8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Attire: Cocktail. Gentlemen, please feel free to wear a sharp sports coat or blazer with dress pants or nice chinos. Ladies, cocktail dresses or elegant separates—summery colors like pastels, soft florals, or bold brights to match the joyful occasion are preferred!
We are so excited to kick off the weekend with our favorite people! For the Welcome Party, there will be light bites in addition to cocktails. RPM Events is located on the river, right below RPM Seafood. Please enter through the RPM Events entrance located next to the Westin Hotel. Transportation: We will offer transportation from The Drake Hotel to RPM Events. First pickup at 7:45 pm. Parking: RPM offers valet parking. Spot Hero offers two affordable garages nearby. 111 W. Kinzie Street - Sterling Garage & 60 W. Kinzie Street - Greenway Self Park.
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Black Tie Optional
We kindly ask that you arrive early as the ceremony will start promptly at 2:30pm, and navigating the city can be challenging. Parking Garage: 14 W. Superior Street, between Dearborn and State Street, and is located below the tall tower of the new One Chicago Square complex on Lower Level One and Lower Level Two. Validation is available in the Cathedral Vestibule.
Fri, Jul 25, 2025, 6:00 pm - Sat, Jul 26, 2025, 1:00 am
Black Tie Optional
After the ceremony ends, there will be shuttles from Holy Name Cathedral back to The Drake Hotel starting at 3:30pm. During the time between the ceremony and cocktail hour, also known as the Catholic gap, please refer to the Things To Do page on our website for recommendations!
9:30 am - 11:30 am