Early in February, we learned that Jacob has a rare sight-threatening condition that is likely to worsen over time. This was very difficult news to receive, and it took some time for us to process it together. As we were processing and suddenly talking about specialists, surgeries, insurance, and scheduling all these appointments, one thing became very clear to us. It felt right to walk this path together, as Husband and Wife. For a moment, that thought was scary. We told ourselves we didn't need to be married to do this; we said we didn't have any rational reason to do it. But the thought kept coming back, until we very quickly realized we did not need a reason; it did not need to be rational. We knew we had just been placed on a scary and uncertain path, and our first instinct was that we wanted, more than anything, to walk this path in marriage. So on February 16th, we were married in a small, quiet ceremony in our home, followed by an equally small, quiet dinner. As our wedding approaches in June, we want to encourage you all that we are still putting just as much importance on this celebration! While we felt this was the right choice to make and we are SO happy we did it, we definitely noticed a BIG and VERY important thing missing and that was all of you! We hope you will come and allow us to declare our vows in front of those we hold closest, allow us to offer you hospitality, and celebrate with us. We have planned this wedding in the hopes of giving you all a wonderful evening, wonderful food, and wonderful memories. We have said many times in this planning process that the ceremony is for us, but the reception is for all of you! We are so excited to see you! Love, Mr. & Mrs. Kelso