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Kylee Jackson

and

Christian Gray

Kylee Jackson

and

Christian Gray

April 5, 2025

Chicago, IL

Schedule

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Ceremony

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Garfield Park Conservatory
300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624

Formal Attire - Favorite Spring Color(s)

Our Ceremony will start promptly at 5:30pm in Horticulture Hall (don’t worry, there will be signs!). Those who arrive late will kindly be asked not to enter until the conclusion of the ceremony. Be sure to arrive early (doors will open at 5:00pm) to have your picture taken for our photo guest book. Hold on to the Polaroid during the ceremony and add to our guest book at either crafting hour or the reception!

Crafting Hour

6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

Directly following the Ceremony, be prepared to let your creativity flow with a guided crafting activity.

Reception

7:15 pm - 10:30 pm

Take time to enjoy the foliage and some of our favorite things that will be scattered around the Conservatory. Starting with food of course! Dinner will be served in Horticulture Hall at 7:30pm.

Travel

Below are two hotels in the River North neighborhood with room blocks from April 4th 2025 - April 6th 2025. Deadline to book a room for the block rate to apply, at either hotel location, is March 5, 2025. If you are looking to stay outside of the city, but are unsure of where to look, we recommend searching hotels in the surrounding suburbs of Oakbrook and Rosemont.

Hotel

SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North

410 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60654
 

Hotel

Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown/River North

60 West Illinois Street, Chicago, IL 60654
 

Registry

Wedding Party

Jourdan Brocks

Matron of Honor

Sister of the Bride

Tania Alvarado

Bridesmaid

Friend of the Bride

Holly Tkach

Bridesmaid

Friend of the Bride

Karelle Webb

Bridesmaid

Friend of the Bride

Samuel Witherspoon

Best Man

Uncle of the Groom

Stephan Witherspoon

Best Man

Uncle of the Groom

Ed Sugitpibul

Groomsman

Friend of the Groom

Dex Brocks

Groomsman

Friend of the Groom

Things To Do

Millennium Park

Millennium Park

Chicago Loop, IL 60602

Home to the famous bean. Walk around the park and visit other art installations as well as the pavilion

The Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago

111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603

Down the street from Millennium park, come see timeless as well as contemporary art that can keep you captivated for hours. Ticket prices, found in link below, vary depending on residency and age.

Museum of Illusions Chicago

Museum of Illusions Chicago

25 East Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602

We invite you to visit the Museum of Illusions Chicago where nothing is quite as it seems! Ticket prices can be found on their website.

River North

River North

Chicago, IL

Visit the strip of Clark Street between Wacker Dr. and Ohio street for some great restaurant options

Honeybear Cafe

Honeybear Cafe

7036 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60626
, 7737547450

One of our favorite breakfast spots! It’s up north in the Rogers Park neighborhood, but definitely worth the trip. Be sure to make a reservation as this place gets packed fairly quick on Friday and Saturday. Menu Recommendations: Chicken Fried Chicken Skillet and The French Toast Flight

Chinatown

Chinatown

Chicago, IL 60616

Great area to explore small shops or grab snacks or a full meal. Check out the zodiac animal statues in the square Snacks: Da Boba, Tiger Sugar, Tous Les Jours Meals: Ken Kee, Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings, Ming Hin

FAQs

Question

Is there parking at the venue?

Answer

Yes! Garfield Park Conservatory has a free parking lot that will be accessible to guests on the south side of the building. Due to construction at the conservatory, a portion of the lot will not be useable. There are 50 spots available in the lot and more (free) street parking available directly in front of the conservatory. There will be a security guard in the lot for the duration of the wedding.

Question

Do I have a plus one?

Answer

Due to limited capacity at our venue, we are only able to extend an invitation to those who have been addressed on the invite. We appreciate your understanding!

Question

Are my children invited?

Answer

While we love little ones, we kindly request a child-free wedding and will only be able to accommodate the children in our wedding party at the reception.

Question

What train line is close to the venue?

Answer

The CTA Green line, Conservatory - Central Park stop, is just South of the venue entrance.

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