Welcome, friends and family!
We’re so glad you’re here. This website is for all things wedding—where to be, what to wear, where to stay, and everything in between. But more than logistics, we wanted to share a little piece of our story with you—because this day wouldn’t be complete without the people who’ve helped us get here.
We first met while studying at the University of Iowa—through a dating app, of all places. It didn’t take long to realize we were also next-door neighbors, which felt like the universe giving us a nudge (or a wink).
From the beginning, we clicked. Jackson was drawn to how down-to-earth Jillian was and how much we had in common. Jillian was struck by how happy and full of life Jackson seemed—he made things exciting from the start. Over time, we navigated long-distance, moved in together, and built a life grounded in shared values, mutual growth, and a lot of encouragement to be the best versions of ourselves.
When it came time to propose, Jackson chose a beautiful, quiet spot at the Chicago Botanic Gardens—wanting the moment to feel surprising, special, and full of love.
What we’ve come to love most about each other goes beyond the big moments: Jillian admires how genuine, considerate, and easy Jackson is to be around. Jackson loves how thoughtful and caring Jillian is—and how she always seems two steps ahead with a plan. Together, we’ve built a relationship that’s supportive, adventurous, loving, and balanced.
We can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with all of you. Thank you for being part of our journey—it means the world to us.
With love, Jackson & Jillian
About Us
We currently live in Naperville, Illinois—a charming western suburb of Chicago that we’ve made our home. We’re coming up on a decade together (we officially started dating on October 23, 2016!) and couldn’t be more excited to step into this next chapter as husband and wife.
Jackson works as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Rush Physical Therapy in Oak Park, while Jillian is a Marketing Manager for a residential real estate company in Naperville. Between work and wedding planning, we still make time for the things we love—Jackson’s into video games, golf, basketball, and cheering on his favorite teams, while Jillian enjoys working out, reading, cooking, and all things fashion and home design.
Together, we’re always up for a laugh, a good movie, or finding something new to do—whether that’s catching up with friends over dinner, going on spontaneous adventures, or just relaxing at home with our two cats, Dani and Oliver.
One of our favorite places to travel is Colorado—we’ve made some great memories in Denver, Boulder, and Telluride—and we’re looking forward to making so many more. Planning this wedding has been such a meaningful process—reliving favorite memories, blending our styles, and bringing our shared vision to life.
As we look ahead, Jackson’s excited to start a family and Jillian is looking forward to building new traditions together. Thank you for being part of our journey—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
The closest airport when traveling to Burlington, Iowa, is the Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL), located just two miles southwest of the city.
Other larger and more distant options include the Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) near Moline, Illinois, and Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) near Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Both airports are about a 90 minute drive to Burlington.
The Southeast Iowa Regional Airport offers Avis Car Rental with a range of car makes and models. To book a car, call the customer service desk at 319-754-5187 or visit their website avis.com.
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids and the Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) also offer car rental services, with various companies like Enterprise, Budget, and Hertz available.
Burlington, IA is about 5 hours from Carbondale, IL, a little over 3 hours from Chicagoland, 3 hours from Ames, IA, and 2.5 hours from Des Moines, IA.
For early arrivals or those in the wedding party, we’ve reserved additional room blocks for the evening of Friday, June 19th with the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Burlington.
We’ve handpicked the best accommodations in the Burlington, IA area. Make sure to use our booking link to receive our discounted rate and book before the cut-off date!
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Burlington
1213 N Roosevelt Ave
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-0000
Conveniently located across the street and within walking distance to the Catfish Bend Casino and the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Burlington.
TBD
2.6 miles
Please use the booking link below for the discounted rate once available! We’ve put in a request for a room block and should have a link available to book shortly.
Hampton Inn & Suites Burlington
3001 Winegard Dr
Burlington, IA 52601
(631) 668-2877
This hotel is connected to the Catfish Bend Casino with amenities such as 23 casino gaming tables, 606 slot machines, and a casino VIP room.
$169 – $189 per night
2.2 miles
Please use the booking link below for the discounted rate! Normal rates are $233-$253, so this is approx. a $90 discount. The cut-off date to book at this rate is May 19th, 2026.
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Holiday Inn Express
& Suites by IHG
1605 N Roosevelt Ave
Burlington, Iowa 52601
(319) 752-0000
Conveniently located across the street and within walking distance to the Catfish Bend Casino and the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Burlington.
TBD
2.5 miles
Please use the booking link below for the discounted rate once available! We’ve put in a request for a room block and should have a link available to book shortly.
We know this is a big trip with a lot of logistics, so we’ve added some information below to answer questions you may have!
The ceremony begins promptly at 6:30pm. We recommend arriving at the venue no later than 6:00pm so that you can easily find a seat.
While we do hope you can join us all weekend, we understand if you’re unable.
Due to space restrictions, we cannot accommodate guests under the age of 12 on our wedding day. Thank you in advance for understanding.