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Destin Teamer

&

Xzavier Thompson

Destin Teamer

&

Xzavier Thompson

September 6, 2025

Mundelein, IL
74 days74 d7 hours7 h17 minutes17 min6 seconds6 s

A SEPTEMBER LOVE STORY

#TeamingUpWithThompson

On September 3, 2021, Destin and Xzavier met when they attended a Pride festival in Atlanta with one of their mutual friends. They exchanged phone numbers. Destin—an Illinois native, and Xzavier—a Colorado native, spent two years maintaining their friendship over the phone and occasionally seeing each other in person. For one of those occasions, Xzavier flew to Chicago to visit his friends and see Beyoncé’s performance at Soldier Field during her 2023 Renaissance World Tour. On July 23rd, Destin and Xzavier shared a special moment at the Beyoncé concert when they told their friends they felt like they were soulmates. The following month, Xzavier returned to the Midwest to begin his military career at the Great Lakes Naval Base, just 2 miles away from Destin’s home in North Chicago, IL. Unable to access his phone, he exchanged letters with Destin while in basic training. On September 3, 2023, Destin received a phone call from an unfamiliar number. Assuming it was spam, he almost blocked it, but decided to answer it when curiosity got the best of him. Xzavier was on the other end. In an emotional outburst, he asked Destin to come to his graduation ceremony after admitting that he loved him. Destin came, and Xzavier embraced him with open arms, vowing never to let go of him. Now, in September of 2025, Xzavier and Destin are getting married, and they want YOU to celebrate with them!

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Schedule

Friday, September 5, 2025

Rehearsal dinner

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

25260 N Gilmer Rd
25260 N Gilmer Rd, Mundelein, IL 60060

Dress Casual Attire

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Wedding

3:00 pm

Cocktail Attire

The category is “Citrus Groove”. Come in your best summer cocktail attire, we want you in beautiful, bright summer colors (please reserve orange and green for the wedding party). RSVP by August 6th.

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Post Wedding Brunch

11:00 am

Dress Casual Attire

If you would like to attend the Post Wedding Brunch, please RSVP by July 15, 2025.

Travel

Out-of-towners will need to fly into Chicago via O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW). The list below includes hotels that are close to the wedding venue and some that are directly in the city of Chicago. Please note that Mundelein is approximately 1 hour northwest of Chicago, so plan accordingly when commuting to the ceremony or any other activity. If you prefer to stay at an Airbnb, you can look for options in Mundelein, Libertyville, Vernon Hills, Wauconda, Lincolnshire, or Lake Zurich. Staying in one of these towns will ensure that you are within 25 minutes of the wedding venue. We strongly recommend renting a car or carpooling, so that you can get around with more ease, as no transportation will be provided to or from the wedding venue.

Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville - Mundelein

510 Illinois 83, Mundelein, IL 60060
 (847) 949-5100

Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Lincolnshire

1400 Milwaukee Avenue, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
 (847) 478-1400

Hotel

SpringHill Suites Chicago Lincolnshire

300 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
 (847) 793-7500

Hotel

Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills by IHG

450 North Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
 (847) 918-1400

Hotel

The Whitehall Hotel

105 East Delaware Place, Chicago, IL 60611
 (312) 944-6300

Hotel

Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop, an IHG Hotel

25 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60661
 1 (877) 227-6963

Hotel

Warwick Allerton - Chicago

701 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
 (312) 440-1500

Registry

Wedding Party

Kidjie Boyer

Officiant

Destin's Friend

Trisha Buskey

Groomswoman

Xzavier’s Cousin

Saly Kacou

Groomswoman

Xzavier’s Best Friend

Einas Mohamed

Groomswoman

Xzavier’s Best Friend

Eleni Huka

Groomswoman

Xzavier’s Best Friend

Obsa Huka

Groomsman

Xzavier’s Friend

Shantay Harris

Groomswoman

Xzavier’s Cousin

Jacob Jones

Groomsman

Xzavier and Destin's Friend

Deija Richards

Groomswoman

Destin's Friend

Henry Pink

Groomsman

Destin's Friend

Tyra Grove

Groomswoman

Destin's Friend

Lumi Teamer

Flower Girl

Destin's Niece

Ruarc Teamer

Ring Bearer

Destin's Nephew

Things To Do

We're excited to share some of our favorite places with you! The Chicagoland Area is quite vast and there are always a lot of things to do, whether you want to be in the big city or out in nature. We've organized this list from closest to furthest away (to the wedding venue).
Independence Grove Forest Preserve

Independence Grove Forest Preserve

16400 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
Lynfred Winery

Lynfred Winery

971 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
, (847) 229-9463
American Place Casino

American Place Casino

4011 Fountain Square Place, Waukegan, IL 60085
Bertrand Bowling Lanes Inc

Bertrand Bowling Lanes Inc

2616 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park

Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park

1 Lake Front Drive, Zion, IL 60099
Skydeck Chicago

Skydeck Chicago

233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo

2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Cloud Gate

Cloud Gate

201 E Randolph St, Millennium Park, Chicago, IL 60601
Giordano's Pizza

Giordano's Pizza

700 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Navy Pier

Navy Pier

600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Centennial Wheel

Centennial Wheel

Navy Pier, Streeterville, Chicago, IL 60611

FAQs

Question

What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

Answer

Please arrive around 2:30 pm.

Question

Are kids welcome?

Answer

One child per Adult.

Question

Can I bring a date?

Answer

Yes, you can bring a plus one.

Question

Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

Answer

There is no transportation to the ceremony, please make travel arrangements ahead of time.

Question

When should I RSVP by?

Answer

Please RSVP on this website by August 6th. You can also RSVP by contacting Destin or Xzavier directly.

Question

Are there any other events that I should know about around the wedding?

Answer

We will have a post wedding brunch the day after the wedding. We are currently looking for caterers, and we need to know how many people will be joining us for brunch. If you would like to attend, please RSVP on this website by July 15, 2025.

Question

Is there a dress code?

Answer

Here is a link to get the vibe of the wedding. Please reserve green and orange for the wedding party. https://pin.it/2f1zfddpB

Question

Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

Answer

The ceremony and reception will be at the same location. This is a backyard ceremony, as it will take place at an Airbnb. The house has a large driveway that should be able to accommodate everyone's vehicle. This property also comes with three garages that all together, can accommodate up to 8 vehicles.

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