Thank you so much for the beautiful oak serving board! We can’t wait to use it during the many dinner parties you’ll be invited to this winter. Looking forward to celebrating with you at our wedding!

For a kitchen gift you received before your wedding

How did you know we were dreaming of those crystal champagne flutes?! They’re by far the most beautiful glasses in our home and we’ve never felt fancier. You’ll have to come over soon so we can toast to you! So excited to see you in June.

For drinkware you received before your wedding

We had a blast dancing the night away with you at our wedding. We also can’t thank you enough for the espresso maker. Our mornings have never been brighter! We can’t wait to see you in Austin next month… all caffeinated up!

For a coffee gift you received after your wedding

Where have you been hiding those killer dance moves? Thank you so much for rocking out at our wedding. And we absolutely love our new cast iron skillet and cookbook! We’re already cooking up a storm. Hope to see you soon in New York!

For cookware you received after your wedding

Thank you so much for the beer-brewing kit! We hope to be sipping backyard IPAs with you in no time. We missed you at the wedding, but know you were there in spirit. Can’t wait to see you when we’re back from our honeymoon!

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Some of our favorite places and touristic attractions around town!

Have you been to Chicago if you don't make it to the bean?

Touristic - The Bean! (Cloud Gate)

Another main attraction of the city, they have fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday during summer.

Touristic - Navy Pier

Touristic - The Art Institute of Chicago

Touristic - Adler Planetarium

Touristic - Shedd Aquarium

Touristic - Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

Yes, it is a lake beach. But hey, we work with what we have.

Leisure - North Avenue Beach

Kids - Maggie Daley Park

Best Italian we have been to in the city.

Food - Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

Not Giordano's, not Lou Malnati's. THIS is the best deep dish pizza.

If you cannot make it, then go to Lou. :D

Food - Pequod's Pizza

Gotta have that Chicago hot dog. Mother of the bride's favorite (although bride's personal favorite is the Italian beef on a croissant with cheese)!

Food - Portillo's Hot Dogs

Food - The Purple Pig Restaurant

Supposedly, best burger in town. Be ready for the wait though!

Food - Au Cheval

Good option if you refuse the 4 hour wait for Au Cheval, it is the same burger. :)

Food - Small Cheval Wells

Food - Amerikas Restaurant

The place from the picture! Brazilian coffee shop, another couple's favorite.

Food - Mulata Kitchen + Coffee

Great food, and ask the Maid of Honor about the brunch mimosas.

Food/Bar - Bar Siena

Bar/Food - District Brew Yards

Cool arcade bar. The place where the bride destroyed the groom on an air hockey game 5 years ago and she still brags about it.

Bar - Emporium Logan Square

Brewery tours on Saturdays, beer included!

Bar - Revolution Brewing - Brewery & Taproom

Drinks with a view (mostly for the view, honestly).

Bar - The Signature Lounge at the 96th

There is absolutely nothing special about this dive bar, but somehow we always end up here.

Bar - Damen Tavern

Somehow we also always end up here, but this time is for the 90's parties, cheap drinks, and loose vibe.