J&Z

We're getting married

Jennifer&Zaveian

Saturday, June 5, 2027 · Wheaton, Illinois

St. Michael Church & St. Andrew's Golf & Country Club

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Our Story

Two sides, one love story

Every love story has two sides — here's ours, told the way we each remember it.

Hers

Jennifer

Our story starts at a bags tournament, where a handsome stranger helped me carry the boards out of my car. I was intrigued but didn't officially meet him until a bonfire at his house. I thought he was cute, welcoming, and funny. He even got me to try seafood, but I'm still not fully convinced… With some help from our friends, we started talking and danced the night away!

I realized he was the one when I wanted to spend all my time with him, sharing the simplest parts of our days. Zay leads with a caring attitude, makes the bad days good, and makes the most ordinary day feel special.

When I saw him down on one knee, I felt an overflow of happiness and gratitude to God that He put Zay in my life!

His

Zaveian

Flash back to that bags tournament: I spotted this cute girl struggling to wrestle her bag set out of her car — and I sprinted over to help. The next weekend, Jen came to a bonfire at my place, and she was laughing at almost everything I said (so cute). Later we all headed to the bars, where her girlfriends kept telling me how amazing Jen is — that she's a teacher, and that I really should dance with her and get to know her. So I did.

Fast forward to Halloween. After months of talking every single day, I knew she was the one when I asked her to dress up as the Minions with me — and without hesitation, she did ().

Jokes aside: I knew Jen was going to be my wife when I realized just how special she is, and how deeply she cares for everyone around her. When I finally asked her to marry me, my head was racing with emotion — every thought a happy one, and all of it pure excitement to spend forever with Jen.

Zaveian proposing to Jennifer under the trees
The moment she said yes.

By Our Side

Our wedding party

The people who got us here, standing with us on the day.

The Day

Where & when

The Ceremony

I Do

2:30 PM · Saturday, June 5, 2027

St. Michael Church
310 S. Wheaton Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187

The Reception

Dinner & Dancing

6:00 PM · Cocktails at 5:30

St. Andrew's Golf & Country Club
41 Route 59, West Chicago, IL 60185

The Day Of

Schedule

2:15 PM

Guests Seated

Please find your seat at St. Michael Church.

2:30 PM

Ceremony

Jennifer & Zaveian say "I do."

4:00 PM

Off to the Reception

About a 20-minute drive to St. Andrew's Golf & Country Club.

5:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

Drinks, mingling, and a toast to the newlyweds.

6:00 PM

Dinner

A seated dinner service — the celebration is just getting started.

7:30 PM

Dancing

Hit the dance floor and celebrate the night away.

11:00 PM

Send-Off

Send the happy couple off in style.

Reception times are estimates for now — we'll finalize them soon.

Travel & Stay

Getting there

Where to stay

We've reserved a block of rooms at The Riverside Hotel at a special rate. Mention the "Zeller Wedding" when you book. A second option nearby is The Garden Inn.

Getting around

The nearest airport is about 30 minutes from the venue. Parking is available on site at both venues. There's no shuttle, so please plan your own way to and from the day.

Dress code

Formal attire — floor-length gowns and suits or tuxedos. We can't wait to see everyone dressed to the nines.

With Love

Registry

Your presence is the only present we need.

Should you wish to give a gift, we've put together a registry to help us start this next chapter. Thank you for your generosity and love.

Good to Know

Frequently asked

When should I RSVP by?

Please reply by May 1, 2027, so we can share final counts with our venues. Replies open here once the invitations go out — a formal invitation is on its way.

What's the dress code?

Formal attire — think floor-length gowns and suits or tuxedos. We'll be celebrating into the evening, so dress to feel wonderful and ready for the dance floor.

Are the ceremony and reception in the same place?

No — the ceremony is at St. Michael Church in Wheaton, and the reception follows at St. Andrew's in West Chicago, about a 20-minute drive away.

How do I get from the ceremony to the reception?

The hotel doesn't run a shuttle service, so you'll need to arrange your own transportation between the two. It's about a 20-minute drive, and there's parking at both venues.

Is there parking at both venues?

Yes — there's parking at St. Michael Church for the ceremony, and St. Andrew's offers overnight parking at the reception, so you're welcome to leave your car and pick it up the next day.

Is there an open bar?

Yes — drinks are on us! Please note the bar will be closed during the hour-and-a-half dinner service, then open again for the rest of the night.

Can I bring a plus-one?

To keep our celebration intimate, we're keeping the guest list by invitation only. Your invitation will list the exact number of seats reserved in your name — if you have any questions, just reach out to us.

Are kids welcome?

Yes — the children named on your invitation are very welcome, and we'd love to have them there. There is one thing we have to be clear about: the venue requires children to stay seated for the whole hour-and-a-half dinner service, for their safety and the staff's. If that feels like a lot to ask of your little ones, we completely understand — we'd be sorry to miss them, and we hope you're still able to celebrate with us.

What time should I arrive?

Please be seated at the church by 2:15 PM so we can begin the ceremony on time at 2:30 PM. Do check back here every so often over the coming months — timings can still change.

Who can I contact with questions?

Reach out to us anytime and we'll be happy to help — we're so excited to celebrate with you. On the day of the wedding, please reach out to Sara Remar rather than us.