Room 1520

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Our Wedding

We met on Match.comBoth of us getting ready to close our accounts…Mario messaged me and the rest is history.We spent weeks emailing and talking on the phone before we finally met in person. Mario's "I'll be the tall, dark and handsome guy" was a sure intro to what was yet to come. Mario proposed in May 2016 during a whirlwind vacation in Chile .

The Beginning

Our Story

Event Schedule

Schedule

4:30 pm - Arrival and Pre-cocktails5:15 pm - Ceremony** 6:00 pm - Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.7:00 pm - Dinner8:00 pm - Dance and Party10:30 pm - Late night snack. Tacos!!!11:30 pm - last dance **we kindly ask that you help us keep our wedding ceremony, camera free! Our professional photographer will help us capture these moments!

Travel and Transportation

Shuttle & Taxi

We will provide transpiration to and from the Carleton Hotel and Room 1520 through Uber or Lyft. We will send out the Event Code closer to the wedding, you will be able to use the code to redeem free rides.

Other Hotel Options

Here are some other hotel options for those interested in staying in Chicago instead of Oak Park. We don't have any group blocks at these hotels, we just want to share some alternatives in case you want to stay in Chicago. <a href="https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/chicago/chish/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-CP-_-USA-_-CHISH" target="_blank">Crown Plaza West Loop</a> - This hotel is in the Greektown neighborhood and probably the closest to the venue, <a href="https://chicago.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html" target="_blank">Hyatt Regency Downtown Chicago</a> - Great location on Wacker near the Chicago river, you can usually get a good deal on priceline. Here are some hotels that offer either deals or complimentary drinks during "happy hour"<a href="http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/illinois/embassy-suites-by-hilton-chicago-downtown-CHIDWES/index.html?WT.mc_id=zLADA0WW1ES2OLX3DA4HWB5TABL6CHIDWES">Embassy Suites Downtown</a> <a href="https://www.kinziehotel.com/" target="_blank">Kinzie Hotel</a> A couple hotel options with cool roof tops<a href="http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/illinois/thewit-chicago-a-doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-CHINPDT/index.html" target="_blank">The Wit Chicago</a> <a href="https://virginhotels.com/" target="_blank">Virgin Hotels</a>

Guest Book

Video Guest Book

We are super excited for the wedding and we hope that you are too! We wanted to share a little "added element" of our wedding that we hope you will all be a part of. All you need to have is a smartphone. We heard of the company WeddingMix and decided to try it out for our wedding "Video Guest Book". Instead of the typical guest book messages we decided to give our guests the option to have some fun with this. Use the WeddingMix App to send us a Guest Book Message or two! You be as creative, fun or silly as you like to be. You may send the message before or during the wedding. The password to log into our wedding is DUT7X. To install the App (make sure you have at least 1gb of free space on your phone so you have room to film): App Store: <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/weddingmix/id457398126?mt=8" target="_blank">http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/weddingmix/id457398126?mt=8</a> Google Play: <a href="http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.storymixmedia.storymix" target="_blank">http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.storymixmedia.storymix</a> To Upload a video from your computer1. Click this link and click the "upload a file" button. If the files are on your computer, you can drag them right onto the button. If on your phone, it will open your camera roll. If the files are .mts, .mpg or .avi, convert them to .mp4 or .mov. <a href="http://www.storymixmedia.com/weddingmix/app/add.php?upload_key=1KDB" target="_blank">http://www.storymixmedia.com/weddingmix/app/add.php?upload_key=1KDB</a> 2. Upload the files - up to 500mb/file (.mov, .mp4, .png or .jpg). Thank you all so much for being part of our day. We can't wait to celebrate with everyone!

Details

Photos

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

When making reservations call 708-848-5000 and ask to speak with Katie Fox or Dana Schuster in the group sales department. Please tell them you will like to reserve a room under the Castro/Montoya Wedding, Group Number 2672.Reservations should be made between the hours of 9am -5pm, central time, Monday thru Friday, and guaranteed by either a credit card or a deposit equal to one nights stay.You must book by Friday May 26th, 2017. Any bookings made after this date will be booked at the hotels standard rate. You will no longer be able to get the wedding group price.Check-in time is 3:00 pm and Check-out time is 11:00 am, cancellations should be made withing 24 hours.All guests will be responsible for their own room charges, All charges will be settled upon check-out.Here is a list of the hotels availability in the Castro/Montoya Wedding, Group Number 2672.Motel-King Size Bed: $129 per nightMotel-Double Beds: $129 per nightHotel-Standard Queen: $159 per nightHotel-Deluxe King: $179 per nightHotel-Deluxe Double: $179 per nightHotel-Barclay King Suite: $219 per nightHotel-Double/Double Suite: $219 per nightyou can view a description of the rooms by clicking the following link.<a href="http://www.carletonhotel.com/guestAccommodations-en.html">Carleton Hotel Room Descriptions</a>

