RPM Seafood

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Abby and Jordan's Story

Abby and Jordan's journey began on a fateful night out, thanks to a mutual friend who unknowingly played cupid. It was a Saturday in Dallas when Abby’s friend convinced her to join her for a night out at a local bar. Coincidentally, Jordan’s friends had the same idea and invited him to the very same place. On the way out, Jordan bumped into the mutual friend, sparking a serendipitous encounter. Introductions were made, and soon enough, Abby and Jordan found themselves engrossed in conversation. Time seemed to fly, and before they knew it, the bar was closing, but their connection had only just begun. Impressed by their conversation, Jordan asked Abby on a date the following Monday at Abby's favorite restaurant though Jordan had no idea. Their dinner date turned into an impromptu wine tasting, and they spent the evening savoring each other's company until the restaurant closed its doors. On April 7, 2023, during their annual trip to Napa, Jordan proposed to Abby. Now, as they prepare to say, "I do," they invite you to celebrate their love story and journey together.

Our Wedding

Abby & Jordan's story

Abby and Jordan's journey began on a fateful night out, thanks to a mutual friend who unknowingly played cupid. It was an ordinary Saturday when Abby’s friend convinced her to join her for a night out at a local bar. Coincidentally, Jordan’s friends had the same idea and invited him to the very same place. As the bar buzzed with energy, Jordan bumped into the mutual friend, sparking a serendipitous encounter. Introductions were made, and soon enough, Abby and Jordan found themselves engrossed in conversation. Time seemed to fly, and before they knew it, the bar was closing, but their connection had only just begun. Impressed by their conversation, Jordan asked Abby to join him for dinner the following Monday at Abby's favorite restaurant though Jordan had no idea. Their dinner date turned into an impromptu wine tasting, and they spent the evening savoring each other's company until the restaurant closed its doors. On April 7, 2023 during one of their annual trips to Napa, Jordan asked Abby to be his forever, and she joyfully said yes. Now, as they prepare to say "I do," they invite you to celebrate their love story that began with a chance meeting and blossomed into a beautiful journey together.

Our Story

the wedding ceremony

st. andrew greek orthodox church

4:00 - 5:00 pm 5649 N Sheridan Rd, Chicagosaturday, june 21, 2025 Shuttles will depart from the Drake and Sofitel Hotels promptly at 3:00pm to the Church. Following the ceremony the buses will drop off at the Drake Hotel.

the wedding reception

the drake hotel

6:00 pm - cocktail hourthe palm court room

7:00 pm - receptionthe gold coast ballroom

11:30 pm - after partyat the drake hotel

attire: black tie optional Note: please account for high volumes of traffic to and from venues

schedule

Hotels

Please reference&nbsp;The Witkowski / Vanderheyden Wedding&nbsp;to receive the special room block rate

The Drake

Please reference The Witkowski / Vanderheyden Wedding to receive the special room block rate

Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

*Shuttles will depart from the Drake and Sofitel Hotels promptly at 3:00pm to the Church. Following the ceremony the buses will drop off at the Drake Hotel.

travel to chicago

We suggest hopping in an Uber or taxi to get from the airport to your hotel. Parking can be hard to find in the city, so it is usually best to walk or use Uber and Lyft to get around versus renting a car.

Chicago O'Hare (ORD): ~40+ minutesChicago Midway (MDW): ~35+ minutes Note: please account for high levels of traffic to and from the city

Travel + stay

places to eat

RL Restaurant

the ralph lauren restaurant is our favorite spot for lunch or dinner!

Pizza Portofino

an amazing italian restaurant with a riverfront view! you can also pick up pizza to go via a fun boat ride

Joe & The Juice

the best casual grab-n-go juice and coffee shop right across from the drake!

Cafe on Oak

Enjoy breakfast at the Drake Hotel with a cute nook overlooking Lake Michigan

Coq D'Or

Grab dinner or 8 decades of drinks at the Drake Hotel and enjoy live entertainment on the weekends

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

American restaurant serving seasonal food &amp; cocktails with a great patio in the gold coast

Beatrix

a brunch spot with a great bakery/cafe and atmosphere in Streeterville!

Gibson's steakhouse

a chicago staple for steak lovers in the gold coast

Le Colonial

Our favorite spot in the Gold Coast that features upscale French-Vietnamese food

space 519

lunch + cute gift shop located just off the Magnificent Mile in the Gold Coast neighborhood

Maple & Ash

We love this restaurant for brunch or dinner and it also has a fun cocktail bar at night with great sight seeing!

Portillo's

Casual spot for a classic Chicago hot dog!

activities to Do

Chicago River Architecture Tour

walk along the lake on lakeshore drive

cubs baseball game

go to an iconic cubs game and explore wrigleyville!

Visit the Bean in Millennium Park

Things to Do

Photos

Registry

Q + A

What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

The ceremony starts at 4pm. We kindly ask that you arrive at least 15 minutes early to find a seat and get settled. Please allow extra time for traffic.

What is the dress code?

The attire is black tie optional and we would love to see everyone dressed up. That means women can wear mid to full length dresses and men can wear a tuxedo or dark suit with a tie.

Can I bring my kids?

While we love your kids, we are having an adult-only wedding. We hope you let your hair down and have fun!

Can I bring a plus one?

We ask that you please do not bring a plus one, unless they are specifically named on the invitation. Thank you for understanding.

Is there parking at the ceremony and venue?

There is a parking lot at St. Andrew’s church for the ceremony. For the reception, the Drake hotel will have valet or you can find parking nearby.