Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

We're so excited to share this special weekend with our closest family and friends. As we count down to our big day, we've created this website to keep you updated on all the details. We can't wait to celebrate with you! Love, Alex Horowitz &amp; Alex Diedrich

Our Wedding

A Note from the Groom

Alex and I met the old-fashioned way — on the dating apps. Specifically, Bumble, where the girls message first. Fitting for Alex, since she’s never been one to shy away from taking the lead. She opened with a “cheese-y” joke (I had something about loving cheese in my profile). Unfortunately for her, I already knew the punchline. What can I say? I’m a joke man. After a few messages back and forth, we decided on a first date at a local bar, Little Rebel. For the record, Alex was 45 minutes late… which may surprise anyone who knows her, because punctuality is kind of her thing. To this day, she insists I was actually 45 minutes early. At time of writing, no formal agreement on the facts has been reached. Regardless, we hit it off immediately. You know a date’s going well when you’re not talking about work and time just… slows down. We connected over our Midwest roots, our love for adventure, and of course, food. After just a few dates, I knew she was the one. And the rest is history. We're so excited to celebrate the next chapter of our love story with you all!

Our Story

The Night Before the Night

We're so happy you're here! We hope you can join in our Windy City welcome to kick off the weekend. There will be drinks, light bites, and plenty of celebrating. 8pm - 10pmLUXBAR18 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago, IL 60611Gold Coast

The Main Event

At 5:30pm sharp, we say "I do" — then on to dinner, dancing, and all the good things! The Dalcy302 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607Fulton Market

The Morning After

Recover, refuel, and give a final hug to the bride and groom at our farewell brunch. 11am - 1pmHappy Camper1209 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610Old Town

Wedding Weekend Itinerary

Make a reservation within our room block. Rooms need to be booked within this block by September 16th, 2026.

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile

Make a reservation within our room block. Rooms need to be booked within this block by September 18th, 2026.

The Westin Chicago River North

Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Hotels

The Bridesmaids

Haydee LopezMaid of Honor Samantha KentBridesmaid Kristin BoehmBridesmaid Jane SamuelsBridesmaid Hannah GobetzBridesmaid Emily TannehillBridesmaid

The Groomsmen

Alex StachnikBest Man Eric Van PreussGroomsman Kyle KrecklerGroomsman Tyler SchumanGroomsman Tim KellerGroomsman Luke McGheeGroomsman

Wedding Party

Millennium Park

Riverwalk

The Mary Cassatt exhibit will be open here during our wedding weekend. If you're interested, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. For more information, visit the <a href="https://www.artic.edu/exhibitions/10487/mary-cassatt-after-impressionism" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>.

The Art Institute of Chicago

Shedd Aquarium

Grant Park

Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours

Lincoln Park Zoo

The Wiener's Circle

Can't go to Chicago without having deep dish!

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Grab one of Alex's favorite martinis at Joe's!

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

Things to Do

Registry

are kids invited?

While we love all of your little ones, this will be an adults only event.

What should I wear?

Welcome Party: Festive Night OutThink an evening in the city, refined but festive. Women could wear cocktail dresses, elevated separates, or a jumpsuit. Men should opt for a button-down with tailored slacks or dark denim. No jacket required.

Wedding: Formal (But Have Some Fun With It)This is a formal celebration with personality. Women are invited to wear long, tea-length, or cocktail-length dresses, with room to play with color, texture, and pattern. Men should be in suits.

Farewell Brunch: Relaxed, Not RumpledComfortable, casual attire is welcome, no PJs, please.

Will there be transportation?

Because our wedding and room blocks are all conveniently located in downtown Chicago, getting around will be easy so we won't be providing transportation. Uber, Lyft, and taxis are all readily available, and some locations are even walkable. We hope you’ll enjoy the opportunity to explore the city as you move between events!

Can I bring a plus one?

As much as we’d love to include everyone, we’re only able to accommodate guests named on the invitation. Thank you for understanding. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Can I take photos during the ceremony?