A girl from Arizona moves to Chicago to pursue her passion in music.
A boy from Illinois moves into the
big city to immerse himself in art.
Eight years later that boy asked this girl to be his Wife.
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1200 WEST 35th StREET, Chicago, ILLINOIS 60609
CEREMONY 5PM - RECEPTION & MERRIMENT TO FOLLOWTHE VENUE
Our ceremony, cocktail hour & reception will take place at Bridgeport Art Center Skyline Loft. Please arrive beginning at 5pm. The entrance is located on the north side of the building. There is ample free parking at the venue but we suggest you take a cab so you can fully enjoy yourselves. Once you enter the building you will be escorted into a freight elevator that will take you to the 5th floor overlooking our beautiful Chicago skyline. Let the magic begin!
Dress code is cocktail attire.DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Though parking is free and available, we recommend taking a cab. Better to party safe than party sorry!
However, if you must drive, the Bridgeport Art Center is easily located from either the Dan Ryan 90/94 Expressway, or the Stevenson I-55 Expressway.
90/94 - Take the 35th street exit. Drive West on 35th X miles and turn right at Racine. Follow Racine to the parking lot in the back of the building.
I-55 - Take Exit 290 from I-55 to S Ashland Ave. Merge onto W 31st Place and turn right onto S Ashland Ave. Take Ashland to W 35th St, turn left, and you're there!
TAXI IN STYLE WITH UBER
Getting a cab in Chicago is easy, and getting around in a cab is even easier. Additionally, we’ll have taxi numbers on hand as you bid us adieu for the evening. Have a smartphone? Try UBER! It’s a super handy app for hailing yellow and black cabs around the city (yellow cabs are cheaper, but black cabs are sure a lot of fun). You simply download the app, enter your credit card information, and hail a cab through the app. No need to worry about cash, or even cash tips. It’s pretty darn cool.
Use our code UBERMNM2014 to get $20 in credit when you sign up. That's like a free cab ride!
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Engagement Photos
Photos by T&S Photography
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LADIES & GENTLEMEN, THE WEDDING PARTY
KYLE MATHES - Best Man
MIKE BRIDGMAN - BEST MAN
KEITH HOFFMAN - GROOMSMAN
JOSH CONKLING - GROOMSMAN
BLAKE WITSMAN - GROOMSMAN
JASON EWERS - GROOMSMAN
Siobhan McNulty - MAID OF HONOR
Kristie Morales - BRIDESMAID
Frances Graham - BRIDESMAID
Rozalyn Torto - BRIDESMAID
Christine Albarran - BRIDESMAID
Honoring our Siblings
We aren’t who we are without our incredible siblings, Robert, Katie and Emily. As we are the “babies” of our familes, they have given us infinite amounts of support through our years. We very much look forward to their very special ceremony readings on our day.
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Welcome to Chicago!
It’s big and it’s a blast. Chicago has it all. Below you’ll find some of our favorite restaurants, bars, and gems of the city.
GETTING AROUND TOWN
The beauty of living in our city is that you don’t need a car to access all the sites. Transportation via train, bus, cabs or even walking will give you full access to everything.
We highly suggest using UBER for your cab needs. The app is easily downloadable via your phone and it is linked to your credit/debit account.
Use our code UBERMNM2014 to get $20 in credit when you sign up. That's like a free cab ride!
SITES TO BE SEEN
Second City Comedy
Looking for a good laugh? Second City offers improv at it’s best.The Art Institute
The Art Institute of Chicago is an incredible art museum located near Chicago's Grant Park. It features a collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in its permanent collection.MCA
he Museum of Contemporary Art offers fantastic exhibitions of painting, sculpture, video, film, and photography. They also have a unique gift shop to bring a little bit of Chicago flair back with you.Water Tower Place
Shop till you drop! The Water Tower Place has something for everyone. Plus it's right on the “Magnificent Mile”, so you'll find plenty of shopping in the area as well.Chicago Cubs
The team stinks but the hotdogs are great!Hotels
With so many hotel options in the city, we are suggesting 3 hotels to assist in your search that are located within a block of eachother. They are located steps away from the “Magnificent Mile” and plenty of the city’s most popular attractions. Priceline.com and other discounted search engines will help you find the best deal. We recommend that you book early as the Summer is a busy time for travelers in Chicago.
Acme Hotel - $
http://www.acmehotelcompany.comHyatt Place - $$
http://www.chicagorivernorth.place.hyatt.comHotel Palomar - $$$
http://www.hotelpalomar-chicago.comAIRBNB
If you are extra adventurous and feel like staying in our neighborhood where we live and play, you can rent an entire home / apartment using Airbnb. We've used AIRBNB all over the Country. It can be a great way to save, and a fun way to connect with the locals (we live in the Wicker Park neighborhood). Use our referral link below when you sign up to get $25 off your rental.
EAT & DRINK LIKE A CHICAGOAN
Wicker Park/Bucktown
For those looking for a more eclectic and independent experience
Big Star
The most magnificent restaurant for whiskey and tacos.Piece Pizza
Thin crust and award winning brewery. Partly owned by Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick for you Rockford folks ;)Bangers & Lace
One of our ‘go to’ drinking holes in our neighborhood.Parson's Fried Chicken
One the best summer spots. Load up on some super tasty fried chicken or fish, and then wash it down with a cold brew or a frozen negroni. You'll feel like you're at a local backyard party.Smoke Daddy
Yummy barbecue. Delicious beer.Violet Hour
One of our favorite speakeasy cocktail bars in the City. No official sign. No cell phones.Anthem
If you're looking for a Sports Bar then look no further.Nando’s
You’ll be treated the "old school" Italian way here.The Map Room
Over 25 beers on tap with a selection of brews from around the worldWormhole
One of our favorite coffee shops. Yes, they have a Delorean car inside and a slew of old school nintendo games that you can play. Rad!Milk and Honey
Delicious, casual breakfast/lunch spot in our neighborhood.Downtown
For those who wish to eat and drink amongst the sky scrapers
Purple Pig
Appetizers and drinks to help you refuel during your shopping adventures on the Magnificent Mile.Sable
Great place for a classic cocktail and tasty appetizers (they make their own beef jerky!).Berkshire
Swanky cocktails and hangtime.Eataly
Mario Batali’s Italian culinary mecca.Donut Vault
There is a line everytime and it’s totally worth it.Eleaven Food Company
A quick and casual stop for breakfast.Lou Malnati’s
Thick crust Chicago style pizza.West Loop
For the foodies and the cocktail gurus
Maude's Liquor Bar
Delicious French inspired experience. Great cocktails.Haymarket
Top notch brew pub and craft beer selection.Little Goat
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Dear Friends and Family,
We adore all of you deeply, and are so blessed that you would want to honor us with your presence as we make a beautiful step together as Husband and Wife. Your love and sincerity means the world to us! Below, you'll find our registries, including a very special Honeymoon Fund as we have our hearts aiming toward Paris.
Love,
MICHELLE & BENJAMIN
