RPM Seafood

Welcome Toast

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Wedding Celebration

Parlor Pizza Bar River North

Taylor's Birthday Brunch

Spring

Due to space limitations, all wedding events will be adults-only, and attendance is limited to guests formally listed on your invitation. Any included guest will appear by name when you RSVP. We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to celebrate together!

Our Wedding

On Karen Tramel’s 50th Birthday, Connor and his sister, Madison, were celebrating their mom at The Lucky Duck after a family dinner. Sitting at a picnic table was Madison (not Connor’s sister) and her friend Meg. Connor approached the ladies and attempted small talk. The conversation ended with Madison saying, “quit beating around the bush,” and Connor asked for her phone number.

Connor and Madison began texting back and forth. They decided on dinner at Fixe in downtown Austin on May 13, over three weeks after their initial meeting. Connor and Madison continued seeing each other regularly. Soon, Connor adopted two kittens, Tony and Don, and once they met Madison’s dog, Ravioli, the animals decided they were brothers. But really, Connor just couldn't believe how much Madison knew about football ;)

After traveling together, having ALL the fun, and really transforming into a team, Connor proposed on the iconic Tramel Christmas trip to Hong Kong. Immediately following the proposal, the 5 (2 humans outnumbered by 3 animals) loaded up a U-Haul and headed to Chicago for Madison’s job.

They plan to continue to explore the world together, love on their animals, and always approach life as a team. Their wedding in Chicago marks a pivotal time as they decide where to move and explore from here. Wherever they go and whatever they do, they are in it together.

Our Story

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To make planning a little easier, we've reserved room blocks at a few nearby hotels. While there is no obligation to stay at any of them, we hope these options are helpful.

There is a room block at the Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, where our wedding festivities will take place. Additional room blocks are available at The Renaissance Chicago Downtown (Marriott), Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Riverwalk, and Palmer House Hilton.

All links will automatically route you to our booking page with the room block code applied.

The&nbsp;Hilton&nbsp;Garden&nbsp;Inn&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;2&nbsp;minute&nbsp;walk&nbsp;to&nbsp;our&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;venue&nbsp;(400&nbsp;ft).

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk

Please&nbsp;note&nbsp;that&nbsp;the&nbsp;Renaissance&nbsp;Chicago&nbsp;Downtown&nbsp;Hotel&nbsp;is&nbsp;our&nbsp;Marriott&nbsp;room&nbsp;block&nbsp;for&nbsp;guests&nbsp;who&nbsp;prefer&nbsp;Marriott&nbsp;properties.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Renaissance&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;5&nbsp;minute&nbsp;walk&nbsp;to&nbsp;our&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;venue&nbsp;(0.2&nbsp;mi).

Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

The&nbsp;Palmer&nbsp;House&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;13&nbsp;minute&nbsp;walk&nbsp;to&nbsp;our&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;venue&nbsp;(0.5&nbsp;mi).

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

We&nbsp;do&nbsp;not&nbsp;have&nbsp;a&nbsp;room&nbsp;block&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;London&nbsp;House&nbsp;but&nbsp;it&nbsp;is&nbsp;directly&nbsp;next&nbsp;door&nbsp;to&nbsp;our&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;location&nbsp;and&nbsp;is&nbsp;our&nbsp;personal&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;hotel&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;city.&nbsp;

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotels

We are so excited for you to explore Chicago! Here are our top recommendations :)

First Lady (Architecture Boat Tour)

Navy Pier

Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company

Oak Street Beach

The Bean

The Art Institute of Chicago

Lincoln Park Zoo

Portillo's & Barnelli's Chicago

Chicago Guide

Q + A

Our wedding celebration attire is Summer Formal. We invite our guests to celebrate the season with polished attire that embraces color, texture, and personality. Think colorful suits (no tie), dresses, sophisticated jumpsuits, or fun separates. We especially love rich colors, soft pastels, vibrant hues, floral prints, playful patterns, and funky textures. Please no black or dark grey. We hope you will help create a vibrant, joyful atmosphere. Above all, choose something that feels elevated, expressive, colorful, and ready to celebrate with us.

Inspo Pinterest Board: https://pin.it/bhaSDn2a7

Attire

Summer Formal 

<a href="https://pin.it/4j5YrQIxc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inspo Pinterest Board</a>

Madison & Connor

Madison & Connor

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