THE NIGHT BEFORE

WELCOME DRINKS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2026

The Bandit

841 W Randolph St.
Courtyard Patio
8:30PM
Optional

SEPTEMBER 26, 2026

CEREMONY

Begins Promptly at 5:00PM at The Wellsley

504 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654

Directions

COCKTAIL HOUR

Immediately Following Ceremony

DINNER + DANCING

AFTER PARTY

Cocktail Lounge at The Wellsley

DETAILS

Formal/ Black Tie Optional

Adult-Only Celebration

CHICAGO, IL

TRAVEL

O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ORD

18 Miles to Downtown

Uber, Lyft, Taxi, Blue Line Train

MIDWAY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, MDW

10 Miles to Downtown

Uber, Lyft, Taxi, Orange Line Train

ACCOMMODATIONS

RENAISSANCE CHICAGO DOWNTOWN HOTEL

Required to book by August 27
5 minute drive/ 15 minute walk to venue

Book a Room

THE WESTIN CHICAGO RIVER NORTH

Required to book by August 27
5 minute drive/ 10 minute walk to venue

Book a Room

For additional options, these hotels are also
conveniently located nearby:

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North,
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North

THINGS TO DO

CHICAGO, IL

Here are some of our favorite places and things to do
in the different Chicago neighborhoods!
We hope you get a chance to explore Chicago over the weekend!

RIVER NORTH

FOOD & DRINKS

RPM Italian - Our first date spot!

Ciccio Mio - Should make a reservation ahead!

Gus' Sip & Dip - Our favorite for cocktails and apps!

Ema

The Smith - A favorite spot for brunch

Pizzeria Portofino

RPM Seafood

Beatrix - Great for breakfast and lunch!

Ramen San

Coffee - Philz, Ralphs, Starbucks Reserve, Ground Up

Pizza Spots - Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna, Parlor, Robert's Pizza and Dough Company

ACTIVITIES

River Walk - A great way to see the city on foot with spots to eat on the way!

Navy Pier

Michigan Avenue - All the shopping spots!

Architecture River Cruise

Architecture River Cruise Website

GOLD COAST

FOOD & DRINKS

LUXBAR - Where Matt surprised Emma with our engagement party! Also with Emma's favorite espresso martini!

Somerset

Nomi

3 Arts Club

Topo Gigio Ristorante

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Coffee - Foxtrot, La Colombe

ACTIVITIES

Lakefront Trail - Our favorite spot for walks, runs and to take in the city lake views together!

WEST LOOP &
FULTON MARKET

FOOD & DRINKS

Trivoli Tavern - Cozy italian spot where we had our second date! Must get the vodka rigatoni!

Aba - Our favorite rooftop spot for Greek food

El Che

il Carciofo

Sushi Dokku - Try to sit downstairs in the Booze Box

Fioretta

The Allis - One of our favorites for breakfast or lunch

The Izakaya

Greek Islands - Right across from our apartment!

The Oakville

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Coffee - Sawada, Foxtrot, La Colombe

Pizza Spots - Nonna's Pizza & Sandwiches, Prince Street, Parlor

ACTIVITIES

Emporium Arcade Bar

Big City Pickle Ball

Big City Pickle Ball Website

LINCOLN PARK

FOOD & DRINKS

Sushi San - Get the crispy rice!

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

J9 Wine Bar

Small Cheval

Ranalli's Pizza Bar

ACTIVITIES

Lincoln Park Zoo

Farmer's Market - Saturday Morning

THE LOOP

FOOD & DRINKS

Cindy's Rooftop

LondonHouse Rooftop

ACTIVITIES

Millennium Park and The Bean

Shedd Aquarium

Art Institute

Field Museum

Flight Club - Dart Bar

REGISTRY

We will post our registry soon