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The Wedding Website of Melinda Leonard and Mark Smith
Some of our favorite bars and restaurants for out-of-towners.
GERMAN-AMERICAN OKTOBERFEST IN LINCOLN SQUARE

GERMAN-AMERICAN OKTOBERFEST IN LINCOLN SQUARE

2357 W Leland Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Our neighborhood will be hosting its annual Oktoberfest during our wedding weekend. Melinda has multiple dirndls due to this fest. If you have time, stop by for a stein! Friday – 5pm to 11pm Saturday – Noon to 11pm Sunday – Noon to 10pm Please note previous years have been cash-only for tickets with an ATM onsite.

REVOLUTION BREWING: KEDZIE BREWERY

3340 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

A longstanding Chicago brewery located a 5 minute walk from our wedding venue, for anyone needing to kill a bit of time before the ceremony.

Maplewood Brewery & Distillery

2717 North Maplewood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

Mark's favorite brewery in the city or perhaps eternity.

Old Irving Brewing Co.

4419 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641

One of the best brewpubs in the city. Stop by here for good suds and great wings.

Mirabella Italian Cuisine & Bar

3454 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60618

Great Italian food not far from our wedding venue. Going out for drinks after dinner here is what led us to find Chief O'Neills!

Half Acre Beer Co

2050 West Balmoral Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

Spiteful Brewing Tap Room

2024 West Balmoral Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

ERIS Brewery and Cider House

4240 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60641

For those of you who lean more cider than beer.

For all the days along the way
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