Julian and Rita's Wedding Website

the wedding

Saturday, April 27, 2024

5:00 p.m. at Wildman BT
3020 West Carroll Avenue
Chicago, IL

Reception to Follow

Complimentary valet will be available at Wildman BT

what should I wear?

Semi-formal attire with as much color as possible! We want our guests to be comfortable, but we'd also love to see a riot of color on our big day. So if you've got a red dress languishing in your closet, a multi-colored neon tie, or some lime-green dancing shoes—we'd LOVE to see them.

the night before

Welcome Drinks

If you're coming in from out of town, we'd love to welcome you to Chicago with a cocktail!

Friday, April 26 from 7:00–9:00 p.m.
21c Museum Hotel Chicago in Galleries 5 & 6

flights

Flying into O'Hare International Airport

Chicago's main airport, located on the city's Northwest Side (~17 miles from downtown). Hub for United, American, and many more. See rideshare information below, or hop on the Blue Line (40-45 min. to downtown).

Getting To and From O'Hare

Flying into Midway International Airport

Located on the Southwest side of Chicago (~12 miles from downtown). Hub for Southwest, among others. See rideshare information below, or hop on the Orange Line (20-25 min. to downtown).

Getting To and From Midway

transportation

Lyft & Uber

Rideshare services are available for airport pickup and general transportation. Pickup at the airport can be tricky, so we recommend reading rideshare guides below for O'Hare or Midway (same rules for both Uber and Lyft).

Rideshare from O'Hare Rideshare from Midway

Public Transit

We love Chicago public transit because it's cheap and (relatively) easy to use. You can even take a train straight to the city from either airport! Newcomers should read the Chicago Transit Authority's tips for catching buses and trains (The El).

CTA Visitor Information

accommodations

21c Museum Hotel Chicago

A block of 15 rooms has been held for our guests at the 21c Museum Hotel at a rate of $159/night plus tax. To book within our block, please visit the dedicated booking link below or call the hotel and mention our event. The cutoff date to book within our block is Friday, March 15 and we recommend booking early!

Book a Room

Looking for our registry?

Your presence will be present enough! But if you'd like to help fund our honeymoon, we've created an online registry through Honeyfund.

Honeyfund

Things to do in Chicago

For all of our out-of-town guests, we've collected some of our favorite activities and restaurants below!

Explore Our Chicago Picks

things to do in chicago

There's no shortage of wonderful activities and attractions in Chicago. Below are a handful of Rita and Julian's favorites to give you a taste of the city where the couple fell for each other.

The Art Institute + Other Museums

The venerable Art Institute of Chicago is one of our favorite spots—from the grandeur of Georgia O'Keefe's Sky Above Clouds IV down to the minuscule treasures in the Thorne Miniature Rooms. Dozens of exceptional museums await, including the Field Museum and the Adler Planetarium.

Visit the Art Institute More Chicago Museums

Architectural Boat Tour + Chicago Riverwalk

Take in the architectural splendor from aboard a riverboat cruise—one of Rita's favorite things to do in Chicago (she's taken this tour a lot for a native Chicagoan). Those without sea legs can enjoy a snack and a stroll along the picturesque Riverwalk.

Book a Boat Tour Explore the Chicago Riverwalk

Starbucks Reserve Roastery + The Mag Mile

Explore four floors of your favorite mass-market coffee purveyor and be sure to grab a drink from the experimental bar to take with you while shopping the rest of the Magnificent Mile. (If you're a coffee enthusiast like Julian, you're going to like it here.)

Explore the Magnificient Mile Visit the Roastery

Sky-High Views at Skydeck + 360 Chicago

Get a fresh perspective of the city and its surroundings from 1,000+ feet at Skydeck (where Julian worked in the early 2010s) or 360 Chicago. Just remember, it is always the Sears Tower and never Willis Tower.

Experience the Ledge Go for a TILT at 360 Chicago

National Museum of Mexican Art + Pilsen

See one of the country’s largest collections of Mexican, Latino, and Chicano art (for free!) while getting to know the “true Chicago barrio” that is Pilsen, home to dozens of excellent restaurants, galleries, and the couple's favorite music venue, Thalia Hall.

Plan Your Visit to NMMA Explore Pilsen

Second City + iO Theater

Laugh your butt off in the city where comedy is born at one of two legendary sketch and improv venues. Improv experienced at any other theater may result in fatal doses of cringe.

