FAQs

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What's the dress code for your wedding?

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Garden Attire: Wear formal sundresses, floral prints and suits in lighter hues. The ceremony and reception will be held inside which can be chilly, so please bring a light layer in case it's needed. Please, no denim.

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Am I allowed to bring a plus-one?

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All plus-ones and guests are explicitly mentioned in the RSVPs. We are keeping the guest list limited to just our closest friends and family. Kindly, no additional guests will be accommodated.

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Can I RSVP online or do I have to mail in an RSVP card?

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We invite you to RSVP online using our wedding website. If you are unable to do so, please contact us at Bjkg21@proton.me

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What date should I RSVP by?

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Please RVSP by July 6th to reserve seats for your party.

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Am I allowed to bring my children?

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All invited parties will be included in your RSVPs. This includes children.

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How do I get to the reception hall?

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Please see the campus map located on the travel page.

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What are the addresses of the wedding ceremony and reception venues? Are they wheelchair accessible?

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The ceremony and reception will be held on the St. Thomas More campus. Address details can be found on the travel page. Both locations are wheelchair accessible.

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Is there parking available near your wedding venue(s)?

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There is extensive parking all over the church campus. The reception hall is walkable from the church however, parking will also be accessible directly outside of each location.

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Will the wedding or ceremony be indoors or outdoors?

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Both the ceremony and the reception will be held indoors. However, the reception hall is not connected to the church and you will need to walk outdoors to get there.

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Have you reserved blocks of rooms at one or more hotels?

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We have not reserved any hotel blocks.

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What is the best airport to use?

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If you are flying in to join us, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) is the closest airport.

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Are there any colors or styles you'd prefer me to wear?

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While we have no color requirements, the primary color scheme for our wedding is pinks, yellows, oranges, and greens. Flowy or light fabrics will be ideal for the weather and match are vibe perfectly.

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What is the weather like in the area?

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You can expect temperatures in the high 90s during the day and high 70s in the evenings. Rain is not expected. However, it is also typically humid in mid-August.

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What type of food will be served at your wedding?

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We will be offering a variety of pasta, sauces, and add-ons in addition to hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Yes, we will be offering three specialty cocktails during our reception. Due to our venue policy, all of age guests will receive 4 drink tickets for the night.

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Could you give me a link to your wedding registry?

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You can find our complete wedding registry here on our website (and purchase directly from our wish list) under the "Registry" tab.

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Where should we bring/send our wedding gift?

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If you would like to give us a wedding gift, you are welcome to deliver them in person or ship them to our home. We ask that if you are gifting an exceptionally large item, please ship it to our home. Our home address is: 911 Elmwood Ave. Evanston Il. 60202.

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What time should I arrive at your wedding ceremony?

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The doors to the venue will open one hour ahead of our ceremony time at 2:00pm. We recommend arriving at the ceremony venue at least 30 minutes ahead of the ceremony start time to ensure you have enough time to park, walk to the ceremony space and find a seat.

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What time will your wedding reception end? Is there an after-party?

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Our reception party will conclude at 8:00pm. Following the reception we welcome guests to join us at -------- for drinks.

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Am I allowed to take photos at your wedding?

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We ask that you don't take photos during our ceremony. However, you are encouraged to take as many as you would like during our reception.

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Can I post wedding photos on social media?

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You are welcome to post wedding photos on social media, if you would like.

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Can I wear white?

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Please refrain from wearing solid or primarily white colored dressed. You are welcome, however, to wear light pastels and patterns with white included.

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I have more questions about your wedding, who can I contact?

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If you have any more questions please contact Darrel King at: dfking@pacbell.net