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Update: Thank you for celebrating with us! Keep in mind the Ceremony WAS scheduled for 12:00pm and unfortunately was pushed back to 2:00pm

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“We’re getting married!”—highschool sweethearts
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Pablo Matias

and

Nayeli Saldana

Pablo Matias

and

Nayeli Saldana

#MatiasSaldanaWedding2024

August 31, 2024

Chicago, IL

The proposal

02/17/2023

The high-school sweethearts filled with puppy love still, finally can afford to go somewhere special for Valentine’s Day of 2023. Cluelessly, Nayeli organized her entire proposal without knowing….. Well Pablo didn’t know either until the night or so before. Nayeli made the reservations, picked out outfits for both of them, and came up with the idea to take a photo at the end of the night to reminisce about that night in the future. Of course not realizing she had just put the proposal setting right into Pablo’s lap. Pablo had the ring months prior, but needed a little more help on the “How to do it”… Surprisingly Pablo managed to keep this a secret from anyone and everyone for months. Which lead to complete shock for everyone including Nayeli. The couple ate their meal as couples do on date-night, but in the very middle of eating pablo goes to the “bathroom”. While Pablo is in the “bathroom” (to Nayeli’s knowledge) he was actually explaining to a waitress his plan to propose. At the end of the meal Pablo reminded Nayeli that they wanted to take a picture before leaving the restaurant. Pablo hands to phone to the waitress where she starts recording instead of taking a photo and then…… Next thing you know, you’re invited to their wedding.

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Schedule

Saturday, August 31, 2024

Ceremony

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

New Hope Church
1805 North Kostner Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Semi-Formal or Dressy Casual

Please arrive 20-30 minutes early to find a seat or say your hellos to other guest.

Reception

Sat, Aug 31, 2024, 6:00 pm - Sun, Sep 1, 2024, 12:00 am

The Boundary Ballroom
Schiller Park, IL 60131

Formal

Travel

Hotel

Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport

4200 North River Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176
 +1 (847) 233-9000

Registry

Amazon gift registry

Wedding Party

Nayeli Saldana

Bride

Pablo Matias

Groom

Araceli Saldaña

Maid of Honor

Jared Lopez

Best Man

Leslie Barrera

Bridesmaid

Juliana Soberanis

Bridesmaid

Andrea Saldaña

Bridesmaid

Mariana Saldaña

Bridesmaid

Anthony Pagan

Groomsman

Angel Escutia

Groomsman

Estevan Soto

Groomsman

Being filled in by Timmy

Andrew Pagan

Groomsman

Zacharias Pagan

Groomsman

Pastor Andy

Officiant

Carlos Ferreira

Groomsman

Liliana Saldaña

Ring Bearer

Gatlin Fitzgerald

Ring Bearer

Lily Saldaña

Mother of the Bride

Jose Luis Saldaña

Honor Attendant

Ernesto Matias

Father of the Groom

Sondra Matias

Mother of the Groom

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Things To Do

We're making a list of our favorite activities and sights in the area. Check back soon.

FAQs

Question

I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

Answer

Yes! Message the bride directly

Question

Is there a dress code?

Answer

Formal

Question

When should I RSVP by?

Answer

Yesterday

Question

Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

Answer

Of course !

Question

Do you have any hotel recommendations?

Answer

Yes! We’ll be in it. The venue is located within a hotel, take advantage of the bar and stay the night. Use the link below for a discounted rate to book. http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-US/html/ArrivalInfo?hotel=IL146&srp=LWED&pu=no

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