FAQs

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Dress code?

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Yes. Summer Garden Cocktail Attire: Sundresses, floral prints, suits and button-up shirts in lighter hues, dressy summer sandals, fun fancy hats. No jeans, no athletic shoes or flip-flops.

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Weather conditions?

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It's summer in Chicago and will likely be hot. We will provide personal fans and water for all guests who attend the ceremony. In case of rain the ceremony will held indoors at the Lakeview Center. The ceremony will be short and sweet!

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Parking?

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BEST OPTION: Street Parking. Guests may park on the street in the park and on side streets outside of the park for free EXCEPT on Overlook Drive. PLEASE READ SIGNS. We recommend dropping off guests with special needs right at the Lakeview Center entrance, and then parking on the street - it will likely be a 5 minute walk from where you park to the Lakeview Center/Wallace Bowl. Please plan accordingly. Main Beach Parking Lot (likely sold out by 5pm)- From Memorial Day weekend to October 15 a lakefront sticker or daily parking pass is required starting at 10 am everyday. Daily parking passes are sold on-site at the Lake Ave entrance gate, but will likely be sold out by 5pm. No cash is accepted; credit cards only. Overlook Drive - DO NOT PARK HERE. All year round a lakefront or a Village sticker is required. Violators of the parking regulations are subject to ticketing and towing. Please read signs. Regulations are strictly enforced. We don't want anyone's visit spoiled by a parking mistake! Click the link below for the venue's website or copy/paste this into your browser: https://wilmettepark.org/lakefront-gillson-park/visitor-information/ Out-of-town Visitors staying in Evanston: We highly recommend you leave your car at the hotel and take a Lyft/Uber/cab to/from the venue, or take the Purple Line.