Dear loved ones, Needless to say, COVID19 is still very much with us, making it almost impossible for us to celebrate as we had planned. The only thing that matters more to us than getting to celebrate with our favorite people, is their safety. Because of all this, we have scrapped all original plans and went in a completely different (safer) direction. We are happy to announce that we will be having an *outdoor* anniversary party on FRIDAY, June 25, 2021. We are so thankful for all our supportive friends and family, and if you will hang on with us a little longer, we'll have a celebration worth waiting for. Love, Jack & Ellen Rose P.S. Please refer to our Schedule, Accommodations, and FAQs tabs for updated COVID-related information.

Jack and I met some time in the mid 2000s, during the prime awkward years of 5th and 6th grade. Although neither of us can remember our first introduction, we remember that time very well. Our individual friend groups were just starting to hang out more at school and we had our first ever “boy-girl” party together. Our flirty friendship strengthened throughout high school, but it wasn’t until Jack and I had several classes together junior and senior year, that I got the crazy idea he might actually be into me. Senior year of high school flew by and before we knew it, we were applying to some of the same colleges. Jack was looking at many schools to play baseball and I was trying to find a place that challenged me, but made me feel at home. We both found what we were looking for in the University of Dayton. I would like to go on the record now and say that I committed to UD first...so we all knew Jack followed me there ;) That summer we dated a bit, and although we ultimately decided to start college single, I think I always knew he was the guy for me. The University of Dayton brought some of the best people into our lives. We spent the best four years creating countless memories of study dates, late nights, world travels, baseball games, house parties, and more. Over the years, Jack not only became my best friend, but he cemented himself in my heart in a way that I didn't think was possible. We have been through some of our lives' highest and lowest points together. In 2016 we graduated college and began about 2 years of intermittent long distance dating. Jack moved to Chicago in February 2018 and I joined him as soon as I could, in August. This past year has been one of growth and new beginnings for both of us, and I could not imagine doing any part of this life without him. Can't wait to marry this amazing man!