Winnetka Congregational Church

Ceremony

Our Wedding

WEDDING WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Please note this schedule is in central standard time, not eastern standard time.

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Welcome Party

RENAISSANCE CHICAGO NORTH SHORE HOTEL&nbsp;- greenery room933 SKOKIE BLVD, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062Friday, September 30, 20228:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.ATTIRE: Semi-Casual

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LIMITED TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1.Transportation from hotel to church starting at 3:30 p.m.(2nd trip if necessary).Bus will transport guests from the church to the reception.Rounds back to the hotel and after party will begin at 10:00 p.m. until the reception concludes.

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Winnetka Congregational Church 725 Pine St, Winnetka, IL 60093Saturday, October 1, 20224:30p.m. - 5:00p.m.Attire: Formal

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Cocktails

Skokie Country Club500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022Saturday, October 1, 20225:30p.m. - 6:30p.m.Attire: Formal

Reception

Skokie Country Club500 Washington Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022Saturday, October 1, 20226:30p.m. - 11:00p.m.Attire: Formal

After Party

Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel 933 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062Saturday, October 1, 202211:30p.m. - 2:00a.m.Attire: Feel free to change if you're staying at the hotel, or stay in your formal wear!

Brunch

Glen View Club100 Golf Rd., Golf, IL 60029Sunday, October 2, 202210:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.Attire: country-club casual

Schedule

ALEX & JANIE'S STORY

Janie and Al met six years ago in 2016 at a college party in Kalamazoo. They were wedged together in the corner of the room where they ended up talking for hours. even though Janie went back to Ohio and Alex was in Michigan, they ended up talking every single day and haven't missed a day since then. They did long-distance during Janie's junior and senior year - lots of time and miles spent in a car - but after Janie graduated she moved to Rochester Hills while Alex finished at Oakland University so they could be closer. She started out living with her sister, but Alex basically became their third roommate, and after Katie moved the two got an apartment together. Janie subsequently moved to Indianapolis to attend law school, and Alex made the move down a year later so they could be together. Here they are, three years later, loving living in Indy with their puppers, Winston! The pair have had an eventful and amazing six years together. They count themselves beyond lucky and are so excited for the many years to come :)

Our Engagement

On December 21, Alex surprised Janie in Winnetka where she was spending Christmas with her family. Janie thought she was going to their church to take pictures of her sister and brother-in-law in front of Christmas lights, but once they got to the church Alex stepped out from behind a pillar - filled with shock, excitement, and some nerves, the two just stared at each other with huge smiles for a full minute. Alex then got down on a knee and asked Janie to marry him, to which of course she said yes!! They got to head back to Janie's grandmother's house to celebrate with some family members (we wish it could've been all of our families). It truly was a perfect evening and start to our forever!

Our Story

Photos

Katie Cooley

Fraternity "big" brother and best worst influence.

Steven Lazarevich

Sorority sister turned neighbor and main confidante.

Kate Hartline

Fraternity brother and first friend at Oakland.

Nick Santoni

Sylvia Moulthrop

Ryan Melotik

Best friends since two years old and former bandmate.

Meghan Burns

Stephen Eng

Partner in crime and "adopted" family member.

Emily Larsen

Alex Cooley

College roommate, sorority sister, and lifelong friend.

Sara Novak

Jacob Gallup

Law school best friend and lifeline during McKinney.

Ashley Roeser

Fellow car enthusiast and child of bride & groom.

Rhett Barker

Cousin of the groom & like a little sister to us both.

Mataya Poff

Trevor Leist

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Becca Schorfhaar, Mistress of CeremoniesLike family of the bride &amp; now close friend to both.

Sara and Caroline Berg-Love, MusiciansCousins of the bride playing during the ceremony.

Wedding Party

Check-In: Friday, September 30, 2022Check-Out: Sunday, October 2, 2022. Rate: $119 You can call the hotel directly at 847-498-6500 and reference the Marso &amp; Poff Wedding group block, or use the following link to reserve:<a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1641230473700&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book your group rate for Marso &amp; Poff Wedding Group Block</a>. Winnetka Congregational Church [ceremony location] is just 4.2 miles away (10 min), and Skokie Country Club [reception location] is just 2.1 miles away (6 min). The after-party post-reception will be held at this hotel! If you're driving in, free self-parking is available onsite. The nearest airports are: Chicago O'Hare int'l airport (ORD) - 17.4 mi - AND - Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 51.5 km / 32. At the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel in Northbrook, you'll be next to a golf course and the Chicago Botanic Garden with an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Getting to nearby attractions is easy with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 5 miles. Eat at Ruth's Chris Steak House, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service, and end your night with a nice drink at the bar/lounge.

Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel

Lodging

Chicago Botanic Garden

Brookfield Zoo

Millennium Park

Lincoln Park Zoo

Things to Do

If we would like to send a gift, where should we address it?The Poffs727 Pearl Beach Rd.Coldwater, MI 49036 Is there any transportation provided?Yes, we have provided limited transportation. The bus will pick up from the hotel at 3:30 p.m., and will make a second trip if necessary. The bus will then transport guests from the church to the reception. Starting at 10:00 p.m., the bus will begin making rounds back to the hotel and after party. What is the appropriate attire for the ceremony and reception?We request you dress in formal attire for the wedding ceremony and reception, such as dresses, skirts, and suits &amp; ties. The ceremony will be inside, however at this time, the reception will be held outside on the Skokie Country Club terrace. The weather is supposed to be 65F and sunny during the day, dropping into the upper 50s at night. Please plan accordingly! What does "country club casual" attire for the brunch mean?Per the Glen View Club attire policy, guests must dress in country club casual attire. This means for gentlemen: slacks, Bermuda length shorts, polo shirts, button down shirts, sweaters, and appropriate sportswear and for ladies: appropriate slacks, shirts, capris, sweaters, and appropriate sportswear. Please visit glenviewclub.com for a more in depth guide on clubhouse attire. May I bring a date?We politely request that only those to whom the invitation is addressed attends our big day. Please do not bring uninvited guests or plus ones. If I have further questions, may I contact you?Absolutely, just text us at 517-617-9742 with any questions you have. Keep checking back to our website as more questions and answers will be posted as they arise.

Virginia & Alexander

Virginia & Alexander

V&A

Ceremony