There is a valet lot next to the hotel. Upon arrival, scan the QR code at the front desk to reserve your spot for "in and out" privileges. If you go directly to the lot, you will be charged each time you leave. Parking is $58/night. We highly recommend downloading the spot hero app You can get the same lot (or a lot near by) for much cheaper! https://spothero.com/destination/chicago/claridge-house-parking
There will be a shuttle from the Claridge House to the Hotel before at after the wedding. The shuttle will start run from 4:45pm-5:15 pm (making two trips) prior to the ceremony. The shuttle will run from 10:30pm-11:45pm after the ceremony. The shuttle will only go to and from the hotel and venue.
The ceremony starts at 5:30pm. It will be very non-traditional since we are already married. There will be champagne served during the ceremony!
The ceremony and cocktail hour will be outdoors, weather permitting. Dinner will be served indoors. The doors to the patio will remain unlocked for those wishing to get fresh air throughout the night.
The Chicago History Museum follows the city guidelines to protect the safety of staff and guests and will continue to do so. The citywide mask mandate that goes into effect tomorrow August 20, 2021, so we will have to enforce it. Guests will be required to wear masks any time indoors regardless of vaccination status, except when actively eating or drinking.
The Crossroads to America exhibit will be open during dinner. Unless cocktail hour is moved indoors, than it will be open during cocktails hour.
Parking is self park. Public parking is conveniently located one block north of the Museum at Clark and LaSalle Streets; enter on Stockton Drive. Please bring your ticket with you to receive a paid voucher for when you exit the lot. https://www.chicagohistory.org/visit/