Wedding Day

Our Lady of the Scapular Parish Office

Ceremony

PRCU Banquet Hall

Reception

Our Wedding

We met on Facebook Dating, not expecting much, but our messages led to a first date that felt unexpectedly right. We ordered sushi, played games, and talked until three in the morning—then Thomas took a chance and kissed Jackie. From that night on we were inseparable, spending every free moment together and falling more in love with each day. We’ve shared so many adventures since then. Our first trip together was to Ohio, where we discovered Twin Oast brewery. We celebrated Thomas’s 26th birthday in Florida with beach days, explored the arcade and charm of Frankenmuth, and Jackie surprised Thomas with a Chicago New Year’s visit for our first New Year’s kiss. We’ve also enjoyed time in Midland, Michigan, from distillery afternoons to baseball games, plus countless concerts, sporting events, and simple everyday moments that made us laugh. On November 1, 2025, we returned to Ohio and to Twin Oast—where Thomas surprised Jackie with a proposal. We celebrated afterward with UNO Flip, beers, thrift shopping, Taco Bell runs, and more exploring. Our love continues to deepen. We’re so excited to celebrate our next chapter together and can’t wait to see what the future holds.

Our Story

Photos

John Bajorek 

Robbie Ballard 

Ashley Tysick

Becky Green 

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Hotels

This bar has amazing food, cocktails and staff! Try the Waffos with their Nashville hot chicken tenders, paired with a Mad Love cocktail

Grand Dad's Bar

Cheap beers and delicious bar food!

My Place Bar & Grill

Looking for a fancy cocktail and elevated tapas dishes, this is the place to go!

The Iron Gate

Such a gem, you can find a great beer selection! They only accept cash, but don't worry they have an ATM in there.

Oak Cafe

Bishop Park

Want a martini? This is a place to go! They have a martini for whatever mood you are in.

Gizzmos

This place has a special place in the brides heart. She was the bar manager who created the bar menu, and shortly after became the General manager. If you go there you may even spot some drinks she crafted!

Major Biddle's

This shop has many unique finds and is worth a visit!

Glow Fish Studios

Need a caffeine boost? Stop into this coffee shop and enjoy a latte with one of their baked goods.

The Coffee Lounge

Feeling fancy? This place has some fantastic appetizers and a lovely wine and cocktail selection. The owners are good friends of the brides, and is one of her favorite places to visit.

Jacqueline & Thomas

Jacqueline & Thomas

Dress Code

SEMI-FORMAL