We are getting married in Destin, Florida on September 9, 2022. With the destination being so far away, and with limited space at the reception venue, only immediate family is invited for an intimate ceremony on the beach. However, we have so many friends and family that we love, and couldn’t image celebrating our marriage without y’all. So we are having a big backyard BBQ reception in Illinois once we get back. It will be casual and informal which will give us valuable time to hang out and celebrate with everyone. Hope to see y’all at our “We Do BBQ!” Love, M&A

Michael and Allison matched on Bumble (a dating app) in early January 2019. They went on their first date on January 11, 2019 to Cooper’s Hawk - a winery in Springfield, IL. After dinner, they went to a comedy show. During the performance, it had started to snow. Michael cleaned off Allison’s windshield like a gentleman, and afterwards they shared their first kiss in the snow like a scene out of a movie. After a couple weeks of dating, Michael officially asked Allison to be his girlfriend, she of course said yes! After seven months of dating, Michael moved in with Allison and Murphy (their dog). Michael proposed to Allison on December 23rd, 2020, and of course she said yes!