The reception will be primarily indoor, however there is an outdoor patio as well.
What time should I arrive to St. John Cantius?
The church ceremony will be one hour long and begin at 1:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early. If you are leaving from the Hyatt Regency Chicago, there will be a shuttle leaving at 12:45 PM from the West Tower Front Drive.
Will there be transportation?
Yes.
1. Shuttle from the Hyatt Regency Chicago to St. John Cantius departing at 12:45 PM from the West Tower Front Drive.
2. Shuttle from St. John Cantius to the Hyatt Regency Chicago following the ceremony.
3. Shuttle from the Hyatt Regency Chicago to Salvatore's departing at 4:20 PM from the West Tower Front Drive
4. Shuttle from Salvatore's to Hyatt Regency Chicago beginning at 10:00 PM. Current schedule times are 10:00 PM departure and 11:00 PM departure.
What should we do between the ceremony and the reception?
The Hyatt Regency Chicago has two hotel bars that are ready for an influx of people between the ceremony and the reception. The two choices are BIG Bar and American Craft Bar.
Given the location of the drop-off, you can also use this opportunity to enjoy the river walk, get photos in the city, and take in the views of downtown.
Is there a hotel block?
Yes. Please check under the "Travel" tab for more details.
Will there be parking?
Specific to the church, there is street parking.
Specific to the reception, there is street parking, though not guaranteed, and a valet at the reception venue.
More broadly, we recommend searching your hotel location on www.spothero.com. This can be done online or by downloading the application on your phone. We recommend downloading the application since a QR code is generally required for vehicle entrance and exit.
For example, when searching for parking close to the Hyatt Regency Chicago, there were parking garages nearby ranging from $63-$140 for the weekend Friday to Sunday (as of March 6, 2024)
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When exploring parking options, do keep in mind:
1. Whether or not you are allowed in and out entry. If this is something you are looking for be sure to read the details for further confirmation. A number of the parking garages only allow for one entry and exit.
2. Whether or not the vehicle entrance is on Lower Wacker Drive. As you may know, Wacker Drive has two main levels: upper and lower. Lower Wacker Drive is underground and is notorious for having no phone service leading to a perfect recipe for getting lost. Your cheaper garages will have vehicle entrances and exits on Lower Wacker Drive with pedestrian entrance and exits via the building above. These may be less convenient but a much better value comparatively.