5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Casual Cocktail Attire
Join us Friday night for a casual welcome party with pizza, salad, snacks, and a full bar. We can't wait to kick off the weekend with you! Street and garage parking options are available for guests but ride share is recommended. The Block Y Garage, located at 1301 W Madison (across from Ranalli's), offers indoor parking at: $5 for 0–2 hours or $8 for 2–8 hours. Reservations must be made online in advance. Accessing the Garage: Enter via Madison St. (cross street: Ada). If the garage door is closed, pull up close, and it will open.
5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Black Tie Optional
Please RSVP by August 8, 2025. Schedule: Please arrive by 4:45 PM Outdoor ceremony begins shortly after Cocktail-style reception to follow Note: The ceremony will take place outdoors on grass, so please plan your footwear accordingly. Arrival Details: Taking an Uber or Lyft? Set your drop-off location to: Small Cheval – 150 N Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606 The best place to get dropped off is along W. Randolph Street, directly in front of the building entrance. Head toward the riverwalk once you arrive. Our ceremony seating will be along the river. You may also enter from Lake Street and walk south along the river until you reach the ceremony space. Bathrooms & Reception: Once you enter the office building at 150 N Riverside, turn right and you’ll find a bank of elevators. Take them to the lower level for bathrooms and our reception at Porter Kitchen and Deck (right after the ceremony).