Our wedding will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel in downtown Chicago. Ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception will all be held on site — no need to travel between venues!
Formal attire — think old-Hollywood elegance with a modern Chicago twist. Floor-length gowns, chic cocktail dresses, or sharp suits are all welcome. Our wedding will have an Art Deco flair, so if you’d like to lean into a little extra glam, we fully support it!
We adore your kiddos, but for everyone’s sanity (including ours), only family children will be part of the celebration. They’ll be the ones twirling on the dance floor, sneaking extra cake, and maybe even stealing the spotlight.
Check your invite — if your plus one made the cut, they’ll be listed there. If not, but you think we slipped up, let us know. We want to make sure the right people are on the dance floor with us!
We’ll miss you on the dance floor! Please RSVP “no” so we don’t save you a seat (or a slice of cake).
We recommend arriving 30 minutes before the ceremony begins to allow time to check in, find your seat, and settle in.
Yes. Valet parking is available at the Chicago Athletic Association. Self-park garages nearby include Grant Park North Garage and Millennium Lakeside Garage.
We kindly ask that guests put their phones away during the ceremony and be fully present. Our photographer will capture every moment beautifully — we promise to share the photos afterward!
Think supper-club ambiance meets Art Deco elegance — dinner, cocktails, and dancing late into the night. There may even be a few surprises!
Open bar, of course! We’ll have custom cocktails crafted just for the night, plenty of great beer (Corey wouldn’t have it any other way), and wine. For those skipping alcohol, don’t worry — there will be plenty of fun and delicious NA options too. In short: come thirsty.
We won’t be collecting requests ahead of time, but if inspiration strikes, stop by the DJ booth! You’ll be able to text them your request and (fingers crossed) hear it on the dance floor. Just remember: no promises if your pick is the Chicken Dance.
Your presence is truly the best gift — but if you’d like to help us upgrade from takeout containers to real dishes (and maybe fund a few adventures). Visit the Registry tab of our website or check out our registries at Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn, or Etsy (also linked on Registry Page).
Chicago is served by two major airports: ✈️ O’Hare International Airport (ORD) — ~45 minutes to downtown ✈️ Midway International Airport (MDW) — ~30 minutes to downtown Both airports have rideshare pickup zones, taxis, and convenient rental car options including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.
Not necessarily! Chicago is very walkable, and the Chicago Athletic Association is centrally located near Millennium Park and public transit. Rideshares (Uber, Lyft) and taxis are easy to find.
We’ve reserved a room block at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, right where the festivities will take place. Staying onsite means you’re just an elevator ride away from the celebration (and the after-party). Additional nearby hotels will also be listed on our Travel page for your convenience.
No additional shuttles are needed. Both of our hotel blocks (Chicago Athletic Association and Silversmith Hotel) are within walking distance of the venue, and ride-shares or taxis are plentiful downtown.
If you have any questions that aren’t answered here, email us at tagwestwedding@gmail.com. (And yes, we actually check this inbox every day!)