Wedding Day
10.4.2026
Loft Lucia
7 N Carpenter St, Chicago, IL, 60607
Our Story
January 16, 2026
Our first photo as an official couple! After dating a month and a half, Neil was away for a week and the first thing he did when he came back was cook Danielle dinner. Swoon, right??
July 23, 2026
Our first hockey game! Sadly it wasn't the Capitals, but the Blackhawks still gave us a good show as our local Chicago favorite.
February 13, 2026
Our first road trip and introduction to Danielle's parents. 14 hrs in a car together each way confirmed that we can make anything fun!
February 15, 2026
Our first National Park! St. Louis...check!
April 04, 2026
Our first trip to DC together and our first Easter. Neil showed Danielle where he grew up and spent time with family and friends.
April 04, 2026
Oh...and we also took in a Caps game while we were in DC! Go Caps!
April 19, 2026
Danielle gets to give Neil the tour of Greece in April--A stop in Corinth!
April 20, 2026
During the trip to the Peloponnese Neil proposed!!
June 20, 2026
Danielle's graduation in the morning...
Dress Code
SEMI-FORMAL
Here's an article with more info about what semi-formal could look like!
Q + A
What is the event schedule?
3-4pm Arrival (with coffee)
4pm Ceremony (on the terrace, weather permitting)
5pm Cocktail hour (passed hors d'oeuvres)
6-9pm Reception (plated dinner)
Is there parking available near Loft Lucia?
Some street parking is available, but we recommend downloading the Park Chicago app for all parking options in the area. The app will allow you to pre-book. If you don't see anything on that app you like, you can also check Spot Hero.
Is there an open bar?
There will be a selection of beer, wine, and cocktails included with food options during both the cocktail hour and reception.