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Matthew & Benjamin

May 4, 2024 • Chicago, IL

Matthew & Benjamin

May 4, 2024 • Chicago, IL
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May 4, 2024
Chicago
IL

Welcome Party

Friday, May 3, 2024
8:00 PM–11:00 PM
Navigator Taproom
2211 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60647, United States
Attire: Casual
Join us for a fun, relaxed night with empanadas and beer! We will have tables reserved for our guests, and are so excited to welcome you to our wedding weekend. Navigator Taproom is in the heart of Bucktown / Logan Square. Given that parking in the area can be very challenging on weekends, we'd strongly recommend CTA / public transit, rideshare, or carpooling for our guests. There is no parking lot, so guests who drive should plan to street park (metered) or use SpotHero to reserve a spot. Navigator Taproom is located between the CTA Western & California blue line stops, and is also near multiple bus lines.

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

May 4, 2024
6:00 PM–12:00 AM
The Arbory Chicago
2219 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, 60612
Attire: Cocktail / Formal. In honor of Ben's Chinese heritage, the grooms will be wearing red at the wedding. Red is a very important color in Chinese culture; it symbolizes happiness, joy, and prosperity. Traditionally, the color red is reserved for the happy couple. We kindly request that guests avoid wearing outfits that prominently display this color to avoid confusion. The Arbory is located in the West Town neighborhood near the intersection of Grand Ave and Western Ave. The Arbory’s main entrance can be found on Grand Ave through the painted double doors. The venue does not have a dedicated parking lot, but you can find ample free street parking along Grand Ave and on the residential streets nearby such as Oakley, Leavitt, Race, or Hubbard Streets. If you have any additional parking questions, please email the venue at info@thearborychicago.com or call at 773-217-9748. Ride share is also easily accessible in the area. For guests staying at our hotel block, a shuttle will run to the venue prior to the ceremony and back to the hotel at the end of the night.

6:00 PM–6:30 PM

6:00 PM–6:30 PM

Ceremony

6:30 PM–7:30 PM

6:30 PM–7:30 PM

Cocktail Hour

7:30 PM–12:00 AM

7:30 PM–12:00 AM

Reception Dinner & Dancing