The lovely Jillian Telman of In Any Event is getting married next June! We’re beyond excited for her and Chris!! Below you will get to hear about their story of looooove!
Jillian – Event Planner Assistant for In Any Event
Chris – Medical School Student
Tell us about the very first time you two met!
“Oddly enough, we have actually know each other since middle school. We were good friends in high school but didn’t start dating until college. Both of us were going to Michigan State University and would hang out together every weekend because we were in the same circle of friends. I was in the process of trying to find a church to attend while at school and Chris told me I should go with him to his church. I really liked it so we continued to go, just the two of us, on Sunday mornings. Somewhere in between all this, something just changed in our friendship. Between hanging out on weekends and going to church, we began dating. And that was over 4 years ago. Still going strong!”
What is your idea of the perfect date?
“A perfect date would definitely be something easy like dinner and a movie. I know how generic and boring that sounds, but it truly is our favorite thing to do when we go out. We have been long-distance for the past 3 years and only see each other on the weekends, so that’s probably why we prefer something low-key. It allows us to be able to relax and really get in some quality time together. When you don’t get to see each other every day, you really have to make the most of your time together and learn how to milk every minute you get with one another. If we can rent a movie and just stay in, that is even better.”
What is the one thing about your wedding you are the most excited for?
“To have all of our family and friends be there to celebrate the day with us. We have a big group of friends and most of them live out of state so it will be really nice to have everyone with us on our special day. And of course, I can’t wait to see all the decor/design elements come together! Seeing the ballroom for the first time is going to be so much fun. I will probably cry!”
Tell us about your proposal story!
“It was a random Tuesday in April and I was going to work at Modern Day Floral (at the time, I worked part of the week with Jenn at MDF, then the rest of the week with Jodi at In Any Event). Upon my arrival, Jenn told me she needed me to go on a site visit to Gunn Lake for a bride who was getting married outside there. Jenn gave me her camera and told me to take pictures of the property for her, as she wouldn’t be able to go with me. I was instructed to check in with the gal at the front desk so she could give me a tour. When I got there, the lady at the counter immediately have me a room key to the honeymoon suite and said I could get some great shots of the property form the balcony. Not thinking anything of it, I took the key and went to the top floor. When I opened the door to the room, I was completely shocked to find Chris there (who I thought was at school in Toledo), down on one knee, in a room filled with votive candles and rose petals. Too stunned to move, I stood in the doorway for almost an entire minute until Chris finally laughed and said, “It’s OK, you can come in!” I was in total shock, it was pretty hilarious. And the best part is, after I said yes, I asked Chris if I was still supposed to photography the property for Jenn! He makes fun of me for that to this day. I am way too gullible apparently.
Aftewards, Chris filled me in on how he had contacted Jenn and Jodi several weeks beforehand for their help. So without my knowing, they were busy scheming up the perfect proposal plan behind my back. Jodi and Jenn have been my mentors in the wedding industry, so that made it extra special for me that they got to be involved. Together, all three of them successfully delivered the biggest (and best) surprise of my life!
images courtesy of Jen Kroll Photography
by jenn
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