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Laura Von Bergen
and
Jesse Malmed
Laura Von Bergen
and
Jesse Malmed
#lauraandjesseandme
November 15, 2025
Chicago, IL
14 days14 d21 hours21 h35 minutes35 min1 second1 s
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Schedule
Please note this is an adults only event (no children).
5 - 6 PM: Arrival
Please plan to arrive anytime between 5 - 6 to enjoy a cocktail and mingle with fellow guests. Coat check will be provided.
Arrival is rolling, but plan to arrive no later than 5:45 PM.
6 PM: Ceremony
The good stuff! Tears, joy, union, etc.
6:30 - 7:30 PM: Cocktail Hour
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served throughout Color Club’s spaces.
7:30 PM: Dinner Service Begins
In lieu of traditional dinner service, we will have dinner stations staged across the venue from 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Stations will be replenished throughout the night.
7:45: Speeches
A few remarks from people we love. Toasts? Roasts? We’ll find out!
8 - 11 PM: Dancing and Dessert
Tunes from our friend DJ Ben Marcus! Dessert will be served around 9:30 PM.
11 PM - 1 AM: After Party
Head downstairs to Color Club’s Tavern for more merriment. Late night food will be provided.
1 AM: Go Home!
Or don’t, but the party’s over, folks.
Event Info
THE VENUE
Color Club
4146 N Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
A Word About Accessibility: Color Club occupies two floors. The majority of wedding activities will be hosted on the second floor, which is accessible by stairs only (i.e. there is no elevator or escalator). Let us know if you need an extra hand getting upstairs and we will ensure someone is ready to assist your arrival and departure.
THE ATTIRE
Semi-formal attire - gussied up, but nothing too formal or fussy. Come festive and feeling like yourself! As tribute to our venue, bright colors are encouraged, but not required.
It’s November in Chicago, which could means 70 degrees or 40 degrees. Plan for the worst, hope for the best, bring layers, and check the weather before your departure.
THE FOOD
In lieu of traditional dinner service, we will have dinner stations staged across the venue. Dinner will be served from approximately 7:30-9:30 PM, so grab a plate when you’d like a bite and find any space that suits you to eat!
Chicago Info
Chicago is a city of neighborhoods and we hope you get to experience many of them! A few suggestions about where you’re going and where to stay are below.
OUR VENUE’S NEIGHBORHOOD - IRVING PARK/INDEPENDENCE PARK
Color Club is located in the Irving Park/Independence Park neighborhood, just three blocks away from Laura’s childhood home (and where both sides of her family lived for many years).
GETTING THERE
The venue is located on the Northwest side, outside of the city center. It’s approximately a 10 minute walk from the Irving Park blue line station if you are taking public transit and easily accessible by I-90/94 if you’re driving or using Uber/Lyft/taxi.
Approximate drive times from popular hotel neighborhoods (please calculate from your specific location):
From the Loop/River North: 30-35 minutes
From the West Loop: 25-30 minutes
From Wicker Park: 20-25 minutes
HOTEL OPTIONS
A few hotel options are below, which are located in Wicker Park, the West Loop, and the Loop.
Hotel
The Robey
2018 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
Hotel
Hyatt Place Chicago / Wicker Park
1551 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
Hotel
The Emily Hotel
311 North Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60607
Hotel
The Hoxton, Chicago
200 North Green Street, Chicago, IL 60607
Hotel
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
85 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
Hotel
Arlo Chicago
168 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601
Registry
Oh, hello! Thank you so much for making it to the end of our wedding website. While gifts are certainly not necessary, we've arranged a few things that feel especially special and would be made all the more so coming from you. But they're just recommendations and we trust your taste and seeing oneself reflected through the specific generosity of another is its own blessing. If you are an artist, we'd love most of all something from your studio and your you. We've also included links to donate to the PCRF and CAPE (Palestine Children's Relief Fund and Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education, FYI & TYSM), both worthy causes that might feel more urgent than salad tongs. Thank you! Love you!
For all the days along the way