Shannon and TJ met in college at Benedictine University: Shannon was on the softball team and TJ was on the baseball team. Although their paths did not cross much during their time at BU, it was their love for sports that brought them back together in the summer of 2018. At that time Shannon was coaching travel softball and TJ was coaching travel baseball. TJ reached out to Shannon via Snapchat after she posted a picture of her coaching…. and the rest is history. Over the years they bonded over sports, love for family and friends, dogs and craft beer. A year after settling into their townhome in Carol Stream, they welcomed a new fur baby to the family, Maddux. Berkley took a bit to warm up to the very energetic pup but they soon became best of buds and each others favorite playmate. It was soon realized that the boys needed a back-yard of their own to play in so Shannon and TJ purchased their first home in October of 2023. Shortly after, TJ decided it was about time to put a ring on it and proposed while taking family pictures in Pratt Wayne Woods Forest Preserve. Shannon and TJ are beyond excited to celebrate their big day with you and can’t wait to see you on the dance floor!