June 27, 2026
Elle & Colin
We are delighted to have you join us for this special moment in our lives. Find all of the details you need to know about our big day here and be sure to check back closer to our wedding date for important updates. We can’t wait to celebrate surrounded by the people we love and cherish.
June 27, 2026
Elle & Colin
We are delighted to have you join us for this special moment in our lives. Find all of the details you need to know about our big day here and be sure to check back closer to our wedding date for important updates. We can’t wait to celebrate surrounded by the people we love and cherish.
Welcome Party
Please join us for cocktails and hor d'oeuvres at Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab located at the corner of Rush Street and Grand Avenue in Chicago's River North district.
Friday, June 26
7:00 to 10:00 PM
Semi-Formal Attire
Family Room
Joe’s Seafood
60 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago
312.379.5637
The Nuptials
The wedding ceremony will take place in the Gold Coast Room at The Drake Hotel. Perfectly situated at the start of the Magnificent Mile, The Drake Hotel opened its doors on New Year's Eve 1920.
Saturday, June 27
4:30 to 5:00 PM
Formal Attire
Gold Coast Room
The Drake Hotel
140 E. Walton Place, Chicago
312.787.2200
Let's Celebrate
A cocktail hour in The French Room will immediately follow the ceremony. We will reconvene in the Gold Coast Room for dinner, drinks, toasts, cake and dancing! Not necessarily in that order.
Saturday, June 27
5:00 to 11:00 PM
Formal Attire
Gold Coast Room
The Drake Hotel
140 E. Walton Place, Chicago
312.787.2200
Jam & Toast
Join the newlyweds in the Club International Room at The Drake for a delicious Sunday brunch before they blow out of town for their Italian honeymoon!
Sunday, June 28
9:30 to 11:00 AM
Smart Casual Attire
Club International
The Drake Hotel
140 E. Walton Place, Chicago
312.787.2200
Where to Stay
Various room types are available at discounted rates. If calling to make your reservation, please refer to the Group Code HMW when booking. The Drake Hotel is a Hilton brand so be sure to provide your Hilton Honors number. The rooms will be available to book until May 25, 2026. Please be sure to make your reservation prior to the deadline. For special requests and room reservation questions, please send the reservation details to Linda Muniz ([email protected]).
The Drake Hotel
140 East Walton Place
Chicago, IL 60611
312.787.2200
We have reserved a room block at The Westin Hotel Michigan Avenue. It is located right across the street from The Drake. If calling to make your reservation, please refer to the Hawkins and McDonald Wedding when booking. The Westin Hotel is a Marriott brand, so be sure to use your Bonvoy number. For special requests and room reservation questions, please send the reservation details to Sanela Hukic ([email protected]).
Westin Michigan Avenue
909 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
312.943.7200
Frequent Questions
The wedding attire is formal. We invite ladies to dress in elegant evening wear, such as floor-length gowns or refined cocktail dresses. Gentlemen are encouraged to wear tuxedos or dark suits with ties.
The wedding is RSVP only. Because of venue size restrictions, we've thoughtfully planned our guest list, so we kindly ask that you RSVP only for those listed on the invitation.
The RSVP deadline is May 15, 2026.
Please mail back the RSVP card included with your invitation and indicate which events you plan to attend. Please do not text, call, or email your response as these may get lost in the shuffle and you may not have a seat.
While there are many great hotel options in downtown Chicago, we recommend staying at either The Drake Hotel or The Westin simply for the convenience of being walking distance to the venues and not having to deal with traffic or parking.
Please arrive 15 - 30 minutes early so our ceremony can start promptly at 4:30 PM. This will allow ample time to find a great seat and keep you from walking down the aisle with the bride.
Guests can valet park at the hotel or self-park at several nearby public garages. Uber or Lyft are readily available if you prefer to not drive.
Yes, please inform us of any dietary restrictions or allergies with your RSVP, and we will gladly accommodate.
After the ceremony, guests will enjoy a cocktail hour with an open bar and light bites as the wedding party takes pictures nearby. After the cocktail hour, we’ll begin the reception where there will be dinner, speeches, and dancing all night long.
We are having an unplugged ceremony, so we ask that you turn off your phone, iPad, tablet, and camera during the ceremony. We have hired a professional photographer to take photos of our special day and request that you be present with us in the most important part of the day.
Please take as many pictures as you would like before and after the ceremony though - we can’t wait to see them all!