we're getting married

let's get this party started

we're getting married ✿ let's get this party started ✿

When's the party?

August 2nd,

2025

Where to Go?

Logan Square

Chicago, IL

Who's Who?

  • bridesmaid ✿ she/they

    She works in theater with a design background, whereas Kate works in design with a theater background.

  • best man ✿ he/him

    Hauk and Justice have shared the same braincell since 2013.


Arran Bowen
  • bridesmaid ✿ she/her

    Charlie & Kate were roommates by chance, but remained friends by choice.

  • groomsman ✿ he/him

    Hauk's oldest friend in the world and the best Sheik player in the bridal party.

KP Peters
  • bridesmaid ✿ she/they

    Poet. Comedian. Friend. These are just some things K.P. is, but not necessarily in that order.

Morgan Kail-Ackerman
  • bridesmaid ✿ she/they

    Teaching our youth to read more good.

  • groomsman ✿ he/him

    Watches the series finale first.

  • groomsman ✿ he/him

    Co-director with Hauk of The Insanity of Mary Girard. Q&A to follow reception.

  • ring bearer escort ✿ he/him

    May inquire to your whereabouts during JFK assassination.

  • flower girl ✿ she/her

    Lula Louise Lott shares more than just a middle name with Kate, she also shares her creative spirit & love of butterflies!

Wasabi
  • usher ✿ he/him

    He's a green belt in Judo & some say he's gone 2.7 seconds on a bull named Fu Man Chu.

  • flower girl ✿ she/her

    Named to Forbes' Fluffy Under 30.

Grace Juraka
  • bridesmaid ✿ she/her

    This website's official photographer!

  • groomsman ✿ he/him

    Son of the world’s best spaghetti chef.

Meg Harris
  • bridesmaid ✿ she/her

    Meg & Kate's chicanery can be traced back to the mean halls of Seton @ DePaul.

  • groomsman ✿ he/him

    Founder and CEO of Neil's Basement, voted Barrington's best venue for movies and LAN parties 2010-2014.

  • ring bearer ✿ he/him

    Hauk's godson & our best little guy 😊

thank you for thinking of us!

thank you for thinking of us! ✿

What to Bring?

Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for! Should you wish to honor us with a present, a contribution toward our Vietnam honeymoon would be sincerely appreciated. Alternatively, we’d be thrilled with a donation to Misericordia, where Kate's cousin, Luke Lott, lives. Please reference resident #6275A.

Other Things to Know

  • Cocktail is the dress code. We want you to get dressed up & feel your best! No dress will be too short or too sparkly. No suit too colorful. Wear that fancy outfit you've been saving for a special occasion & bring your dancing shoes!

  • While most of the wedding festivities will be indoors, there is a partially covered patio that will be open during the cocktail hour and reception.

  • Due to the capacity at our venue, we can only accommodate those named on your invite.

  • We would love to celebrate with your little ones, however, we can only accommodate kids in the bridal party.

  • The first floor is fully accessible, including two ramps and 2 handicap bathrooms.

  • We don't have a block of rooms reserved anywhere, but you can see our list of recommended hotels here. Lollapalooza will be the same weekend as the wedding so we recommend booking early & away from Grant Park.

  • The Joinery -

    2533 W Homer St, Chicago, IL 60647

    Public Transit -

    The Joinery is 1 ½ blocks west of the Western Blue Line stop on Homer St. Additionally, the #49 Western and #73 Armitage buses have stops that are just a couple blocks away.

    Driving -

    From the northwestern suburbs, take I-90 south to exit 47-A and make a right onto Fullerton Ave. Then turn left on Western Ave. & finally turn right on Homer St.

    From the western suburbs, take 290 east to exit 27-C and make a left on Western Ave. Stay on Western for 3 miles, then turn left on Homer St.

  • Limited street parking is available in the neighborhood.

  • Your presence is a present! However, if you’d still like to bring a gift, we’d appreciate a contribution toward our honeymoon in Vietnam. Contributions can be made here.

    Alternatively, we’d be thrilled if you’d consider supporting the mission at Misericordia, where Kate's cousin, Luke Lott, lives. Donations can be made here, please reference resident #6275A.