St. Edward's Church: 1:30 p.m.

Wedding Day

Wedding

Victoria of Rosemont: 6:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Reception

Our Wedding

We met at Dominican University at the Homecoming Dance on October 10, 2009. Eddie just transferred from Elmhurst College and I was a Sophmore at Dominican. At the dance, I asked Eddie to dance with me and 10 days later we decided to date on October 20, 2009.

How We Met

I knew ever since I met Teresa that I would have to ask her in an extra special way to marry me. The typical drop down on one knee would never be enough. So it took me probably close to 6 months to perfect my plan.I did decide early on that it needed to be in Disney World- a place that both of us love. I decided to set the date for April 2, 2015.Teresa and I arrived in Disney World late in the day on April 1 and went to bed early so that we could get up early and enjoy a full day in the park. The day started out pretty typical for a day in Disney World. We went to Hollywood Studios and went on Rockin' Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror and Star Tours. We enjoyed a nice lunch together and then I brought her over to Cinderella's carriage that was set up for park guests and we took a photo with the glass slipper. This was just the beginning to set the scene for my proposal. She was ecstatic to see the coach and try on the famous glass slipper. After this point we started heading back toward the park exit. I had told Teresa that I scheduled a caricature for her birthday, since she always wanted one and I had never gotten one for her. We went to the French pavilion in Epcot, where the caricature was set to take place just in front of the famous Eiffel Tower. It was a hot sunny day and it just stopped raining-which we were very lucky. We were starting to run a little late, but we some how made it perfectly on time. With the sounds of the French music playing in the background, the water splashing in the water fountain, the hustle and bustle of the people brushing past, and the city of love just behind us, the caricature began. She had no clue what was coming. She just assumed it would be a picture of us, not a picture of me on one knee asking her "will you marry me" After the artist finished, she turned the caricature around and I knelt down on one knee and asked Teresa to be my wife. She was surprised, shocked, and it took her a moment to realize that this was really happening. With cheerful delight, she said "Yes".

Proposal

Our Story

Details

Photos

Friend of the GroomGroomsmenErnest KrauseBrother of the GroomElliott KrauseBrother of the GroomEverett KrauseBrother of the GroomNicholas SadofskyBrother of the BrideBrandon HelmFriend of the GroomSteve GregorFriend of the Groom

Frank Gullo

Friend of the BrideBridesmaidsMary SadofskySister of the BrideAnne LyuksemburgSister of the BrideAngel SadofskySister of the BrideMaggie JordanCousin of the BrideStephanie SantosFriend of the BrideNicole SchultzFriend of the Bride

Anneliese Starshak

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

Amenities: All guests will enjoy complimentary amenities such as Hot Breakfast Buffet, Indoor Pool, 24-hour Fitness Center, Free Airport Shuttle, and Overnight Parking. You do not have to pay to get into the parking lot. Location: It is located below Victoria Banquets of Rosemont (Penthouse on top of the Edward Hotel)Rates: Rates are: $98.00 for Kings $108.00 for DoublesReservations: Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 847-544-7500 or 847-544-7513 , please mention the group code "TEK" to reserve a room in our wedding block. Reservations must be made by 06/16/2017.

Edward Hotel Chicago

Note: Victoria Banquets or Victoria of Rosemont is the penthouse on top of the Edward Hotel Chicago in Rosemont. There is complimentary parking for wedding guests at the hotel's parking lot. Once you park in the hotel parking lot, then proceed into the hotel and take the elevator to the top floor to enter into Victoria Banquets. The parking lot is only accessible on Mannheim Rd. Shuttle: Complimentary transportation to and from O'Hare Airport is available from 4am until 12:30 am 7 days a week. Our airport shuttle departs the hotel every half hour on the hour. When arriving on a domestic flight at O'Hare International Airport, our complimentary shuttle can pick you up outside Door #1 at the Bus Shuttle Center every half hour. When arriving on an international flight, pickup will be at door 5E outside the International Terminal; please utilize the courtesy phone to call the hotel at 847-544-7500 and request a pick-up; pick-up on request only Driving Directions to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel &amp; Suites Rosemont:<ul><li>Tri-State Tollway 294 North/South: 294 North/South to 190 West O'Hare exit, to Mannheim Rd. North exit. Go 1 mile to Edward Hotel Chicago, ½ block past Higgins Road. </li><li>Kennedy/Dan Ryan Downtown Chicago 90/94: 90/94 West to 190 West O'Hare exit, to Mannheim Rd. North exit. Go 1 mile to Edward Hotel Chicago, ½ block past Higgins Road. </li><li>Northwest Tollway 90: 90 East to 190 West O'Hare exit, to Mannheim Rd. North exit. Go 1 mile to Edward Hotel Chicago, ½ block past Higgins Road. </li><li>Indiana 80 or 65: 80 or 65 to 294 North, to 190 West O'Hare exit, to Mannheim Rd. North exit. Go 1 mile to Edward Hotel Chicago, ½ block past Higgins Road. </li><li>Wisconsin 94: 94 South into 294 South, to 190 West O'Hare exit, to Mannheim Rd. North exit. Go 1 mile to Edward Hotel Chicago, ½ block past Higgins Road.</li></ul>Edward Hotel Chicago is located 5 minutes north of O'Hare International Airport and all major expressways have exits leading to the Airport.Follow the signs giving directions into the Airport. The last exit before you enter the Airport is Mannheim Road. Exit Mannheim North.We are 2 lights down Mannheim on the left hand side, on the northwest corner of Mannheim and Higgins Roads.Complimentary parking is available for all overnight guests, including ample Motor Coach parking.<img src="http://www.hieohare.com/images/map.gif"> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;q=6600+N.+Mannheim+Road+-+Rosemont,+IL+60018&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;z=15&amp;ll=41.999942,-87.88466&amp;spn=0.014989,0.043001&amp;om=1&amp;iwloc=addr" target="_blank">Get Driving Directions</a>

Victoria of Rosemont

Travel

The MB Financial Park has a lot of restaurants, bars, and other things to do while waiting for the reception to begin. There is bowling at King's, bars at Bub City, Adobe Grill, Hofbrauhaus, Five Roses, or indoor skydiving at IFLY and etc. If you want to do some shopping there is the Fashion Outlet Mall just across from the Entertainment District. If you are feeling lucky, there is also Rivers Casino. Please check out the website on the link below if you are unfamiliar with Rosemont. If you are going to stay or go directly to the Edward Hotel in Rosemont you can either check into your room and/or visit the restaurant "Shoeless Joes" located next to the hotel after the ceremony.

Teresa & Edward

Teresa & Edward

Things to Do

MB Financial Park