Annalise&Nathanael

The Ettasky Wedding

August 16, 2026 · Chicago, Illinois

We're finally having our wedding!

A whole weekend of fun events, and we want you there for all of it!

First date: August 24th, 2021. From Tinder, to the parks, to moving across the country, 1,453 days later, here we are. We've shared the highs, survived the lows, and we couldn't imagine celebrating without you.

The Big Day

Wedding Details

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Date & Time

Sunday, Aug 16
4:00 PM

Please be seated by 3:30 PM

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Venue

The Walden

2145 W Walnut St, Chicago IL ↗

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Dress Code

Cocktail Attire

Pinterest inspo ↗

RSVP by July 24th 💌

Weekend Schedule

The Full Weekend

The wedding on Sunday is the main event! We've also planned some fun optional activities for the weekend. Come to as many as you'd like.

Friday · August 14

Evening · 8:00 PM

Welcome Hang @ Dave & Buster's 🎮

Our unofficial welcome party! Come hang out, play some games, and kick off the weekend. Everyone covers their own food, drinks, and games.

Saturday · August 15

Morning & Afternoon · On Your Own

Explore the Area 🌆

Rosemont has tons to offer: Fashion Outlets, AMC, and EXP (an immersive VR experience) right next to the hotel. Heading into the city? The Chicago Air & Water Show is happening this weekend.

Evening · 6:00 PM First Pitch

Chicago Dogs Baseball Game ⚾

Star Wars Night with fireworks at the ballpark with the Chicago Dogs. We've got the tickets covered, food and drinks are on you.

🎟️ Limited seats — first come, first served! RSVP as soon as possible.

Sunday · August 16

The Main Event · 4:00 PM

The Wedding 💍

Ceremony begins promptly at 4:00 PM. Please arrive by 3:30 PM and be in your seats.

The Walden · 2145 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612 ↗

Where to Stay

Hotel & Lodging

Recommended

The Rose, Rosemont

5200 Pearl St, Rosemont, IL 60018 ↗ · 847-260-4770

Our top pick — perfectly located for the whole weekend. Room block rates available for August 14–17, 2026. Book by July 15, 2026 and reference Annalise Lasky & Nathanael Ettel's Wedding.

Complimentary airport shuttle to and from O'Hare

Daytime parking is free; overnight parking $20/vehicle/night

Book Your Room ↗

Other Options

We chose Rosemont because most weekend events are nearby and there's plenty to do. The wedding venue is downtown, so city hotels are also a great option.

Getting Around

Transportation

Hotel Perk 🚌

Complimentary Shuttle Service

The Rose runs a free shuttle within a 3-mile radius — covering weekend events and CTA/Metra stops into the city. Also runs to and from the airport.

Friday and Saturday events are walkable from the hotel

Shuttle to CTA/Metra for easy access into Chicago all weekend

Sunday venue transport is on your own — rideshare recommended. Uber code coming soon!

Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Cocktail attire. Think dresses, jumpsuits, or dress pants and a blazer — polished but not black tie. Pinterest inspo ↗

We love your little ones, but our wedding is an adults-only celebration. We hope this gives everyone a chance to let loose and enjoy the night!

Yes! The Walden has an attached 26-car lot. All vehicles must be removed at the end of the night — overnight parking is not permitted. Free street parking is also available nearby.

We're keeping it intimate and have put thought into our guest list. Your invitation will specify if a plus-one is included — we appreciate your understanding!

Please RSVP by July 24, 2026. The sooner the better!

Still have questions? Reach out to us directly.