General Wedding Details
When and where is the wedding?
The Old Post Office is located at 433 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607 in downtown Chicago. The ceremony will begin promptly at 5:30 PM in the Historic Lobby on the Van Buren St side of the building. Please plan to arrive by 5:00 PM. Parking can be found off of the W Harrison St entrance.
What’s the dress code?
We kindly ask guests to join us in Black Tie Optional. Tuxedos, suits, and floor length dresses are welcome. Any suit or formalwear is appropriate.
Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?
Both! The Ceremony will be indoors in the Historic Lobby, the cocktail hour will be outdoors on the rooftop’s Meadow, and the reception will be back downstairs in the Historic Lobby.
Travel & Hotels
Where should I stay?
Under the Hotels tab is a list of reserved hotel blocks within walking distance to the venue. You're welcome to stay at any other preferred hotels in the city as well.
What’s the best way to get around Chicago?
Chicago has great public transit available; with a Ventra card/app you can ride on any bus or train line. There are Divvy bikes and scooters around the city that you can rent via the Lyft app. Ride share apps like Uber and Lyft are also available.
We recommend using these transport options instead of driving, however if driving is preferred we recommend using the spot hero app to reserve your parking. Street parking is available, but can be challenging to find and can be more expensive.
Are children welcome?
If your children are included in the invite we would love to have them join. While we would love to have as many guests as possible, space is unfortunately limited. Therefore, if they are not included in the invite, we kindly ask that you do not have them attend and coordinate childcare for the evening.
Events & Schedule
What events should I plan to attend?
Everyone is invited to attend the Ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. All events will be during the day of June 6th.
What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
Please try to arrive around 5-5:15 for the ceremony. If driving, please account at least 15 minutes to get from the garage to the Lobby. The ceremony will begin promptly at 5:30.
Will there be food and drinks?
Yes! We will have Hors D'oeuvres, full dinner courses, and dessert. There will be an open bar with both alcoholic and non alcoholic beverage options.
Gifts & Registry
Are you registered somewhere?
We know many of our guests are already spending on travel, lodging, and other costs to join us on our special day, and we’re so grateful. Your presence truly means the world to us and is the greatest gift.
For those who would like to contribute further, our registry can be found under the 'Registry' tab(soon to be added). You’re welcome to choose a gift from our registry or contribute to our honeymoon fund. Please know this is entirely optional and there is absolutely no expectation to do so.
Can I bring a gift to the wedding?
Please either ship gifts to the following address, or ship via the registry:
619 South Loomis Street, Unit 3, Chicago IL, 60607
Fun & Helpful
What should I do while I’m in Chicago?
Under our Activities & Food tab you can find both classic Chicago sight seeing recommendations along with some of Amelia & Evan's favorite Chicago spots!
Who can I contact with questions on the day of the event?
Please reach out to our planner Katie Pepe at 1.224.567.0962 with any day of questions.