3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
There are two St. James Chapels in Chicago, so please double-check the address before arriving. Parking in the Gold Coast can be limited, so we suggest arriving 20–30 minutes early to find parking and get settled. A shuttle will be provided to and from the ceremony for guests staying at the Palmer House.
4:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Some nearby places to enjoy during the break before cocktail hour begins at 6pm.
LOOP - Near the Reception - Lockwood Bar (Lobby of the Palmer House Hotel) - Potter’s Bar (Palmer House Hotel) - Miller’s Pub - The Gage - Cindy’s Rooftop - The Game Room (Chicago Athletic Association) GOLD COAST - Near the Ceremony - The Bellevue - Luxbar - Tavern on Rush - Streeter’s Tavern - Carmine's
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 6:00 pm - Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 12:00 am
Cocktail hour will be held on the second-floor mezzanine and will start at 6pm. Dinner and dancing will take place afterwards in the Empire Room, located just off the lobby.