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Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner & Reception

Our Wedding

Lucia and Dan officially met in January in San Juan, Puerto Rico on a warm, balmy night through mutual friends, Babs and Alex. They thought it would be nice if Lucia could show Dan around town. (Unofficially, Lucia and Dan met at Piece Pizzeria in Chicago about one year prior, but Lucia didn’t remember that.) Lucia was living in PR on a one-year contract and Dan was working remotely from the island while escaping Chicago’s brutal winter. That night, when Dan arrived at Lucia's apartment for his free tour of San Juan, Lucia didn’t know it was a setup, but Dan did. Somehow, it was not creepy whatsoever and Lucia introduced Dan to mofongo and some fun local watering holes. Dan shared his love of indie music and Lucia reciprocated. After several more dates, at least one encounter with a giant spider, and an amazing road trip to the island of Vieques, Lucia and Dan made it official. Not able to recall exactly when they started dating, they henceforth used Valentine’s Day as their anniversary. In July, Lucia moved back to Chicago to start another life chapter, this time with Dan.

2015 

Lucia moved in with Dan in the West Loop. Sure, they were in love, but she practically already lived there. Dan is too pragmatic to have had it any other way. And both of them were excited about the days ahead filled with long walks, food adventures, and even doing laundry in the same place.

2016

The couple said goodbye to Chicago and moved to the San Francisco Bay Area for work. They lived in San Francisco for the next three years and in Oakland for one more. These were magical years filled with resplendent nature and unforgettable memories -- laughter, city walks, road trips, big “firsts” to places like Japan and Mexico City, and even the COVID-19 pandemic. But as all chapters must come to an end, and as California wildfires and real estate would have it, the couple decided it was time to return to their beloved city of Chicago.

2017-2021

After a summer road trip through Arizona, New Mexico &amp; Colorado in their ever-reliable Kia Soul, Lucia and Dan made it back to Chicago just in time for their sister Maggie’s October wedding. By the end of the year, Lucia and Dan bought their first home together.

2021-2022

Ahead of President’s Day weekend, Dan persuaded Lucia that they should have a staycation in Chicago. They filled the weekend with incredible dining, a spa day, and a long winter stroll through the city. While Dan tried his best to get the couple to Lincoln Park before sunset, Lucia stopped for snacks 3 times. But several detours for granola bars and sandwiches weren't enough to derail the plan. By sunset on Saturday, February 18, 2023, Dan and Lucia were happily engaged.

2023

Our Story

Photos

Bride's Party

Alexandra Milling (Maid of Honor)Meghin RothwellBarbara RosnerJenny PartoucheMira McCormackBridgette Logan

Groom's Party

Paul Celebucki (Best Man)Andy Smith&nbsp;(Best Man)Tommy GilbertAlex CroftsAndrew Lang

Wedding Party

Q + A

Hotel Room Blocks

Campbell-Gilbert Wedding BlockWe contracted a dedicated room block at the Swissotel Chicago where bride and groom will be staying and getting ready in for the big day. We recommend staying here if you're looking for a hotel! Standard rooms start at $219 + tax (block rate) and other upgrade options are available. To get the wedding block rate: Please book through this link <a href="https://book.passkey.com/e/50808079" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://book.passkey.com/e/50808079</a>. DUE DATE: Reservations must be made no later than Thursday, June 6, 2024 to qualify for the group rate. For hotel reservation questions, please call Swissotel's Reservations Department at 1-888-737-9477 and identify yourself as being with the Campbell-Gilbert Wedding Block.

Swissotel Chicago

To reserve a room, email the Robey Reservations team at reservations@therobey.com or call (872) 315-3050. Be sure to mention the Campbell Gilbert Wedding Block no later than the date of May 28, 2024. After that date, the room block will no longer be available at the contracted rate.

The Robey

The wedding rate starts at $352/night and goes up from there depending on room type. If you decide to call to make reservations, please list the following information: Ask for the ‘WEDA’ rate plan to reserve the Wedding Rate Discount

Hyatt Place Chicago / Wicker Park

Other Recommended Hotels

Please scroll down to see other recommended hotels and a neighborhood guide for AirBnb / VRBO rentals. AirBnb / VRBO and hotels closer to O'Hare International Airport may be great budget alternatives.

Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop Chicago

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

AirBnb & VRBO Neighborhoods

Check out our map below for a visual guide! Airbnbs can be an especially great option for groups or families traveling together and nightly rates are typically lower. We recommended staying in an area near the Blue Line ("L") train which passes through some of our favorite neighborhoods (including our wedding venue) and creates a direct line from the airport to downtown. For specific neighborhoods we love, check out Wicker Park, West Loop, Logan Square, West Town/Ukrainian Village. River North and the downtown/Loop area are also great and very close to Chicago's major tourist attractions. Let us know if we can answer any questions for you by emailing lucampbell@gmail.com.

Lucia + Dan

Lucia + Dan

Wedding Party

Bride's Party

Groom's Party