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It was September 2, 2022. Luke's high school jazz teacher had asked him to play a last minute show at Martini Room in Elgin. Although he had just moved to Indiana the month before, he came down for the weekend to play the show and spend time with friends.Veronica had a couple paintings in a show around the corner and stopped at Martini Room for a drink with a friend after the show. Her friend bought the band a round of drinks, and Luke being the outgoing and sweet person he is, came up to thank her after the band finished playing. Soon after, Veronica's friend came up to her at the bar and insisted she meet "this guy named Luke that played in the band tonight." Veronica replied with a swift, "no thanks."Her friend ended up showing Luke the photos she had taken of Veronica next to her art around the corner, which prompted Luke to walk up to Veronica with the only pick-up line that would have worked on her, "Can you tell me more about your art?" Veronica's eyes lit up and they spent the rest of the night talking, exchanging numbers and two long hugs when they said goodbye.That was Friday night. Before Luke left to return to Indiana on Sunday night, he had asked Veronica to be his girlfriend and she said yes.

Boy Meets Girl

Needless to say, Luke's time in Indiana didn't last long.Luke supported Veronica as she earned her Master's Degree from Northwestern in 2023. Veronica supported Luke throughout his healing journey after his car accident in April that same year. They celebrated their one year anniversary in Cancun and it was truly magical. They didn't agree on everything, but they agreed they wanted to build a life together.

The Rest is History

On September 24, 2025, Luke and Veronica went on a sunset cruise in Punta Gorda, Florida with their friends Jack and Lindsey. Sunset was at 7:15 PM, and as they posed for photos, Luke got down on one knee and asked Veronica to spend the rest of their lives together.She said yes.Now they are so excited to celebrate their love and commitment to each other with their friends and family. Thank you for being part of our story and our special day.

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We invite you to dress in cocktail attire for our backyard celebration. Think Garden-chic: knee-length or midi dresses, jumpsuits, or suits with a fun tie.We will be getting married outside in our backyard and celebrating under the (tented) moonlight. Tents will have event flooring, but please keep in mind the outdoor and uneven terrain of the surrounding grass when selecting footwear—block heels, wedges, or dress shoes are recommended for comfort.It will be June in Illinois, so temperatures can range from 75-82 on the high end, and 54-62 on the low end.June also has the highest chance of rain, but as they say, a wet knot is harder to untie ♡

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We are so grateful for our out of town guests, and want to make travel and accommodations as easy as possible for you. We did not reserve a hotel room block, as most of our guests would like to reserve family homes. Below are some accommodations available through AirBnb as well as a couple hotels nearby that we recommend. The estimated prices are listed, but the exact price will depend on the date you book. We live in McHenry, IL and about 35 minutes from Lake Geneva, WI, which is a popular tourist town with a lot of things to do (restaurants, shopping, lake things, etc.). Downtown McHenry has some bars, restaurants and boutiques as well. We live about 65 miles north of Chicago (~2 hours). Check our THINGS TO DO page for more info on what's nearby!

AirBnb in downtown McHenry7 guests 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms $1,371 for 4 nights (June 11-15)

3 Bed 2 Bath Waterfront Luxury Home in Downtown McHenry

AirBnb5 bedrooms (7 beds) / 2 bathrooms10 guests total $2,093 for 4 nights (June 11-15)

5 Bed 2 Bath Full Home in McHenry

AirBnb7 guests3 bedrooms (4 beds) / 2 baths $2,251 for 4 nights (June 11-15)

3 Bed / 2 Bath Waterfront Home in McHenry

AirBnb3 bedrooms · 6 beds · 1.5 baths11 guests Dock and kayaks $1,981 for 4 nights (June 11-15)

3 Bed / 2 Bath Riverfront Retreat in McHenry

8 guests4 bedrooms( 5 beds) / 1 bath $2,124 for 4 nights (June 11-15)

4 Bed / 1 Bath Cottage in Lake Geneva

Travel

Explore McHenry County

If you’re looking for things to do around town while you’re here for the weekend, we highly recommend downloading the Naturally McHenry County app. It’s a great resource for exploring the area and finding local events happening during your stay. You can browse the “Events” and “Things to Do” sections to see what’s going on nearby — from farmers markets and live music to outdoor activities and local festivals.<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/naturally-mchenry-county/id1481631818 " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download the app here</a>

Nearby Food & Drink Recs

<a href="https://www.toasttab.com/local/order/toast-and-roast-mchenry-2023-1252-north-green-street" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roast &amp; Toast</a>great morning spot with avocado toast, açaí bowls, coffee and yummy drinks (and an outdoor patio) <a href="https://whiskeydiablo.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Whiskey Diablo</a>spacious restaurant and bar - delicious mexican food and fire margaritas <a href="https://www.buddyzwindycitypizza.com/menus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buddyz</a> - <a href="https://jexals.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jexals</a> - <a href="https://www.dccobbs.net/mchenry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DC Cobbs</a>These are all on Green street in downtown McHenry. Bars with casual vibes and good food! Deep dish pizza at Buddyz. Detroit style pizza at Jexals. <a href="https://www.snuggerymchenry.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Snuggery River Roadhouse</a>On the water bar and restaurant. The vibes and sunsets are elite during summer! <a href="https://www.brokenoar.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Broken Oar Marina Bar &amp; Grill</a>Awesome live music and nightly specials and events

want to explore chicago?

If you’re planning to venture into the city during your visit, the Chicago CityPASS can be a great way to see some of the city’s most famous attractions while saving money. The pass bundles admission to five major Chicago attractions at a discounted price and can save visitors up to about 50% on admission compared to buying tickets individually.<a href="https://www.citypass.com/chicago" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Learn more here</a> If you only have one day in Chicago…A great one-day itinerary using the CityPASS could look like this: Morning• Shedd Aquarium• Architecture River Cruise (great way to see the city quickly) Afternoon• Skydeck Chicago (Willis Tower) for skyline views• Art Institute of Chicago Evening• 360 Chicago Observation Deck or dinner along the river Many of these attractions are located fairly close together downtown, so they’re doable in a single day with a little planning. The CityPASS is valid for 9 days from first use, so you don’t have to rush if you want to spread things out. Chicago is about 1.5 hours from McHenry by car, but you can also take the Metra commuter train from the McHenry area if you prefer not to drive. The Ventra app makes it easy to purchase train tickets and plan your trip.<a href="https://www.ventrachicago.com/app/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ventra app</a>

Veronica & Luke

Veronica & Luke

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Wedding Day

5:30 PM–6:00 PM

Ceremony

6:00 PM–11:00 PM

Cocktail Hour & Reception