I'm getting married on Dec15th and we're having a rough time coming up with places (both inside and outside since you never know the weather here in Chicago) to take pictures with the bridal party after the ceremonyWe have some ideas, but it'd be great to hear othersParticularly if you have any experience (seen or been a part of) in winter weddingsAnd yes, we wouldn't mind playing the winter/holiday theme into itWe also have about 3 hours to do it before we need to be at our hall prior to the receptionTHANKS for any HELP!!!
John Hancock Center - After 40 seconds in John Hancock's elevator, visitors are transported many stories above ChicagoFrom there, the city's third-largest building offers views that stretch out to 80 miles on a clear dayFood and drink are available in the restaurant and lounge, and informational exhibits are on display in four different languages Baha'i House of Worship - Beautifully manicured gardens frame this magnificent, white-stone structure, which was completed in 1953Its soaring, 191-foot dome has an airy atmosphere, courtesy of a lacy piercework exteriorThe Middle Eastern-inspired structure is one of only seven Baha'i temples in existence and the only one present in the western hemisphereThe interior is as breathtaking as the exterior, and guided tours are available on requestThe temple is an active place of worship, so be mindful of others when you visitChicago Board of Trade - [Due to national security concerns, the only visitors currently allowed are prearranged group tours.] The Chicago Board of Trade, the largest exchange in the world, holds court in an impressive Art Deco buildingVisitors may watch the frenzied action of futures and options trading from the 5th-floor viewing center and be enlightened by guides about the seemingly-cryptic gestures used by tradersA small museum and a film offer more insight into the business of tradingWhile you're there, note the rooftop aluminum statue of Ceres (Roman goddess of harvest), and look for the lovely painting of her that was once on the trading floor and now occupies a place of prominence in the atrium addition.
In case of power failure a standby generate helpsAlso the doors can be opened manuallyThere is sufficient ventilation and fan in the liftSo nothing to panicIt is safe.
I'm guessing most elevators have safety devices that allow for the doors to be pried open in case of power faultIf the door is pried open, a ladder could easily be used for the passengers to get out.
Most modern buildings have this UPS or Uninterrupted Power Supply System, where if there is a power interruption or brown out, the system automatically switches to emergency power source, usually by generatorThese are so good that you don't even notice that there was a power failure and the building has switched to generatorBut if this fails, and it usually does not, then the technicians can always find a way to manually open the elevator door, and if the car is between floors, they can always get the passengers out through the ceiling doorsBut why this claustrophobia?
