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weddings • rehearsals • engagements
Say “I Do” with a View
CRUISE THROUGH AN UNFORGETTABLE WEDDING
Imagine your outdoor wedding ceremony, reception or rehearsal dinner unfolding
before a magical Chicago skyline with sunset views and glittering skyscrapers. Then
dance the night away on our floating rooftop as you toast under the city lights,
followed by a grand finale of summer fireworks.
A cruise along the Chicago River and Lake Michigan is uniquely Chicago and a once-
in-a-lifetime celebration you and your guests will talk about for years to come. Your
wedding is the start of your lifelong journey together, so begin that journey in a truly
memorable way!
Reserve your date now, call 847-358-1330 or visit CruiseChicago.com/weddings.
A CELEBRATION AS UNIQUE AS YOU
Whether you’d like an intimate ceremony or a large-scale celebration, our seven unique
vessels, acommodating 2 to 200 guests, allow you to customize an event that best fits you.
• Private yacht exclusively yours • Perform your ceremony dockside or
choose the perfect city backdrop to
• Mahogany and brass tone finishes
say “I do”
• Climate-controlled interior salon
• Summer evening fireworks on
• Open-air upper deck Wednesdays & Saturdays
• Cruise the river and/or lakefront • Departing from the center of the city
along Chicago’s beautiful Riverwalk
Choose Your Private Yacht
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LADYLADY
Wedding Capacity: 200
Sunday - Tuesday: $1200 / hr.
Wednesday: $1400 / hr.
Thursday - Friday: $1240 / hr.
Saturday: $1400 / hr.
Custom-designed luxury cruise vessels
offer elegantly appointed interior
salons with mahogany and brass
tones, a full bar, spacious open-air
decks, plus two flat screen TVs with
DVD player and a Mac Mini computer.
C HIC AG O ’ S F I RST L A DY
Wedding Capacity: 100
Sunday - Tuesday: $1100 / hr.
Wednesday: $1240 / hr.
Thursday - Friday: $1140 / hr.
Saturday: $1240 / hr.
Elegantly appointed in mahogany
and brass tones, this yacht features
an open-air upper deck and a fully
enclosed temperature-controlled
carpetedmain salon. Amenities
include a full bar, raised skylight,
marble and granite restrooms.
C HIC AG O ’ S FA I R L A DY
Wedding Capacity: 100
Sunday - Tuesday: $1000 / hr.
Wednesday: $1200 / hr.
Thursday - Friday: $1100 / hr.
Saturday: $1200 / hr.
CHICAGO’S FIRST LADY Chicago’s Fair Lady’s interior salon
features mahogany paneling, large
panoramic windows, spacious
bar area, flat screen TV with DVD
player, tables and chairs, as well as
a spectacular open-air upper deck
perfect for dancing under the stars.
Listed capacity is for reception-style dining, please call for seated capacity. Prices do not include food &
beverage, taxes or fees. Minimum cruise times apply. Cruises aboard Lady Grebe include premium beverages.
Whether you’re celebrating with two guests or 200 guests, choose your
perfectly sized ship for a private and luxurious cruise.
CHIC
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LADY
Wedding Capacity: 60
Sunday - Tuesday: $1000 / hr.
Wednesday: $1200 / hr.
Thursday - Friday: $1100 / hr.
Saturday: $1200 / hr.
Chicago’s Little Lady is a favorite
CHICAGO’S LITTLE LADY choice for more intimate gatherings.
Choose a single large dining table or
flexible arrangements with our round
dining tables and chairs. Amenities
include a spacious bar, flat screen TV
and luxury restrooms.
L A DY G REBE
Capacity: 6 maximum
2-Hour Cruise: $1550
Additional Hours: $500 / hr.
Designed in the style and luxury of the
golden era of yachting, Lady Grebe
(Gree-be) is perfect for important
CHICAGO’S FIRST LADY but small outings. A 48-foot, vintage
mahogany yacht built in 1961, she is
perfectly preserved for a wedding
proposal, intimate ceremony or
anniversary cruise.
For more information about our vessels, visit CruiseChicago.com/fleet.
Select your Bar Service
Our five bar packages and premium upgrade options
are designed to fit the unique needs of your event.
STEWARD
Soft drinks, iced tea and juices
$12 per person
FIRST MATE
Soft drinks, iced tea, juices, summer wines and draft beer
$26 per person
CAPTAIN Soft drinks, iced tea, juices, summer wines, draft beer, bottled
$30 per person beer, craft beer and house cocktails
COMMODORE Soft drinks, iced tea, juices, summer wines, draft beer, bottled
$34 per person beer, craft beer and call brand cocktails
ADMIRAL Soft drinks, iced tea, juices, summer wines, draft beer, bottled
$40 per person beer, craft beer, premium cocktails and champagne
BAR BASICS
• All packages provide open bar service • Cash and consumption bars available
on select days and times
• Upgrade options & reserve wine list
available upon request • Prices based on a 2-hour cruise
• One bartender included for up to 70 • Coffee and tea service provided by
guests your caterer
• Additional bartender fees apply based • Brands subject to change based on
on guest count product availability
For additional package upgrades and information visit CruiseChicago.com/weddings.
One bartender maximum on Little Lady. Prices do not include service fee or sales tax.
Select a Premier Caterer Choose from one of our six acclaimed
and unique gourmet catering partners.