Tickets to Second City Tickets to iO Theater

and now, a few of our favorite restaurants

Del Seoul ($$) Innovative Korean-inspired street food in Lincoln Park

Dove's Luncheonette ($$) Elevated tex-mex and a wide mezcal selection in Wicker Park

Mr. Beef ($$) No-frills spot serving Chicago's iconic Italian beef in River North (also inspiration for The Bear)

Lou Malnati's ($$)Chicago's iconic deep dish pizza, with multiple locations around downtown

Daisies ($$$) Michelin-starred handmade pasta in Logan Square

Mi Tocaya Antojería ($$) Modern Mexican small plates in Logan Square

Girl & the Goat ($$$) Innovative small plates from the first female Top Chef in Fulton Market

Bloom ($$) Plant-based gastronomy that will knock your socks off in Wicker Park

Jeni's ($$) Artisanal ice cream at multiple locations across the city

West Town Bakery ($$) Amazing pastries and unmissable cake balls West Town and River North

Alliance Bakery ($$) French-inspired pastries and elaborate cakes to ogle in Wicker Park

Garrett's Popcorn ($$) Try the iconic Chicago mix at this Windy City staple with multiple downtown locations

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the wedding

Saturday, April 27, 2024

5:00 p.m. at Wildman BT 3020 West Carroll Avenue Chicago, IL

Reception to Follow

what should I wear?

Semi-formal attire with as much color as possible! We want our guests to be comfortable, but we'd also love to see a riot of color on our big day. So if you've got a red dress languishing in your closet, a multi-colored neon tie, or some lime-green dancing shoes—we'd LOVE to see them.

the night before

Welcome Drinks

If you're coming in from out of town, we'd love to welcome you to Chicago with a cocktail!

flights

Flying into O'Hare International Airport

Chicago's main airport, located on the city's Northwest Side (~17 miles from downtown). Hub for United, American, and many more. See rideshare information below, or hop on the Blue Line (40-45 min. to downtown).

Flying into Midway International Airport

Located on the Southwest side of Chicago (~12 miles from downtown). Hub for Southwest, among others. See rideshare information below, or hop on the Orange Line (20-25 min. to downtown).

transportation

Lyft & Uber

Rideshare services are available for airport pickup and general transportation. Pickup at the airport can be tricky, so we recommend reading rideshare guides below for O'Hare or Midway (same rules for both Uber and Lyft).

Public Transit

We love Chicago public transit because it's cheap and (relatively) easy to use. You can even take a train straight to the city from either airport! Newcomers should read the Chicago Transit Authority's tips for catching buses and trains (The El).

accommodations

21c Museum Hotel Chicago

Looking for our registry?

Your presence will be present enough! But if you'd like to help fund our honeymoon, we've created an online registry through Honeyfund.

Things to do in Chicago

For all of our out-of-town guests, we've collected some of our favorite activities and restaurants below!

things to do in chicago

There's no shortage of wonderful activities and attractions in Chicago. Below are a handful of Rita and Julian's favorites to give you a taste of the city where the couple fell for each other.

The Art Institute + Other Museums

The venerable Art Institute of Chicago is one of our favorite spots—from the grandeur of Georgia O'Keefe's Sky Above Clouds IV down to the minuscule treasures in the Thorne Miniature Rooms. Dozens of exceptional museums await, including the Field Museum and the Adler Planetarium.

Architectural Boat Tour + Chicago Riverwalk

Take in the architectural splendor from aboard a riverboat cruise—one of Rita's favorite things to do in Chicago (she's taken this tour a lot for a native Chicagoan). Those without sea legs can enjoy a snack and a stroll along the picturesque Riverwalk.

Starbucks Reserve Roastery + The Mag Mile

Explore four floors of your favorite mass-market coffee purveyor and be sure to grab a drink from the experimental bar to take with you while shopping the rest of the Magnificent Mile. (If you're a coffee enthusiast like Julian, you're going to like it here.)

Sky-High Views at Skydeck + 360 Chicago

Get a fresh perspective of the city and its surroundings from 1,000+ feet at Skydeck (where Julian worked in the early 2010s) or 360 Chicago. Just remember, it is always the Sears Tower and never Willis Tower.

National Museum of Mexican Art + Pilsen

See one of the country’s largest collections of Mexican, Latino, and Chicano art (for free!) while getting to know the “true Chicago barrio” that is Pilsen, home to dozens of excellent restaurants, galleries, and the couple's favorite music venue, Thalia Hall.

Second City + iO Theater

Laugh your butt off in the city where comedy is born at one of two legendary sketch and improv venues. Improv experienced at any other theater may result in fatal doses of cringe.

and now, a few of our favorite restaurants

5:00 p.m. at Wildman BT
3020 West Carroll Avenue
Chicago, IL