The NYE Group Wedding Bash, hosted and officiated by Chicago Love Connection, is a premium, one-of-a-kind celebration where multiple couples say “I do” together in a stunning, elegant New Year’s Eve ceremony at Michelle’s Ballroom.

This highly curated experience blends:

✨ Chicago culture
✨ Culinary excellence
✨ Incredible love stories
✨ Holiday glam
✨ A luxury event atmosphere

…making it an unmatched opportunity for brands to align with celebration, commitment, tradition, and community.

We invite a select group of corporate, retail, hospitality, and lifestyle partners to join us in creating an unforgettable evening for Chicago-area couples.

💎 Sponsorship Tiers

Chicago Love Connection welcomes partners who want to align their brand with love, celebration, and community impact. This event is designed to highlight high-quality Chicago businesses and national brands that value diversity, joy, and unforgettable experiences. Sponsorship opportunities support the overall production of the NYE Group Wedding Bash — including décor, entertainment, guest experience enhancements, media coverage, and culinary elements — ensuring couples enjoy an elevated, magical night.

🏆 PRESENTING SPONSOR — $20,000

1 Available

The Presenting Sponsor receives the highest level of visibility and alignment, positioned as the premier partner for this signature Chicago celebration.

Investment Covers:

  • Local Chef Showcase
  • Cake & dessert experience
  • Catering setup support (plateware, serviceware, utensils)

Benefits Include:

  • Event branding:
    “Local Chef Showcase presented by [Sponsor Name]”
  • Premiere logo placement on:
    • Step & repeat
    • Ceremony signage
    • Dinner menus & table cards
    • Program booklets
    • Website sponsor page
  • Featured spotlight in event promotions, interviews, and press releases
  • Dedicated social media campaign leading up to the event
  • Sponsor message included during the reception program
  • Sponsor acknowledgment in thank-you communications post-event
  • Two representatives invited to attend, seated at the VIP Vendor table
  • Placement on the Chicago Love Connection preferred vendor list for 12 months
  • Inclusion in sponsor highlight reel (post-event video)

💜 SUPPORTING SPONSOR — $10,000

Up to 3 Available

Supporting Sponsors help bring the ambiance, décor, and experience to life and receive premium visibility throughout the event environment.

Investment Covers:

  • Event marketing
  • Signage
  • Décor elements and florals
  • Event insurance
  • General production support

Benefits Include:

  • Prominent logo placement on event signage, printed materials, and website
  • Mention in press materials where applicable
  • Social media shoutouts during the 60-day promotional window
  • Recognition from the stage during the reception
  • One representative invited to attend, seated at the VIP Vendor table
  • Placement on the Chicago Love Connection preferred vendor list for 6 months

✨ CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR — $2,500

Up to 5 Available

Contributing Sponsors help offset general production costs and receive meaningful recognition across event assets.

Investment Covers:

  • Miscellaneous production and logistical needs
  • A/V support
  • Signage/printing
  • Student photographer/videographer honorariums
  • Staff support

Benefits Include:

  • Logo placement on the sponsor webpage
  • Name listed in the program booklet
  • Social media acknowledgment
  • Recognition in post-event communications
  • Placement on the preferred vendor list for 3 months
  • (Contributing Sponsors do not receive event attendance privileges.)

🎁 SWAG BAG SPONSOR — $100 each (10 available)

Help us provide thoughtful, stylish swag bags to wedding guests and participating couples.

Investment Covers:

  • Cost of premium bags
  • Production
  • Labor to fill the bags

Benefits Include:

  • Name or logo included on the sponsor webpage
  • Opportunity to include promotional items or samples inside the guest bags
  • Mention in the digital program
  • (Swag Bag Sponsors do not receive event attendance privileges.)

✨ Additional In-Kind Opportunities

Select partners may contribute goods or services relevant to the event experience. Ideal in-kind categories include:

  • Travel vouchers (airlines, hotels)
  • Beauty and grooming (Glam Squad / bridal suite products)
  • Specialty desserts
  • Custom wedding keepsakes
  • Floral or decorative elements

In-kind offerings must be approved and valued at sponsorship tier levels or negotiated to qualify for benefits.

🤝 Who Should Partner With Us

Perfect for brands in:

  • Food & Beverage (Newly Weds Foods, Ingredion, Sysco, Mariano’s)
  • Apparel & fashion (David’s Bridal, Men’s Wearhouse, Ross Dress for Less)
  • Jewelry (Jared, Kay)
  • Beauty (MAC, Sephora, Ulta, Fenty Beauty)
  • Travel & hospitality (airlines, hotel chains)
  • Retail & big box stores
  • Local Chicago businesses
  • Media outlets & radio stations

Your brand will reach:

  • Engaged and newlywed couples
  • Wedding planning consumers and future brides/grooms
  • Singles and active daters within the Chicago Love Connection matchmaking + relationship coaching ecosystem
  • Holiday and New Year’s Eve event audiences
  • Local Chicago neighborhoods and community networks
  • Lifestyle and culture enthusiasts
  • Social media followers across all Chicago Love Connection channels
  • Attendees of sister brands and partner platforms throughout the year

💌 Become a Sponsor

Partner with Chicago Love Connection to create a magical, memorable, culturally rich New Year’s Eve celebration for couples in our city.

👉 Email: info@chicagoloveconnection.net
👉 Download Sponsor Packet (I can create this!)
👉 Schedule a Sponsor Call