EntertainingCompany.com SummerHouseSM.com GinosEast.com
Denise Robinette | 312-406-9757 Helen Tsilora | 773-634-4100 Madeleine Olson | 312-266-3337
CafeBaBaReeba.com MonAmiGabi.com HarryCaraysCatering.com
Emily McCauley | 773-935-5000 Katie Lamb | 773-935-5000 Nicole Irsuto | 312-595-2206
CATERING BASICS
Cruising aboard a Chicago’s First • Cocktail reception with passed hors d’oeuvres
Lady vessel allows you to offer your
• Hearty buffet stations
guests creative and fresh menus
designed just for you by any one • Seated multi-course dinner
of our six professional caterers, all
• Diverse, cultural menu options
offering delectable options. Your
guests will rave for years to come! • Breakfast and lunchtime options
For more information about catering visit CruiseChicago.com/catering.
Unmatched Amenities
YOUR PRIVATE YACHT is meticulously polished just prior to boarding to shine on your
special day. Vessel features include:
• Elegant interiors • White aisle runner for your ceremony
• Open-air upper deck with 360-degree • Tables and chairs
views
• Sirius XM Radio, auxiliary cable for
• Enclosed, climate controlled main deck phone/MP3 player hook-up
• Staffed, full-service bar(s) • Flat screen televisions with AV
capabilities and/or a DVD player
• Marble and granite restrooms
(excludes First Lady)
Five-Star Service
OUR EXPERIENCED CHARTER TEAM will guide you in planning a celebration that is
uniquely you. From selecting the perfect beverage package, to recommending tried-
and-true vendors, we know the ropes when it comes to fabulous events on the water.
OUR BEST-IN-CLASS, U.S. Coast Guard certified captains and crew are at your service
to help create a welcoming, safe and memorable voyage.
Prime Location
OUR DOCK ALONG THE CHICAGO RIVERWALK is conveniently located in the heart of
the city at Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive.
• Walking distance from many downtown • Dedicated pre-cruise boarding area
hotels
• Dockside drop-off location for vendors
• Beautiful Chicago Riverwalk location and guests with limited mobility
Rehearsals and More
CELEBRATE ALL YOUR WEDDING MILESTONES
Gather your loved ones for a toast to you! Plan an engagement party for the ages
aboard our open-air cruisers, or get intimate with a surprise anniversary cruise on our
vintage yacht. No matter why, how or with whom you choose to celebrate, it will be an
occasion you’ll cherish forever.
• Pop the question or return for an • Showcase Chicago to your guests with a
anniversary cruise aboard our vintage memorable rehearsal dinner cruise
six-person yacht Lady Grebe
• Enjoy a group architecture cruise the
• Celebrate with friends and family on a day after your wedding aboard our #1
fun engagement cruise rated tour (group rates available)Choose to Cruise
Chicago’s First Lady Cruises is the perfect choice for rehearsals, engagement parties,
showers and more! Contact our experienced private events team to learn more.
CruiseChicago.com/weddings | 847.358.1330
OHIO STREET LOCATED ON
CHICAGO W CHICAGO
CHICAGO’S RIVERWALK
MARRIOTT LAKESHORE
DOWNTOWN
GRAND AVENUE
Chicago’s First Lady Cruises’ dock
HOTEL
PALOMAR THE GWEN
is located on the Chicago Riverwalk.
INTERCONTINENTAL
CHICAGO Enter at the southeast corner of the
ILLINOIS STREET Michigan Avenue Bridge at Wacker
Drive.
STATE STREET
WABASH AVENUE
MICHIGAN AVENUE
COLUMBUS DRIVE
LAKE SHORE DRIVE
For GPS purposes, use
112 E. Wacker Drive,
LAKE Chicago, IL 60601.
HOTEL
LOEWS MICHIGAN
CHICAGO
CHICAGO HOTEL
Public parking available
TRUMP
SHERATON
CHICAGO across the street at
LANGHAM HOTEL &
Illinois Center (111 E.
WESTIN TOWER
HOTEL TOWERS
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RIVER
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NORTH
AGO Wacker Drive).
CHIC CHICAGO’S FIRST
LADY FLEET
LAKE SHORE DRIVE TO WACKER
WACKER DRIVE
River level drop-off for
LONDONHOUSE HYATT SWISSOTEL limos, motorcoaches,
RENAISSANCE
CHICAGO REGENCY
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CHICAGO
staging and limited
CHICAGO
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mobility access available
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Map is not to scale, approximate locations shown.
Location details and accessibility information: CruiseChicago.com/Location
SAFETY IS OUR #1 PRIORITY
We are committed to strictly following all health and safety guidelines
as mandated by the State of Illinois, and are confident in our ability to
keep our guests, staff and crew safe by closely monitoring and adhering
to all regulations. Here are some of the additional things you can expect
when hosting an event aboard Chicago’s First Lady Cruises:
• Completely outdoor and open-air decks • Thorough cleaning and sanitization
right before and after each event
• Plenty of space for any necessary social
distancing • A private vessel exclusive for you and
your guests
• Increased air-flow throughout all
interior salons
For our most recent health and safety updates, visit CruiseChicago.com.
Photo Credits: Cover, p.2 (top), p.6 (right), p.7, p.8 (bottom left & right), p.10 (top, bottom left) © Dennis Lee Photography. P.2
(bottom right) © Brooke Miller Photography. P.2 (bottom left) © Couple of Dudes Photography. P.3 (top) © Stephanie Maurie
Photography. P.3 (bottom left) © Denver Smith Photography. P.3 (bottom right), p.5 (bottom left), p.6 (left) © Sara Johnson
Photography. P.5 (bottom right) © Becky Brown Photography. P.8 (top) © Barry Butler Photography. P.10 (bottom right) ©
UEDA Photography. Back cover © Prudence Photography.
Cover, p.2 (top): Florals & Decor by Debbi Lilly. Bridal Gowns by Victoria Sdoukos Couture. Suits by Formally Modern Tuxedo.
Chicago’s First Lady Cruises is a registered trademark.DEPARTING FROM MICHIGAN AVENUE & WACKER DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL CruiseChicago.com | 847-358-1330
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