Patrick and Kelly

For your convenience, we have blocked discounted rates at the following hotels. Please use the provided link to book online. If calling the hotels to make your reservation, be sure to mention O'Brien/Weeks block to receive our discount.

Rooms will be available at these rates until a set date that is indicated below.

Should you have any issues with booking your rooms, please reach out to our planner, Jen, who will be happy to assist you.

jennifer@afreshevent.com

Our room block no longer applies but you can still book rooms through the Thompson's website below.

Poised against the vastness of Lake Michigan, perfectly placed trees and grand historic mansions dot the manicured streets of Chicago’s historic Gold Coast. Within a short morning stroll, you can discover Oak Street’s trendy boutiques, the Magnificent Mile, the beauty of Lake Michigan at Oak Street Beach, as well as the best shopping and legendary nightlife the city has to offer.

Block closes 5/12

Eclectic in-room furnishings, sweeping views of Lake Michigan and the city’s iconic skyline, across-the-street access to Lincoln Park, and award-winning on-site eateries all set the tone for an experience that is quintessentially Chicago—and always genuine.

Block closes 5/10.

Set in a historic building that’s considered one of Chicago’s finest landmarks, this is the height of opulence — but it’s also triumphantly modern. Think smart, sophisticated, and stylish.

Block closes 5/15

Designed by renowned Chicago architect Harry Weese, Swissotel Chicago is an award-winning luxury hotel overlooking the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, and just steps from the Magnificent Mile. The distinctive 4-diamond, all-glass hotel offers spectacular wrap-around views from Navy Pier to Millennium Park, 662 guest rooms and suites, five premier ballrooms, state-of-the-art penthouse fitness centre, and spotless European-style service.

Block closes 5/19

The Fairmont Chicago is right in the heart of downtown and overlooks Lake Michigan, Grant and Millennium Parks, and the legendary skyline.

Welcome to Chicago, the best place on earth (in the summer)! In addition to our celebration, we hope everyone has a chance to explore what the city has to offer, and we have highlighted some of our favorite dining and drinking options available in various neighborhoods below. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Grooms if you have questions or are looking for a specific recommendation.

This bustling and energetic urban neighborhood—where Patrick and Kelly spent several years living just blocks away from one another (unknowingly)—has everything you need: top-notch dining, shopping, bars, and more. This neighborhood hosts the location of our Friday night welcome drinks event and several hotels in our wedding block, so everything listed below is a short walk away for most guests.

I’m looking for….BRUNCH
-Etta
-Beatrix
-Hampton Social
-Siena Tavern
-Ema
-Meli Cafe

I’m looking for….DINNER (reservations recommended)
-Avec
-Ciccio Mio (Reservations need to be made at least 2 months out)
-RPM Steak
-The Smith
-Avli Taverna
-Sunda

I’m looking for….DRINKS (without the pulsating music, please)
-Clark Street Ale House
-Streeter’s
-Rossi’s
-Three Dots and a Dash (reservations recommended during peak hours)

A classic Chicago north side neighborhood with access to dining, neighborhood bars, and the lakefront, Lincoln Park hosts our wedding venue and Hotel Lincoln, and it is an easy 10-minute Uber from downtown hotels. The perfect spot for exploring the city on a sunny Saturday afternoon (let’s hope!) before the wedding.

I’m looking for….BRUNCH
-Summer House Santa Monica
-Nookies on Wells

I’m looking for…..DINNER (reservations recommended)
-Willow Room
-Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
-Ranalli’s
-Gemini
-Twin Anchors

I’m looking for….DRINKS
-J Parker (Rooftop of Hotel Lincoln)
-Marquee Lounge
-River Shannon

Looking for the “local” experience? Head to the Wicker Park area, the neighborhood where the Grooms have lived for the last three years. You’ll find endless dining and drinking options along Division St, Chicago Ave, and Milwaukee Ave, along with a Saturday farmers market and eclectic local businesses.

Kimball and Damen agree that it’s the best neighborhood in the city—and just a 10-minute Uber from downtown.

I’m looking for….BRUNCH
-Kasama
-The Perch
-West Town Bakery

I’m looking for…..DINNER (reservations recommended)
-Via Carducci
-Funkenhausen
-Etta
-Craft Pizza
-Sushi Taku

I’m looking for…..DRINKS
-The Violet Hour
-Little Victories
-Easy Bar