S&J
Together with their families

Sarah & John

Save the Date
March 13, 2027
Two o'clock in the afternoon
St. John Neumann Church
2900 E. Main Street
St. Charles, Illinois
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Chapter One

Our Story

What began as something simple grew, slowly and certainly, into something we could not imagine being without. After years of building a life alongside one another, we are ready to begin the next chapter together, under one roof, with the people who shaped both of us beside us.

We would be honored to have you with us on the day we make it so.

"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor."
ECCLESIASTES 4:9
Chapter Two

Our Journey

Where It Began
1st Date
Where It Began
A round of mini golf at River View that neither of us was nervous about, which was the first sign. We played, we clicked, and then we talked for hours past when the game ended.
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Becoming Us
It's Official!
Becoming Us
There was no single moment, no big conversation or grand declaration. We just kept choosing each other until being together stopped being a question.
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Our First Chapter
1st Year
Our First Chapter
The year of learning each other. First holidays, first trips, and the slow accumulation of inside jokes and habits that turn two people into a pair.
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Roots Take Hold
2nd Year
Roots Take Hold
The newness settled into something steadier. We stopped discovering each other and started building with each other.
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Steady and Sure
3rd Year
Steady and Sure
By now we knew. The kind of partnership that does not need explaining or proving, just living. Comfortable in the best sense of the word.
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The Last Year Apart
4th Year
The Last Year Apart
The proposal came at Mont Saint-Michel, in a crowded abbey on a day that should have been quiet, with more rushing than either of us planned. It was not perfect, which is what made it ours.
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The Celebration

Details

The Mass

Two o'clock in the afternoon
St. John Neumann Church
2900 E. Main Street
St. Charles, Illinois
A traditional Nuptial Mass, approximately one hour
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The Reception

Half past three until half past five
Mio Modo
200 S. 2nd Street
St. Charles, Illinois
Appetizers, desserts, and a cash bar
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We have shaped this day around the things that matter most to us: a sacred ceremony, sweet things to share, and time with the people we love. We hope you find joy in it the way we have in dreaming it.

With Gratitude

A Note on Gifts

Between the two of us, we already have what we need for daily life and then some. Our hope is that those who feel moved to give will choose one of the two funds below, for our first home or our honeymoon.

The Home Fund

Our First Home

The Foundation

After building a life beside one another, our first home is the next chapter. A place to gather, to grow, and to welcome those we love. Contributions here go directly toward making it ours.

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The Honeymoon Fund

The Honeymoon

South Pacific

A long trip to a place neither of us has been. Slow mornings, warm water, and time to simply be together after a season of building. Contributions here go directly toward making the trip everything we hope it will be.

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We respectfully ask that no physical gifts be brought to the wedding. For those who prefer to give in person, checks made out to Sarah or John are warmly welcome. Above all, your presence at the ceremony is the gift we are most looking forward to.

Good to Know

Questions

What time should I arrive?
Please plan to be seated by 1:45 PM, as the Mass will begin promptly at 2:00 PM.
Where should I park?
The church has plenty of parking on site, including handicap-accessible spots. At Mio Modo, there is a parking garage right across the street, plus public lots around downtown St. Charles.
What is the dress code?
We are asking the men to wear a suit, or at least a collared shirt and tie, and the women to dress to a similar level. It is a church wedding followed by an afternoon reception, so dress it up a bit.
Will the ceremony be a full Catholic Mass?
Yes. It is a traditional Catholic Nuptial Mass, with readings, prayers, music, and Communion.
What if I've never attended a Catholic Mass?
No problem at all. Plenty of our guests have never been to one. Just follow along with everyone else, stand and sit when they do, and participate as much or as little as you like. There is nothing you need to prepare.
Can non-Catholics receive Communion?
Everyone is welcome to celebrate with us, whatever your faith. By Catholic custom, Communion is for practicing Catholics, so if that is not you, simply stay in your seat or come up with your arms crossed for a blessing. Either is perfectly fine.
May I take photos during the ceremony?
Yes, feel free. We only ask that you stay in your seat during the ceremony, keep the aisles clear, and let our photographer get their shots.
Can I bring a guest?
Yes. Just include them when you RSVP, or have them RSVP on their own, so we have an accurate headcount.
Are children welcome?
Yes. Just include them when you RSVP so we have an accurate headcount.
Will there be food?
Yes. The reception at Mio Modo will have appetizers and desserts, plus a cash bar if you would like a drink.
How long will the wedding and reception last?
The Mass runs about an hour. The reception at Mio Modo is from 3:30 to 5:30 PM, a few minutes' drive from the church.
What should I do after the ceremony?
Head over to Mio Modo in downtown St. Charles for the reception, which starts at 3:30 PM. The half hour after Mass gives everyone time to drive over while we take a few photos.
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