Marisa Barry
David Goings
Marisa Barry
David Goings
November 23, 2024
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Schedule
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Wedding
5:30 pm
Formal attire: tuxes, suits, gowns, and cocktail dresses are welcome
Hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and desserts will be served. Doors open at 5:00pm. Complimentary valet and coat check will be provided. A shuttle will be leaving The Robey to head to WildmanBT at 4:40pm. Bring your dancing shoes!
After Party at Louie's Pub
11:45 pm
1659 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Join us for karaoke to wrap up our epic day! A shuttle will be provided from WildmanBT to Louie's Pub at 12:00am. The shuttle will leave Louie's at 2:00am to go to The Robey.
Accommodations
Hotel
The Robey
The Robey is at the heart of Wicker Park and will be the primary hotel where Marisa and David are staying. A shuttle will be provided to and from this hotel to WildmanBT. Please book your stay directly at reservations@therobey.com or by phone at (872) 315-3050, and mention the Goings Barry Wedding Block no later than October 22, 2024. Urban King $269/night Landmark Queen $249/night
Flight
O'Hare Airport (ORD)
Chicago has two airports but O'Hare is the easiest L train ride or Lyft/Uber to The Robey.
Flight
Midway Airport (MDW)
Registry
Things To Do
Karaoke - Louie's Pub
Where David pays to scream into a mic to a crowded room full of strangers
Drinks - The Violet Hour
The infamous first date spot - hidden cocktail bar in Wicker Park
Coffee - Gallery Cafe
One of David's favorite coffee spots
Food - The StopAlong
One of our favorite pizza & burger joints. Their margs are great too.
Food - Taco Bell
Marisa always gets a quesadilla and Cinnabon Delights. David gets Crunchwrap Supreme.
Food - Elia Chicago
Last stop on our first date (formerly Sea & Olive)
Food - Cinnaholic
One of our favorite desserts - custom vegan cinnamon rolls
Activities - Wendella Tours & Cruises
Chicago tourist must - Wendella architectual boat tour through the Chicago River where there are endless new fun facts
Activities - Bloomingdale Trail (606 Park)
Elevated walking trail that goes through Bucktown and Wicker Park
Activities - Barry's Wicker Park
Where we get our weekly workout in
Gallery
Contact Us
Question
How We Met
Answer
It started out with a...lie We met on Bumble where Marisa's opening line was to ask David what his all-time best concert was. When he shared his love for 'Big Wild' Marisa shared she had seen them at Red Rocks when she lived in Denver - David was swooning! The first date went very smoothly. We bonded over our optimistic approaches to living life and how we enjoyed the little moments through laughter and sarcasm. It all started at Violet Hour (Wicker Park speakeasy) and led to a romantic dinner at Taco Bell where David casually handed Marisa the 'Marry Me' Fire sauce - we were "Living Más". One night while watching old concert videos together the truth was unearthed - Marisa realized she had NOT seen Big Wild and the relationship was built off of a LIE!!! Luckily at this point, we had already enjoyed volleyball & kickball games, picnics, and Chris Kattan stand-up (no, it was not good) and were writing one of Chicago's favorite love stories. Regardless, they still shared a huge love for music like Odesza, Mt. Joy, and eventually...saw Big Wild at Red Rocks together!
Question
The Proposal
Answer
A Very Barry Christmas We often enjoy looking back and reflecting through old photos of our adventures. December 23rd David set up the day as a "Very Barry Christmas" - an annual day meant for just for us during the holiday hustle and bustle. The morning kicked off with a Barry's class, breakfast sandwiches and cold brew at Fairgrounds (RIP Wicker Park location), Christkindlmarket, and most importantly an afternoon filled reviewing the photos and videos of the years past while whiteboarding our core memories of 2023. The hours flew by as we reminisced and laughed and it felt right to cap the night off with a walk on the 606, our daily walking trail, to grab a cocktail and dinner. Little did Marisa know, David's friends were planted in the middle of the 606, where they placed a wrapped gift - a "Barry Christmas Miracle". When we stumbled upon it, Marisa was confused but agreed to open it. It was a photo album, with a favorite Big Wild lyric "we're in it for life, this beautiful life" on the cover, and it represents a lifetime photo album to fill for the rest of their lives together. David popped the question - hit the knee - and the rest is history. We proceeded to hit Violet Hour and Taco Bell once again to grab a "Marry Me" sauce packet :)