Colleen Cook & Matthew Alber

Our Story

While we have known and worked at the same company for over five years, we didn't really talk to each other until January 2009. Over the next few months, we began talking and started working out together. We were both becoming interested in each other but were afraid to make the first move. We even went to hang out on a Friday night and Matt brought another girl along with him. Colleen even feigned interest in women's college basketball to come watch it at Matt's house as she did not have cable. Shortly thereafter, we started dating. Along the way, we traveled to Pittsburgh, Holland, MI, Asheville, NC, Puerto Rico, Chicago and New York and fell in love. Colleen began to spend more time with Matt and his family and things progressed. Madison, Mackenzie and Collin adore Colleen and look forward to her being part of the family.

There are some ways in which we are different - we cheer for different football teams. Matt is laid back, Colleen, not so much. Colleen is outgoing, Matt is not. But those differences compliment each other. We also have many things in common. We are both followers of Jesus and enjoy expressing our spirtial beliefs and attend Grace Community Church. We both enjoy most sports. We enjoy working out together, whether it is swimming, running, biking, lifting, or whatever else comes along. We also like movies and TV shows (Matt thinks that Colleen really just puts up with those for him).

When Colleen asked her friends what they thought of Matt, the response from almost all of them was that he is "normal". Matt wasn't sure whether to take that as a compliment or not, but it is one of the things that Colleen loves about him. Matt is honest, dependable, hardworking, a good father, loyal and "normal"..oh and cute. All of these things make Matt the kind of person with whom Colleen would like to spend the rest of her life.

Colleen has a real love of life. She is a very caring and giving person. Colleen is always eager to meet new people and is always concerned about the well being of others. Colleen is a fun, outgoing, creative, passionate, hardworking and loving person. All of these qualities make her the ideal person for Matt to spend his life.

I hope you have enjoyed hearing a little bit of our story and we look forward to sharing the rest of it with you as well.

Our Wedding

FOUR O'CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON
CENTENNIAL BIBLE CHURCH
720 LIBERTY DRIVE
WESTFIELD, INDIANA

Our Reception

Woodwind Golf Club
2302 West 161st Street
Westfield, IN 46074

Appetizers, buffet dinner, limited beer and wine and cash bar

Travel Arrangements

Rooms have been reserved at the following hotels at a discounted rate. Please mention Cook/Alber wedding block to receive the discounted rate before November 11, 2010:

Springhill Suite Marriott
11855 N. Meridian Street
Carmel, IN 46032
317-846-1800
Rate: $79/night
before November 30, 2010
www.marriott.com/indsh
Breakfast included

Renaissance Hotel
11925 North Meridian St.
Carmel, IN 46032
Rate: $109/night
317-816-0777
Reservations 866-905-9619
before November 19, 2010
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/indbr-renaissance-indianapolis-north-hotel/?toDate=&groupCode=cawcawa&fromDate=&app=resvlink

Comfort Suites
15131 Thatcher Lane
Carmel, IN 46033
Rate: $74.99/night
before November 11, 2010
http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-carmel-indiana-IN115
Breakfast included


Transportation
Black Car – 317-663-8571 - private service $55 one way from airport
Carey Indiana - 1-800-888-4639 shared ride $35 per person
All hotels 40-45 minutes from Indianapolis airport

A Special Message From Us

We are very excited to share this day with many of our friends and family. Although presents are not necessary, for those who have asked and would like ideas we have registered at Target, Bed Bath and Beyond and this Sandal's website for our honeymoon.