Here's the skinny on all things Wedding Weekend. Be sure to check back closer to the weekend for finalized details.
Black Tie Optional. We'd love for you to dress to the nines — tuxedos, gowns, and formal attire are all welcome and encouraged.
Ceremony at 5 PM, followed by cocktail hour, then dinner, toasts & dancing — all at Salon 61. This is a standing-room, mingle-style celebration.
✦ Black Tie Optional — Style Guide ✦
✦ Times listed are approximate and subject to change. Check back closer to the event for the finalized schedule. ✦
Your presence is our greatest gift. For those who'd like to contribute, we'd love for you to invest in the memories we'll make together — starting with our honeymoon through Japan and the Philippines.
Electric, boundless, and impossibly alive — Tokyo is a city that never lets you sleep and never lets you down. Help send us into the neon glow of Shinjuku, the serenity of Senso-ji at dawn, a private omakase counter in a hidden alley, and the kind of wonder you can only find in the world's greatest city.
Where ancient Japan breathes between moss-covered temples and ten thousand vermillion torii gates. Help us walk the Philosopher's Path at sunrise, experience a traditional tea ceremony in a 300-year-old machiya, and lose ourselves in the bamboo groves of Arashiyama — a city that asks you to slow down and truly see.
Japan's culinary soul and its most unabashedly joyful city. Help us feast our way through Dotonbori's glowing streets — takoyaki fresh off the griddle, Wagyu skewers in Kuromon Market, and street-side ramen at midnight. Bold, warm, and utterly delicious: Osaka is Japan with its guard completely down.
Refined, cosmopolitan, and draped along a stunning harbor — Kobe is Japan at its most sophisticated. Help us settle in for the world's most legendary Wagyu beef at a Michelin-starred teppanyaki counter, stroll the romantic Kitano district, and raise a glass of local wine with Rokko Mountain glowing behind us. Elegant, unhurried, extraordinary.
Our grand finale — a private 5-star sanctuary hidden among Palawan's limestone karsts and secret lagoons. Help us wake up to the clearest water on earth, drift between emerald coves by private boat, and fall asleep under stars we've never seen before. El Nido is paradise distilled — and we can't wait to experience it together for the very first time.
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Black Tie Optional. Tuxedos and gowns are encouraged — come dressed to celebrate in style. See the style guide on the Details page for inspiration.
This will not be a traditional sit-down wedding. While there will be some seating available, there are no assigned seats — move around, mingle, and enjoy the night!
For Kosher meal requests or other dietary restrictions, please reach out at rachnrichgethitched@gmail.com
We love your kids — but this is an adult evening. Unless your child is named on your invitation, please arrange a sitter so you can dance the night away!
Several parking garages are available near Salon 61 in River North. Rideshare is always a great option — details will be included with your formal invitation.
We are working on a room block for guests traveling from out of town. Details will be shared with your formal invitation. Check back here closer to the date.
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May 29, 2027 · Chicago, Illinois
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