Rehearsal Dinner

Hampton Heritage Center

Ceremony

Watch Tower Lodge

Reception

Our Wedding

Our story began in July of 2022 when Colin was performing at a theater in the town where Sam lived. We found each other on Tinder but quickly set up a call that would last over two hours. We had planned a time to hang out in person a week later, but a few days passed, and Sam couldn’t wait any longer. He needed to see Colin. So he insisted on a bike ride a couple of hours from then, and Colin excitedly agreed. We rode along the river until we came to a stopping point at a bench under a beautiful tree. We sat and talked and laughed and could feel that this was the beginning of something very special. Safe to say, we didn’t spend a day apart until Colin’s contract was up. However, it wasn’t long before Colin would be coming back for another show that winter. Nothing was going to keep him from spending the holidays with Sam. Though it was never Sam’s plan, Colin (with some help from friends) had convinced him to move to New York, knowing he’d be working Off-Broadway in no time. So he did…and he has (several times over ;). The next few years contained so much change and ups and downs where we’d find further connection and support in each other. That helped prove to us that we could keep doing this forever. In June of 2026, Sam asked Colin for another bike ride along that same path from their first date. We got to that tree, and after a few minutes on that bench, Sam got down on one knee and sealed the deal. Little did he know that Colin had suspected this would happen! Once the ring was on Colin’s finger, he surprised Sam by kneeling down and giving him his own ring! And on August 7th, 2027, we’ll be tying the knot right in front of that same bike path. Where else?! We’re so excited to celebrate with all of you as our bikes ride past this next mile marker of our lives. :)

Our Story

We couldn't have gotten to where we are without the love and support of all our friends and family (by blood and chosen). We are forever grateful for all of you (pictured and not pictured.) ❤️

All the ones who got us here.

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

This&nbsp;location&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;4+&nbsp;star&nbsp;hotel&nbsp;with&nbsp;breakfast&nbsp;included&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;morning.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&#39;re&nbsp;looking&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;place&nbsp;to&nbsp;stay,&nbsp;this&nbsp;hotel&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;good&nbsp;option!&nbsp;

Holiday Inn Express Moline - Quad Cities by IHG

4+&nbsp;Star&nbsp;hotel&nbsp;with&nbsp;breakfast&nbsp;included.&nbsp;Want&nbsp;a&nbsp;location&nbsp;close&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Mississippi&nbsp;River?&nbsp;Look&nbsp;no&nbsp;further!

Hyatt House East Moline / Quad Cities

Another&nbsp;great&nbsp;4+&nbsp;star&nbsp;hotel&nbsp;option!

My Place Hotel-East Moline/Quad Cities, IL

Pick&nbsp;up&nbsp;a&nbsp;car&nbsp;right&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;airport!&nbsp;(For&nbsp;our&nbsp;friends&nbsp;flying&nbsp;in,&nbsp;if&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;looking&nbsp;to&nbsp;carpool,&nbsp;let&nbsp;us&nbsp;know,&nbsp;and&nbsp;we&#39;ll&nbsp;put&nbsp;you&nbsp;in&nbsp;touch&nbsp;with&nbsp;other&nbsp;travelers&nbsp;so&nbsp;y&#39;all&nbsp;can&nbsp;save&nbsp;on&nbsp;rental&nbsp;cars.&nbsp;

Hertz Car Rental - Moline - 69th Avenue

National Car Rental

Alamo Rent A Car

Avis Car Rental

Travel

Iron&nbsp;Tee&nbsp;is&nbsp;very&nbsp;similar&nbsp;to&nbsp;Topgolf.&nbsp;They&nbsp;have&nbsp;plenty&nbsp;of&nbsp;food/drink&nbsp;options,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;best&nbsp;time&nbsp;to&nbsp;stop&nbsp;by&nbsp;is&nbsp;at&nbsp;night.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Iron Tee Golf

Lago&#39;s&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;Quad&nbsp;Cities&nbsp;staple.&nbsp;It&#39;s&nbsp;a&nbsp;family-owned&nbsp;chocolate,&nbsp;candy,&nbsp;and&nbsp;ice&nbsp;cream&nbsp;shop&nbsp;that&nbsp;has&nbsp;been&nbsp;around&nbsp;for&nbsp;over&nbsp;a&nbsp;century.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&nbsp;love&nbsp;chocolate&nbsp;and&nbsp;ice&nbsp;cream,&nbsp;look&nbsp;no&nbsp;further!

