Amy & Paul
Saturday
July 26, 2025
4919 Belmont Road
Downers Grove, IL
The
Wedding Day
Saturday, July 26, 2025
We are delighted to invite you to the celebration of our marriage
We’re tying the knot—and we’d be over the moon to have you! Join us for an evening full of love, laughter, happy tears, and good food as we celebrate this next chapter with our favorite people. We can’t wait to party with you!
Ceremony
Saturday, July 26, 5:30 PM – East Studio
The Lytle Auditorium
4919 Belmont Road, Downers Grove
Reception
Saturday, July 26, 6:00 PM – Courtyard & West Studio
The Lytle Auditorium
4919 Belmont Road, Downers Grove
Accomodations
We’ve sent hotel check-in information to everyone who booked a room within our block at the Hyatt Regency Lisle (near Naperville). If you haven’t received it, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Transportation
Complimentary shuttle service will be provided to and from the venue for guests staying at Hyatt Regency within our room block.
Parking
For your convenience, parking is available at the Commuter Parking Lot (2183 Warren Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515), next to the Belmont Metra Station. It’s a short 5-minute walk to the venue. We’ve included a screenshot to help guide you.
Questions and Answers
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What is the dress code for the wedding?
Dress to celebrate! Cocktail and semi-formal looks are perfect — suits, dresses, jumpsuits, and anything a little festive. In keeping with tradition, we kindly ask guests to avoid white, cream, or bridal tones.
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Can I smoke in the courtyard?
Unfortunately, no. Smoking isn’t allowed in the courtyard due to a Village ordinance. Smoking is permitted outside in the parking lot, away from building entrances.
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Can I bring children to the wedding?
We'd absolutely love to have your little ones, but we kindly ask that our wedding be an adults-only celebration, with the exception of our family members.
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Can I bring a plus one?
Due to limited space, we’re only able to accommodate the guests listed on your invitation. If your plans have changed, please let us know.
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What time should I arrive?
Doors open at 5:00 PM, so we kindly ask that you arrive early to get settled.
Our Love
Story
We met on the coldest night of January 2024 at Café Tola. There weren’t many seats, so we ended up next to each other at the bar by the window—just two strangers warming up with cappuccinos and flaky empanadas.
What started as simple small talk turned into real conversation—stories, laughter, and that kind of effortless connection you don’t plan for. Even after the café closed, we stood outside in the cold, not quite ready to call it a night.
From then on, things felt simple in the best way. We found common ground in our creative work, a shared sense of humor that goes from clever to downright goofy, and a love for the little things—slow mornings with coffee, 4DX movie nights, strolling through neighborhoods, and the comfort of being completely ourselves.
Somehow, we just fit. We’re different in plenty of ways—how we think, what we notice, how we load the dishwasher—but deep down, we’ve always been on the same page. With each other, we can truly breathe and just be. That kind of ease is rare, and we don’t take it for granted. We challenge each other, support each other, and make life feel lighter just by being together.
And now, here we are—still laughing, still talking, and so ready for our next big adventure: building a life together.
Wedding Colors
We chose a palette centered around olive green to bring a sense of warmth, and natural beauty to our celebration. You’re welcome to dress in colors that go with the palette if you’d like, but there’s no need to match—most importantly, come feeling like yourself.