Justin & Gina

Freshen up your fox trot and join us!




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  • Justin Whitty

    groom

  • 8.27.2015

    he got down on one knee

  • Gina Andracchio

    bride

tales

Dec, 2011

introductions

While visiting Chicago during a break from grad school, Gina was introduced to Justin by a mutual friend. Although they are from the same hometown and met each other at various times in their younger years, they managed to go to different grade schools, high schools, and colleges (although we don’t like to talk about that part), before winding up together in the Windy City.

Oct, 2012

10.11.12

For their first date, Justin took Gina to a Freightened Rabbit concert at Lincoln Hall in Chicago. Since then, they have gone to many shows together and enjoy music as one of their favorite pastimes.

Feb, 2013

adoption

By February 2013 the pair began living together in the Logan Square neighborhood beside the quaint Palmer Park. It was around this time that Justin involuntarily adopted Gina’s beloved mini Aussie, Lily.

Aug, 2015

engagement

While on a trip to Mexico and Belize Justin popped the question during an opportune moment while Gina was waking up from a nap, in their cabana in Placencia.

events

spree

September 10, 2016 10:30pm - 2:00am The Lift. Dubuque, IA

Keep those dancin’ shoes on and hop in the trolley as we take the party to the The Lift—a bar in downtown Dubuque. More details about the band on our After Party page.

Any guests who rode the trolley from their hotels to the park will be dropped off accordingly.

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love

September 10, 2016 4:00pm - 4:30pm Riverfront Pavilion Patio Eagle Point Park, Dubuque, IA

We invite you to be a witness as we say, “I do.” We’ll gather outside at the Eagle Point Park Riverfront Pavilion where there will be light music and a small ceremony.

For those who have indicated that they’d like to be picked up by the trolley from their hotels, it will arrive early to take you to the park so you can be there by the start of the ceremony. More details to come as we get exact numbers from the RSVPs and make the final plans

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mingle

September 10, 2016 4:30pm - 6:00pm Band Shell Eagle Point Park, Dubuque, IA

We’ll hop over to the Band Shell just behind the Pavilion for musical surroundings, a couple cocktails, charcuterie and a little surprise before we head back to the Pavilion for BBQ and salads.

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dine

September 10, 2016 6:00pm - 7:30pm Riverfront Pavilion Eagle Point Park, Dubuque, IA

Get ready for BBQ, veggies and pie! Dinner for all ages and preferences will be served—family style. Please make note of any dietary restrictions on the RSVP. Kids will be able to color with crayons on the craft paper covered tables as the adults toast with a beverage!

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dance

September 10, 2016 7:30pm - 10:00pm Riverfront Pavilion Eagle Point Park, Dubuque, IA

Now that you’re all fueled up, freshen up that fox trot and hit the dance floor!

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be safe

September 11, 2016 2:00am - 10:00am Dubuque, Iowa

Get yourself home safely. We love you and thank you so much for making the effort to join us! If you’re traveling from out of town, we’ve got some recommendations for you.

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gifts

We are registered at Kohl’s and online at Zola.com. All you’ll really need to bring is yourself but, if you really want to know the way to ours hearts, bring your dancin’ shoes.

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There's no place like home.

Dorothy Gale
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In Belize | 2015

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After we got engaged | 2015

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The cabana where Justin proposed | Placencia, Belize | 2015

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photo credit: Nicole Christine Photography

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photo credit: Nicole Christine Photography

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photo credit: Nicole Christine Photography

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photo credit: Nicole Christine Photography

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photo credit: Nicole Christine Photography

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Lily and her frisbee

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Mario and Princess Peach | 2012

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At the Chicago bean | 2014

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The Mighty Mississippi in Dubuque | 2013

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Enjoying a sunny day by the lake | 2014

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Enjoying a day at the Oak Street beach in Chicago | 2013

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Touring Pittsburgh | 2014

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Heading off to a wedding | 2014

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At Violet Hour in Chicago | 2015

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At a friend's wedding | Summer 2015

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Lily Bean

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Hey! We're in Mexico! | 2015

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Mexico! | 2015

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Parque en Mexico | 2015

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Mexico again! | 2015

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Wedding in Mexico | 2015

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Standing beneath a gigantic ceiba tree | 2015

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On top of a Mayan pyramid in Belize | 2015

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At a restaurant in Belize | 2015

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The owners of our cabana surprised us with a bottle of champagne