Lagomarcino's Confectionery

Whitey&#39;s&nbsp;is&nbsp;another&nbsp;staple&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Quad&nbsp;Cities.&nbsp;They&nbsp;truly&nbsp;have&nbsp;some&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;best&nbsp;ice&nbsp;cream&nbsp;you&#39;ll&nbsp;ever&nbsp;eat.&nbsp;We&#39;d&nbsp;highly&nbsp;recommend&nbsp;checking&nbsp;them&nbsp;out,&nbsp;but&nbsp;we&nbsp;*might*&nbsp;also&nbsp;be&nbsp;incorporating&nbsp;them&nbsp;into&nbsp;our&nbsp;big&nbsp;day.&nbsp;🤞🏻

Whitey's Ice Cream

Rozz-Tox&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;cafe,&nbsp;bar,&nbsp;performance&nbsp;venue,&nbsp;and&nbsp;library,&nbsp;and&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;great&nbsp;place&nbsp;to&nbsp;catch&nbsp;up&nbsp;with&nbsp;friends&nbsp;you&nbsp;may&nbsp;not&nbsp;have&nbsp;seen&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;while.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&nbsp;need&nbsp;a&nbsp;place&nbsp;to&nbsp;sit&nbsp;and&nbsp;get&nbsp;some&nbsp;work&nbsp;done&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;cute&nbsp;little&nbsp;library,&nbsp;just&nbsp;go&nbsp;upstairs!

ROZZ-TOX

If&nbsp;you&nbsp;want&nbsp;a&nbsp;cup&nbsp;of&nbsp;coffee&nbsp;with&nbsp;scenic&nbsp;views&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;gorgeous&nbsp;Mississippi&nbsp;River,&nbsp;look&nbsp;no&nbsp;further!&nbsp;You&nbsp;can&nbsp;also&nbsp;walk&nbsp;across&nbsp;the&nbsp;street&nbsp;and&nbsp;stroll&nbsp;along&nbsp;the&nbsp;bike&nbsp;path&nbsp;where&nbsp;Colin&nbsp;and&nbsp;Sam&nbsp;had&nbsp;their&nbsp;first&nbsp;date.&nbsp;

Milltown Coffee

Lemongrass&nbsp;is&nbsp;another&nbsp;Quad&nbsp;Cities&nbsp;staple,&nbsp;with&nbsp;some&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;best&nbsp;Thai&nbsp;Food.&nbsp;We&#39;d&nbsp;highly&nbsp;recommend&nbsp;giving&nbsp;them&nbsp;a&nbsp;try&nbsp;if&nbsp;you&#39;re&nbsp;looking&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;place&nbsp;to&nbsp;grab&nbsp;lunch&nbsp;or&nbsp;dinner!

LemonGrass Cafe

La&nbsp;Rancherita&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;Quad&nbsp;Cities&nbsp;staple&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;best&nbsp;horchata.&nbsp;We&#39;d&nbsp;highly&nbsp;recommend&nbsp;grabbing&nbsp;lunch&nbsp;here!

La Rancherita Restaurant | Mexican

If&nbsp;you&#39;re&nbsp;looking&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;coffee&nbsp;house&nbsp;with&nbsp;unique&nbsp;coffee&nbsp;flavors,&nbsp;look&nbsp;no&nbsp;further&nbsp;than&nbsp;East&nbsp;Moline&nbsp;Coffee&nbsp;Company!&nbsp;They&nbsp;also&nbsp;have&nbsp;a&nbsp;great&nbsp;work&nbsp;environment&nbsp;if&nbsp;you&nbsp;need&nbsp;to&nbsp;get&nbsp;things&nbsp;done.&nbsp;

East Moline Coffee Company

Yes,&nbsp;our&nbsp;reception&nbsp;venue&nbsp;is&nbsp;also&nbsp;here,&nbsp;but&nbsp;if&nbsp;you&#39;re&nbsp;looking&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;park&nbsp;to&nbsp;hike&nbsp;around&nbsp;in,&nbsp;Black&nbsp;Hawk&nbsp;State&nbsp;Park&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;lovely&nbsp;place&nbsp;to&nbsp;visit!&nbsp;

Black Hawk State Historic Site

Illiniwek&nbsp;Forest&nbsp;Preserve&nbsp;is&nbsp;another&nbsp;great&nbsp;location&nbsp;to&nbsp;visit&nbsp;if&nbsp;you&nbsp;want&nbsp;to&nbsp;immerse&nbsp;yourself&nbsp;in&nbsp;nature.&nbsp;

Illiniwek Forest Preserve

Who&nbsp;doesn&#39;t&nbsp;love&nbsp;a&nbsp;Farmer&#39;s&nbsp;Market?&nbsp;While&nbsp;Freight&nbsp;House&nbsp;Farmers&nbsp;Market&nbsp;is&nbsp;primarily&nbsp;indoors,&nbsp;they&nbsp;set&nbsp;up&nbsp;a&nbsp;variety&nbsp;of&nbsp;tents&nbsp;in&nbsp;their&nbsp;parking&nbsp;lot&nbsp;every&nbsp;weekend&nbsp;for&nbsp;additional&nbsp;vendors!&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&#39;re&nbsp;looking&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;quick&nbsp;bite,&nbsp;look&nbsp;no&nbsp;further.

Freight House Farmers Market

We&nbsp;LOVE&nbsp;bowling,&nbsp;arcades,&nbsp;and&nbsp;laser&nbsp;tag!&nbsp;QC&nbsp;Family&nbsp;Entertainment&nbsp;has&nbsp;all&nbsp;of&nbsp;those&nbsp;things.&nbsp;You&nbsp;should&nbsp;check&nbsp;them&nbsp;out!&nbsp;

Samuel & Colin