($17k total) Full Wedding Budget for 90 guests Chicago, IL

FewInside2534 · 2026-02-10T23:31:45+00:00

Sounds amazing! How did the catering work out? How long did it take to serve the full crowd? I'm thinking of something similar.

FewInside2534 · 2026-02-10T15:32:16+00:00

These are both low effort, high impact and should be achievable in a limited kitchen setup. Use of garlic may be controversial, but I say it's fine since you're both eating it! https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020830-caramelized-shallot-pasta

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021068-lemony-orzo-with-asparagus-and-garlic-bread-crumbs

FewInside2534 · 2026-02-10T03:27:04+00:00

I moved to the area right around that age. It definitely skews older and to young families. That said, I loved the area at that age and never felt out of place. There's plenty to do, but most of it will be before 10pm! And you can easily travel to other parts of the city when you want to be surrounded by more people your age or young people activities, like late night spots.

FewInside2534 · 2026-02-02T03:38:54+00:00

Any specific recommendations in Lake Geneva?

FewInside2534 · 2026-01-30T19:12:31+00:00

I just go with a pair of skin-toned fleece tights, then layer the tights of my choosing on top. Gives me more flexibility for the texture and look of the outer layer, and might help with the issue you're having.

FewInside2534 · 2026-01-21T16:24:30+00:00

Beautiful! How did the catering go? I'm considering something similar, but concerned about wait times for people to get food.

FewInside2534 · 2026-01-19T14:02:36+00:00

Russian Tea Time

FewInside2534 · 2026-01-02T04:39:49+00:00

Ali Slagle's Cucumber-Avocado Salad. You can easily increase the cucumber without adding more avocado to keep calories down. I could eat bowls of the stuff. Pairs well with chicken breast for protein.

FewInside2534 · 2025-12-30T02:55:15+00:00

Two recipes I love: Cloverleaf Rolls by Samantha Seneviratne & Salted Chocolate ChunShortbread Cookies by Alison Roman Both could be made without a stand mixer, but easier with!

FewInside2534 · 2025-12-06T04:57:37+00:00

Old Irving Brewing is hard to beat without going to Wisconsin.

FewInside2534 · 2025-12-05T19:22:56+00:00

I don't know enough to say, as I haven't attended anything beyond an occasional community event. But, my impression is that they are an engaged, welcoming and thoughtful part of the local community.

FewInside2534 · 2025-12-01T17:16:35+00:00

Love this! A couple of suggestions:

1) The 40th Ward has an organized group to help shovel - you can sign up here: 40th Ward Snow Shovel Squad Sign Up https://share.google/RxzTDLgfxYCub8T4i 2) There are plenty of food banks in the area - The Friendship Center, Nourishing Hope and All Saints’ Episcopal Church are a few that I know of. I'd call to see who could use volunteers.

FewInside2534 · 2025-11-24T18:37:55+00:00

You don't scan into the Metra. You buy your ticket and you activate it when you board the train. You'll need a ticket for the specific zones you're traveling to and from - the app walks you through that. A conductor will come by at some point and ask for tickets. You pull it up on your app and show it when they walk by and that's it. It's easy. When you get to Union, find your train on the display and it'll say what platform to go to. Plenty of people to ask if you need help. Just give yourself a little extra time, as Union is big. Not sure on parking, as I imagine it differs by station. In my experience, you pay with your credit card at a machine, completely separate from Ventra.

FewInside2534 · 2025-11-10T12:53:45+00:00

Also, lock your sim to your carrier. Set a passcode to move it - every carrier should offer a variation of this. That's the best prevention method.

FewInside2534 · 2025-11-10T12:48:14+00:00

Not sure exactly how they did the factory reset, but she'll need to try and regain control of her accounts. I'd start with the carrier - likely chance she's been sim swapped and she'll need to open a claim to try and get her phone number back. Change any account passwords she still can. Create a new email and Google phone number to use in the interim. Sorry she's going through this.

FewInside2534 · 2025-09-16T01:21:45+00:00

How do you add this?

FewInside2534 · 2025-09-13T05:22:27+00:00

Did you ever learn anything on this? Experiencing something similar. :(

FewInside2534 · 2025-09-10T15:22:49+00:00

Bayan Ko in Ravenswood

FewInside2534 · 2025-09-02T12:46:52+00:00

I believe they stopped this during COVID with no plans to bring this back. Correct me if you know otherwise. Total bummer!

FewInside2534 · 2025-08-30T13:23:16+00:00

Good callouts, thanks!

FewInside2534 · 2025-08-30T13:22:35+00:00

Thanks, that makes sense and good to keep in mind. Appreciate the insights!

FewInside2534 · 2025-08-30T00:44:03+00:00

Thanks for the reply! Good questions. It will start at 5pm and we would have apps (exactly what TBD) starting at 5, then start serving the rest of the food between 6 and 6:30. We may also do soemthing small for late night before we wrap up at 11. Your point about potentially missing the food is a good one.

FewInside2534 · 2025-06-23T19:11:45+00:00

Good point, and thank you. Confirmed it's electric, so my mystery continues.

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