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!

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Memorial Day weekend...At a cookout with friends and their kids. Rich texting and insisting we spend some time together. Talking for 6 hours, with an ice cream break in the middle, made us think that it was all going to work out...

and here we are, planning a wedding, both knowing "from the first day..."

5•28•2017

how we met

We purchased a house in Ottawa, Illinois in September, 2018. Lots of work went into the house to make it our home. On January 5, 2019, Rich asked Claire to spend forever together while in Chicago celebrating with friends and family.

January • 2019

where we are now

Due to continued uncertainty from COVID-19, we will be getting married in a private ceremony with our immediate family and close friends. We will continue celebrating with a small dinner at Monte’s. Unfortunately times like this were not expected, but we know it was the safest decision for our family and friends health!

Claire & Rich

We’re getting married!

Rich Jurden

Claire Conness

October 24, 2020

how we met

where we are now

THE YEAR OF COVID