater and having some drinks. Simona had her $2 thrift store Christmas sweatshirt on and was ready to meet these boys the girls were raving about. When Simona walked into the dorm room where the pre festivities were being held, she noticed Patrick right away, who was wearing a "What's Your Vision for 2020" sweatshirt - while not Christmas themed, it was pretty ugly. But she also noticed that he was sitting next to another girl. Mind you, Patrick and Simona had never seen or heard of each other before that moment. Simona was immediately upset that Patrick was sitting next to the girl and avoided him. It didn't take longer than ten minutes and Patrick walked the girl out (smart man). In that small, crowded college dorm room, the two were standing across the beer pong table staring at each other for the first time. Patrick's first words to Simona were, "I bet you can't chug that beer." Simona looked back confused and said, "EXCUSE ME!". Without hesitation, Patrick repeated himself and at that moment learned that when Simona is challenged, she is not going to back down. Since that moment, the two have been inseparable. Besides the 3 years of long-distance dating.

How We Met

The Proposal

Patrick and Simona have been fortunate enough to live across from Lake Michigan for almost four years. One of their favorite things to do together is to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and walk by the lake. This particular day, Patrick suggested having a picnic by the lake to enjoy one of the last warm days in October. The two picked up sandwiches and rode their bikes to a perfect spot right by the lake. Simona didn't notice that Patrick was being odd or nervous, only that he wasn't eating his food, and didn't think much of it. Simona finished up her sandwich and was ready to head back home because the flies were being vicious. As she packed up her things and got situated for the ride home, she turned around to see if Patrick was ready to get going, and it was then with no one around, Patrick got down on one knee and proposed.&nbsp; Without hesitation, Simona said yes and the two shared a long hug.&nbsp; Patrick and Simona will forever remember that special Tuesday night as the one that started their lives together.&nbsp;

Our Story

Details

Photos

Jack Gorman

Emily Szymanski

Sarah Wozniak

Vytas Gudynas

Jack Caldwell

Rebecca Nierman

Effie Katsoolias

Ed Banderowicz

Nick Kowalczyk

Eva Hrachovsky

Wedding Party

Registry 

Q + A

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This is our main hotel.Cut Off Date: 10/13/2021. Guests can also call&nbsp;786-594-2805&nbsp;and reference our last names to book your room.

Patrick & Simona

Patrick & Simona

P&S

Wedding Day

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Wedding

Reception