Schedule

Bridal Shower Tea Party

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Palm Court at The Drake Hotel, serving tea for nearly a century in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago, is the quintessential Magnificent Mile afternoon tea experience. Even the Queen and Princess Diana have made their royal visits here. Your afternoon tea begins with a peruse of the Palais de Thes menu, which features 17 unique tea blends including classic selections like the English Breakfast and Earl Grey to modern yet delightful twists like the Mélange du Cap, a delicious pairing of cocoa nibs and vanilla pods against a delicate rooibos backdrop, for a warm and sophisticated blend. Tea is served in individual tea pots accompanied by the traditional three-tiered tea tray filled with an arrangement of gourmet artisanal finger sandwiches; delicious from-scratch bread and scones; and dainty petit fours with accouterment complements of house-made preserves, lemon curd, and English double Devon cream prepared by chefs in our pastry kitchen.

Our Wedding

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Formal, Black-Tie

Chicago Event Venue with a legacy. Before it was Chez, this address was home to Chez Paree—a legendary Chicago supper club (1932–1960) that welcomed icons like Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, and Sammy Davis Jr. During its heyday, the Chez Paree was one of the premier entertainment venues in the United States. The Chez Paree was a Chicago nightclub known for its glamorous atmosphere, elaborate dance numbers and top entertainers. The club was the epitome of the golden age of entertainment.