St. Bonaventure Oratory

Welcome Dinner

Greenhouse Loft

Wedding Day

Day After Brunch

Summer

Our Wedding

Dani and Avery met in June of 2020 when Avery liked one of Dani's photos on Hinge and she opened their online banter with a message that said, "Hi there!" (Not a unique start, we'll admit!) Soon after this they went on their first date which was a picnic in Clarendon park where they talked for hours until they both reluctantly agreed to call it a night and Avery walked Dani home. Due to meeting during the pandemic, their dates consisted of long walks together and going to each others apartments to watch TV and hang out, which lead to getting to know each other very well, very fast. They moved in together in May of 2021 and have loved their sweet Chicago apartment ever since. Dani has always been front and center at every show Avery plays, and Avery has never missed the chance to laugh at Dani's comedy shows. They're each other's Number 1 Fan! Through their years together they've melded their friend groups and got added to each other's family group chats. They've traveled together, seen punk shows and comedy shows, gone on lots of camping trips, have made and eaten a lot of good food, and have made each other laugh till they cry too many times to count. On December 15th, 2023, Avery proposed at their apartment after a date night out while their friends, who had snuck in to set everything up, hid in their back stairwell waiting to come in and celebrate. Their adrenaline was so high that neither of them remembers what Avery said during the proposal, all they know is he got on one knee and asked her to marry him, and she said yes! Dani and Avery have been surrounded by so much love from family and friends for their entire relationship and consider themselves extremely lucky. They can't wait to share their wedding with all of you!

I love love stories, don't you?

Our Story

Photos

Nicki Book

Wes Black

Taylor Reinhardt

Jonah Rosselot

Jordan Affeldt

Colin Cubr

Caitlin Shepherd

Anthony Corbo

Amelia Huot

Wynn Skillman

Jordan Reinhardt

The Kids

Wedding Party

Attire

Venue Information

Where can I park?

The venue does have parking available that we've included a map for below.- The lot is marked as "1" on the map below.- The lot can be found at Maplewood &amp; Diversey and is an outdoor lot.- Marked by a large white sign that says “Green Exchange”- Please do not park in spots marked “Coyote” or “Gym”- This outdoor lot is accessible to guests as early as noon on Saturday &amp; Sunday- Overnight parking in the outdoor lot is not allowed- There is street parking on Diversey, and metered parking on Maplewood across from the lot.

Fun little extras

Q + A

Airports

If you are flying in to celebrate with us, you can fly into either Midway or O'Hare airport. Both have easy access to public transit that can get you around to all parts of the city.

Hotels

We have room blocks at 2 different hotels in the city so you can choose which area you'd like to stay in. Each area has a different vibe and offers different perspectives to our incredible city but all of them are fun, it's just up to you on what you'd like to experience while you're here.

This hotel is located in the heart of downtown Chicago and is 5.5 miles from our venue. It's close to shopping, the Ohio Street Beach, multiple forms of public transit, and walking distance from the river/Riverwalk. If you are interested in having more of that downtown Chicago experience while you're visiting, we would recommend booking here. Our room block is only for those 2 nights listed but if you have a desire to check-in earlier or stay for longer, please reach out to our contact, Kevin Hernandez, at 312.245.4757, for availability. The block closes on 05/27/25 so please book before then.

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

This hotel is located in Wicker Park and about 2.5 miles away from our venue. It's close to shopping, parks, night life, good food, The Den Theatre, and the I-94 for those who may be driving in. If you're wanting more of chill, neighborhood feel for your stay, we'd recommend staying here. There is no nightly minimum or maximum at this hotel, it's all based off of availability. They are a boutique hotel, so if you want to book here, we recommend booking early since they can fill up fast. If you decide to call to make reservations instead of through the link below, please list the following information:Ask for the ‘WEDA’ rate plan to reserve the Wedding Rate Discount or&nbsp;CR #85917.

Hyatt Place Chicago / Wicker Park

If neither of these hotels are what you're looking for, there are always plenty of options all around the city that you can find on Airbnb or VRBO.If you’re wondering where to look for an AIRBNB/VRBO, our venue is located in between Logan Square and Bucktown, so those would be great places to start! Other neighborhoods to look into include:- Lincoln Park- Lakeview- North Center (We live here!)- Lincoln Square- Wrigleyville- Wicker Park- Roscoe Village- Ravenswood

Airbnb/ VRBO

Travel

Chicago has so much to offer! Below is just a list of highlights of things you can do while you're here

Take a boat tour while you're here! You, of course, can book with any boat tour company but we recommend Chicago's First Lady. Dani's first job when she moved to Chicago was actually bartending on those tour boats and she loved every minute of it. It's an incredible way to see the city and learn about its architecture and history.

Chicago's First Lady Boat Tours

Take a trip to the Art Institute of Chicago. It's full of amazing works of art and exhibits. You can easily spend a full day in there but could do a fast track of the highlights if you've got other plans that day.

The Art Institute of Chicago

Unfortunately, there are no Cubs home games the week before our wedding. If you stick around for the week after they'll be back, but even if you don't, we recommend just taking in the sights of the historic Wrigley Field. It's smack in the middle of Wrigleyville so you can take some pictures and then get some food and drinks after.

Wrigley Field

Stop by museum campus and not only take in some beautiful sights of our city and all the park has to offer but also have the opportunity to visit:The Field Museum:<a href="https://www.fieldmuseum.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fieldmuseum.org/</a>The Adler Planetarium:<a href="https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/</a>or The Shedd Aquarium:<a href="https://www.sheddaquarium.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sheddaquarium.org/</a>

Museum Campus

The Lakefront Trail is an 18-mile pedestrian AND bike trail that stretches throughout the city along the lake (duh). It has multiple entrance points throughout the city too! We HIGHLY recommend grabbing a nice iced coffee (or whatever your treat of choice is) and taking a stroll to enjoy the beautiful lakefront.

Lakefront Trail

Chicago has some of the best food a city can offer! From the Chicago classics to Chinese, French, and Italian, you really can't go wrong. We're very passionate about the food in this city, so here are links to some of our favorites around the city with what we'd be ordering, if you're looking for local recommendations: <a href="https://www.bistrocampagne.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bistro Campagne</a> - French-	Chou de Bruzelles (brussel sprouts), French onion soup, and steak frites <a href="https://pequodspizza.com/chicago/table-menu-chicago/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pequod's</a> - Chicago Deep Dish **Highly recommend making a reservation or you will wait 2 hours for a table**- Deep dish with whatever toppings your heart desires <a href="https://www.triplecrownchicago.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Triple Crown</a> - Dim Sum **In the heart of Chinatown for peak exploring**- Literally anything <a href="https://smallcheval.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Small Cheval</a> - Burgers and fries- Cheeseburger and fries with the garlic aioli <a href="https://www.sienatavern.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Siena Tavern</a> - Italian- The Forget About It menu is crazy but if you want a singular dish, Rigatoni Alla Vodka or the Brick Chicken <a href="https://www.portillos.com/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Portillo's </a>- A lot of Chicago staples but I'm sending you for the...- Italian Beef with hot peppers and cheese fries. It sounds crazy but you HAVE to try the chocolate cake shake. We recommend splitting that bad boy though. <a href="https://www.byronschicago.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Byron's</a> - Chicago Dog- Chicago style hot dog or Gyro. If you're feeling wild, do both! <a href="https://savannachicago.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Savanna</a> - Breakfast/ Brunch- Llapingachos Benedict or Chilaquiles. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of their menu items.

Dani & Avery

Dani & Avery

Wedding Party