We're looking forward to celebrating with you! Please note this is a busy weekend in Evanston and we recommend booking your hotel as soon as possible! Visit our travel section for more info on the hotel block.

Emma & Shawn

Things To Do

The Wedding Website of Emma Bubenik and Shawn Kahre

We can't thank you all enough for taking the extra time out of your busy lives to come celebrate with us. Since our wedding is on a Friday, we encourage you all to make the most of your weekend stay in the North Shore, our favorite place! Below are all of our favorite North Shore gems, food and drink, nature and Chicago stops!

The Home Alone House

671 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093

Iconic movie must see - close to our venue!

Bahá'í House of Worship

100 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091

A breathtaking landmark with peaceful gardens (free to visit).

Northwestern University Lakefill Island

70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

Our favorite spot - views of the Chicago Skyline and panorama of Lake Michigan Beauty.

Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University

40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

Free!

Central Street

Central Street, Evanston, IL

Charming stretch of shops, cafes and neighborhood vibes. We love walking around this area on the weekends in Evanston.

Jimoto

813 Oak Street, Winnetka, IL 60093

Hands down our favorite restaurant in the area for sushi. Try the Wagyu Nigiri and Matcha Ringo Cocktail!

Tapas Barcelona

1615 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201

Spanish small plates, short walk from the hotel block.

Charmers Cafe

1500 West Jarvis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626

Beautiful charming cafe owned by the Mother of the Bride! Steps away from the lakefront and beach.

Walker Bros. Original Pancake House

153 Green Bay Road, Wilmette, IL 60091

The best breakfast place to ever exist! We've come here dozens of times. Famous for their giant apple pancake. Highly recommend the 49ers flapjacks!

NaKorn Urban Thai

1622 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201

Modern Thai - one of a kind type of restaurant. 10/10 always.

Sketchbook Brewing Co - Evanston

821 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202

Local brewery

Double Clutch Brewing Company

2121 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201

Local brewery + vintage cars

Small Cheval - Wilmette

1139 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091

Best burgers ever, thank us later.

Wrigleyville

Chicago, IL

Would it be a Kahre weekend without a baseball recommendation? (GO SOX!) Plenty of things to do in Wrigleyville and easy to get to via train from the Northside.

Millennium Park

Chicago, IL

See the bean!

The Art Institute of Chicago

111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603

World class art museum. Definitely block out a few hours to make the most of it.

Riverwalk

Chicago, IL

Stroll along the Riverwalk, stop for a glass of wine, or hop on an architecture boat tour!

Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve

1275 Gilgare Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Where we got engaged!! Gorgeous trails, lake views and history all in one (it was a former military base). We recommend parking near the historic cemetery and walking the trail to the lakefront (about 1/2 mile).

Chicago Botanic Garden

1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022

Absolutely stunning atmosphere. You can spend all day wandering the gardens.

Gillson Park

Wilmette, IL

Beach, picnic areas, and lakefront paths.

Lighthouse Beach

2611 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201

Start here and drive Sheridan Road north for a scenic cruise past lakefront mansions and tree-lined streets

For all the days along the way

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