6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Casual
Welcome to Chicago! We'll be renting space Thursday evening at our favorite neighborhood dive bar to kick off the wedding weekend. If you are in town, you are welcome to join us for food, drinks, and friends! PS: children are welcomed to come to this event!
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cocktail attire preferred
The ceremony will take place in the garden (weather permitting), with cocktail hour to follow immediately after in the same location. Dinner will be seated inside the venue, with dancing to follow. Dinner catered by Lula Cafe. Please indicate your preference: Chicken: herb and citrus chicken, snap pea tabbouleh, heirloom cherry tomatoes, grape leaf tzatziki Steak: hanger steak, haricots verts, shallot and summer herbs, fingerling potatoes, salsa verde Pasta (vegan): cavatelli, cherry tomatoes, sweet summer corn, cippolini, marcona almond pesto Please note any dietary restrictions - the caterer should be able to accommodate most requests.
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for an extremely low-energy hangout at Foster Beach on beautiful Lake Michigan! We'll provide food, drinks, and sporting equipment (volleyball, frisbee, bocce, and basketball - bring sneakers if you want to hoop). Don't forget your swimsuit if you want to take a dip - it's the best time of the year to swim in Lake Michigan! PS: children are welcomed to come to this event!