As a result of COVID-19 and the many uncertainties surrounding our wedding, Chris and I made the decision to downsize our guest list to a much more intimate gathering. As much as we wanted to have all of our loved ones there, after experiencing the postponement in 2020, this felt like the right decision for us. We hope everyone understands and thank you for your love and support.

Lexi and Chris go way back, all the way back to middle school where they first met. Throughout high school, Lexi and Chris remained good friends, and while they hung out with many of the same people, went to many of the same parties, and shared many of the same memories, both, admittedly, never saw themselves as more than friends. Fast forward, shortly after graduating college, Lexi and Chris were both back in Glen Ellyn for the holidays when they reconnected at a friend’s party. A few drinks later, Chris and Lexi found themselves locked in a heated match of Speed. The card game went well into the night as they got lost in conversation about life, family, and how much had changed since high school. Something just clicked that night, and the two kept in touch even after Chris went back to North Carolina. A few short months later, Lexi and a group of friends decided to make a trip down to Charlotte to visit Chris for his birthday. After an incredible weekend, Lexi and Chris both agreed it was time to “make it official” and give long distance a shot. With both having family in Chicago, and Charlotte only a short plane ride away, the two found a way to make long-distance work for two years before Chris moved back to Chicago. It wasn't long after Chris moved back home that the two ended up moving in together, and after five years of dating, Chris finally popped the question at one of the couple’s favorite places in Michigan. Both Chris and Lexi still look back and laugh about how different they were so many years ago, never once thinking they would one day say "I do." The wedding will be held at Lexi's parent’s cottage in Union Pier, Michigan. They can't wait to celebrate the next chapter of their lives with all their favorite family and friends.