FAQs
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ROAD CONTRUCTION
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Hwy 52 closed, south of eastbound I-90 on-ramp. To travel south on Hwy 52 (from Rochester), exit to I-90 eastbound, take Exit 224 (Eyota exit), take a right and go south on Olmsted Co. Rd. 7 which intersects with Hwy 52. To travel north on Hwy 52 (from Chatfield), go north on Olmsted Co. Rd. 7 and exit onto westbound I-90, take ramp to Hwy 52 (Exit 218).
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Where is the ceremony & reception located?
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Our ceremony will be held at Chatfield Lutheran Church in Chatfield, Minnesota. Our dinner and dance will be located at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Rochester. It is approximately a 30 minute drive between locations. Please check the " our schedule" tab for addresses if needed. There is road construction at the intersection of HWY 52 and I-90, please follow the detour. If you are using Google Maps, the route on the map follows the correct detour.
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Where should I park at the reception? How do I get there?
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Parking is available at our reception site. Please park in ramp 6 located off of First Street SE. There are many other parking ramps in the area, which are connected by skyway to the Hilton Hotel. Attached below is the address for ramp 6. Ramp 6 59 First Street Southeast Rochester, MN 55904 Entering through parking ramp 6: When you arrive at the Hilton by Mayo Clinic, you will park in the parking ramp that is attached to the hotel. (Parking Ramp 6 - 59 First St SE Rochester, MN 55904). When you park you will want to take the elevator/entrance on the NORTH SIDE of the ramp to the 2nd floor. Once you have entered the Hilton you will need to go to the 4th floor using the guest elevators. Once you're off the elevators you will take a left and you have arrived. Entering through the front doors/main lobby: When you walk into the front doors of the Hilton by Mayo Clinic you will go to the guest elevators and up to the 4th floor. Once you're off the elevators you will take a left and you have arrived.
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What should I wear?
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We would love to see our guests get fancy with us! Our dress code is semi formal or cocktail attire, no jeans or hats. Please avoid colors traditionally reserved for the bride: whites, ivory, and creams.
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Are kids invited?
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Although we love your little ones, we have decided to have our wedding be an adult only occasion. We hope this advance notice means you are still able to share our big day with us!
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Do you have any hotel recommendations?
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**OUR HOTEL BLOCKS ARE NOW CLOSED** There are many hotels in the area. The Hilton Hotel (our venue) has a few more rooms available if needed. Hotel Indigo and the Kahler hotel are also within 5 minutes (walking) of our venue.