stephanie is a high school english teacher at providence-st. mel high school, a private institution located on the west side of chicago.

she loves living in chicago and is excited that her sister michelle has recently returned to the windy city. she also enjoys taking andrew to the many city parks and museums.

over the last year, she's been actively involved in the planning of her wedding.

nicholas is a marketing manager at morningstar, a leading global investment research firm headquartered in chicago. after a three-year stint in sales, he began his marketing role in april 2005.

away from the office, he enjoys playing golf and tennis, bicycling along the lakeshore, playing cards and watching tivo.

he will apply to business school in the fall and looks forward to attending part-time while he works.