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Ellen & Ryan

April 10, 2026 • Chicago, IL

Ellen & Ryan

April 10, 2026 • Chicago, IL

A Chicago Weekend

Staying in Chicago for the weekend? Check out a few of our favorite things to have the perfect weekend.

First Lady

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112 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
(847) 358-1330

Led by the Chicago Architecture Center's expertly trained docent volunteers, this 90-minute cruise reveals fascinating stories behind Chicago's majestic buildings in a way no other tour can.


Remember a jacket as the boat can get chilly on the river!

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The Art Institute of Chicago

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111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
(312) 443-3600

The Art Institute of Chicago is a world-class art museum located in Chicago's Grant Park, housing a vast collection of works spanning centuries and cultures. It is known for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, as well as a strong collection of American, Modern, and Contemporary art.

Wrigley Field

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1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
(800) 843-2827

The Cubs will be hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates throughout the wedding weekend! Go check out historic Wrigley Field and the neighborhood Ellen and Ryan spent a lot of time early on in their relationship!

Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar

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2165 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
(773) 666-5143

Chef's Special has become Ellen and Ryan's "Special Event" restaurant! They went after they got engaged, with family and for birthdays! Get the smashed cucumbers!

il Carciofo

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1045 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
(872) 274-5862

Another one of the couple's favorites, located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, il Carciofo is a Roman Italian restaurant drawing inspiration from the restaurants and markets in one of Chef Joe's favorite cities, Rome.