IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Church parking is available on Ashland Avenue, Lathrop Avenue, and the First Presbyterian Church parking lot. See "Travel" for more information.

Kelly & Christopher

October 19, 2024 • River Forest, IL

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Church parking is available on Ashland Avenue, Lathrop Avenue, and the First Presbyterian Church parking lot. See "Travel" for more information.

Kelly & Christopher

October 19, 2024 • River Forest, IL

Things to Do

Historical Stops

Historic Bench

Picture of Historic Bench
7523 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park, IL 60130, USA
(312) 201-9000

We encourage you to read the Google reviews of the historic bench and let that determine whether you make the visit for yourself. We ask that you please make it to the reception, as people frequently get lost in the historicalness.


Some top reviews -

I was reading the book, the book was reading me, I was reading the bench through the book, the bench was reading the book through me, and the bench was reading me as such a historic bench inherently does.


It may not have the artistry of the Sistine Chapel but we feel the allure is the same.

Website

Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio

Picture of Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio
951 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
(312) 994-4000

Did you know that Frank Lloyd Wright's home and studio was in Oak Park, IL, just minutes from the church? You can schedule a 45-90 minute tour to see his Home & Studio or Unity Temple via the website below.

Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum

Picture of Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum
339 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
(708) 445-3071

Literature nerds, this one's for you!

Classic Chicago Bites

Gene & Jude's

Picture of Gene & Jude's
2720 N River Rd, River Grove, IL 60171, USA
(708) 452-7634

Have you been waiting to have the best hot dog in the world? Wait no longer! Gene & Jude's is a quick 10 minute drive from the church! Just don't be like 10-year old Christopher and ask for ketchup on your hot dog...they WILL judge you!

Oak Park - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Picture of Oak Park - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1038 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
(708) 358-0800

Say hello to the best deep dish pizza in Chicago!


(Note: this is an extremely controversial statement)

Johnnie's Beef

Picture of Johnnie's Beef
7500 W North Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707, USA
(708) 452-6000

Italian beef is the height of Chicago cuisine! This was also featured on "The Bear".

Portillo's Forest Park

Picture of Portillo's Forest Park
7740 Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL 60130, USA
(708) 383-7557

Portillo's is a Chicago classic. Be sure to try the Italian Beef, but maybe hold off on the cake shake if you want to dance at the reception!

Ferrara Candy Company

Picture of Ferrara Candy Company
7301 Harrison St, Forest Park, IL 60130, USA
(773) 243-4300

The Ferrara factory has a little shop for those of you with a sweet tooth! Say hi to Sylvia if you go.