Vegas-style weddings -- in Chicago? Trader Todd’s offers weddings from $199

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trader Todd’s bar and restaurant in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood has the solution for couples looking to get married without breaking the bank. With weddings starting at just $199 and all-inclusive packages from $699, couples can be married by Trader Todd’s co-owner The Right Reverend Captain Trader Todd aboard the SS HiSeas. Permanently anchored in Trader Todd’s outdoor patio, the SS HiSeas is all set and prepped for its maiden wedding, Sunday, May 24th at 1pm.

First to board Trader Todd’s love boat and wed, Cliff Hagerman and Veronica Mayorga, welcome family and a few select friends from the media to witness this official kick-off wedding by The Right Reverend Captain Trader Todd. Recognizable as wedding officiant in his Admiral uniform, Captain Trader Todd explains, “Weddings are expensive. For some couples that may work, but not everyone has that kind of money. We’re offering a fun, themed wedding that can have as little or as much frills as you want.”

Couples who book their weddings or commitment ceremonies at Trader Todd’s can also take advantage of the Trader Todd’s Coral Cruiser for transporting guests or to start the celebrations with a bachelor/bachelorette party-on-wheels. As Trader Todd’s also owns the Old Chicago Inn, they offer lodging just two doors down from their island-themed bar and restaurant. “No kidding – we can handle it all! We have a great patio for the wedding ceremony, good food and drinks, music, buses and even lodging. Here’s a word you don’t often hear with weddings – ‘stress-free’ and that’s what we can offer,” adds Virginia Carstarphen, Trader Todd’s co-owner and in-house wedding guru.

Helping couples find an alternative to costly weddings resonates. Local organic and sustainable bakery and wedding cake specialists, The Bleeding Heart Bakery and avant-garde florist, Asrai Garden have joined Trader Todd’s for their inaugural wedding as in-kind partners.

Straight and same-sex couples are welcome aboard the SS HiSeas for their ceremonies. Walking distance to Wrigley Field means Cub fans can enjoy a game, get married and celebrate in style.

Beautiful outdoor setting? Good food and drinks? All details handled? And affordable?

Sounds too good to be true? Not at Trader Todd’s.

Check out Trader Todd’s at 3216 N. Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657 or at www.tradertodd.com.