As early as 4 PM! The ceremony begins at 4:30 PM.
Festive/Eclectic Semi-Formal. That means bright, quirky, dressy, with a solid dose of you. Be a fashion queen, or keep it classic, and just dress in a way that feels fun and cheerful to you!
It is a kid-friendly event. Get yo kids to the dance floor.
Other than our main recommendation, Palmer House, where you can get a special event rate on your room, if you're looking for a unique and fancy stay, while it's a bit of a drive from the event space, The Robey is very cool and posh, existing in a remodeled building near our old stomping grounds in Wicker Park.
Lots of free parking is available just outside Wild Blossom Meadery and Winery, where both the ceremony and reception are taking place.
Public transit is available from Palmer House to Wild Blossom Meadery and Winery, via the Red Line CTA train (aka, The "L") and a connecting CTA bus. CTA train and bus fare can be paid through the Ventra App for easy boarding and transfers, as well as kiosks at any train station. Public Transit could require up to an hour of travel time from Palmer House to Wild Blossom, based on the time of day. It's best to plan ahead if you're taking this route!