Chicago's First Lady Cruises 112 E. Wacker Dr. • Chicago • Illinois 60601
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Nighttime wedding cruises are unforgettable: There’s nothing like celebrating on the water against a backdrop of the Chicago skyline, as a gorgeous sunset transitions into a tapestry of glittering city lights.
- There’s a boat that’s just right for you: Seven unique vessels accommodate parties from 2 to 200, and you can get married dockside or anywhere you like on Chicago’s waterways. Then dance the night away on a floating rooftop deck—the place to be during a grand finale of summer fireworks.
- They take care of all the details: From creating a personalized cocktail to serving a dinner matched to your tastes, First Lady’s catering partners will customize your reception.
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Deals
Lady Grebe Elopement Package
This 48-foot, vintage mahogany wooden yacht built in Chicago in 1961 is perfectly preserved for your private cruise on Chicago’s River or Lakefront. This package includes:
- Departure from Michigan Avenue Riverside Dock
- Open-air deck space at bow of yacht with cushioned bench and back deck space with lounge seating for 6
- Includes premium beverages (beer, champagne, wine, liquor)
- BYO picnic basket or select a picnic basket or full-service catering from one of the preferred caterers (additional cost)
- Add-on a Chicago Architecture Center docent to create a private architectural dialogue/tour for the river portion of your cruise ($400 additional fee)
2-Hour Cruise: $1,550
Additional time at $500/hour
Prices: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $2,000/event and up
Pricing is hourly, ranging $1,000–1,400/hour, depending on the boat selected and day of the week. Minimum cruise times apply. Each yacht features:
- Use of the open-air upper deck and climate controlled main deck
- Staffed, full-service bar
- White aisle runner, tables & chairs, sound and AV systems, and marble & granite restrooms
Additional Info
Hosted bar packages range $28–42/person for a 2-hour cruise. Cash or consumption bars may also be available.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 96 | 200 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 150 | 200 |
| Reception | Seated | 96 | 200 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 200. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
Preferred list
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Access limited
Availability
April–November.
Venue Type
Buildings, other structures, and natural settings available at this venue:
- Ship / Yacht / Boat
- Unique
- Lake
- River
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Creek / River
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Lake
- Landscaped Grounds
- Panoramic
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