Rehearsal Dinner

WhirlyBall

Whirlyball Welcome Reception

Garfield Park Conservatory

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Throwback Photos

Engagement Photos

Evan and Jeremy met at Cornell in 2009 and became fast friends, bonding over a shared love of college football and classic Magic: the Gathering.

Evan

As identical twins, Jeni and Amanda have been inseparable since they were born.  Amanda served as Jeni's maid of honor and Amanda is overjoyed Jeni will be returning the blessing.

Jeni

Cole has known Amanda and his uncle Jeremy his whole life, and loves playing board games like Azul with them.

Cole

Noah has learned a lot of board games from Amanda and Jeremy, being one of the best ghost players in Mysterium.

Noah

Wedding Party

Dress Code

Q + A

15 rooms have been held for October 10 and 11. All suite rooms have king beds and a pull out couch. Book through: https://tinyurl.com/jeremy-and-amanda-wedding Reservations can also be made at (800) 228-9290 or (847) 696-4400. Reservations must be made before Friday, September 18 to secure the preferred rate. Paid parking is available on site at $17 per day. The hotel is a 13-minute walk (0.6 miles) from the CTA Rosemont Station (Blue line). This provides convenient access to downtown activities. A complimentary airport shuttle bus is available to take hotel guests to O'Hare airport. Picks up from Bus/Shuttle Center (Domestic Door 2) at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour. Runs daily 5:00 am to 10:00 pm CT. This is not "Marriott Chicago O’Hare".

Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare

Please note the Chicago Marathon is also October 11. This will likely have significant impacts on traffic and road conditions due to crowds and road closures. You may consider utilizing the CTA train (the EL) if marathon traffic or road closures impact easy access to the venue. The EL stop is Conservatory-Central Park Drive on the Green Line. Map from the hotel: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UYWP6X5dsTMdbLL29

Travel

Jeremy attended the University of Chicago and fell in love with its Gothic architecture. He began writing his novel at Harper library. Take a tour of the quadrangles and get a pizza at the Medici.

University of Chicago: Hyde Park

Amanda's favorite museum in Chicago. Take a look for La Grande Jatte and originals by Rene Magritte, Jeremy's favorite painter.

The Art Institute of Chicago

Near the University of Chicago, check out the Museum of Science and Industry. The Coal Mine exhibit is not to be missed; Amanda's favorite.

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

For a Chicago treat, try Lou Malnati's, which Amanda was able to convert Jeremy over to when visiting her family. There are several locations in the Chicagoland area.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Portillo's is a legendary fast-casual spot known for Chicago-style hot dogs and slow-roasted Italian beef sandwiches. There are numerous locations across the Chicago area. Amanda prefers the classic Chicago hot dog; Jeremy favors the Italian beef and the chili dog.

Portillo's

Guests can expect a&nbsp;relaxing 90-minute boat cruise through the heart of the city, surrounded by towering skyscrapers while an expert guide shares the fascinating stories behind Chicago’s iconic architecture. It’s a visually stunning experience that gives you a front-row seat to the engineering marvels that built the modern skyline. Several companies offer these tours.

Jeremy & Amanda

Jeremy & Amanda

J&A

Whirlyball Welcome Reception

Wedding Day

5:30 PM–6:00 PM

Ceremony

6:00 PM–11:00 PM

Reception