Winter is approaching in Windy City! From towering skyscrapers, to bundled up baseball games at Wrigley Field, twilight concerts in Millennium Park and free fireworks at Navy Pier — Chicago is tough to beat! Making it the perfect setting for our Bella Bash 2021.
Weather can vary, but the Average High in November is a high 45 and the Average Low is 30. And no matter how variable the temp is outside, nothing ranges more than a conference room climate. Bring layers. :)
We've got great content, food & drink lined up for the full 3 days, but also have restaurant recos so you an visit a few of our favorite neighborhood spots. Check them out!
We can't wait to have everyone here in Chicago together!
Xo,
BBFG
The hotel is a 30 minute to 1 hour ride from O'Hare and Midway Airports, depending on traffic. There are trains into the City from both airports, but you will have to transfer or take a short ride to the hotel after getting off downtown.
The AXIS Parking Garage, which is located directly next to the hotel, offers self-parking for all W Lakeshore guests. Discounted overnight parking can be reserved in advance using the following link or the QR code below and it includes unlimited in and out privileges. W Hotel Chicago - Touchless Parking (lazparking.com)
Please let us know if you have any questions.
This will be a whirlwind 3 days and we know weather’s impact on attire is always a question mark. Especially in Chicago, ha! Here is some scoop on what Bella’s typically pack for the big meeting.
For day time, think Bella Saturday type attire. For evenings, dressy denim or something you’d wear for a dinner out with friends works best. Really, at night anything goes. Especially for bowling!
Don’t forget SOCKS!!
Feel free to wear travel-ready attire on Tuesday for an easy last day and departure.
Regarding weather, best to pack layers for Chicago November and hot/chilly conference rooms alike. Forecast is for low 60s, so you can leave the parka at home, but you’ll want a decent Fall coat with you for sure.
We are bringing together the BEST of the best in the bridesmaids industry. Collaborate, mingle, and exchange ideas with designers, fellow Bella owners, digital experts and more.
We are offering a few panelists, group presentations from our designers, professional services, and Bella girlies. Rest up before you get here, because inspiration and entertainment are endless for three days. Come ready to make new friends, learn from each other and have some serious fun along the way.
YOU are special, you are appreciated and make Bella the best darn company in the bridal industry!
Bellas support and learn from each other and are there to help one another. We are the kind of owners and business women who cheer lead for each other, share support when someone is down and work together to grow the brand.
We celebrate everyone’s success, LOVE a good dance party and any excuse to come together to talk all things Bella. Thank you for being here!!!
Bella carries the largest selection of designers, but is most proud to have the best partnerships in the business. We are so excited to have some of our fabulous designers here in Chicago to celebrate with us. As an endless resource of creativity, style, and mutual growth, we cannot wait to spend time with them and hear what they have in store for us!
Our designers and partners have flown in from all over the country to host meals, events and spend QT with their favorite Bella retailers. This is a perfect time outside of Market to relationship build with the sales teams. Even customer service season is so much easier if you get to know and enjoy the partners you'll problem solve with.