Branden and Charlotte

August 17, 2025 • Chicago, Illinois

Branden & Charlotte

Married!!

August 17, 2025 — Chicago, IL

The celebration

Event Schedule

Saturday, August 16th

Welcome Party at Pinstripes, 4:00–7:00 PM

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

Welcome party venue

Sunday, August 17th

Wedding at Ivy Room, 3:30–10:00 PM

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

The Ivy Room

Plan your visit

Travel & Lodging

Getting to Chicago

By Plane

O'Hare and Midway are both reasonable for this! Pick whichever is cheaper or has flights you want.

By Car

Works fine. Avoid Friday 5 PM rush-hour traffic though, and be aware that several highways have tolls.

By Train

Chicago has an Amtrak station. It'll be slower than flying, but might be a little cheaper.

Hotels

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

Things to Do

Field Museum

Field Museum

Natural history and human history. They have Sue the T-Rex!

Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium

Fish and sea otters and dolphins. Third largest aquarium in the US.

Architecture River Cruise

Architecture River Cruise

Boat tour up the Chicago River to learn about the city's architecture and history. Actually super fun.

Cubs Game

Cubs Game

Cubs vs. Pirates, Friday and Saturday (August 15 and 16, 2025).

How it began

Our Story

Charlotte contacts Branden on Hinge

Charlotte contacts Branden on Hinge!

The conversation continues

The conversation continues.

A first date is planned

A first date is planned.

The first date went well

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

First Christmas together

First Christmas together! Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Trip to Monterey

Trip to Monterey. Big Sur, California.

Charlotte moves to Evanston

Charlotte moves to Evanston! Lincoln Park Conservatory, Illinois.

Goo Goo Dolls concert

Goo Goo Dolls Concert. Northerly Island Park, Illinois.

Engaged

Engaged! Mill Valley, California.

Trip to South Korea and Japan

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

Memories

Photos