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CUT-OFF DATEReservations by attendees must be received on or before Feb. 23, 2026 in order to receive the aboveGroup Rate. At the cut-off date, the Hotel will review the reservation pick up for the block and releasethe unreserved rooms for general sale. Once the cut-off date has passed the Hotel will do its best toaccommodate requests for additional rooms based on availability at the time of request, and subjectto prevailing rates availability.METHOD OF RESERVATION AND PAYMENT• Reservations can be made by personalized booking link or via Kimpton Reservations offices:o VIP Reservations Office is open 9am-5pm Monday through Friday, 312-325-7218o National Reservations Office is open 24 hours, 877-771-7031o Guests should identify themselves as part of the Luepker + Bruhns Wedding RoomBlock when calling to make a reservation. Room Type RateStandard Guestroom $139.00 The following upgraded room types may be available upon request at the discounted rates listedbelow, and are subject to availability:Room Type RateKing Deluxe $159.00Queen Queen Deluxe $179.00King Spa Studio $279.00One-Bedroom Suite $339.00

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Group Rate: Single/Double OccupanceSingle/Double $179.00 per nightRate does not include 17.4% occupancy tax2% CC Transaction FeeWaived Historic Preservation Fee (value of $25.00 per guestroom)&nbsp; Book via this link: <a href="https://reservations.silversmithchicagohotel.com/?_gl=1*1ds4avd*_gcl_au*OTE0NDQ2ODAxLjE3NTMxODM0NzU.*_ga*MjA3NDU5NjM4NC4xNzUzMTgzNDc2*_ga_46E6PJ9D0L*czE3NTMxODM0NzUkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTMxODM1MTckajE4JGwwJGgw&amp;adult=1&amp;arrive=2026-03-27&amp;chain=5415&amp;child=0&amp;currency=USD&amp;depart=2026-03-29&amp;group=WRB326&amp;hotel=17759&amp;level=hotel&amp;locale=en-US&amp;productcurrency=USD&amp;rooms=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://reservations.silversmithchicagohotel.com/?_gl=1*1ds4avd*_gcl_au*OTE0NDQ2ODAxLjE3NTMxODM0NzU.*_ga*MjA3NDU5NjM4NC4xNzUzMTgzNDc2*_ga_46E6PJ9D0L*czE3NTMxODM0NzUkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTMxODM1MTckajE4JGwwJGgw&amp;adult=1&amp;arrive=2026-03-27&amp;chain=5415&amp;child=0&amp;currency=USD&amp;depart=2026-03-29&amp;group=WRB326&amp;hotel=17759&amp;level=hotel&amp;locale=en-US&amp;productcurrency=USD&amp;rooms=1</a>

Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

Cut off for this group is Wednesday February 25, 2026Guest Booking Information:Please call the hotel directly at (708) 848-5000 to make reservations. You must mention Group NAME:Luepker-Bruhns Weddingto receive your discounted rate. *Group reservations can’t be made online. Hotel King: 181.00Hotel Standard: 161.00Hotel Double Double: 181.00

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What Should I Wear?

Hi all! The dress code is formal, but what does that mean? And how much of a stickler are we going to be? Find out below. There are no color restrictions at this wedding. You may wear white, red, beige, blue, green, black, etc. and you will not be stepping on the bride or anyone's toes. If you want to catch a vibe color wise, see the palette below. You are not restricted to these colors. However, note the wintery colors and moody jewel tones. That is NOT to say dark colors only, just that springy pastels and bright summery colors may look a little out of place. Gold often suits this pallet.

For the ladies: Dress should be ankle length or floor length. Think elegant and classy. That's pretty much it! For the gentlemen: Wear a suit! Feel free to go for a tux if you're feeling fancy about it though. Black is fine, but I would love to see a variety of suit colors playing in the color pallet provided. For the nonbinary/nonconforming: Who am I kidding you don't need a guide! You're gonna look great in whatever makes you feel fancy and stunning!

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Getting to the Exchange

The No Kings Protest is the same day as our wedding. The march starts near our venue (The Exchange) around 1:30pm and is expected to move on well before the wedding starts. Hopefully everything will be back to normal within a few hours. However, expect street closures, traffic, and limited parking. You're welcome to enter the venue at 5:00, and if you get there any earlier than that I'm fairly sure you'll be welcomed into the building regardless. We recommend walking to the venue if you're booked at the Kimpton or Silversmith. If you are coming from further away we recommend taking a Lyft or Uber to the venue or as near to the venue as you can get and walk from there! For those of you who are driving to the Exchange, the barriers on Michigan Avenue should be down by 5:00. The best place to park is the Grant Park South parking garage. To enter, however, you must be heading north. If you are coming east on Congress, you cross Michigan Avenue, then turn left at the first light, which will loop you back onto Michigan Avenue. Make a right onto Michigan Avenue. The entrance to the garage is in the middle of Michigan Avenue, so stay to your left after you turn to enter the garage. If you are coming from Lake Shore Drive, traveling south, you need to exit at Jackson and take the first left onto Columbus Drive, then a right onto Congress and the next right onto Michigan Avenue. You can enter the garage after the next light. The entrance will be on your left. After entering the garage, go toward closest exit to the venue will be towards the Adams Street exit, which will bring you to the stairs by the Symphony Center. The Exchange is just next door, to the south of the Symphony Center.The good news is that you can have your ticket validated at the Exchange and the price will be $13. We will be starting the ceremony promptly at 5:30! We are SO looking forward to seeing you. Safe travels, and see you soon!!!

Sarah & Matthew

Sarah & Matthew

S&M

Wedding Day

Reception

Ceremony Begins at 5:30