Thank you so much for the beautiful oak serving board! We can’t wait to use it during the many dinner parties you’ll be invited to this winter. Looking forward to celebrating with you at our wedding!

For a kitchen gift you received before your wedding

How did you know we were dreaming of those crystal champagne flutes?! They’re by far the most beautiful glasses in our home and we’ve never felt fancier. You’ll have to come over soon so we can toast to you! So excited to see you in June.

For drinkware you received before your wedding

We had a blast dancing the night away with you at our wedding. We also can’t thank you enough for the espresso maker. Our mornings have never been brighter! We can’t wait to see you in Austin next month… all caffeinated up!

For a coffee gift you received after your wedding

Where have you been hiding those killer dance moves? Thank you so much for rocking out at our wedding. And we absolutely love our new cast iron skillet and cookbook! We’re already cooking up a storm. Hope to see you soon in New York!

For cookware you received after your wedding

Thank you so much for the beer-brewing kit! We hope to be sipping backyard IPAs with you in no time. We missed you at the wedding, but know you were there in spirit. Can’t wait to see you when we’re back from our honeymoon!

For a gift-giver who couldn’t come to your wedding

Physical Gift

Carolyn & John

Schedule

Travel

Registry

Wedding Party

Photos

Things To Do

FAQs

Libre Baskerville

Cormorant Garamond

Blake

Wedding Ceremony

We met at Northern Illinois University. Our friend Dana Tito introduced us and it has been an amazing journey since then.

09/2009 How we met

We went and got ice cream and then saw a movie with our friends.

4.26.10 Our First Date

After eight years, Jack proposed to me at the Buckingham Fountain in Chicago. We were on our way to Lake Shake Country Musical Festival with friends when he asked me if I wanted to take our favorite photo. That's when he brought the ring box around to the front. He then got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. 

We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone! We hope you are ready to dance the night away.

Carolyn & John

We’re getting married!

John

T. Martin, IV

Carolyn

Straub

October 5, 2019

09/2009 How we met

4.26.10 Our First Date

6.23.18 The Proposal