River Roast

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Summer

Room Block Now Open

You can find the link to our hotel block under the “Travel” tab. Please book no later than July 23.

Our Wedding

It all started with a Saturday morning barefoot soccer game on the lakefront, Tito's shots throughout the afternoon and grilled cheese macaroni and cheese sandwiches to cap off the night. Neither Chris nor Jackie expected that lakefront spot, directly next to the Chevron statue, to become one of the most monumental moments in their relationship.   After spending the day together, the two failed to exchange contact information with one another. Jackie woke up the next day expecting to never see Chris again. He was moving to Arizona, and she had a lease in Chicago. Plus, she suspected he'd have asked for her phone number if he was interested in seeing her again. Chris woke up early for a round of golf with his brother and some buddies deeply regretting not exchanging digits. From there, he worked backwards and searched Instagram for Jackie and Chris's mutual connections. After coming across Jackie's profile, he followed her. Jackie was walking to meet friends at breakfast when she noticed a follow request. It was the cute boy from the lake. Maybe she would see him again after all.   The rest is history. One Saturday led to another. One weekend trip to Arizona led to an extended trip. An extended trip led to a cross country move. And one cross-country move led to a life filled with lots of fun, lots of happiness, lots of fitness, and most importantly, lots of love.

Our Story

Ceremony + reception will take place here. Please click below to reserve a room in our block. Rooms are limited and the block expires July 23. The daily valet price is $34. Overnight valet is $88. There are plenty of nearby Spothero options as well.

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, an IHG Hotel

Travel

Q + A

Registry

A four-level center anchored by a flagship Nordstrom and more than 50 world-class stores.

The Shops at North Bridge

A 50-acre scenic waterfront destination that’s home to countless restaurants, exhibitions, shops entertainment and more.

Navy Pier

Get views of Chicago’s most famous buildings, as well as insider info from an expert guide.

Chicago Architecture River Cruise

Get ready for unforgettable encounters with belugas and bluegills, stingrays and sturgeons, sea stars and sea otters - and so many more animals from aquatic environments around the world!

Shedd Aquarium

Combine a Chicago history lesson with supernatural tales for an ideal day activity.

Chicago: Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour

Enjoy the water of Lake Michigan at Oak Street or North Ave beach. Or, if you travel 3 miles north, you will run into the Chevron statue where Chris and Jackie met.

Jackie & Chris

Jackie & Chris

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