The Bellevue Chicago

Welcome Dinner

Wedding Day

Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church

Ceremony

Cafe Brauer

Reception

Our Wedding

Allison and Evran met at volunteer orientation for a mentoring program that brought seventh graders to Willis Tower each week, where they both worked. After the first visit with their students, Evran asked Allison for a ride home. He claims he hitchhiked; she sees it differently.

Our Story

Photos

Bridesmaids 

Rachel Colman   

Emma Schartner

Talia Stein     

Diana Sweis

Groomsmen

Stefan Barac

Neno Barac

Mitchell Calstrom

Nicholas Kreutzjans

Eric Rosenwinkel

Jason Sheets

Wedding Party

Q + A

Due to a change in hotel ownership, our room block and farewell brunch has been moved to Thompson Chicago.

To secure a room in our room block, please use the link above or call the hotel directly at (312) 994-7204 and mention the Kreutzjans/Aksoy Wedding Block. Please book your room, if staying in the room block, by April 9th.

Thompson Chicago, by Hyatt

We want you to relax and safely enjoy our Big Day. That is why we have arranged complimentary transportation to and from the wedding ceremony and reception. Shuttle will depart from Thompson Chicago promptly at 2:10pm to the Wedding Ceremony at Old St. Patrick's Church. The shuttles will bring guests back to Thompson Chicago post ceremony and pick up again for reception at 5:50pm. Shuttles will return every half-hour beginning at 9:30pm and drop off at Thompson Chicago.

Travel

Grab a fresh pastry, grilled cheese and cup of coffee at the Lincoln Park Farmer Market!

Green City Market Lincoln Park

Enjoy the scenic lakefront trail that follows the Lake Michigan shoreline. The trail extends from Ardmore Street (5800 N. Sheridan Rd) to 71st Street (7100 S. South Shore Drive).

Take a Walk Along Lake Michigan!

Explore the Lincoln Park Zoo, the second oldest zoo in the United States! It is also one of a small number of zoos to offer free admission.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Step into the beauty of the Lincoln Park Conservatory to experience a Victorian Era glass house filled with tropical flowers, ancient ferns, and towering palms.

Lincoln Park Conservatory

Experience the Flight of Butterflies at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum!

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Explore the new exhibit, Frida Kahlo's Month in Paris at the Art Institute of Chicago!

The Art Institute of Chicago

Visit the Pawnee Earth Lodge and the Hall of Gems at the Field Museum (a personal favorite)!

Grainger Hall of Gems

Get a behind-the-scenes look at sea otters and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet them!

Shedd Aquarium

Things to Do

Our Favorite Restaurants!

Enjoy an all-American diner breakfast at Nookie's on Wells Street.<a href="https://www.nookiesrestaurant.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nookiesrestaurant.com</a>

Need a coffee to go? Stop by La Colombe a couple blocks from the Ambassador Hotel on Elm Street.<a href="https://www.lacolombe.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lacolombe.com</a>

Enjoy one of Evran and Allison's favorite brunch spots, RL Restaurant in the Ralph Lauren store on Michigan Avenue.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ralphlauren.com/global-rl-chicago" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ralphlauren.com/global-rl-chicago</a>

Check out the beautiful homewares over brunch at 3 Arts Club Cafe on the first floor of Restoration Hardware, around the corner from the Ambassador Hotel on Dearborn Street.<a href="https://rh.com/us/en/chicago/restaurant" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rh.com/us/en/chicago/restaurant</a>

Craving a croissant, homemade soup du jour or sweet treat? Pop into Hendrikx Bakery for fresh Belgian treats on Walton Street. <a href="http://hendrickxbakery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://hendrickxbakery.com</a>

Enjoy an afterparty cocktail at The Sparrow. <a href="https://www.sparrowchicago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sparrowchicago.com</a>

Allison & Evran

Allison & Evran

Wedding Party

Bridesmaids

Groomsmen