Chicago venue offers help after couple's Mexican wedding canceled due to cartel violence

The Alston steps up to host the couple's wedding after their plans in Guadalajara were disrupted by recent cartel unrest in Mexico.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A Chicago couple, Kaity Bucaro and Robbie Morris, had to cancel their wedding in Guadalajara, Mexico after a military operation led to an explosion of cartel violence across the country. After their story was reported by ABC7, a Chicago venue called The Alston reached out to offer help in hosting their wedding.

Why it matters

The chaos that erupted in Mexico after a cartel leader was killed has impacted many in Chicago, with some travelers deciding to cancel or scale back their plans in Mexico out of safety concerns. This story highlights how the ripple effects of cartel violence can disrupt major life events for people in the U.S.

The details

Kaity Bucaro and Robbie Morris, a couple from Chicago's River North neighborhood, had to cancel their wedding that was scheduled to take place in Guadalajara, Mexico on Friday. After ABC7 reported on their situation, The Alston, a Chicago venue, reached out to offer help in hosting their wedding. "For me it was heartbreaking, and I said, you know, I'm going to see what I can do to help," said Nicholas Kida, The Alston's managing partner.

  • The military operation that led to the death of cartel leader "El Mencho" occurred on Sunday.
  • Kaity Bucaro and Robbie Morris had their wedding scheduled for Friday in Guadalajara.

The players

Kaity Bucaro

A Chicago resident who had to cancel her wedding in Guadalajara, Mexico due to the cartel violence.

Robbie Morris

Kaity Bucaro's fiancé, also a Chicago resident, who had to cancel their wedding in Guadalajara, Mexico.

The Alston

A Chicago venue that reached out to the couple to offer help in hosting their wedding after their original plans were disrupted.

Nicholas Kida

The managing partner of The Alston, who said he was heartbroken to hear about the couple's situation and wanted to help.

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What they’re saying

“For me it was heartbreaking, and I said, you know, I'm going to see what I can do to help.”

— Nicholas Kida, The Alston managing partner (abc7chicago.com)

What’s next

The Alston will be working with Kaity Bucaro and Robbie Morris to host their wedding after their original plans in Guadalajara were canceled.

The takeaway

This story highlights how the ripple effects of cartel violence in Mexico can disrupt major life events for people in the U.S., but also demonstrates the compassion of a local Chicago business in stepping up to help a couple in need.