We've literally had thousands of people come to the Chapel in the Pines for various special events -- weddings, anniversaries, vow renewals, etc. We have received so many cards and letters of appreciation over the years that we can only give you a small sampling. The most important thing for you is to come and visit us, to see the charm and beauty of the Chapel in the Pines for yourself!
September 7, 2006
Dear Howard,
Thank you for letting Mark and I get married in your beautiful chapel, and for performing our ceremony. It is something we will remember forever!
Samantha, Chicago, IL
Donna and Howard,
As our first wedding anniversary approaches, we want to thank you for being part of our special day. –
Dawn and Gary
May 2, 2001
Dear Donna & Howard,
Bob & I would like to go on record as one of your testimonials. We were so thrilled to find such an ideal spot for our wedding and so close to where our new home will be. You all were so helpful in every detail no matter what the need, one of you would find a way to fill it. You’re great examples of what Christ meant when He said to have the attitude of a servant.
We really can’t express our appreciation fully…you really played a very key role in making our wedding day just as special as we’d prayed it would be.
Dear Donna & Howard,
Thank you very much for all of your work. We appreciate very much, all details that you took care of for us. It made us feel much more relaxed. The wedding was perfect.
Thank you again.
Eva (from Spain) & Jeff, DeKalb, IL
5/21/03
Dear Donna and Howard,
This is Seamus. Myself and Tarah were married in your chapel on May 13th last. I just wanted to drop you a note to say that we were both delighted with the day’s events and all the help you both gave us. It was such short notice that we decided to get married and we appreciate that you could accommodate us like that. Your chapel has a very special place for us in our hearts and we hope that many other couples find the same happiness. Keep up the good work.
Tomorrow, I have a selection oh photos to scan in for you to use on your web site. I returned to Ireland with a small selection for family and Tarah has the rest in Chicago.
At some stage in the future maybe ten years from now, myself and Tarah will return to renew our vows there. We’ve set aside ten years to the day! So we will be returning.
I am also returning to the stained glass (the chapel window over the altar) and hopefully by years end will have a glass panel reflecting something of your church and what it represents for you. It is a gift. Another glass panel for the family over here will contain your church in the background so we can always look at it.
So for now, thank you very much for everything and I’ll send the pics tomorrow for you.
Take care,
Seamus, Ireland
July 12, 2005
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Petersen,
I just want to thank you for all you did to help me make my day perfect. You were so wonderful to me on rehearsal night-You will never know how much that meant. You have something very special going on and I pray God will just continue to bless you both.
Thank you for everything!
Wes & Heather
2/25/05
Howard & Donna
Thank you for helping me our wedding day be so lovely and enjoyable. You kept us “on track”. And your chapel is just wonderful. It worked great for us. Everyone loved it. Hope you have many more!!
Sincerely,
Carrie Anne
6/4/01
Hello Howard and Donna,
I just wanted to send you a note of thanks for making my wedding so beautiful! My husband Dave and I got married at Chapel in the Pines, August 12, 2000. We received “SO MANY” compliments on the chapel. All our guests thought it was the most beautiful place they had ever seen. We have told many people about you and how great it was to work with you. You were so kind and helpful, my wedding was perfect, thanks to both of you. Thank you again for the beautiful memories!
Sincerely,
Krista
12/28/05
Dear Howard & Donna,
Thank you for the use of your beautiful chapel for our wedding on December 17. It made our day special. Your help and assistance with the wedding was very much appreciated. Thanks for making our wedding so memorable!!
Larry & Mary
Dear Howard and Donna,
Mike and I would like to thank you both so much for the beautiful ceremony. Everything was so magical for us and could not have taken place without your beautiful chapel. Howard, thank you so much for helping us get everything set up and ready for our ceremony and Donna thank you so much for coaching the girls and making everything go so smoothly. We thank you both for making our special day wonderful.
Thank you,
Mike and Heather
Dear Howard & Donna,
We cannot thank you enough for all you did to make our wedding so memorable and wonderful. Things turned our better than we had hoped and we appreciate all your help.
Thank you again,
Denise & Jeff
April 10, 2001
Howard & Donna,
Thank you so much for helping us to provide the Most Special Day of our lives and also the pictures to cherish forever!! They are georgeous!!
Thanks again,
Chad & Paula, Sycamore, IL
Donna & Howard,
Thanks so much for helping us on our special day. We couldn’t have done it without you. Everyone commented how beautiful the chapel was. Take care and bless you.
Love,
Peggy & Brian
Howard & Donna,
We really want to thank you for the beautiful wedding chapel. It was perfect. All of our friends & family were very impressed with how beautiful it was. We never imagined it would be so wonderful.
Thank you,
Dawn & John
July 1, 2003
Howard & Donna,
Thank you so very much for letting us use the chapel on one of the most important days of our lives-our wedding. You both were so helpful as we planned that day. We owe you so much gratitude. Everything turned out just wonderful and we have the two of you to thank.
See you soon, Love
Andy & Tasha, Lee, IL
Howard & Donna,
Jason and I was to express our sincere thanks for your time and chapel. What a beautiful place & so many wonderful comments on it. Thank you for making our very nervous day into such a joyful experience.
Jason & Becki
Donna & Howard,
We can’t thank you enough for making our kids wedding dreams come true. You’re two very special people that truly care about making people happy. Yes, there are angels on earth!!
Thanks again for everything,
Mike & Toni
6/18/02
Dear Donna & Howard,
Thank you very much for making our vow renewal a beautiful day! The chapel was beautiful and the grounds were landscaped perfectly. You have a wonderful piece of property.
Thank you
Teri & Andy, Cortland, IL
Dear Donna,
I just wanted to let you know how wonderful we thought having Tony & Staci’s wedding at your chapel was. Everyone said it was like a little paradise. The warmth that everybody felt just being there. You can really feel the “LOVE” in your little chapel, and I wanted to thank you so much for sharing that warmth and love with my family and friends. You truly are a beautiful person to open your doors and let others feel your love.
Love,
Pam & Chris
Howard & Donna,
Thank you so much for our wedding. The chapel was nice, the dressing room was nice, everything was nice. We hope you enjoyed yourselves and dinner was great. Thank you again for everything. We’re so glad to have met the both of you!
Thank you again,
Hugs & Kisses,
Tim and Andrea
PS: Maybe on our one year anniversary!