SIDEWAYS BBQ

Welcome Dinner

The White Sparrow

Ceremony & Reception

The White Sparrow by the Springs

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner & Reception

Our Wedding

The beginning

In June of 2023, a summer that had record-breaking highs in Dallas, Jack asked Melanie to meet him at Community Beer Company to get to know one another. Melanie brought along her goofy, husky pup Finley, who Jack instantly bonded with and is likely the biggest reason why we're celebrating today. During the first few months of dating, Melanie learned about his love of the Iowa Hawkeyes and how he does in fact have an accent (no matter how much he denies it), while Jack learned that enjoying the heat in Chicago doesn't translate to enjoying the heat in Texas. Jack also learned that Melanie doesn't just love her own dogs, but any dog that walks up to her doorstep (or that she finds online that needs to be saved). The fact that Jack didn't run away from this, but welcomed it, only made her love him more.

The next step

Throughout their time together, they have enjoyed strategizing on ways to improve their 1926 Tudor, where their next trip will take them, and how to not get too caught up in the day-to-day of life. Both Jack and Melanie are so excited to celebrate this next step in their story with you and appreciate you making the time and effort to show your love!

Our Story

Photos

Valerie Gunchick

Karen Johnson

Sam Norris

Jeff Rylander

Lauren Bertrand

Tia Strong

Hannah Greaser

Danny Paice

Declan Hunt

Ryan McGunn

Dave Taylor

Kevin Siamis

Brian Nash

Steve Drent

Greta Gunchick

Bodie Johnson

Moritz Gunchick

Wedding Party

What should I wear?

Attire for the wedding is formal. Ladies, for you this means you are encouraged to wear a floor-length dress, but if you prefer a knee-length cocktail dress, then please feel free. Please no sundresses, casual maxi dresses, or white dresses. Gentlemen, a tailored, dark-colored suit (with or without a tie) is encouraged. Please no jeans.

Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?

While we are still deciding where the ceremony will be held, cocktail hour will be held outdoors and dinner will be held indoors. If rain is an issue the day of, everything will be held indoors.

What is the weather like in Dallas in October?

October is a wonderful time to visit Dallas with the highs topping out at around 80 degrees and lows sitting around 60 degrees. Rain is not usually a large a concern and the trees still have leaves on them. However, Dallas is famous for bad allergies throughout the year, so we recommend you come prepared with your preferred allergy medication.&nbsp;

How do I get to the White Sparrow?

Please plan your transportation accordingly based on the following options: SHUTTLE: We will have complimentary shuttles leaving from the Hilton in Rockwall departing at 4:00pm CT and arriving at the White Sparrow. To return to the Hilton, we will have two shuttle busses leaving the White Sparrow at designated times: 8:30pm CT and 10:00pm CT. UBER: Ubers are a popular service in DFW and we encourage this option if not taking the shuttle busses. We want everyone to get home safely. A special note: While Ubers are easier to come by in Rockwall, late night in Quinlan they are uncommon so if you plan on returning home/to the hotel via Uber, please schedule these rides in advance. Or consider taking the shuttle to the Hilton and snagging an Uber from there. DRIVE: If you prefer to drive, there is a large parking lot on property within yards to the main barn and wedding chapel. However, cars are not allowed to stay overnight after the reception and if they are left behind, they will be towed at the owner's expense.

What is the address of the venue for the wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception?

All of the wedding activities will be held at The White Sparrow in Quinlan, TX. Address: 7950 Co Rd 2412, Quinlan, TX 75474

Q + A

Airport Options

There are two airports that service the DFW metroplex: 1| Dallas Love Field:- 29 miles from the Hilton Rockwall- Primarily Southwest Airlines and some Delta flights 2| Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport:- 41 miles from the Hilton Rockwall- American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, and most other airlines- If arriving into DFW and renting a car - we highly suggest taking President George Bush Turnpike (toll road) rather than 635. 635 is under construction which makes already bad Dallas drivers, that much worse.

Transportation

To get to Rockwall from the airports, you may either rent a car or use a ride service (Uber or Lyft). There are no public forms of transportation from the airports out to Rockwall.

Please book in advance to secure the discounted rate through our room block. You may book two nights (Friday-Sunday) or a single night (Saturday). To book online, please follow this link: <a href="https://group.hilton.com/1nq7y8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://group.hilton.com/1nq7y8</a> **If you get a notification that the room block is full please contact Jack or Melanie. We will do our best to make more rooms available. You may also call the Reservations Department at (800) HILTONS and ask for the Gunchick.Norris Wedding rates.

Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront

There is not a room block associated with this hotel but it is in near walking distance to The Hilton.

SpringHill Suites Dallas Rockwall

Travel

THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS

If you like a gigantic ferris wheel, carney games, live music, and fried foods galore (we fry just about everything), you can't miss The Texas State Fair! This fair is crowned the largest state fair in the US! It ends on October 19th, so you don't want to miss a photo-op with Big Tex! If you can't make the time this trip, you'll just need to come back and visit! Get all the details: www.bigtex.com

The Harbor Rockwall

The Hilton is nestled right on Lake Ray Hubbard with an area of shopping, restaurants, all within easy walking distance, right next door called "The Harbor Rockwall." Check out a complete listing of restaurants and shops here: https://www.harborrockwall.com/

Boat Cruise on the Lake

Snag a couple of tickets for a boat ride around Lake Ray Hubbard. Picnics and BYOB welcome onboard! Great way to sit back and relax for an hour as you float around the lake. Note: Boat rides start at 5:30pm https://www.dfwboatride.com/https://sailwithscott.com/

Siren Rock Brewery

Hop in an Uber and check out Siren Rock Brewing Company. Siren Rock Brewing Company is a ~13k sqft&nbsp;destination brewery, tasting room, kitchen and beer garden. 310 S Goliad St., Rockwall, TX 75087

Bass Pro Shop

Just across the east side of the lake, feel free to poke around Outdoor World. Multi-level shop with everything you can imagine to experience the great outdoors. They also have waterfalls, a shooting range (think fair/saloon style), and fish/turtle feedings on Saturdays at 1pm. They also have two restaurants on the property as well. 5001 Bass Pro Dr., Garland,&nbsp;TX&nbsp;75043

Katy Trail Ice House

If you have ever asked Jack about Dallas, there is a 97% chance he has told you how much he loves this outdoor beer garden. Set right on the Katy Trail (which used to be train tracks but is now a long walking trail), you can watch joggers, bike riders, and down right adorable dogs go by while enjoying a schooner of beer in the shade of Live Oak trees. The catch: This is in uptown Dallas which is about 40 minutes from Rockwall. 3127 Routh St., Dallas, TX 75201

Jack & Melanie

Jack & Melanie

J&M

Welcome Dinner

Ceremony & Reception

5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:30 PM–7:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

7:00 PM–10:00 PM

Dinner & Reception