Square CeltSaturday Aug 14, 6 – 10pm This reception is for the Rice, Chapman, Wahlborg, and Rutkowski families. Please join us and help celebrate our marriage! Please RSVP here on our website, or to sister-of-the-groom Jessica Solares.
Category: Wedding Events
Augst Minnesota Wedding Reception
Moondance InnSunday July 25 11am – 3pm This luncheon reception is being hosted by April Faye’s parents for the Augst and Minnesota family. Please join us if you can! RSVP here on our website or to the Mother of the Bride, Marilyn Augst. We had a lovely little luncheon at a quaint bed and breakfast….
Starved Rock Reception
After a fun afternoon of taking photos in the park, we came back to the lodge for dinner and dancing. First we had toasts. Matt and I welcomed and thanked everyone, then our fathers spoke, then Matt’s brother Chris and my best friend Vella. Then we had our first dance. We danced to Lady Gaga’s…
Starved Rock Vow Renewal
We livestreamed our wedding. Below is the transcript of the ceremony. Celebrant:A very warm welcome to this joyous occasion, and on behalf of Matthew and April Faye, thank you to all of you who are here present, and to all of you who are joining us livestreaming, for being here! Love, in all its many…
Ansley Ohio Wedding Shower
Blendon Woods Park, Shadblow ShelterSunday May 23 2021, 11am – 3pm Please join us for a fun picnic at Blendon Woods Park Shadblow Shelter! This event is being hosted by April Faye’s two bridesmaids/besties, Vella and Irena, and it will be entirely outside. This reception is for the Ohio friends and family. Please join us…
Handfasting
We chose to elope in a private ceremony for just the two of us on June 24, 2020 at Knoch Knolls Park in Naperville Illinois. Matt got to wear the kilt he always wanted, and I had a dream dress that made me feel like a fairy princess. As we are both into Ren fairs…
Engagement Photos
We took some lovely engagement photos at our chosen wedding location, Knoch Knolls Park in Naperville.
Engagement Letter
Dear Family, I hope this letter finds you well, and you are all staying safe. Times are uncertain right now, but I wanted to brighten your day with some good news. As Mom’s holiday letter alluded to, I have someone special in my life, and just shortly after Valentine’s Day, he proposed! Please enjoy reading…