Rehearsal Dinner

Haymarket Pub and Brewery

Welcome Event

Cubs Game

The Newberry Library

Ceremony & Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

Brian and Sarah first met at a mutual friend's birthday party.&nbsp;They would bump into each over the next couple months while hanging out with friends and bonded over their musical tastes both oddly spanning multiple decades.&nbsp;One night they teamed up at a pool table and sparks were ignited.&nbsp;A first date was scheduled in January 2016 and they were both smitten – from that day forward their relationship took off.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brian brought out the travel bug in Sarah that she never knew she had and helped her overcome her fear of sushi and red meat prepared less than well done.&nbsp;Sarah showed Brian a new hometown side of the Los Angeles South Bay area and helped him overcome his fear of free falling in an elevator by coaxing him on to the Tower of Terror ride at Disney’s California Adventure.&nbsp;Over the next 5 years they would go on many adventures together exploring the US and abroad, visiting friends and family, and falling deeply in love.&nbsp;On December 23, 2020 they went for a long neighborhood walk as was the style of the time.&nbsp;On the way home they stopped for a quick breather and to take in the ocean view in Manhattan Beach.&nbsp;Brian dropped to one knee, told Sarah that he hoped this would be his favorite walk of the year, and asked Sarah to marry him.&nbsp;And Sarah said yes!&nbsp;It was a Festivus miracle!

Our Story

The wedding party will be staying at the Talbott Hotel, which is conveniently located a couple blocks from both the wedding location (Newberry Library) and the Water Tower area on Michigan Avenue. UPDATE: We've secured a new discount code for the Talbott Hotel which is open to all wedding guests and can be used by clicking here:<a href="https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1647287541898&amp;key=CORP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1647287541898&amp;key=CORP</a> There are many other great hotels in this part of Chicago if you are interested - here are some other options:<a href="https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/illinois/hyatt-centric-chicago-magnificent-mile/chimm?src=corp_lclb_gmb_seo_chimm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Modern Hotel Downtown Chicago | Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile</a><a href="https://www.kinziehotel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kinzie Hotel - River North Boutique Hotel</a><a href="https://www.thewhitehallhotel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Whitehall Hotel | Boutique Hotels Downtown Chicago.</a>

Talbott Hotel - Chicago Gold Coast

Midway is South-West of downtown Chicago and approximately a 20 minute drive to the Talbott Hotel.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

O'Hare is North-West of downtown Chicago and approximately a 20 minute drive to the Talbott Hotel.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Travel

Get views of Chicago’s most famous buildings, as well as insider info from an expert guide, on this architecture-focused cruise. See all the most important buildings on one tour, a hard-to-accomplish task on foot. View the skyline from the Chicago River while listening to live commentary. Snap photos of the Willis (Sears) Tower, Old Post Office, 360 Chicago Observation Deck, Wrigley Building, and more.

Chicago Architecture River Tour

Located in downtown&nbsp;Chicago, the&nbsp;Art Institute&nbsp;is one of the world's great art museums, housing a collection that spans centuries and the globe.

Chicago Art Institute

The Magnificent Mile is home to upscale shops, luxe fashion outlets, and several Chicago landmarks including the historic Chicago Water Tower, the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower, the terracotta Wrigley Building skyscraper and the 100-story John Hancock Center.

Magnificent Mile

The lakefront campus, located in the heart of downtown Chicago, is home to the iconic&nbsp;Cloud Gate statue (aka “The Bean”), interactive fountains, tranquil gardens, free events, public art, skating rinks, rock climbing, and plenty of green space.

Millennium Park

Assuming the owner-player lockout issue gets settled soon, there will be baseball in May. The Cubs will be in town playing at Wrigley Field the weekend of the wedding, and the White Sox will be on the road... (completely coincidental). See the "Home" page for more info if you are interested in attending the game Sunday after the wedding!

Wrigley Field

The 360 Chicago observatory offers great views of Chicago from the top of the former John Hancock Center

875 North Michigan Avenue

Things to Do

Elizabeth Chatterton

Megan Brown

Katrina Schwarz

Mary Parsons

Christina Raeff

Jackie Raeff

Tim Kominiarek

Kevin Kennedy

Dan Kunka

Mike Ceretto

Alan Pham

Mike Morano

Wedding Party

Photos

When a guest of the Library presents a parking ticket at the Security Kiosk (located in the lobby next to the staircase), the guard will stamp the ticket, indicating use of the Newberry Library Facility. When the validated ticket is presented to the garage attendant, the discount rate will be applied. Facility Operated by Interpark (312-935-2800): 100 W. Chestnut St - Entrance on West side of Clark St. $11 for six hours or less$13 for eight hours or lessOver 8 hours, Regular Rates Apply.

Sarah & Brian

Sarah & Brian

Photos

March 12, 2016

July 30, 2016

May 28, 2017

February 04, 2018

June 05, 2019

December 23, 2020