We're getting married! ☺
We know what you're thinking - it's about time!
Since this really is happening, we appreciate you visiting our wedding website. After many (many) years we're looking forward to sharing this important step in our lives with all the family and friends who have made us who we are.
We hope this page allows you to learn a little more about our journey together.
It's also a great resource for the latest and greatest news. We plan to update it as more information becomes available regarding our wedding day timeline so please bookmark it and check back as we get closer to the big day - the countdown is on!
For our out of town guests, we'll be posting more information concerning local activities and recommendations in the area soon.
Other questions? Email us at the link on the bottom left. Found a bug? Or perhaps the page does not scale correctly on your specific mobile device? Contact the developer, webmaster and groom-to-be at the bottom right. Have something to say publically, or have a song request? Leave a comment on the contact page.
We're very excited to kick off the wedding festivities and look forward to seeing all of you soon.
Thanks for stopping by!
It's no surprise to many that Sarah has been dubbed "Sally" for her obsession with food and particular nature. She's been known to order extra sauce, always on the side. It's a good thing that she came across her own "Harry" who can summarize in 55 seconds his love for her.
But it's hard to summarize a relationship that has spanned a third of our lives, and in true "When Harry Met Sally" form we got off to a slow start. The early years had some awesome highlights but also were sprinkled with very sporadic dates, some misunderstood relationship statuses (silly Facebook!) and even a six month break up.
Why do we bring this up on our wedding website? Because it's what made us who we are - unique individuals who were trying to figure out who we were while staying true to ourselves in our own, odd way.
And those early years are what made us stronger apart, but also brought us together into the couple we are today.
So what about the middle years? Well, we were busy building our careers, buying a house and just having fun being twenty-somethings.
And then thirty hit. And we STILL were not ready for marriage. We took some amazing adventures, both near and far. We spent twelve full days sightseeing across the pond and wanted to spend more time together. Shawn saw Sarah's magical "Disney Side" and didn't run.
Somewhere in that time we realized that our independence was a critical part of who we are, but that we are strongest when we are together. So we decided: Let's both be independent, together ...
And now where are we?
We're in the chaos of wedding planning (which isn't as fun as everyone says it is) and before we know it this time of transition will be a distant memory.
We are very excited for the day when we finally get to say "I Do" in front of all our friends and family, and start the next chapter of our lives together. The first step will be a really awesome party with delicious food and lots and lots of dancing. ☺
And then we will look back on all this and reflect.
And then we will look forward to continuing our story, and are glad you can be a part of it.
In case you missed them, make sure to click on the bold text above to view a few animations and videos that illustrate us and our relationship.
| Time | Event | Location & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Wedding Mass | St. John Neumann Church |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Meet And Greet | Sarah and Shawn will greet all guests in the back of the church at the conclusion of mass. |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Church Pictures | The bridal party and family will take formal pictures at church before departing for additional photos at a nearby park. |
| 5:00 PM | Hotel Shuttle #1 | Meet in the hotel lobby for a 5:10 PM shuttle to Stonebridge. The shuttle can accommodate up to 10 people. |
| 5:35 PM | Hotel Shuttle #2 | Meet in the hotel lobby for a 5:45 PM shuttle to Stonebridge. The shuttle can accommodate up to 10 people. |
| 5:30 PM | Reception Begins | Stonebridge Country Club |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Cocktail Hour | Join us outside at Stonebridge for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, and make sure to try our signature drink, the Champaign Champagne. |
| 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM | Photo Booth | Stop by the photo booth and snap informal pictures to include in our scrapbook. Be sure to grab a copy of the picture to place in your keepsake frame! Enjoy backdrops inspired by memories of our travels together. |
| 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Group Photos | After dinner, gather your immediate family, a group of friends or your table-mates and stop by the fireplace to have a formal portrait taken. We're excited to have you here and we want to capture moments of everyone together looking their finest. |
| 12:00 AM | Reception Ends | You've eaten. You've visited. You've danced. You've eaten some more. |
| 12:15 AM | Hotel Shuttle #1 | Meet in the front of Stonebridge for a shuttle back to the hotels. The shuttle can accommodate up to 10 people. |
| 12:45 AM | Hotel Shuttle #2 | Meet in the front of Stonebridge for a shuttle back to the hotels. The shuttle can accommodate up to 10 people. |
| Who Knows? | After-Party | Midnight is when the reception ends, but then the post-party begins ... |
If you're looking for activities between our mass and reception, here are a few suggestions:
We have reserved two wedding blocks for Friday, September 1, 2017 through Monday, September 4, 2017 under the Scalia / Headrick wedding at the following hotels. Both are flexible and accommodating, so if you are interested in staying longer or shifting your stay to days outside these dates please contact us so we can put you in direct communication with the event coordinator. Although no rooms are blocked out for other days, if rooms are available they will honor the discounted rate.
Please alert us if you find the room you are interested in is unavailable and we can add more to the block as needed. There are three ways to get the wedding block price:
The final day to book a reservation at the group rate is Friday, August 11, 2017.
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630-393-3223
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630-393-3444
If there is enough interest, guests staying at these hotels can take advantage of shuttle service between each location and the wedding reception.
For out of town guests, both hotels are located right off I-88 roughly 30 miles west of downtown Chicago. If traveling by air they are about 28 miles southwest of O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and 34 miles northwest of Midway International Airport (MDW).
Although we are a little nervous about the thought of saying goodbye to our independent living, we are very excited to begin a new home together. (Of course, Sarah is not sad to say goodbye to her hand-me-down, cracked plates from college ...)
For now we'll be residing at Sarah's townhouse, but stay tuned for future updates and adventures.
In the meantime, below are ideas for some of the material items that would be great additions to our new home.
We believe home is wherever we're together and that our foundation is firm because of you - our family and friends. We realize not everyone will be able to join us, but the journey to celebrate with us is the best gift of all.
Thank you always for your love and support!
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Warning: We make no musical promises, but will do our best to ensure a fun mix that everyone will enjoy dancing the night away to. ☺
