Mike & Lydia: Their Way, The Chicago Way

Mike and Lydia didn’t just plan a wedding — they did it their way, in true Chicago style, with intention and purpose. From food to location, everything about this wedding was exactly the way the couple wanted it and was true to Chicago.

Real Wedding, ChicagoMichelle Cox-VergaraMarch 4, 2026Cafe BrauerEmily Rose Rudd, Cafe Brauer, Tigerlily Events, Flowers by Stem, Toast & Jam, Jimmy's Pizza Cade, Michael's Original Pizzeria, Giordano's, Daisies, Wedding Day Chicago, Hotel Lincoln

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