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CHICAGO CONVENTION & TOURISM BUREAU OFFERS
HOTEL PACKAGE FOR BRIDES ON THE RUN
Value-Packed Hotel Package Available for Brides-to-be Attending
Filene’s Basement Annual “Running of the Brides”
Chicago, IL. – June 25, 2008 – She’s found the perfect man; now she can have the time of her life finding the perfect dress! The Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau is offering a value-packed getaway designed especially for the annual “Running of the Brides” at Filene’s Basement available July 24-27, 2008.
This exclusive package includes overnight accommodations at the Best Western River North Hotel complete with free parking; a special “Running of the Brides” gift basket upon arrival and a delicious pizza from Pizzeria Ora.
After the madness wears down and the perfect dress is found, brides-to-be can pair their contemporary accommodations with one of three spa treatments or even a relaxing shopping tour. Rates begin at $159 per night plus tax. For more information, or to book your package visit choosechicago.com.
Get ready, get set, SHOP! “Running of the Brides” takes place on Friday, July 25 where on this day, Filene’s Basement at One North State Street transforms into an old-fashioned bazaar. When the doors open at 8 a.m., shopping becomes a full-contact sport. Brides-to-be and their helpers flock to this annual sale hoping to find designer dresses priced from $249-$699 that would otherwise cost as much as $9,000.
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