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We’re getting Married!

David

&

Karla

David

&

Karla

July 12, 2025

Wood Dale, Illinois

How we met

High school junior year, we were walking in the hallway then he stops and asks me if he could carry my backpack to my class. How could I deny? Love catches you by surprise!

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Our Story

The Wedding Website of Karla Mendieta and David Gonzalez
7 years in 7 pictures.

July was the month we fell in love, the month we got engaged and the month we will be getting married in. 🤍

October 2017

Our first formal date officially being together was at a Halloween corn maze. Our love for fall continues to grow more each year.
October 2018

A year later we return to one of our favorite fall festivities with some apple cider donuts and hot cocoa.
July 2019

One of our favorite memories of the year where I got her the spiked ball and she got me the panda bear.
June 2020
The day we went to Starved Rock with our friends, We were walking down a small waterfall then David stubbed his toes between the rocks. This was the day that made me realize he's a big baby.
August 2021
Our first music festival at Lollapalooza was when our love for music festivals began.
June 2022

One of our memorable picnic dates at our favorite spot we've been going to since we were together.
November 2023

Attending our first Chicago Wolves game together adding to the list of sporting events we love to go to.
July 2024
The day that David proposed to me was at our favorite park that we'd always go to for our date picnics.

RSVP

RSVP by June 6th

Please enter the first and last name of one member of your party below.
If you're responding for you and a guest (or your family), you'll be able to RSVP for your entire group on the next page.

Ex. Sarah Fortune (not The Fortune Family or Dr. & Mr. Fortune)

Schedule

Here is what to expect at our wedding!

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Church Ceremony at St. Joseph the Worker

2:00 pm - 3:45 pm

St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church
181 West Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL 60090

Garden attire, Black tie, Formal, Semi formal are all welcome.

This event is indoors, afterwards pictures will be outdoors in the back. Feel free to stay after for the pictures or have time to travel to the reception.

Wedding Reception

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Salt Creek Golf Club
Wood Dale, IL 60191

Formal, Semi-formal, Garden, or Cocktail attire is welcome

There will be a few bites and cocktails open before the event starts. Can’t wait to see you! Please fill out meal RSVP so we know what you’d like to eat.

Travel

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Hotel

The Westin Chicago North Shore

601 North Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090
 

This hotel is near our wedding ceremony.

Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Mt. Prospect

1 Randhurst Village Drive, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
 

This hotel is near our reception and is more affordable but slightly further away. Near several other activities and places to get food.

Hotel

Hyatt Place Chicago/Itasca

1150 North Arlington Heights Road, Itasca, IL 60143
 

This is a hotel close to where the reception will be.

Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago Wood Dale - Elk Grove

1200 North Mittel Boulevard, Wood Dale, IL 60191
 

This is another hotel close to where the reception will be.

🎁

Any gift is appreciated! You can gift on ZOLA or click on "Amazon Registry" 🤍 Cualquier regalo es apreciado! Pueden regalar en ZOLA o hacer clic en "Amazon Registry"
Need help finding the perfect gift from Zola Registry? Reach out to us at support@zola.com or 1 (408) 657-ZOLA (9652).
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Q + A

If you have any other questions than the ones listed. Feel free to text the bride 224-421-3415 or the groom 224-688-0577 🤍 Si tiene alguna otra pregunta aparte de las mencionadas, no dude en escribirle a la novia al 224-421-3415 o al novio al 224-688-0577.
Question

WHEN SHOULD I RSVP?

Answer

Please RSVP no later than June 6th by using the QR code on your formal invitation. Or by clicking the RSVP tab in our website. If you do not RSVP on time, we will assume you are unable to attend. 🤍 Por favor, confirme su asistencia antes del 6 de junio usando el código QR de su invitación formal o haciendo clic en "RSVP" en nuestro sitio web. Si no confirma su asistencia a tiempo, asumiremos que no podrá asistir.

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Attire ~ Atuendo

Answer

Garden attire, Black tie, Formal, Semi formal are all welcome. 🤍 Son bienvenidos todos los atuendos de jardín, corbata negra, formales o semi formales.

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Arrival ~ Llegada

Answer

Church ceremony begins promptly at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker. We recommend you arrive around 1:30-1:45 at the earliest to ensure you are seated in time. Reception starts at 5:00 at Salt Creek Golf Club. 🤍 La ceremonia religiosa comienza puntualmente a las 2:00 en la iglesia de St. Joseph the Worker. Recomendamos llegar entre la 1:30 y 1:45 como mínimo para asegurarse de tener un asiento a tiempo. La recepción comienza a las 5:00 en el Salt Creek Golf Club.

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Can I bring a plus one? ~ ¿PUEDO TRAER UN ACOMPAÑANTE?

Answer

We only accept guests on the wedding invitation. If you have a guest, they will appear below their name when you RSVP. Thank you for your understanding. 🤍 Solo aceptamos invitados formales en la invitación de boda. Si recibió un acompañante, aparecerá debajo de su nombre al confirmar su asistencia. Gracias por su comprensión.

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KIDS? ~ HIJOS?

Answer

We are so excited to celebrate with our family and friends, and while we love all children, we are only able to accommodate children of immediate family and those involved in the wedding party. 🤍 Estamos muy emocionados de celebrar con nuestra familia y amigos, y aunque amamos a todos los niños, solo podemos acomodar a los niños de la familia inmediata y aquellos involucrados en la fiesta de bodas.

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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I CAN'T MAKE IT? ~ ¿QUÉ DEBO HACER SI NO PUEDO ASISTIR?

Answer

You will be missed! If you cannot attend our wedding please indicate your regrets on our RSVP or let us know ahead of time so we can plan accordingly! 🤍 ¡Te extrañaremos! Si no puedes asistir a nuestra boda, por favor, indícanoslo en nuestra confirmación de asistencia o avísanos con anticipación para que podamos planificarlo.

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PICTURES? ~ Fotos?

Answer

We are having an "unplugged" church ceremony ( no phones or cameras ). The greatest gift you can give us is being fully present as we say "I do." We have hired professionals to capture this moment for us. After the church ceremony, feel free to take as many pictures and videos as you'd like! 🤍 Tendremos una ceremonia en la iglesia sin teléfonos ni cámaras. El mejor regalo que nos pueden dar es estar presentes al dar el "Sí, acepto". Hemos contratado a profesionales para capturar este momento. Después de la ceremonia, ¡tomen todas las fotos y videos que quieran!

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BAR?

Answer

Yes! We will be supplying alcohol and have a bartending service who will be handling beverages. Beer, wine, two specialty cocktails and non alcoholic drinks are on us! 🤍 ¡Sí! Ofreceremos alcohol y contaremos con un servicio de barman que se encargará de las bebidas. ¡Cerveza, vino, dos cócteles especiales y bebidas sin alcohol corren por nuestra cuenta!