Rehearsal Dinners
Let the festivities begin
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Create a buzz on your big day. Aloft Chicago Downtown River North features five trendy wedding rooms with free Wi-Fi and adaptable floor plans. Plan rehearsal dinners and bridal showers in River Room, our dividable venue with banquet space for 170 guests. Deliver heartfelt (or funny) speeches with clear microphones and other cutting-edge AV equipment. Sip a post-ceremony mimosa at our Beatrix brunch as your family and friends get ready in renovated hotel rooms. Our wedding specialists see to the rest.
Let our wedding specialists advise you with every detail of the celebration.
Let the festivities begin
Every great wedding weekend ends with brunch
Organize intimate bridal showers and wedding parties in 2,979 square feet of stylish space
Share the big day in a big way at River Room, our versatile wedding venue with retractable walls
Learn moreRenovated spaces with specialty lighting and enhanced AV equipment help you set the mood
Catering comes straight from the test kitchen at Chicago's Lettuce Entertain You® restaurant group
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Learn moreTake advantage of group-friendly perks such as breakfast credits and blocks of 10 or more rooms
Learn moreWe can provide you with a unique complimentary Reservation Link that makes it easy for your guests to reserve their rooms.
If you have a list of your guests, we can make reservations for all of them.
We can send you a report showing which of your guests have reserved rooms and when they plan to arrive.
Guests can check in before their stay, receive instant alerts when their room is ready and check out by skipping the front desk.
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Theater
Appropriate for large sessions and short lectures that do not require extensive note-taking. This is a convenient setup to use before breaking into discussion or role-playing groups because chairs can be moved.
Banquet
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.
Schoolroom or Classroom
The most desirable setup for medium to large-size lectures. Requires a relatively large room. Tables provide attendees with space for spreading out materials and taking notes.
E-shape, U-shape and T-shape
Appropriate for groups of fewer than 40 people. These are best for interaction with a leader seated at the head of the setup. Audiovisual is usually best set up at the open end of the seating.
Reception
Stand-up social function where beverages and light foods are served. Foods may be presented on small buffet tables or passed by servers. May precede a meal function.
Ovals and Rounds
Generally used for meals and sessions involving small group discussions. A five foot round table seats eight people comfortably. A six foot round table seats 10 people comfortably.
Conference and Hollow Square
Appropriate for interactive discussions and note-taking sessions for fewer than 25 people. Many hotels have elegant "boardrooms" for 10 to 20 people, equipped with full audiovisual capabilities, a writing board, cork board and a flip chart.