NATALIE HUIZENGA
&
JEFFREY fitzpatrick
a wedding
september 19, 2025 | chicago, IL
THE STORY
On a hot and sunny January day, at the onset of the year 2014, Natalie and Jeff met in the lobby of the Capitol Records building in Hollywood, California. Jeff, a seasoned studio "setup guy" went to retrieve the studios' newest "setup guy," Natalie, who was nervously waiting to start her first day on the job. His warm smile and friendly demeanor immediately put her at ease, and that first day of training quickly turned into a lasting friendship. Jeff later admitted that his first thought upon their meeting was that Natalie's super cool boots were entirely the wrong choice of footwear. Yeah, no kidding, Natalie realized this on her own within an hour of her first day.
The timeline's a little blurry, but for these purposes, let's just say Natalie and Jeff started dating after she left Capitol for a new job about a year later. Now here they are, gathering their loved ones together 11 years later, to witness their marriage and kick off their next chapter with a
big ol' Chicago par-tay.
CEREMONY + RECEPTION
WELCOME PARTY
Schubas Tavern
3159 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
September 18, 2025
7:00-10:00pm
Revel Motor Row
2400 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
September 19, 2025
5:00pm
TRAVEL
Transportation
If you are flying into Chicago, you can fly into O'Hare (ORD) or Midway (MDW) Airport.
The "L" train is a great way to get downtown from O'Hare, as well as Ubers and Lyft.
Shuttles will be provided from our two hotels (see below) to Revel Motor Row on Friday the 19th. There will also be free valet parking at the venue.
Accommodations
We have room blocks at the Chicago Athletic Association as well as the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel. But you are welcome to book any hotel or Airbnb that works best for you. The welcome party is in the Lakeview neighborhood and the wedding will take place in the South Loop, but there are plenty of incredible Chicago neighborhoods to stay in if you're interested in exploring other areas. Reach out to us if you have any questions.
Click here for information on our hotel blocks.
Exploring Chicago
So much to see in Chicago and September is an exemplary time to be there! We put together a Google map of classic Chicago sights and some of our favorite restaurants and things to do.
FAQ
Attire for the Wedding
This is seriously totally up to you. There aren't any rules or restrictions. Yes, it will be formal. Natalie and Jeff will be the most dressed up they've ever been. But we don't want you to think that anything you wear would be "too much" or "too loud" or "too too" or "not wedding appropriate." We want you to feel comfortable and have fun with it, but yeah it's kinda fancy. Go big if that's fun for you!
Is that helpful?
Attire for the Welcome Party
Think concert attire - dressed up or dressed down.
Your Children
...Sadly are not invited.
Gifts / Registry
In lieu of a registry, we have set up a honeymoon fund. There is absolutely no obligation to gift us anything - we love a good card! - but if you wish, you can click here. And you're very sweet!
Please RSVP
by no later than August 22, 2025
