Cheney Mansion

Rehearsal and Dinner

Ceremony Rehearsal (Wedding Party)

La Notte Ristorante Italiano

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Carleton of Oak Park

After Party

Farewell Coffee and Pastries

Spring

we can't wait to celebrate with you!

Our Wedding

A play about WWI, that is. Harry was in his first main stage production at the University of Illinois, which Marisa had to attend for her Theatre 101 class. Thank god she actually does her homework. After the show, Harry was in the lobby thanking the audience for coming when a beautiful woman approached him. "Excuse me, but are you Harry Belden?" She asked. Harry was of course taken aback. The only notoriety he had gained so far was for winning that hot dog eating contest on Quad Day. But she hadn't been there for that, had she? It turned out that Marisa had recognized Harry from their mutual friends back in high school. Despite going to rival high schools in Chicago and knowing many of the same people, they had never actually met. Thanks to Marisa taking the initiative, they became fast friends. After about a year of friendship, they decided to start dating -- a month before Marisa went abroad for an entire semester. Great timing! Despite only being a couple for a short time before Marisa's study abroad program in Paris, Harry rendezvous-ed with her in the City of Love in June of 2016. They set off on a three week trek across Europe, putting their nascent relationship through the ultimate stress test. Because really, if you can do a month abroad with someone after dating for only a month, you can pretty much do anything together. Since then, they've spent 9 wonderful years together! From quarantining together during COVID lockdowns, buying a condo in Chicago, Marisa getting her Master's degree from Northwestern, to moving to LA, they've always supported and lifted each other up. Marisa and Harry are so happy to have you as a part of their wedding, the union that is taking them into the next stage of their lives together. Thank you for being here!

We met during WWI

Our Story

Photos by Megan Lee, Sam Schultz Photography

Engagement Photos

Brian Cullnan

Maureen Cullen

Mark Belden

Madeleine Belden

Emma Cullnan

Chris Khoshaba

Bella Yeung

Adrian Vera

Margaret Khoshaba

Jack Barreca

Daisy Belden

Alex Jaimes

Phoebe Belden

Ian Cardoni

Quinn Cullnan

Mila Cullnan Deveau

Wedding Party

It’s important that we celebrate together safely. If you are feeling sick, please wear a mask or consider staying home to avoid putting others at risk. Thank you for your understanding.

Q + A

Please call the hotel to make reservations by May 28th and mention the Cullnan-Belden Wedding to receive the block rate. Please note that reservations cannot be made online.

Both O'Hare and Midway airports are approximately 10 miles from Oak Park. The Carleton Hotel is easily accessible via Uber, Lyft, or taxi.

Accommodations

Lou Malnati's is classic Chicago deep dish pizza beloved by both the Cullnan and Belden families!

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Prairie Style architecture is a staple of the Midwest. Frank Lloyd Wright developed this style in his Oak Park studio where he lived and worked in the early 1900s.

Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio

There are several options to get from Oak Park to downtown Chicago: the <a href="https://ridertools.metrarail.com/maps-schedules/train-lines/UP-W/map" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Metra commuter train</a>, the <a href="https://www.transitchicago.com/station/oakg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CTA Green Line</a>, or by car.

Going into the City

Things to Do

Registry

Marisa & Harry

Marisa & Harry

Engagement Photos