The Day After...

That was the Best most amazing wonderful Day of our lives! We love you all, and were so happy to have everyone celebrate with us! Wow! What a day! I have so many amazing moments floating around in my head, and Donnie and I walked and talked this morning about all the wonderful moments with each and everyone! Thank you for making our day the most amazing and memorable day of our life! We love you all!

Ciao Bellas!

Valet Parking Info at Navy Pier

For Discounted Valet Parking:

We will be providing discounted valet parking, where instead of $25, you pay $10.

Follow the drive around to the North side (or Left) of the Pier, pull to the right just before the parking garage at the red awning labeled “Family Pavilion”. There should be signs for D'Amico/Bauer Wedding. Inside the doors for the Family Pavilion is an elevator that will take you to the 2nd floor and the Crystal Gardens. Otherwise, once you are inside the Pier, follow the signs to the Crystal Garden.

For Parking at Church:

Parking is on Armour, Superior, on the Left Side (angle parking) Or Park in School Parking Lot behind church off of Superior to Left, or on Bishop.

Street View:

Satellite View:

Need a Cab Phone number on hand?

If you need a ride from the Church to the Reception, or Just need a cab anytime.

Plug "Flash Cab" into your Cell phones, so you have the number on hand.

773-561-4444

Invitation Making!

Front:

Back:

The Long Days and Nights of Invitation making!
I loved every minute of it!

Check out Progress Pics Here

Invitation Making - copyright www.angeldamico.com

Ceremony and Reception

Ceremony: Holy Innocents Church, Chicago, IL

We start the Ceremony at A beautiful Church by Chicago Ave. and Ashland Called Holy Innocents.

Location:

Holy Innocents Church 743 N. Armour Chicago IL 60642

Date:

November 7th, 2009

Time:

1:30 pm

Website

Reception: Crystal Gardens, Navy Pier, Chicago, IL

Next Join us at Navy Pier, in the Crystal Gardens, upstairs for our Reception!

Location:

Crystal Gardens, Navy Pier

700 E. Grand,

Mezzanine Level,

Chicago IL 60611

PHONE: 312.595.5436

Date:

November 7th, 2009

Time:

5 pm - 11pm

(the day gets dark early, so we will be taking pictures down by navy pier following the ceremony until the reception at 5pm. Feel Free to walk around Navy Pier and have fun!)

Website

For Discounted Valet Parking:

Follow the drive around to the North side (or Left) of the Pier, pull to the right just before the parking garage at the red awning labeled “Family Pavilion”. There should be signs for D'Amico/Bauer Wedding. Inside the doors for the Family Pavilion is an elevator that will take you to the 2nd floor and the Crystal Garden. Otherwise, once you are inside the Pier, follow the signs to the Crystal Garden.

Or if you are going to walk around Navy Pier for a while before the reception, please follow the signs to the Crystal Garden on the 2nd floor. Escalators and stairs are the available directly following the main walkway and an elevator is available on the left side, just past the escalator/stairs/stage area.

Maps and Directions

Directions From The North; Dan Ryan Expressway I-90/94:

1. Take exit 49A for Division St toward 1200 N 0.2 mi

2. Turn right at W Division St - 0.3 mi

3. Turn left at N Ashland Ave - 0.5 mi

4. Turn left at W Chicago Ave - 466 ft

5. Take the 1st right onto N Armour St

Directions from the West; Eisenhower Expressway I-290:

1. Take exit 28B Ashland Ave/Paulina St/1700 W/1600 W - 0.2 mi

2. Turn left at S Ashland Ave - 1.4 mi

3. Turn right at W Chicago Ave - 423 ft

4. Take the 1st right onto N Armour St

Directions from South; I-55 or 90/94:

1. Merge onto I-90 W/I-94 W - 3.1 mi

2. Take exit 49B for Augusta Blvd - 1000 N/Milwaukee Ave - 0.2 mi

3. Turn left at N Milwaukee Ave -0.4 mi

4. Sharp right at W Chicago Ave - 0.5 mi

5. Turn left at N Armour St

Directions From Church to Navy Pier:

(click picture to enlarge and print)

Gift Registry

We Are Registered at:

• Target (View Here)

• Urban Outfitters (View Here)

• Macy's (View Here)

Under: Angel D'Amico or Donnie Bauer

We also would LOVE gift cards from our favorite places!

• World Market

• Pier One

• West Elm

Helpful hints:

• Colors: Black, Black/Brown, Grey, Off-White, Dark Teal, Teal-Blue

• Candle Scents: Fresh Linen

• Love: Indian, and Asian inspired Unique items, filligree, Square edge Modern items, or warnout vintage

Here are items that are not at macy's or target that we Love!

Anything from this Etsy shop! (heart bowls, birds etc)

World Market Table Lamp

Etsy Log Tea Light Holders

IKEA Frame

West Elm Branch Shelf * (love) chocolate

West Elm Candle Cubes

Pier One Mirror

World Market Mirror * (love)

World Market Elephant Tea Pot (or any Unique Teapot)

Etsy Original Painting sold

Need:

Unique Dark Wooden Salad Bowl With Salad Hands (from anywhere)

Pretty Pitcher - ideas: Pier One

Hotel Information: Blocked Rooms

We have blocked rooms at the:

Courtyard Marriott Magnificent Mile
for the discounted rate of $139 per night
(from Friday Nov. 6th, to Sunday Nov 8th)

Please Reserve your room on or before:
5pm, Friday, October 9th, 2009

Reservations under:
D'Amico/Bauer Wedding

Location:
Courtyard Marriott Magnificent Mile
165 E. Ontario Street
Chicago IL 60611

Reservations may be made by calling

Courtyard Reservations at 1-800-321-2211

more contact info:

Call: 312-573-0800
or visit: www.marriott.com/chimm

To see all of the important locations of our wedding on one interactive map check out our Wedding Mapper map!

If you would like to stay at other hotels downtown

Please visit these links:

Hotels-rates.com (near Navy Pier)

Priceline (near Navy Pier)

Embassy Suites - 0.74 Miles from Navy Pier

W Hotel - Lakeshore - 0.51 Miles from Navy Pier

Double Tree - 0.69 Miles from Navy Pier

Red Roof Inn Chicago Downtown - 0.89 Miles from Navy Pier

Welcome to Our Wedding Blog!

Welcome to our wedding blog. We've created this site to celebrate our love for one another and for your convenience. Please feel free to leave comments, and check back often for updates throughout our wedding preparations! Thank you!