FAQs
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What are the addresses of the wedding ceremony and reception venues?
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The wedding ceremony will be held at the Old Central Church followed by the reception at the Jacob Henry Mansion. The church and mansion are in one property which is at: 20 South Eastern Avenue, Joliet, IL 60433.
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Is there parking available near your wedding venue?
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Yes, the property has a parking lot for guests. Here is a link for their campus map. https://www.jacobhenrymansion.com/campus-map
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Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors?
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The wedding will be indoors but guests are welcome to roam around the property in between the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Smoking is not permitted inside the venue.
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What is the dress code for your wedding?
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We would like you to wear a formal attire.
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Are there any colors or styles you'd prefer me to wear?
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We would prefer if you wore neutral colors except for tan, dusty rose and white.
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Am I allowed to bring a plus one?
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Our wedding is a small and intimate one that we want to share with the people close to us. If we have given you that option, it should say it in your invite. Otherwise, please contact us and we'll see if we can accommodate your request.
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Am I allowed to bring my children?
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We are aiming for an adults-only wedding. No kids under the age of 5. We believe we have sent out invites with families that have older kids and invited them. If we missed it, please contact us.
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What time should I arrive at your wedding ceremony?
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The ceremony starts at 3:30 pm. Please arrive before it starts.
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Will there be hard drinks?
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We will only be doing a soft bar for our wedding.
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Will there be a time gap between your wedding ceremony and reception?
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Cocktail hour should happen between the wedding ceremony and reception as the couple will take pictures and get ready within that time.
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Am I allowed to take photos at your wedding?
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Definitely! We will also be setting up QR codes where you can send those pictures as we would like to see your point of view and we can keep them as part of our memories.