Loews Chicago Hotel

Welcome Party

Chicago Athletic Association Hotel

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

After Party

Farewell Brunch

Our Wedding

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Bob and Joanna actually met in 2012 when they were just 16 years old. They both attended a summer camp at Stanford for highschool students to live on campus and take summer courses. They lovingly refer to it as "Nerd Camp"! And will always be thankful for this Nerd Camp that brought them together despite growing up 2,000 miles apart.This picture was taken on the first night of Stanford Summer Session in June 2012 (see if you can spot them!). This is the night they met during orientation for their dorm. From their first meeting, Joanna remembers Bob's sense of humor and bright blue eyes. Bob remembers Joanna's big personality and even bigger curly hair! Their friendship solidified over the following 8 weeks of camp.

The Night We Met

In 2019 Bob moved to San Francisco for work and Joanna came back for grad school. They reconnected and their dating story began in September 2019. Fun fact: the wedding weekend will be their seventh dating anniversary! In the early days, Joanna took Bob to her favorite spots in the city and they explored new places together. When COVID shut down the city, Bob and Joanna spent their time making memories in the kitchen. They share a love of cooking which continues be something they love doing together.Over the next seven years, they introduced each other to family and friends, spent holidays together, traveled and continued to build a life together that they cherish!

Reunited in San Francisco

On March 15, 2025 Joanna was recovering from a bad cold. She'd been down for the count all week. It was the first weekend in 2025 that Bob and Joanna were both home with no plans (or so Joanna thought). Bob suggested they go to Noah's bagels and Peet's coffee - a weekend morning routine since they started dating in 2019. After a late breakfast, Bob thought Joanna would feel better after a walk in the park. She popped some Ibuprofen and off they went to the San Francisco Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park. They strolled around the park looking at all of the fresh flower blooms of early spring and enjoyed some sunshine. Bob suggested they stop to rest on a bench in a quiet part of the park and that's where he asked Joanna to marry him!

Engaged!

Bob and Joanna have cherished the last seven years together and are excited for all that awaits them in this next chapter!

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Please book your accommodations by August 3rd before the room blocks close. We're looking forward to seeing you! -Bob & Joanna

We reserved rooms at a special rate so please use this link to book: <a href="https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/CHIUB/G-DOKU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/CHIUB/G-DOKU</a> The Chicago Athletic Association Hotel is where most of the wedding festivities will take place including the Ceremony and Reception. It's located on Michigan Ave and close to Millennium Park (home of the Chicago "Bean"), Riverwalk, and Art Institute making it a great pick for out of town guests who want to experience downtown Chicago. Bob and Joanna will be staying here for the weekend.

We reserved rooms at a special rate so please use this link to book: <a href="https://book.passkey.com/go/DonatelliKummerer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://book.passkey.com/go/DonatelliKummerer</a> The JW Marriott Chicago is also centrally located downtown in The Loop. It's two blocks from Willis Tower, home of the Skydeck attraction. The JW Marriott is less than a 15 minute walk or 5 minute drive from the Chicago Athletic Association where the Wedding Ceremony and Reception will be held.

JW Marriott Chicago

We reserved rooms at a special rate so please use this link to book: <a href="https://book.passkey.com/go/DonatelliKummererWedding" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://book.passkey.com/go/DonatelliKummererWedding</a> The Palmer House is a historic Chicago hotel less than two blocks from the Chicago Athletic Association, where most of the wedding festivities will take place. This is another great option for guests who want to be close to Michigan Ave and experience a historic landmark hotel in the city.

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Travel

We highly recommend a river architecture tour if it's your first time visiting Chicago! Bob took Joanna on one during her first trip to Chi town in October 2021 and she loved it! It's such a fun way to see the city. There are several companies that offer the tour. We've done both the Wendella and the Chicago Architecture Center tours.

Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours

Another of Joanna's favorites in Chicago is the Shedd Aquarium. Check out the sharks, sea otters and don't forget about the arapaima fish!

Shedd Aquarium

The Field Museum of Natural History is home to the famous T-Rex, Sue! Explore interactive displays on natural history, ancient civilizations, gemstones, wildlife, and dinosaurs. The Field Museum is right next to the Shedd Aquarium if you want to see both in one afternoon!

Field Museum

The famous Riverwalk is a beautiful path along the Chicago river. It's a nice place to take a leisurely walk or stop into many of the riverfront restaurants for a drink or meal. Please note that most access to the riverwalk is via stairs. There are other accessible entrances. Here is a map for ADA compliant ramps: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/chicagoriverwalk/home/accessibility.html

Joanna & Robert