The Joinery

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

During COVID, Lauren's roommates we're both using Hinge to date. Having FOMO (fear of missing out), Lauren downloaded the app, with little to no expectations. To her surprise, she opened the trendy dating app to a message from Sean. After confirming they had mutual friends and that he was not a catfish, she decided to answer him. Turns out, they had crossed paths many times before in their college days at ISU, but had never formally met. Lauren was always in her room working on lesson plans, while Sean avoided his school work at all costs. A missed connection, indeed! Upon their match on hinge, they quickly got to texting about their love of Adam Sandler movies and The Cubs. They decided to take the conversation offline for an evening at the Whale in Logan Square. They ordered wings and drinks, conversed about each song that came on, and shared stories. It felt like they had known each other forever. Although the night didn't end in a kiss due to those pesky Covid masks, both of them we're eager to see each other again. On their third scheduled date, Sean texted to cancel. He shared that the headache he went to get checked out was actually very serious and he was going to have surgery. After a quick drill to the forehead, he was released from the hospital and under strict care restrictions. Because of this, he would have to stay with his mother, Kris, for two weeks. Resulting in their third (rescheduled) date location being Sean's moms house. Lauren showed up with a homemade apple pie and was greeted by Kris. It may have been the weirdest third date ever, but the rest is history! Sean and Lauren went on to get engaged 4 years later, at the very same spot they had their first date! Some of the highlights of their relationship are their travels, many concerts and Lollapaloozas, time with family and friends, and getting their hearts broken by the Bears.

Our Story

Photos

Nikkalena Caforio

Megan McInerney

Emily Spencer

Anna Newman

Brittney Cholewa

Kristin Lehner

Shannon Miller

Kelli Christ

Becca Masucci

Wedding Party

Dress Code

Q + A

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The Robey

The Hotel at Midtown

The Emily Hotel

Travel

Our Local Favorites

Open Daily11:30AM-12AM

Not A Damn Chance Burger

Tues-Sat 11am-10pm Sun 11am-9pm Closed Monday

The StopAlong

Breakfast and LunchDAILY 9:00am to 3:00pm Dinner / Dove's After DarkMonday, Friday &amp; Saturday 4:00pm - 9:00pm

Dove's Luncheonette

Open for dine-in, takeout, and delivery!&nbsp;Open Daily&nbsp;11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Piece Pizzeria and Brewery

Things to Do

Registry

Sean & Lauren

Sean & Lauren

S&L

Wedding Day