Friends. Family. First of all, we just want everyone that we initially invited to our wedding to know that we only invited those that we genuinely love and truly feel have impacted our lives and made us who we are today. We were very selective in the choices we made and it broke our hearts to have to make such drastic changes. We have reached out to everyone to let them know who we will see that day and who we will hug as soon as we can. I think we can all agree that this year has been extremely challenging for everyone. I always knew planning a wedding would be difficult...but WOW. I had no idea that planning a wedding in the middle of a pandemic was something I would ever have to deal with. However, I am thankful and EXCITED nonetheless that Robert and I will still be getting married and starting the next chapter of our lives together as husband and wife. We thank you for your understanding as we have had to maneuver and manage every twist and turn. We love you and you mean the world to us. We look forward to future gatherings where social distancing and masks are a thing of the past and hugs are plentiful. We hope to see you all soon! -Danielle <3

You never know who you'll meet, when you'll meet them, or JUST how much they might impact your life. Robert and I met while working in Dekalb together a few years ago. It took awhile but we became friends. I can assure you we didn't expect to be where we are now. After Robert relocated from the Dekalb/Sycamore, IL area to Green Bay, WI we somehow started talking as more than friends (how convenient, right? Uhhh...no). Months after he had moved. It was October and I was finishing college and getting ready to kick-start my career and he was on the hunt for the next chapter of his life. Once January hit, I had had enough. I wasn't going to waste my time talking to some guy from some other state everyday. I wanted to see where this could go. So I told him to come visit. I knew there was some hesitancy from both of us because neither of us knew if this would even work out or if it was worth it. Distance can be EXTREMELY difficult. Especially with rotating work schedules that are hard to line up. But sure enough we were making trips every couple of weekends to see one another. Even if for only a day and as little as that was, it was SO WORTH IT. I remember telling a friend of mine in the spring that I already knew I loved him and I thought he might just be the guy I marry someday. Crazy...I know. But by November he had relocated to my area and we were ready to take the next step. The day he asked me to be his wife was the most "right" moment in my life. I have never loved someone so much and been loved so well by another person. I prayed last year before I was even talking to Robert that God would help me to find a man that would stand by my side, that would support me, and be motivated to work towards a family and making a life together. And someone who would allow me to love and support them as well. I got it ALL! JACKPOT BABY! So basically... Moral of the Story: Not everyone's story is glamorous. Ours started at Kohl's. And I wouldn't change it.