Beautiful Summer Wedding in Chicago

This couple wanted to be close to the lake and incorporate Chicago's lush Lincoln Park nature preserve into their wedding day. They also loved the historic venue of Cafe Brauer; the loggias felt like wings to a Castle balcony and overlooked the beautiful South Pond with views of the Hancock Building. Check out Mitch and Libby’s gorgeous Chicago wedding at Cafe Brauer and read more of their love story below.

How you first met?

Mitch and Libby first connected in October 2018 when they matched on Bumble. Libby could see they had things in common immediately, including both attending Big Ten schools and baseball. It didn’t hurt that Mitch was handsome & tall too! They met on November 9th 2018 at the Gaslight Bar (an Ohio State themed bar). This first date felt very organic; they laughed together and realized they both strongly dislike Ohio State. After Gaslight, they played darts at Galway Bay with the team name Mitch cheekily called “Mibby”. Not long after, they found they already had an unlikely connection- Mitch's cousin and Libby's cousin were both on the Valparaiso baseball team. Small world for two people who grew up over 800 miles away from each other. It was meant to be!

Proposal Story

On the first hot day in 2022, Mitch and Libby packed up a picnic basket and took their dog to the Belmont Harbor Park. They found a private spot with a great of the skyline. While enjoying the sunshine and eating charcuterie, Mitch poured them champagne in plastic flutes, and then pulled out a ring box toasting them to being together forever. It was a perfect day.

A HUGE thank you to Mitch and Libby for sharing their love story and wedding with the CHI thee WED community. Congratulations on your wedding and we wish you a happily ever after!

Wedding Pro’s:
Venue: Cafe Brauer
Photography: Emma Belen Photography
Florals: Flowers for Dreams
Bakery: Firecakes
Beauty Team: Goldplaited
Wedding Gown: Jenny Yoo
Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie
Groom Attire: Indochino
Groomsman Attire: The Black Tux
Musicians: Cloud Gate String Quartet
DJ: Toast & Jam DJ