Illinois Beach Hotel

Wedding Rehearsal and Dinner

Welcome Bonfire/Hoguera de bienvenida

Family Photos (BEFORE wedding ceremony)/ Fotos familiares (ANTES de la ceremonia nupcial)

Wedding/Boda

Our Wedding

Our Story

Engagement Photos

Dana and Kelsey have been best friends for almost 20 years now. Dana has agreed to lots of Kelsey's crazy ideas over the years including having to sit with a huge pot of miso soup in her lap while Kelsey drove. Dana is honestly the sweetest person you will ever meet. Kelsey is so lucky to have had such an amazing friend and support system. Enjoy this photo of them in chemistry class in high school. 

Dana Humphrey

Sean and Antonio met as kids (3, 5 years old? who even remembers anymore) and immediately became best friends. From playing kick the can together, causing general chaos around town, to going to community college together, Antonio and Sean have been there for each others most important life milestones. Sean is a kind and loyal man whom is always looking out for others best interests. Sean is a brother to Antonio and his family.

Sean Comerford

Kendall and Kelsey were roommates in college. They met their first year of college and spent time studying for chemistry and going to Disneyland together. Kendall feels like the sister Kelsey never had. Life is better when they are together, and Kendall is the perfect person to chill all weekend on the couch with and watch reality TV. 

Kendall Cavaletto 

Patrick and Antonio met in high school during Guided Study Hall where they would goof off and not get any work done at all.  This eventually developed into a friendship and Patrick and Antonio have been very close ever since. Antonio had the pleasure of being a groosmen for Patrick when he married his wonderful wife Sydney. Patrick has a big heart,  is a funny person, and very easy to talk to.

Patrick Kunz

Kelsey and Rylie were roommates their senior year of college. Rylie has a way of asking the most meaningful and thoughtful questions. Anytime they studied together in college, they spent more time talking instead of studying. Rylie makes life sweeter and is the perfect person to eat a pan of brownies from the middle with. 

Rylie Kern

Antonio met Cody in elementary school but became friends in middle school after doing cross country together, but became much closer in high school after Cody moved away. Cody is one those people who has the amazing skill of being able to make friends with just about anybody. Not only are Cody and Antonio close, but they're also close with the others parents. Both have lived in each other's houses for months to a year at a time. He is no nonsense, blunt, and hilarious all at the same time. Cody is a very loyal friend who is always looking for the next thing to dive into. 

Cody Busic

Soni and Kelsey became friends through all of their science classes together in college. Soni has a way of making everyone feel invited and welcomed. Soni is always down for adventure, which one time meant Kelsey and Soni going on drive at 4am in the morning to end up in farm instead of the sunrise over sand dunes (thanks Siri for misleading us).

Soni Kay

Gordon and Antonio met in Grad school at UIC, both being in the same 1st year cohort and starting the program together. They connected over the chaos that is being a first year and frequently hung out at the local bar after taking 3 hour exams. Gordon later moved into Antonio's apartment, becoming roommates for 6 months until he left to california. Antonio and Gordon remained close and continue to do so. Gordon is a level head person and very down to earth. He is a loyal friend who is always willing to listen, and always down for a good time.

Gordon Luu

Wedding Party

What is the dress code?/¿Cuál es el código de vestimenta?We are asking our guest to dress in formal beach attire. For inspiration see this <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/kelsey47/wedding-guest-ideas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pinterest board</a>..Note: The ceremony will be on the sand so you may want to go barefoot or wear flats for this part of the day..Les pedimos a nuestros invitados que vistan ropa formal de playa. Consulten este <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/kelsey47/wedding-guest-ideas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pinterest board</a>. para inspirarse..Nota: La ceremonia se realizará en la arena, por lo que les recomendamos ir descalzos o usar zapatos planos para esta parte del día.

Attire

The wedding will be at the Illinois Beach Hotel and we have a room block there. It is approximately a 1hr drive from O'hare International Airport (ORD). To reserve a room with the room block you can call (224) 259-2600 and use code KAW or you can reserve online through the <a href="https://us01.iqwebbook.com/IBHIL184/?coupon=KAW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">link</a> below. You may have to readjust the dates once copied. To get the room block rate, room must be booked by 08/18/26. https://us01.iqwebbook.com/IBHIL184/?coupon=KAW La boda se celebrará en el Illinois Beach Hotel y tenemos un bloque de habitaciones reservado. Está a aproximadamente una hora en coche del Aeropuerto Internacional O'Hare (ORD). Para reservar una habitación con el bloque de habitaciones, puede llamar al (224) 259-2600 y usar el código KAW o reservar en línea (<a href="https://us01.iqwebbook.com/IBHIL184/?coupon=KAW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">link</a>) a través del enlace que aparece a continuación. Es posible que tenga que ajustar las fechas una vez copiadas. Para obtener la tarifa especial del bloque de habitaciones, la reserva debe realizarse antes del 18/08/26. https://us01.iqwebbook.com/IBHIL184/?coupon=KAW

Travel

Six Flags in located in Gurnee, IL and is about a 25 min drive from Illinois Beach Hotel where the wedding is located

Six Flags Great America

Downtown Chicago is about 1hr and 10 min drive from the venue site. We recommend doing an architecture tour on the river, grabbing a slice of pizza at pequods, and the field museum (our first picture together was taken here). Nearby the field museum is also the shedd aquarium and the planetarium.

Chicago

There are many nature preserves in the Chicagoland area. In fact, there are a couple right near our venue- Illinois Beach Nature Preserve and North Dunes Nature Preserve. But there are many to chose from if you want to explore farther out!

Nature Preserves

The venue is near the border of Wisconsin. One thing you can check out is the Mars Cheese Castle in Wisconsin and buy some Wisconsin beer and cheese.

Visit Wisconsin 

The wedding venue is right on the beach of Lake Michigan so bring a swimsuit and go for a swim or catch some sun rays on the beach!

Beach

Things to Do

Registry

Where is the wedding happening?/¿Dónde se celebrará la boda?The ceremony will be on the sand at the beach in front of Illinois Beach Hotel. Cocktail hour will be on a patio area outside at the hotel. The reception will be held indoors at the hotel..La ceremonia tendrá lugar en la arena de la playa, frente al Hotel Illinois Beach. El cóctel se ofrecerá en una terraza al aire libre del hotel. La recepción se celebrará en el interior del hotel.

What is the dress code?/¿Cuál es el código de vestimenta?We are asking our guest to wear formal beach attire. See this <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/kelsey47/wedding-guest-ideas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pinterest board </a>for inspiration. Note: The ceremony is on the sand, so you may want to go barefoot or wear flats for this part of the day. Les pedimos a nuestros invitados que vistan ropa formal de playa. Consulten este <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/kelsey47/wedding-guest-ideas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pinterest board </a>para inspirarse. Nota: La ceremonia se realizará en la arena, por lo que les recomendamos ir descalzos o usar zapatos planos para esta parte del día.

Kelsey & Antonio

Kelsey & Antonio

K&A

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Wedding/Boda