The Midland Hotel Chicago
172 W Adams Street ● Chicago, IL 60603
Liz, LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo Exhibitor / Van Buren Wood Works
Celebrate Your Love Story in Chicago
You’re invited to an inspiring afternoon of connection, creativity, and celebration at our upcoming LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo in Chicago.
Join us at the Midland Hotel on Sunday, August 23, 2026 for a welcoming boutique-style event where couples can explore ideas, meet supportive professionals, and gather inspiration for their upcoming wedding or commitment celebration.
This relaxed and friendly expo is designed to make wedding planning enjoyable. Instead of feeling rushed or overwhelmed, you’ll have the opportunity to talk with talented vendors who are passionate about helping LGBTQ+ couples design meaningful celebrations that reflect their personalities and values.
At the event you’ll connect with professionals offering services including:
Venues • Officiants • Wedding Planners • Caterers & Bakers • DJs • Photographers • Photobooths • Invitations & Stationery • Travel Specialists • Jewelers • Videographers • Transportation • Financial Planners • Legal Advisors • Fertility Services • and more.
As you explore, enjoy delicious samples, cocktails, swag bags, and exciting raffle prizes throughout the afternoon.
Reserve your FREE tickets using the link on this page. After registering, keep an eye on your email for helpful reminders and event updates as the show approaches.
Planning with friends or family? Share the event on social media—we’d love to welcome them too.
We look forward to celebrating with you in Chicago on August 23rd.
Your timeless Love Story - legitimized, supported, celebrated. Whether you've set a date or you're just beginning to explore wedding ideas... you belong here.
Dozens of exhibitors eager to listen & to answer your questions. You can trust that they are not just active supporters of equality, they're eager to help you create the wedding that suits your style, your budget, and your vision.
Our signature expos feature wedding vendors of all kinds, as well as travel professionals, destination wedding specialists, legal advisors, realtors, fertility clinicians, adoption advocates, community allies and more. Bring your questions & get ready to enjoy a lively afternoon midst friends!
We launched RWN in 2000, simply to help bridge couples like you with vendors who are respectful and wish to share in your joy. We're honored to help you find connections that feel right & bring you closer to creating the celebration you deserve!
Boutique style, featuring a select number of exhibitors, our expos offer local small business owners the opportunity to invest in an experience that brings real results.
A standard booth space measures 8' in width by 6' in depth. Need more room to shine? Premium spaces also available.
Each exhibitor footprint includes a standard 6' banquet table, linen and two chairs. -No pipe & drape, as we wish to create an open and welcoming atmosphere. But you're encouraged to customize and spotlight your own polish & flair: feel free to bring signature linens, freestanding backdrop, signage, uplighting or accent pieces.
Our experienced team provides final logistics for the event ten days prior, but if you have questions that arise at anytime leading up to, during or after the event we're just a phone call, email or text away. We're committed to offering substantive communication, and pride ourselves on producing events that are streamlined, highly productive, and FUN!
We strive to create events that promote quality conversations. Get ready to meet qualified couples who are eager to find professionals like you, who support non-discrimination and want to connect with those who are like-minded.
Each exhibitor is provided with a full contact list, the week following the show, from couples who opt-in to follow-up communication.