My fiance and I just got engaged a few weeks ago, and this is my first post on The Knot. I promise I'll circle back with all the details of the proposal in the near future! Meantime, we're looking to set a date pretty quickly because we've been dating long enough that we don't want a very long engagement and boy! do venues get snapped up quick in the city!
We plan to have the ceremony at our church in Bucktown. We're pretty ready to put our money down on Promontory Point in Hyde Park for the reception. It was one of the first venues my fiance suggested. It's on the lake, which has played a big role in our relationship. And it has that laid-back, backyard feel I'd always kind of pictured for my wedding day.
So my question is... Has anybody ever been to a wedding reception at Promontory Point?
We're looking at about 150 guests. And we're looking at May or September. The park district claims the Point can accomodate almost 300, with patios tented. Will it be big enough? Will I have to worry about the weather being too cold or rainy for a partially outdoor affair in May or September? And has anybody dealt with the Chicago Park District before? Will that be a nightmare?
Thank you so much in advance, and I look forward to getting to know you all better and sharing the excitement of our Chicago weddings!