Saturday, February 22, 2025

About Us

Alyssa and Blake met at Streeter’s Tavern in Chicago while Alyssa was visiting from Texas on a girls trip. After that night they didn’t speak again until a year later when Alyssa was visiting Chicago again. She asked to hang out with Blake, but he had plans that weekend. When Alyssa got back to Dallas her and Blake kept in contact and eventually he asked her to come visit him. They had an amazing weekend together and decided to start dating.

They did long distance between Dallas and Chicago, but were able to see each other pretty often due to cheap Spirit flights. A year later Alyssa moved to Chicago to be with Blake!

And here they are 7 years later! Blake proposed to Alyssa at Lincoln Park Zoo Lights on December 1, 2023.

welcome event

Stop in to say hi the night before at our favorite pub in the city!

BREHON PUB

Friday, February 21st

8:00pm-10:00pm

731 North Wells Street

Chicago, Illinois

*Please note cash and credit bar*

Ceremony

We have chosen to do a small intimate ceremony at Garfield Park Conservatory with family. We hope all of our guests are understanding and respect our wishes.

We can’t wait to see everyone at the reception to celebrate!

Please refer to your formal invitations

for more details!

Reception

Join us for hors d'oeuvres, cocktails,

and dancing to celebrate our marriage!

Porter Kitchen and Deck

Saturday, February 22nd

8:00PM-12:00AM

150 North Riverside Plaza

Chicago, Illinois

*Please note dinner will not be served for

non-ceremony guests*

details

dress code

• Ceremony guests-Black and White Formal
  
• We would like to take group photos in the conservatory, therefore please wear black and white tuxes, suits, floor length or midi dresses.
  
• Reception Guests-Formal
  
• Tuxes, suits, floor length and midi dresses, any color.
  

We kindly ask no kids

We would love for all our friends that are parents to have a night out without kids! Therefore, we please ask no young children, unless they are in the wedding!

Hotels

Details to come

Porter Kitchen + Deck

• Porter is on the bottom floor inside an office building at 150 North Riverside Plaza.
• Upon arrival take the elevator down.
• Porter Location
  

Parking

• There is a parking garage within the building. You can access the garage entrances via the N Riverside Plaza alley off of Lake St or W Randolph St.
• Parking is discounted $15 up to 4 hours.
• You MUST pre-book online here
  

Public Transportation

• If coming from the suburbs the Metra is a great option. Please check train times as the Metra does not run past midnight.
• The closest CTA station is Clinton on the pink and green line.
  

things to do...

So we know what you are thinking....Chicago in February? Sounds cold!! Despite frigid temperatures there is SO much to do in the winter! Chicago winters have their own charm and beauty! We highly recommend checking out these spots!

Ice skating

• Maggie Daley Skating Ribbon
  
• Millenium Park Ice Rink
  

Curling

• Kiser Tiger
• Upstairs at the Gwen
  

Chicago musicals

• Get tickets online, or go to the box office to avoid fees!
  

Museums/Aquariums

• The Shedd Aquarium
  
• The Field Museum
  
• The Art Institute
  
• Museum of Contemporary Art
  
• Museum of Science and Industry
  
• Adler Planetarium
  

See the views

• The Sky Deck
  
• Cindy’s Rooftop inside the Chicago Athletic Club
• 360 Chicago