Adler Planetarium

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Our Story

In August 2018, after connecting on the dating app, Hinge, we met for drinks at a wine bar in Chicago. We were both pretty smitten from the beginning. Ryan's first impression of Kat was how expressive she was, and Kat remembers how genuine and inquisitive Ryan was. We dated for almost a year before Ryan took a job in NYC and we decided to keep dating long-distance. We both knew our relationship was worth it. Shortly after Ryan moved, COVID shut down the world, and made it much more difficult for us to fly to see each other. We video-chatted almost every day and leaned on each other for support through a chaotic time. Looking back, we agree it only made our relationship stronger. Ryan moved back to Chicago in May 2021. In August that year, we got our cat named Gary, who is a very good snail (iykyk). Ryan proposed later that month and made it the most special day including both our immediate families. In August 2023, we will have been dating for 5 amazing years. We've both said how easy and comfortable our relationship has always been, and we can't wait to celebrate that with all of our closest family and friends!

Engagement Photos At The Morton Arboretum 

Photos

Kim Olson

Erin Lindbloom

Ashley Naccarato

Brieann Sparks

Lauren Frontier

Christine Garnett

Steve Anella

Jeremy Garnett

Kevin Menendez

Michael Frontier

Kevin Wojcik

Brian Rackson

Matt Haller

Wedding Party

Q + A

Bus pick up times&nbsp;from the Marriott Mag Mile (at the corner of Ohio St and Rush St, on Ohio St): 5:30pm / 5:45pm Bus pick up times&nbsp;from the Adler Planetarium: 10pm / 11pm / 11:30pm / 12am / 12:15am

Signature Transportation Group

O'Hare International Airport is about a 60 minute drive to the Marriott on the Magnificent Mile. There are always Ubers and Taxis available. You can also take the Blue Line train.

O'Hare International Airport

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Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

Travel

Free admission! Just head to North Ave beach.

Air and Water Show

The largest Starbucks in the world, no biggie. Very touristy, but very cool. It's worth walking through, and if you can stand the lines, we loved the Espresso Martini and the Whiskey Cloud!

Starbucks Roastery

Beautiful views of the city during the day and at night! 

Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours

Great views of downtown, beautiful even on a cloudy day.

SkyDeck at the Sears (Willis) Tower

City views within walking distance from the hotel block!

Observation Deck at the John Hancock building 

Gooey, cheesy deliciousness. Our favorite: Lou Malnati's thin crust!

Chicago Pizza Tour

The best way to do a Cubbies game with unlimited beer and food! Our favorite rooftop is 1048 W Waveland.

Wrigley Rooftop Game

Free Things

Go shopping down Michigan Ave or around Gold Coast See the Bean in Millennium Park, and the Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park If you're willing to venture more North, the Lincoln Park Zoo is free, and the surrounding park holds the Education Pavillion where Ryan proposed

Bars/Restaurants We Love

Parlor Pizza, Francesca's, Gibson's, Velvet Taco, Maple &amp; Ash, Adelina, Quartino's, True Food Kitchen, The Smith, Bub City, XOCO, Three Dots and A Dash, Sunda, Roka Akor, Smash Burger, Five Guys (unless youre allergic to peanuts), Garrett's Popcorn, The Gage, Cindy's Rooftop, Kanela's

Katharine & Ryan