Fairlie

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner & Dancing

Fall

Our Wedding

Stephanie and Jonathan met for the first time after a mix-up in the location of the Key Club at Hubbard Inn in River North, Chicago.

January 21, 2017

By coincidence, Steph ran into Jon at the climbing gym. They made plans to climb together the next day. Climbing evidentially went well because they made plans to go on a date the following weekend.

June 8, 2018

Steph &amp; Jon go on their first date starting with drinks. Steph was VERY late and Jon almost left the date entirely. After having a wonderful dinner, Jon &amp; Steph walked around the West Loop and spotted a life size game of Connect Four. They had no choice but to play!

June 15, 2018

Steph &amp; Jon make their relationship official!

September 22, 2018

Four years, two states, and one pandemic later

Jon proposed, Steph said, "Yes!"

May 20, 2022

Our Story

Photos

The Ladies

Liz Hart

Colleen Kelsey

Kendall Ristau

Monika Baker

Erika Wenson

Camila Corbett

Rose Sherman

Rachel Boris

The Gentlemen

Miguelangel Gonzalez

David Buslawski

Aaron Swerdlow

Mike Murphy

Ben Zifkin

Billy Gelfman

Marquise Turner

Nik Patel

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have reserved a block of hotel rooms for traveling guests at The Kimpton Gray Hotel. Follow the booking link below to make a reservation online or call the hotel and mention the Richartz-Gonzalez wedding. Room Rate Details (not inclusive of taxes &amp; fees):-$99 Essential Standard King or Queen Guestroom (1 bed) Upgraded Room Types Available: (call to reserve)-Premium King +$20-Premium Queen Queen Deluxe +$40 Please book by November 6, 2023. If the booking link is not working or you have any challenges/questions, call/text Stephanie at 224-433-1064. If you are traveling outside of the room block window (12/8 - 12/10), the hotel will do their best to accommodate the block rate for the days pre/post the event. Please call the hotel to inquire. Hotel Parking:-$69 for in-and-out privileges for 24 hours.-Self-parking options are available nearby; Poetry Garage is 1.5 blocks from the hotel.-Spot Hero is also a good option for making advanced reservations at an affordable rate.

Kimpton Gray Hotel

If you are flying into either of Chicago's airports (O'Hare or Midway) you can get to the hotel and around the city using the public train system known as the "El" or the "L". From the airport it costs $5.00 to ride the train, every other ride costs $2.50. From O'Hare: (about 55min)-Follow the signs to baggage claim, then look for a "CTA" sign.-This will take you underground to the Blue Line where you can purchase a Ventra card at one of the Kiosks or use Apple Pay on your phone for an up charge. -Get off at Monroe, walk North on Dearborn St. for half a block and walk West on Monroe St. a block and a half to the hotel entrance. From Midway: (about 35min)-Follow the signs to baggage claim, then look for a "CTA" sign.-This will take you to the Orange Line station where you can purchase a Ventra card at one of the Kiosks or use Apple Pay on your phone for an up charge. -Get off at Quincy, walk North on Wells St. for a block and a half. Walk East on Monroe St. for a block and a half to the hotel entrance.

Chicago Public Transit - The "El" 

Travel

Take a stroll to grant part to see the iconic Chicago Bean!

The Bean i.e. Cloud Gate

Visit the local Christmas Market for a festive mug, some warm spiced wine, latkes, and a plethora of festive shops!

Christkindlmarket Chicago

Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon

Things to Do

Registry

Stephanie & Jonathan

Stephanie & Jonathan

Wedding Party

The Ladies

The Gentlemen