Phil and Rachel met opening day for the Cincinnati Reds, March 2018. They had mutual friends and were introduced to one another at a bar called the Blind Pig. From Rachel's out-going personality to Phil's witty charm, they quickly hit it off and didn't leave each others sides all night.

Fast-forward to May 2018, Rachel and Phil went to the Kentucky Derby on a bus with a big group of friends. They ended up losing the entire group and it was down-pouring entire day. Somehow, Rachel and Phil still managed to have the best time between the Mint Juleps and winning the Trifecta.

After the Derby, Phil asked Rachel on a date. He made 3 reservations because he wasn't sure which place she'd like. Rachel picked Zula, a mussels restaurant, the seafood lover she is. Rachel ordered the appetizer and Phil ordered the entree. It was an amazing first date. It ended with the couple next to them buying their entire meal because they reminded them of their young love... They both took that as a sign, this could be something special.

Between both of them living in Cincinnati, to a short long-distance period of Phil in Arkansas and Rachel in Chicago, to now, both living in the Windy City together with their fluffy, teddy-bear of a dog, Mosley.

Their interests and hobbies keep these two very busy! From sporting events, cheering on the Cincinnati Bengals and Chicago Cubs, to

chef-ing in the kitchen or on the grill, attending numerous concerts, vacationing in St. John and Hawaii, playing on a summer sand-volleyball league, trying every new restaurant the city opens and celebrating life events of friends and family.

Over 5 1/2 years of being together, life continues to bless and challenge them in ways that only brings them closer. The love they have for one another continues to grow every day through each and every experience.

R&P

Wedding Day

2:30 PM–3:15 PM

2:30 PM–3:15 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM–11:00 PM

6:00 PM–11:00 PM

Dinner & Reception