Field Museum
Natural history and human history. They have Sue the T-Rex!
August 17, 2025 • Chicago, Illinois
The celebration
Join us for a welcome to Chicago! Three Bocce ball lanes and a terrace near the Chicago River. Fifteen minutes walking east of the wedding venue. All guests are invited!
Plentiful appetizers and an open bar for the first two hours. Casual attire. Come hang out before heading out to dinner on your own.
Pinstripes Chicago: 435 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611
Wedding ceremony outside, weather permitting, starting at 4:00 PM. Doors open at 3:30 PM.
Cocktail hour follows with appetizers and an open bar. Dinner and dancing indoors afterwards in the same location. Cocktail attire.
The Ivy Room: 12 E Ohio St #100, Chicago, IL 60611
Plan your visit
O'Hare and Midway are both reasonable for this! Pick whichever is cheaper or has flights you want.
Works fine. Avoid Friday 5 PM rush-hour traffic though, and be aware that several highways have tolls.
Chicago has an Amtrak station. It'll be slower than flying, but might be a little cheaper.
Chicago has many hotels, especially near the wedding venue, which is in River North.
Within one block of the Ivy Room are:
While you're here
Natural history and human history. They have Sue the T-Rex!
Fish and sea otters and dolphins. Third largest aquarium in the US.
Boat tour up the Chicago River to learn about the city's architecture and history. Actually super fun.
Chicago has some amazing restaurants.
Here are some of Branden and Charlotte's favorites:
Cubs vs. Pirates, Friday and Saturday (August 15 and 16, 2025).
Not worth it.
How it began

Charlotte contacts Branden on Hinge!

The conversation continues.

A first date is planned.

The first date went well! And a second is in order.

First Christmas together! Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Trip to Monterey. Big Sur, California.

Charlotte moves to Evanston! Lincoln Park Conservatory, Illinois.

Goo Goo Dolls Concert. Northerly Island Park, Illinois.

Engaged! Mill Valley, California.

Trip to South Korea and Japan. Kirby Cafe, Japan.
Memories