Due to the Illinois gathering requirements we will be getting married this year in a small ceremony with immediate family only and the wedding party. The wedding will be in Chicago at Holy Name Cathedral at 2:30 pm on Friday, September 25th, 2020. The reception will follow the wedding at the Gibson home in Barrington, IL. Transportation will be provided for all from the Marriott, to the church, to the Gibson home and back to the Marriott.

We met in the dorms at the University of Dayton. Was it Sammie's crazy curly hair or rap music blaring in the tiny dorm room that made sparks fly? Whatever it was, we clicked. While Sammie keeps Bryan on his toes, Bryan keeps Sammie’s feet on the ground. We quickly realized we shared the same sense of humor and the rest is history. Through a school transfer, long distance relationship (Chicago to Baltimore), international trips, and eventually settling in Chicago together, we couldn’t be more excited to say we’re getting married!

We planned to meet up with friends at 3pm for drinks. Those plans changed when Sammie wanted to pass on drinks (very unlike her), stop by Starbucks and stay in that night. Little did she know, Chris Costy and Kristy snuck into their apartment to decorate. When we got back to the apartment, now blooming with rose petals and candles, Bryan popped the big question. And she said YES! Just down the street, our families were waiting at the Vig to celebrate. Champaign, sparklers, limo rides with rap music, friends from Chicago and out of town rounded out the best night of both of our lives, so far! We can’t wait to share this special day with you, as it’s family and friends that truly make us happy. Please bring your dancing shoes and get ready to party!