Wedding Day

Holy Family Church

Ceremony

City Hall - Chicago

Reception

Our Wedding

Shuttles to the CeremonyShuttles will depart from Hyatt House West Loop/Fulton Market at 4:10pm and 4:30pm. CeremonyThe ceremony will begin at 5pm at Chuch of the Holy Family.Parking: There is a free parking lot directly west of the Church.Address: 1080 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608 Shuttles to the ReceptionFollowing the ceremony, shuttles will make a couple of runs to and from City Hall. ReceptionCocktail hour will begin at 6:30pm at City Hall. Guest arriving prior to then can feel free to grab a drink next door at Recess.Parking: There is a paid parking lot directly south of the City Hall. There is another lot a block east of the venue as well as street parking.Address: 838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642 After PartyNot ready to go home? We are planning to head next door to Recess following the reception to spend more time with everyone.

Schedule

We have secured a room block here. The dates automatically default to Thursday to Sunday. Click "Edit" to update the dates to reflect your stay. The block rate expires on 7/25/21. Booking Link: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/5dh2nr2r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/5dh2nr2r</a> A shuttle will be provided from this hotel to the church and from the church to the reception venue. 0.9 miles from City Hall.

Hyatt House Chicago / West Loop-Fulton Market

Use the promo code HITCHED820 to receive 10% off your stay! Located 0.2 miles from City Hall, The Hoxton is a recent addition to the Fulton Market area. It's an always buzzing location with multiple food and drink options to choose from, including a couple of our favorites: Lazy Bird and Cabra.

The Hoxton, Chicago

Ace Hotel Chicago

Holiday Inn Chicago-Mart Plaza River North

Travel

Her TakeWe met at U of I while living in the same apartment complex, exactly one floor apart from each other. Our dads had both told us the same thing: "A guy I know from work has a son/daughter in that building." Yes, our dads knew each other from work. We didn't officially cross paths until November of that year when the internet in our apartment went out and I (Annie) had to go down one floor to ask if we could borrow our neighbors' internet connection for the night.&nbsp;Thankfully, they said yes. It wasn't for another few weeks until we realized who the other one was and all of the pieces started to fit: 1.) You gave me your internet password 2.) Our dads know each other and might be at a Bulls game together right now 3.) I'm sorry I called the police and party patrol on you that one time (ok ok, a few times) for playing your music too loudly (our ceiling fan was shaking and you lived below me). [Spoiler alert: I'm not that sorry. It was a Tuesday night, and we'd already asked nicely.] From there, a friendship was formed, full of nights out, pranks on each others' apartments, and a whole lot of laughs. We've since graduated, explored Chicago, traveled across the US and beyond, bringing us to our engagement in August of 2019 and wedding this year. We're so excited to celebrate our wedding with each of you and can't wait to see you on August 14! His TakeIt was a crisp fall evening in Champaign, Illinois. After a workout at ARC I was in the kitchen of my Johnstowne apartment cooking an ever-reliable post workout meal of tilapia when I heard a knock at the door. Though I was closest, I asked roommate and best man, Brian Pabst to answer so I could continue cooking. Pabst opened the door to two girls who we had never seen&nbsp;before. Like any college aged male, my attention quickly diverted from tilapia to the new guests. In particular, the redhead. The girls needed our internet password as their router had gone out. We were happy to oblige. As my tilapia began to burn in the pan I continued to chat with the redhead. Eventually as smoke began to fill the kitchen I realized my mistake and rushed to move the pan off the burner. The tilapia was burnt to a crisp. The girls said goodbye and thanked us for the password. As I sat down to eat dinner that night my mind was not on the charred tilapia, but rather the girl from Apt 319. I had to learn more about her….A decade and many memories, laughs, and adventures later we are thrilled to celebrate our wedding with family and friends.

Our Story

BLVD is the perfect spot to go for a special occasion, or if you're looking to get a little dressed up while you're in town. Drawing inspiration from 1950s Hollywood, both the food and the ambiance are worth the visit.

BLVD

Hear us out. Unpretentious is the name of the game at Gus's, but they certainly aren't skimping on flavor. Red-and-white checkered table cloths, beverages in bright red Solo cups, and fried chicken you'll be thinking about for days, Gus's deserves a spot on your list.

Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken

One of four restaurants in Stephanie Izard's goat empire, Duck Duck Goat is a fun take on asian cuisine. We'd recommend making a reservation in advance for this spot, as it's still pretty popular!

Duck Duck Goat

Kuma's is known for three things: mouth watering burgers, a significant beer list, and heavy metal. One of these things is not like the other, but Kuma's makes it work. Each burger is named after a heavy metal band and can satisfy even the biggest burger aficionado.

Kuma's Corner West Loop

Are you craving pizza but your date is looking for ramen? Fear not, the new Time Out Market in Chicago has a little something for everyone! With communal tables and 18 different food stalls, this 50,000 square foot, multi-level space is a great choice.

Time Out Market Chicago

Our first tip: make a reservation in advance! Monteverde is a popular Italian restaurant in the west loop and it lives up to the hype.

Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

If you're looking for a fun cocktail bar in the Fulton Market area, look no further than Lazy Bird. An intimate setting in the basement level of The Hoxton Hotel, Lazy Bird features 52 different cocktails and a cozy vibe.

Lazy Bird

A large drink list and retro arcade games? Count us in! Emporium has a few locations throughout the city and we were excited to hear Fulton Market was chosen as one of them.

Emporium Fulton Market

We're always on the hunt for a fun new brewery and On Tour fits the bill. A casual taproom, On Tour serves up a range of beer and is a great place to sip the day away.

On Tour Brewing Company

The perfect spot for brunch or a nightcap, The Allis is part of Soho House and is always a go to after a nice dinner. We're confident you'll enjoy yourself there!

The Allis Chicago

Things to Do

Bridesmaids

Katie Colletti

Sabrina Edwards

Stephanie Poquette

Ashley Elder

Groomsmen

Brian Pabst

Mike McGovern

Jerry Bell

JD Elder

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Test

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Annie & Brian

Annie & Brian

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