CEREMONY & EVENTS
THURSDAY EVENING
Thursday, May 11, 2022
Starting at 8:15 PM
Living Room at the University Club of Chicago
We will be in the living room on Thursday evening. Please feel free to stop by and say hello if you are in town.
Note: food and drinks are served in the living room until 10:00 PM.
Dress: Smart Casual
76 East Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603
WELCOME COCKTAILS & HORS D'OEUVRES
Friday, May 13, 2022
7:30 - 9:30 PM
Woman's Athletic Club of Chicago
Please join us for drinks and hors d'oeuvres to kick off the weekend! A shuttle will be provided from the University Club/Palmer House (combined stop at 76 East Monroe) University Club, J.W. Marriott to and from the Woman's Athletic Club. Please see the FAQ page for shuttle times.
Dress: Cocktail attire
626 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611
CEREMONY
Saturday, May 14, 2022
2:30 PM
Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago
A shuttle will be provided from the University Club, Palmer House and J.W. Marriott to and from the ceremony. Please see the FAQ page for shuttle times.
126 East Chestnut Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611
RECEPTION
Saturday, May 14, 2022
6:00 PM
University Club of Chicago
Cocktails in the Library followed by dinner and dancing in Cathedral Hall.
Dress: Black tie optional
76 East Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603
BRUNCH
Sunday, May 15, 2022
9:00 AM - Noon
The Gallery at the University Club of Chicago
Please join us for brunch or stop by for to-go coffee on your way to the airport!
Dress: Smart casual
76 East Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603
ACCOMMODATIONS
UNIVERSITY CLUB OF CHICAGO
Our reception and brunch venue.
To make your reservation, please call the University Club at +1-312-726-2840 and reference the Hoekstra-Caton wedding. Additional information about rooms can be found on the club's website linked below.
RATE INFORMATION:
Court Full $189
Court Queen $199
Monroe Double $259
Monroe King $229
Michigan $289
Cancellation Policy: Reservations may be cancelled for a full refund up to 48 hours before check-in (3 PM). Please consider cancelling as soon as your plans change as space at the club is limited.
Valet parking is available for $52/day with in/out access. Self Park is available for $17/day in the Grant Park North Garage located at 25 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60602.
PALMER HOUSE
(Within a block of the University Club)
RATE INFORMATION:
Run of House Room (one king or two double beds) $179*
*This room block is active through Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Any reservations made after that time will be subject to hotel availability.
If you prefer to make your reservation over the phone instead of using the link below, you may call Palmer House Reservations at +1-877-865-5321 and refer to the group code: HCW.
Cancellation Policy: Reservations may be cancelled for a full refund up to 72 hours before arrival date. Should a reservation be cancelled within 72 hours of arrival date, the guest will be charged the equivalent to one night's room and tax.
Overnight valet parking is available for $75.
JW MARRIOTT
(0.5 miles from the University Club)
RATE INFORMATION:
Run of House Room $249*
*This rate is guaranteed through Friday, April 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM CST. All reservations made after that time will be at the hotel's current available rate.
Cancellation Policy: Reservations may be cancelled for a full refund up to 72 hours before arrival date. Should a reservation be cancelled within 72 hours of arrival date, the guest will be charged the equivalent to one night's room and tax.
Overnight valet parking is available for $49.
FAQs
What is the COVID-19 Policy?
Our guests’ health and safety is our top priority. We believe that over 98% of our invited guests are vaccinated. On 2/28/22, the city of Chicago lifted its proof of vaccination and mask mandates. We will continue to monitor the mandates, so please check back for updates.
What is the dress code?
Please see the dress code for each event on the "Ceremony & Events" page.
Are children invited to the wedding?
Teenage children are invited to all wedding weekend events. Young children (under the age of ten) are welcome at Friday and Sunday’s events, but we ask that only adults and teenagers attend the ceremony and reception to allow guests a day of relaxation. We are happy to offer vetted child care services on Saturday at our venue, the University Club of Chicago. Please contact us no later than April 1st at hoekstracatonwedding@gmail.com for more information and/or to reserve this service.
Will transportation be provided?
Yes, shuttles will be provided from the University Club, Palmer House and J.W. Marriott to and from the welcome party and ceremony.
Friday, May 13th
Welcome Party at Woman’s Athletic Club of Chicago
Note: Friday’s combined shuttle for University Club + Palmer House guests departs from the University Club (76 E. Monroe St.)
6:45 PM J.W. Marriott to Woman’s Athletic Club
7:00 PM University Club to Woman’s Athletic Club
7:30 PM University Club to Woman’s Athletic Club
8:45 PM Woman’s Athletic Club to University Club + J.W. Marriott
9:30 PM Woman’s Athletic Club to University Club
Saturday, May 14th
Ceremony at Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago
Note: Palmer House shuttle departs from S. Wabash Ave. entrance
1:30 PM J.W. Marriott to Fourth Presbyterian
1:45 PM Palmer House to Fourth Presbyterian
1:45 PM University Club to Fourth Presbyterian
3:10 PM Fourth Presbyterian to University Club, Palmer House + J.W. Marriott
3:30 PM Fourth Presbyterian to University Club + Palmer House
What airport should I fly into?
Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW) are both great options. Midway is slightly closer to downtown. However, O'Hare typically has more flight options.
Please don't hesitate to contact the bride or groom with any other questions!
E-mail: hoekstracatonwedding@gmail.com. Call or text: 847-858-0216 (bride) 302-300-0088 (groom).