1. Is there a hotel room block?

Yes, the room block is at :

The Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

Link to make reservations in the room block:

https://book.passkey.com/e/50704545

For full details on the room block and instructions for booking, please go to the main menu across the top of our wedding website and click on "Hotel Room Block"

2. Will there be transportation to/from the wedding ceremony and reception to the host hotel (Marriott Mag Mile)?

Yes, for those that would like transportation, we have a 14 passenger sprinter van run by VIP VALET that will be picking up guests at the valet entrance of the Marriott starting at 3:20pm and making continuous loops. If you would like a ride, please let Lora know ahead of time by texting, calling her at 630-877-2199

WALKING: Approx 400 steps

Please keep in mind that it is a very short walk from the hotel to the wedding site (about 1.5 blocks) It is approx 400 steps (yes, Emma's mom counted the steps)

Walk out the rush street exit of the Marriott, turn right and walk to Ohio Street, turn left and The Ivy Room is about one block up on your right.

3. Will there be Valet Parking available if I am driving?

Yes, there will be complimentary valet parking for the ceremony/reception at the main entrance of The Ivy Room

**There is also valet parking available (for a fee) at the host hotel (Marriott Mag Mile)

4. What is the schedule of events?

For a full schedule of events, go to the main menu across the top of the home page and click on: Schedule of Events or type in your browser:

https://www.theknot.com/us/mark-brennan-and-emma-wright-sep-2024/schedule-of-events

5. Are the ceremony/reception outside or inside?

The ceremony will take place inside at The Ivy Room

The cocktail reception will take place outside in the courtyard area of The Ivy Room (weather permitting)

The reception (dinner and dancing)will take place inside at The Ivy Room but the courtyard will remain open throughout the evening.

6. What is the Dress Code?

Cocktail Attire (on the fancy side)

Suits, dresses and the like