Sylwia & Thomas (Adler Planetarium)

“One of my favorite things about Sylwia and Tom, both as individuals and as a couple, is the way they show up for the people they care about. Chances are, if you’re in this room, you’ve been on the receiving end of their love and generosity.”

Robert Cawthorne
Xiomara & Rob (Galleria Machetti)

“We are here this evening to celebrate and to honor true love, earnest commitment, loyalty and hope. Xiomara, Robert, thank you for sharing your mutual and unconditional love with every single person in this room.”

Robert Cawthorne
Victoria & Isaac (Saint Irene’s & Cantigny)

“Isaac, our paths crossed many times before it was truly our time. I remember you as a total gentleman. I remember telling my mom about you in Chick-Fil-A and getting butterflies when I got that message a couple nights later - Do you have any plans on Friday night?”

Robert Cawthorne
Kristina & Chaz (St. Alphonsus/Salvage One)

“No matter how long I’ve tried to prepare for this speech, I’m left speechless by the absolute beauty of my daughter. Marriage is a beautiful thing though; the joining of two hearts as one and today we celebrate the beginning of Chaz and Krissie’s journey together. They’ll have great adventures and create their own new memories.”

Robert Cawthorne
Alicia & Edward (Itasca Country Club)

“I grew up idolizing a marriage that my parents started so young. I never thought that I would be so lucky to have that as well, but when we crossed paths at just 19, little did I know that I was going to get everything that I had ever dreamed of.”

Robert Cawthorne
Tracy & Mark (JW Marriott/The Rookery)

“Tracy, even from the first minute I meant you, with our secret handshake, loving you always felt right. It came so easy but also so magical and exciting. You’ve been my person for a long time and today is just the first day in our new journey together. Everything I do has always been to impress you, share with you, and experience with you. Doing anything without you no longer excites me and the whole time I just want to tell you about it and wish you were there experiencing it there with me. I’m excited for all the moments together that we will share together.”

Robert Cawthorne