Topo Gigio Ristorante

Rehearsal Dinner

Summer Of George

Welcome Party

Thalia Hall

Wedding Day

The Green Room

After Party

Summer

Our Wedding

While Lauren was finishing college in NYC and Brad was starting his career at United Airlines in Chicago, they were both invited to Costa Rica to celebrate a friend's birthday. Lauren arrived at the beautiful villa early afternoon on the first day, meeting lots of new people and having a wonderful trip. Later that day, Brad arrived and gave Lauren a wave and nod from across the pool. Lauren told her sister "the cutest boy she had ever seen" had just arrived at the villa. Later that evening, Brad introduced himself to Lauren and from that moment on, they were inseparable. They spent an amazing three days together in Costa Rica and on the final day, they pinky swore "they would get married one day".

How We Met

Our Story

Photos

Grace Daub

Ted Bos

Kathleen Acord

Zane Barry

Emma Barbee

Dave Cusack

Elise Delagrange

Ryan Kennedy

Emma Maggi Byers

John Kates

Brittany Melcher

Mike Lewis

Paige Reyna

Brad Mahan

Mila Saitowitz

Joe Mendolia

Hannah Yeager

Brandon Moore

Richie Jones

Wedding Party

Room Block Options

Brad and Lauren have set up room blocks at two fabulous hotels in downtown Chicago. Please see both of them below and book through the link provided to apply their discounted rate. If you are in the wedding party, the Rehearsal Dinner is Thursday night, please plan accordingly.

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Moxy Chicago Downtown

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Aloft Chicago Downtown River North

Travel

You Asked. We Answered. 

Where should we go for lunch? Maybe a sandwich?

Brad: J.P Graziano in West Loop, try the Mr. G! Lauren: Grab a divvy bike and head over to Tempesta Market, this is by far the best sandwich in Chicago.

We want to be a little touristy, where should we explore?

Brad: Check out the lakefront or the river walk. Lauren: Go to the Lincoln Park Zoo, you can walk around and see some animals and enjoy one of our favorite neighborhoods in Chicago.

Where is your favorite bar in Chicago to grab a drink? 

Brad: Go play darts at Will's Northwoods Inn or pinball at Emporium. Lauren: I love Three Dots and a Dash for a nighttime cocktail or Pizzeria Portofino for a day time drink in the sun on the river!

We want brunch before the wedding. Where should we go?

Brad: Egg Harbor in River North. Sit at the bar and order The Traditional Breakfast, bagel instead of toast, berries instead of potatoes, over medium eggs and regular sausage links. Lauren: PQM in West Loop, try the breakfast sandwich and prepare to be blown away!

Lauren & Brad

Lauren & Brad

Meow

Let's Paw-ty!