Love,
L&J
SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 13, 2027
CEREMONY BEGINS AT 3:00PM
WEDDING DETAILSHISTORIC CHURCH OF ST. PATRICK
130 AVONDALE AVENUE
TOLEDO, OH 43604
CEREMONYTHE TOLEDO CLUB
235 14TH STREET
TOLEDO, OH 43604
RECEPTION
We’re tying the knot!
It means so much to have our family and friends together to celebrate our marriage. We are so grateful for your love and support and we look forward to sharing this special day with you!
Lauren & Jeff
Love,
The Details
3:00 PM ………. Wedding Ceremony
4:30 PM ………. Cocktail Hour
5:30 PM ………. Grand Entrance
5:45 PM ………. Plated Dinner
7:15 PM ………. Live Music + Dancing
10:30 PM ………. Sparkler Send-Off
10:45 PM ………. After Party Begins
ITINERARYATTIREFormal
With Love
The joy of celebrating with our loved ones is more than enough. However, for those who wish to mark the occasion with a gift, we have created a wedding registry.
FAQs
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We kindly request that guests RSVP by October 1, 2027.
For pilots only: We understand the challenges of airline scheduling. If you’re awaiting your November schedule, we are happy to extend the RSVP deadline to October 28, 2027.
If we do not hear from you by then, please bring a chair and a sandwich.
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Formal attire
We ask that gentlemen wear dark suits and ladies wear floor-length or elegant midi dresses. We look forward to seeing everyone dressed for the occasion!
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We have chosen to have an adults-only celebration. We appreciate your understanding.
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We have reserved a block of rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Downtown for the convenience of our guests. Please mention 'Shrader/Tepas Wedding' when making your reservation.
The Renaissance Toledo Downtown hotel is also available as another option.
Both hotels are conveniently located in downtown Toledo, within approximately one mile of the ceremony and reception venues.
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Yes! Parking will be available at both the church and The Toledo Club.
The Toledo Club offers ample parking with on-site security.
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Guests are responsible for arranging their own transportation.
The church, reception venue, and recommended hotels are all conveniently located within approximately one mile of one another in downtown Toledo.
Lyft and Uber are widely available in Toledo if you are traveling in.
Guests are welcome to leave their vehicles overnight at The Toledo Club and take an Uber at the end of the evening if they prefer.
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The ceremony will begin promptly at 3:00pm. We kindly ask that guests arrive between 2:30 and 2:45pm to allow ample time to find their seats.
The church doors will close at 2:50pm.
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Both the ceremony and reception will take place indoors.
However, guests are invited to join us for our church exit and evening sparkler send-off. We recommend bringing a coat for these brief outdoor celebrations.
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Yes! A coat check will be available at The Toledo Club for your convenience.
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We kindly ask that phones and cameras remain tucked away during the ceremony. Our photographers will capture these special moments, allowing everyone to be fully present and celebrate alongside us.
Following the ceremony, we welcome you to take as many photos as you’d like!
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For those wishing to continue the celebration, please join us for an after-party beginning at 10:30pm. Location details will be provided closer to the wedding.
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For Entertainment: Toledo Museum of Art
For Dining: Hannon’s Block, and Souk Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar
For Drinks: The Heights, The Blarney Irish Pub, Ye Olde Durty Bird, and Attic On Adams
For Shopping: Handmade Toledo
All conveniently located in downtown Toledo.
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Yes, you can view our registry here!
Once upon a time, in the small town of Adrian, Michigan, two paths crossed in the most unexpected way…
Our story began in 2019, when Lauren began flight training and Jeff was her instructor. Lauren was immediately drawn to Jeff's height, kindness, and sense of humor—and thought he was cute right away. Their early conversations revealed a shared love of skiing, though Jeff remained blissfully unaware of Lauren’s attempts at flirting.
After their time as a student and instructor came to an end, their friendship grew into romance. Though life briefly took them in different directions, fate brought them back together in 2024, and everything fell into place.
In the fall of 2026, Jeff proposed on a bridge overlooking the canals of Venice, Italy.
Now both airline pilots, they are building a life filled with love, adventure, and their three beloved cats: Anderson, Cooper, and Poptart.
Join us as we say “I do” and celebrate the beginning of our happily ever after.

