FAQs

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What is the Dress code?

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Black tie optional

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Is the Venue Indoor or Outdoor?

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The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception will all be indoors at The Rookery Building.

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Can I bring a guest?

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We kindly request that all guests respect the number of invited guests on their invitation, as we have limited capacity at our venue.

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Are children welcome?

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We love your little ones! However, we have decided to keep our wedding and reception an adult- only event.

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Should I fly into O'Hare or Midway Airport?

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Either option works – both airports are roughly the same distance to downtown Chicago via rideshare (Uber/Lyft/Taxi) or public CTA train. More information is listed on the "Travel" tab.

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Should I rent a car?

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No – Rideshares (e.g. Uber, Lyft & Taxis) are quick and widely available in the city and at the airports, and are much more economical than renting/parking a car. Public transportation (CTA) are also options and easy to access from the airport into the city/ downtown areas.

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I have some free time, what should I do?

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Check out our "Things to do" tab. We have added our personalized favorites of touristy and non touristy things to do. It's summer time in Chicago, so there's no wrong way to spend your time.

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What is The Rookery Building?

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As one of the most historically significant buildings in Chicago. An icon in the center of Chicago's downtown Financial District. Designated a Chicago Landmark in 1972 after being added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970, The Rookery is universally considered an architectural masterpiece. Designed by famous architectural partners Burnham and Root, the picturesque Rookery was originally completed in 1888. Adding to its impressive stature, Frank Lloyd Wright redesigned the stunning two-story, sky lit lobby in 1905. The Rookery stands as one of the most highly recognized addresses in all of Chicago.