DRESS CODE:

Please don't feel you need tuxedos and formal gowns to fit in at this affair. Wear your best idea of "cocktail attire" but remember to be comfortable and free to dance the night away. However you interpret that is great, as long as you bring your "A" game to the party. 

Further, it should be noted that we are hosting this party in a conservatory. Climate control is controlled by the actual climate. There will be fans to keep us cool and windows to keep the air circulating but keep this in mind when choosing your attire. 

DAY OF TIMELINE:

Shuttle to the conservatory leaves from The Hotel Intercontinental, Magnificent Mile

As our music and theatre people will understand: "You're on time if you're 5 minutes early. You're late if you're on time." If you plan to take the shuttle, please be prompt.   

                  Shuttle from The Hotel Intercontinental to Garfield Park Conservatory:                    

5:15pm

Ceremony Begins:

6:00pm

First shuttle from Garfield Park Conservatory to The Hotel Intercontinental:

10:30pm

Final Shuttle from the Conservatory:

12:00am

There will be 2 final shuttles. One will take you directly back to the Hotel Intercontinental, Magnificent Mile, the other takes your to Rockit Bar and Grill for a few after-hours laughs and final drinks. Dan and Jordan will be on the bus to Rockit. 

Chicago is home to many cultural and entertainment showcases. Some of our favorite touristy activities include:

• Navy Pier
• Millennium Park and "The Bean" 
• The Art Institute of Chicago
• Museum of Contemporary Art
• Drinks at the Signature Lounge in the Hancock Building
• The Sky Deck at SEARS TOWER (We won't call it Willis Tower... ever)
• Deep Dish Pizza. Because we only eat it when you come to visit. 
• Architecture Boat Tour
• And SO MUCH MORE!!! 

Most of these activities are within short range of the hotel. Cabs are readily accessible and public transportation is easily navigable. The concierge will be happy to arrange any transportation or tickets to these places, if necessary. 

Jordan and Daniel both moved to Chicago in 2006 (coincidence!). They have a large selection of local favorites throughout the city, but here are a select few that have the most meaning to them:

• Fizz Bar & Grill - Have a drink where these two had their first date.
• The Green Lady - Ask our friend Melani to pour you the perfect beer from her selection of 30 on tap. Also, see where Daniel proposed to Jordan.
• S & G Restaurant - BEST. DINER. EVER. PERIOD. 
• Lincoln Square - A quaint little historically German block with plenty of local restaurants and shops.
• Lincoln Park Zoo - A free zoo in the heart of Lincoln Park.  
• Oak Street Beach - Walking distance from the hotel. Escape the city life and embrace your inner beach bum. 
• Lakefront Running Path - Easily accessible from the hotel. See the entire Chicago shoreline, or just take a stroll for some people watching. 

If you are new to the city, don't be shy to try some of these or other local favorites. You won't be disappointed.