We're getting married

Shijing&Lichao

Our story

The Night We Left Earth

June 18, 2027 · Half past five in the evening

The Adler Planetarium

Chicago, Illinois

Black Tie

Shijing and Lichao in a sunlit museum gallery

An evening on the lakefront

The Evening

Schedule

5:30 PMWelcome DrinksRainbow Gallery
6:45 PMCeremonySundial Terrace — outdoors
7:30 PMCocktailsGalleries
8:30 PMDinnerSky Theater Foyer
10:30 PMDancingUnder the Dome

Please be seated on the terrace by 6:35 PM. Carriages at 1:00 AM.

What To Wear

Black Tie

Floor-length or sharp tailoring. The ceremony is outdoors on stone in lake wind — bring a wrap and reconsider the stiletto.

Earth Brown

Dark Pine

Charcoal

Watercolour illustration of guests in black tie gowns and tuxedos

Gowns, tuxedos, and a glass in hand

The couple on a balcony above a grand staircase

Dark, tailored, a little formal

Aerial view of the Adler Planetarium on the Chicago lakefront

The South Loop skyline seen across the lakefront harbor

The museum campus · the South Loop across the water

Getting There

Travel

Venue

Adler Planetarium

1300 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr

Chicago, IL 60605

Arriving

O'Hare (ORD) or Midway (MDW)

Rideshare at the north entrance

Parking on Solidarity Drive

Staying

South Loop is 10 minutes away

The Blackstone · Hilton Chicago

Room blocks to follow

Open in Maps

Guests dancing beneath the star-projected dome of the Adler Planetarium

Come as you are, stay till the lights come up.

No Boxes, No Bows

Digital Registry

Your presence is the whole gift. If you'd still like to mark the day, everything lives online — nothing to carry, nothing to ship.

Honeymoon Fund

A week somewhere with a long coastline — help us get there.

Contribute

The Home Fund

Toward the things we'll build a first apartment around.

Contribute

Digital Envelope

The 红包, sent the modern way — Zelle to tout_ltemps@me.com.

Send

Before You Ask

Questions

Can I bring a guest?: Your invitation names everyone we've saved a seat for. We're limited to about 70 people at the museum.
Are children welcome?: This is a late, adults-only evening.
Where do I park?: The Adler lot on Solidarity Drive sits in front of the building. Rideshare drops at the north entrance.
What should I expect from the weather?: Lakefront and breezy — mid-60s°F after sunset. The ceremony is outdoors, so bring a wrap.
Registry?: Your presence is the gift. Registry details will follow with the formal invitation.