Make it memorable
Our two charter vessels can accommodate a variety of wedding festivities, including bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies and receptions and post-wedding brunches. The spectacular Chicago skyline provides a magical backdrop and our professional event-planning staff provides personalized guidance to assure that you and your guests will enjoy your private and unique wedding celebration.
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Wedding Celebrations
Memorable wedding celebrations are a specialty at Shoreline Charters & Events!
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Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions
For up to 60 Guests
For the more intimate wedding, we suggest the four-season Celebration. Featuring an elegant climate-controlled main deck plus an open bow and upper deck, Celebration can accommodate formal seated or buffet dining service as well as a band or DJ for dancing. Our staff will help you create a wedding that reflects your personal style and our professional, courteous crew will assure that everything goes smoothly on your special day.
For 61 to 200 Guests
For larger-scale weddings, we suggest Evening Star or Bright Star. Both are gracious, open air boats with two decks and flexible space to accommodate a variety of ceremonies and receptions. Our exclusive caterer offers beautifully presented buffets and a choice of themed menus. Space is adaptable for seated dining or more casual cocktail service as well as for bands, DJs and dancing. Shoreline also offers assistance with flowers, photography and transportation.
Rehearsal Dinners
For 50 to 200 Guests
Choose from our
two charter vessels to create a truly memorable rehearsal dinner. Shoreline’s professional staff can assist you with every detail, from catering and bar selections, to themed decorations and flowers, to music including a live band or DJ to set the mood. Of course, the vessel you choose is yours alone for the duration of this very special evening.
Bridal Showers
For 50 to 200 guests
Whether your style is “casual and comfortable” or “dressed to the nines”, Shoreline has the vessel to suit pre-wedding parties, from Bridal Showers to Bachelorette Parties to Bridal Luncheons. Select from our two charter vessels and our professional event-planning staff will handle all the details. Our caterer offers a variety of menus for daytime and evening pre-wedding parties.
Post-Wedding Brunches
For 50 to 200 guests
Gather family and friends for post-wedding brunch to create a special finale to your wedding celebrations. Our two charter vessels offer a variety of options from an intimate, sit-down brunch on Celebration, to a festive buffet brunch on one of our custom built “Star” vessels. Enjoy delectable food and impeccable service as you cruise Lake Michigan and the Chicago River.
