Please let us know if you'll be attending by April 15, 2024.

This is an all black, Black-Tie affair. Appropriate attire includes black tuxedos and black gowns.

Although we love the kids, we look forward to having an adult-only wedding and reception. We hope you can find a babysitter and enjoy a date night without the littles, but if you can't, we understand and hope to celebrate with you soon.

The wedding will start at 5:30pm. Please arrive before 5:20 to ensure you won't miss our ceremony.

We're looking forward to celebrating with you on our big day. Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all. However, if you're looking for wedding gift ideas, here's the link to our registry and honeymoon fund. https://www.theknot.com/us/jalon-brown-and-eric-starks-jun-2024/registry

During the ceremony, we will have professional photographers and videographers and ask that guests refrain from taking pictures during this time. Feel free to take as many pictures as you want before/after the ceremony, during cocktail hour, and the reception.

On-site valet parking is available - drive westbound on Balbo Drive and pull into the Blackstone entrance. There's also a self-parking garage available across from the Blackstone (Balbo Drive) entrance, located at the Hilton 721 S. Wabash, Chicago IL 60605.

We have a discounted room block at our venue, the historic Blackstone Hotel. Rooms are first come first serve and will range from $229-$259 per night. Use the link below to book your rooms. https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1678221413158&key=GRP Although we know you'll enjoy your stay at The Blackstone, feel free to book hotel accommodations that best fit your needs and budget elsewhere in Chicago.