The ceremony will begin promptly at 5:00 PM, so we ask guests to arrive between 4:30–4:40 PM to allow time to get seated before we begin.
Here’s the general timeline for the evening (all at Rockwell on the River): 5:00 PM – Ceremony 5:30–6:30 PM – Cocktail Hour 7:00–8:30 PM – Dinner 8:30 PM–Midnight – Dancing and celebration We’re planning for a lively evening and hope you’ll stay and celebrate with us!
Yes! Our parents are generously hosting a welcome party on Friday evening, and all wedding guests are invited. We will be going out on the Anita Dee II and having light bites and cocktails on the lake while mingling and watching the sunset behind Chicago! The boat will leave at 7 PM and you can start boarding as early as 6:30 PM. It will be a great opportunity to relax, catch up with friends and family, and kick off the wedding weekend together.
The dress code for the welcome party is summer cocktail attire. Think festive, comfortable, and appropriate for a (hopefully) warm Chicago evening.
The wedding dress code is more formal - Black Tie Optional. Tuxes and gowns are welcome, but suits and cocktail dresses are also perfectly appropriate. Most importantly to us, please wear something you feel comfortable celebrating in!
The weekend will include a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces. - The welcome party boat has two indoor levels and an open-air top deck - The ceremony and reception will be indoors. - Cocktail hour between the ceremony and reception will be held both indoors and outdoors on the patio. All venues have indoor options available, so everyone will be comfortable regardless of the weather.
We have reserved a room block at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. Rates are: - $249/night for a King room + taxes/fees - $269/night for a Queen room + taxes/fees There is a $30 per day destination fee, which includes: - $15 daily food & beverage credit - Enhanced Wi-Fi - Passes to the Chicago Architecture Center - Passes to the Chicago Sports Museum The hotel has parking for $75 a night which is easy; however, you can SpotHero a spot at 300 Lower N Water St for only $45 for the whole weekend! But you do have to navigate Lower Wacker! See our TRAVEL page for more detials and links to book the hotel and SpotHero parking!
Because we are both blessed with large families and an amazing group of friends, we are keeping our guest list limited to those named on the invitation. Thank you for understanding!
Transportation details will be shared closer to the wedding weekend if applicable. Many of the main hotels and venues are centrally located and easily accessible by rideshare.
June in Chicago is typically warm and beautiful, with average temperatures in the 70s. Evenings near the lake can be a little breezy, so bringing a light wrap or jacket might be helpful.
If you have any questions that aren’t answered here, feel free to reach out to us directly—we’re happy to help!