Our Wedding Day

Saint Clement Church

Ceremony

The Langham Chicago

Reception

Our Wedding

How we got engaged:Anthony proposed under palm trees during sunset on a white-sand beach in Culebra, a small island off of Puerto Rico. We had just snorkeled with some very chill sea turtles and a friendly nurse shark, which made the day extra special. We celebrated afterward with tacos and tamarind margheritas! Where we're going on a honeymoon:Italy! We'll start in Rome and attend an audience with Chicago's very own Pope Leo XIV, and will hopefully have our marriage blessed by him! Then we'll head to Florence and Tuscany. How we met:We met at a Dow Jones data journalism internship in 2019! Even though Heather was very jet-lagged from her semester in Beijing and Anthony was xyz, we stayed up late talking in her dorm room and haven't stopped since. Favorite date:A: Taking Heather to the balloon fiesta in Albuquerque.H: A completely free date at the Alderman, a speakeasy cocktail bar in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. I was writing a piece for Reuters about the best places to go in Chicago, so all the drinks went on the company card. The most memorable trip we've taken together:H: Asides from our trip to Puerto Rico, the Canadian Rockies! Highlights were fishing in glacial streams, hiking and enjoying afternoon tea at the Prince of Wales Hotel.A: Going to the salt flats. The best meal we've had together:A: I got steak and Heather got lobster mac and cheese and many palomas at Mesa Street Grill.H: Anthony's grandmother's homemade pork tamales, which are legendary.

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Breakfast, Lunch & Coffee near St. Clement 

Colectivo Coffee2530 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614This is our go-to coffee spot just down the block from St. Clement!

Maison Parisienne French Cafe2564 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614Great brunch spot with amazing baked goods and coffee.

THINGS TO DO AROUND THE CITY

Check out Chicago's best museums!We love the Field Museum, the Art Institute, the Shedd Aquarium and the International Museum of Surgical Science

Explore ChinatownThis is one of our favorite neighborhoods! Eat dim sum (it's like Chinese brunch) at Phoenix Restaurant, get Asian sweets at Ichiban Candy and grab boba at Uni Uni.

Do the Chicago RiverwalkWalk this gorgeous outdoor space along the Chicago River with public art, city views and fun restaurants and bars. Stop at City Winery for lunch and drinks, Sweet Home Gelato and River Roast.

DowntownSee the Cloud Gate (aka The Bean) and Buckingham Fountain; explore the Art Institute and shop on the Magnificent Mile. See below for our restaurant and bar recommendations downtown!

WHERE TO EAT & DRINK DOWNTOWN

Cindy's Rooftop12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603Rooftop bar and restaurant with views of Millenium Park and the Bean. Very chic.

Londonhouse ChicagoGet afternoon tea here (amazing), or head up to their rooftop bar, which has views of the entire city. Londonhouse is just two blocks away from our reception venue.

Labriola Ristorante535 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611This is our favorite restaurant in the city. Order the deep dish pizza, calamari and baked goat cheese.

a full list of recommendations:

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Heather & Anthony

Heather & Anthony

H&A

Our Wedding Day

1:00 PM–1:45 PM

Ceremony

6:00 PM–12:00 PM

Reception