There is a parking lot located next to the venue that is reserved for us. There is also plenty of street parking around the venue!
Doors open at 3:30pm and the ceremony will start at 4pm. Feel free to arrive in this time frame. Bottom Lounge has a bar/restaurant that is open to the public located on its ground floor. If you arrive early, feel free to relax there before the upstairs opens up for the ceremony.
This is a formal event, but is not limited to traditional formal attire. We'd like to stay in a Fall theme, whether that's expressed through colors, florals, etc. Also feel free to have fun with gender expression however you're comfortable, i.e. women in pantsuits, men in skirts (gasp!), etc. Have fun with it and feel beautiful, your creativity is welcome here!
Yes! The cocktail hour will take place on a deck attached to the ceremony/reception space. No grass so don't worry about your stilettoes. In regards to weather, early October in Chicago is generally around 65/70 degrees. There is a contingency plan if it rains so don't worry, we won't force you to get wet.