MayaandJordan

· The Athenaeum · Chicago

Counting down to midnight kisses —days —hours —min —sec

The short version

Ten years of December 31sts.

We met at a New Year's party neither of us wanted to attend, argued about the best song of the year, and have spent every midnight since in the same room. This one, we're making it official — champagne at eleven, vows before twelve, and the first kiss of the year is ours.

In pictures

A decade, developed in black & white.

The evening

One night, dressed to the nines.

10:00 pmDoors, coat check & a martini
11:00 pmCeremony in the Marble Hall
11:45 pmChampagne passed, everyone upstairs
12:00 amThe kiss. The confetti. The year.
12:15 amFirst dance, then the band takes over

Ceremony

The Marble Hall

Eleven o'clock in the evening

Doors at ten — don't be fashionably late to this one

Celebration

The Rooftop Ballroom

Midnight until sunrise-ish

Champagne tower, big band, confetti at 12:00:00

With full hearts

Thank you.

We did it — first kiss of the year, forever. Thank you for being there at midnight.

Photos are coming — check back soon.

RSVP

Tell us you'll be there at midnight.

Kindly reply by December 1. Seriously — the champagne count depends on you.

Registry

Your presence > presents.

If you'd still like to spoil us, we've gathered a few things for the apartment — and a honeymoon fund for two weeks in Kyoto.

View the registry

Good to know

The fine print.

How formal is black tie?

Tuxedos and floor-length gowns encouraged, sharp dark suits welcome. When in doubt: more formal.

Is there parking?

Valet at the Athenaeum's Michigan Avenue entrance from 9 PM. Rideshare drop is on Monroe.

Will it really go past midnight?

That's the entire point. The band is booked until four; pace yourselves accordingly.

This is the demo.

On your site, this button works — RSVPs land in your Lazo planner, next to your guest list and budget.

Make it yours — free