The Carleton of Oak Park Hotel

Travel

Take in the view from the sky-high heights of the Willis Tower, the second-tallest building in the United States. From the 103rd floor, look out over 4 states and the Windy City's urban sprawl, and then test your vertigo on a glass balcony to peer down at the streets and skyscrapers of Chicago beneath your feet.Step into an elevator and be whisked to new heights in just 60 seconds, waiting for the ear-popping sensation as you ascend to the Skydeck at the Willis Tower. Standing 1,353 feet (412 m) above the Midwest metropolis, the Willis Tower's steel-framed structure was specifically designed to withstand the city's infamous wind—you may even feel a slight sway if visiting during a blustery spell.From this elevated vantage point, marvel at a panorama that stretches to include 4 neighboring states and the sparkling waters of Lake Michigan. Scan Chicago's iconic skyline, and venture out onto The Ledge—a glass balcony extending from the tower's façade. From this vantage point, it's the skyscrapers that are looking up at you.Once you've taken in the cloud-level vistas, snag a seat for a showing of Reaching for the Sky, a short movie that traces the Chicago's rise to the top of the architectural world. After the flick, spend some time engaging with the digital floor displays and fascinating trivia games before heading back to ground level.

Willis Tower Skydeck & The Ledge

Uncover the Windy City’s exceptional architecture as you stroll between historic department stores, luxurious hotels, and towering office buildings. With a volunteer from the Chicago Architecture Foundation leading the way, explore the work of Chicago’s ambitious architects on this walking tour.
Wander up and down Michigan Avenue and State Street as you discover the beautiful buildings and parks featured in the Loop, downtown’s vibrant commercial district. Check out the modern sculptures, innovative art installations, and wide lawns of Millennium Park before arriving at the dignified features of the Art Institute of Chicago. Learn how this Beaux-Arts-style structure was built in preparation for the 1893 World’s Fair.
Just before the turn of the century, architects were also busy at work designing Marshall Fields’ newest retail location, now owned by Macy’s. Head over to this this classic example of neo-Renaissance style and admire the iconic bronze clocks at its corners.
Continue on to the Reliance building, whose early adoption of large plate glass windows help earn it a coveted place on the National Register of Historic Places. Nearby, at the Sullivan Center, hear stories about famed architect Louis Sullivan before wrapping up your excursion in front of the Palmer House Hilton, a renowned hotel which has been rebuilt 3 times, once after tragically burning down in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

Historic Treasures of Culture & Commerce Architecture Walking Tour

Experience the "top tour in Chicago and one of the top ten tours in the U.S." according to <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g35805-d667579-Reviews-Chicago_Architecture_Foundation_River_Cruise_aboard_Chicago_s_First_Lady_Cruises-Ch.html" target="blank">TripAdvisor</a>users. The Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise is a must for out-of-towners and Chicagoans alike. CAF-certified volunteer tour guides—called docents—interpret more than 50 buildings along the Chicago River. You'll find out how Chicago grew from a small settlement into one of the world's largest cities in less than 100 years. In 90 minutes, get the real story on Chicago architecture and its history.

The Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise

Brookfield Zoo

Daily admission for all open swim times (excluding lap swim) is $10 or by free with an <a href="http://www.pdop.org/passes">ALL ACCESS POOL PASS</a>. Cash and Credit are accepted. Combination Ice Arena and Pool passes are on sale for $90 for Residents and $150 for Non Residents until May 6th. Individual Pool Passes are on sale for $50 for residents ($62 beginning May 7th) and $80 for non-residents ($94 beginning May 7th).

Park District of Oak Park

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

Navy Pier is the People's Pier, Chicago's lakefront treasure, welcoming all and offering dynamic and eclectic experiences through partnerships and programs that inspire discovery and wonder.

Erika & Mario

Erika & Mario

Our Story

The Beginning