Andrea Hernandez

and

Shawn Ibonnet

Andrea Hernandez

and

Shawn Ibonnet

October 12, 2026

Chicago, IL

117 days117 d10 hours10 h2 minutes2 min52 seconds52 s

The Swipe That Started It All

It's a Match!

Who said dating apps don’t work?! Shawn wasn’t looking for love when he got on the apps, and Andrea wasn’t looking for someone under the age of 27, but somehow love finds a way! What began with a simple match turned into a 12-hour first date, and more than six years of never knowing what nonsense the other one will come up with next. While it might seem like we're always keeping each other on our toes, we have never felt more grounded. Through pandemics, apartment hunting, first time paw-rents, and all the other life changing moments along the way. Through every high and low, we choose each other, every single time. So here we are, beginning the next chapter of our adventure and sharing it with the family and friends who have supported us and made every step of this journey possible. We can’t wait to celebrate this forever with all of you.

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The Wedding Website of Andrea Hernandez and Shawn Ibonnet

Many of you were already planning to cheer us on for the Chicago Marathon on Sunday (10/11), so we figured–our shoelaces shouldn't be the only knots being tied. Nothing would make us happier than celebrating our elopement together with all of you. We know it’s a big ask to fly to Chicago for dinner, so please don’t feel any pressure to attend. We’re thankful either way and can’t wait for a weekend of crossing milestones and celebration! After all, this is the race to the finish, with medals around our necks, rings around our fingers, and a love strong enough to brave the Grand Line.

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Chicago Marathon

8:00 am - 1:30 pm

Grant Park

Exact location TBD, Chicago, IL 60601

I’ll share bib numbers closer to Marathon day so you can track us or try to catch us!

Monday, October 12, 2026

Elopement & Dinner

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Alla Vita

564 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661

Look nice, feel comfortable

Schedule: 4:00–4:30P – Arrival 4:30–5:00P – Ceremony 5:00–7:00P – Dinner 7:00P and on – After-party (TBD)

Travel Guide

We recommend flying into Chicago O’Hare (ORD)–it’s the easiest airport to get to the city. Alla Vita is downtown, about a 20-minute drive from the airport, depending on traffic. You can also take the CTA Blue Line train, which takes about 45-50 minutes and is a cheaper option. Chicago is easy to get around (similar to New York), and Ubers and Lyfts are easy to find, so getting to the restaurant or around the city should be simple, except on Marathon Sunday! Keep in mind that it’s Marathon weekend, so flights and hotels tend to fill up quickly–book early if you can! We have a hotel block at Holiday Inn Express (add'l information below), so although it's further away from the downtown area, it's price conscious and available! Similar properties in the immediate downtown area are either sold out or double/triple the price.

Flight

O'Hare International Airport

Train

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport by IHG

3001 Mannheim Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018

(847) 635-8585

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