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JOIN US AS WE TIE
THE KNOT -
COME HUNGRY & READY TO DANCE!
CROSSROADS BAR & GRILL
1120 WEST MADISON STREET
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
11AM TO WHENEVER
(HOPEFULLY A BEARS GAME!)
CEREMONY
& RECEPTION
WALDEN
2145 WEST WALNUT STREET
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
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CEREMONY - 5:30 PM
COCKTAIL HOUR - 6 PM
RECEPTION - 7 PM
SUNDAY
RECOVERY
october 18, 2025
october 19, 2025
WE HAVE SECURED DISCOUNTED HOTEL RATES FOR OCTOBER 17 THROUGH OCTOBER 19, 2025. PLEASE BOOK USING THE DESIGNATED LINKS BELOW OR MENTION THE LINDAHL-VANDENBROUCKE ROOM BLOCK AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.
Westin Michigan Avenue
909 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO
$269 TO $299 PER NIGHT + DAILY DESTINATION FEE
Canopy Chicago Loop
226 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD, CHICAGO
$299 PER NIGHT
ANSWERED
YOUR QUESTIONS,
COME DRESSED TO IMPRESS IN FORMAL ATTIRE. COLORS AND STATEMENT PIECES ARE ENCOURAGED! FEELING STUCK? CLICK HERE FOR SOME INSPIRATION.
what is the dress code?
WE ARE REGISTERED THROUGH THE KNOT AT VARIOUS RETAILERS, BOTH ONLINE AND BRICK-AND-MORTAR. CHECK OUT THE "REGISTRY" SECTION ABOVE!
where are you registered?
can I bring a guest or child?
OUR VENUE RESTRICTS US TO A CERTAIN NUMBER OF GUESTS. THEREFORE, PLEASE ONLY BRING A GUEST IF DOING SO IS INDICATED ON YOUR INVITATION.
how do I get to the venue?
WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF RESERVED PARKING SPACES, THOUGH THE VENUE HAS AMPLE FREE STREET PARKING SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO DRIVE TO THE EVENT. OTHERWISE, WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH A RIDESHARE DISCOUNT CODE CLOSER TO THE EVENT.
PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO DRINK!
THE CEREMONY AND RECEPTION WILL BOTH BE HELD INDOORS.
are we going to be outdoors?
WE HAVE SECURED ROOM BLOCKS AT LOCAL HOTELS (SEE "ACCOMODATIONS" ABOVE). IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO STAY IN THESE HOTELS, PLEASE MAKE YOUR ARRANGEMENTS PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 19, 2025.
where should I stay?
PLEASE RSVP USING THE LINK ABOVE BY AUGUST 31, 2025. IF YOUR PLANS CHANGE AT ANY TIME AFTER YOU RSVP, PLEASE LET US KNOW AS SOON AS YOU CAN.
when is my RSVP due?
IT WILL BE DELICIOUS! OUR SEATED DINNER WILL INCLUDE THAI- AND ASIAN-INSPIRED CUISINE, WHICH IS OUR ABSOLUTE FAVORITE. IF THAT'S NOT YOUR THING, THERE WILL BE A VARIETY OF OTHER APPETIZERS & DESSERTS AVAILABLE - NO ONE GOES HUNGRY!
what will the food be like?
OBVIOUSLY. START HYDRATING.
is there an open bar?
PRIOR TO WEDDING DAY, PLEASE TEXT/CALL SHELBEY & ADAM. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ON WEDDING DAY, USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT.
I still have questions. . .
our sweet home,
HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE WAYS TO PASS TIME IN THE WINDY CITY.
breakfast:
Mindy's Bakery
Gotham Bagels
lunch/dinner:
Aba
Cafe Ciao!
Chef's Special
Rose Mary
Maxwell's Trading
Bears Games
Concerts @ local venues
Walk @ lakefront path
Chicago Architecture Boat Tour
Comedy Show @ Second City
bars:
The Aberdeen Tap
Guinness Brewery
coffee shops:
Drip Collective
La Colombe
Good Ambler
Foxtrot
