We'd love to see everyone in their formal attire. To us, that means whatever makes you feel especially beautiful!
Please keep an eye on the weather, we will have the ceremony and reception in rain, shine, or snow. We have tried our best to minimize travel logistics and limit time spent outside. If you don't feel safe driving in poor weather conditions, the ceremony and reception are conveniently located near the BNSF Metra Naperville Station. Please use your travel judgement, if you do not feel safe traveling due to winter conditions we will miss you but completely understand.
Children are welcome at the ceremony! Because we have large families and lots of friends with kids, we have opted for an adults only reception (with the exception of Allen's neices and nephews). We hope the parents understand and enjoy a special night out!
Just let us know! We are happy to expand the block if necessary. Text Cathy at 630-347-0919 prior to November 10.
Naperville City hall has a free parking garage about 2 blocks from the chapel. Street parking is also available. If you're like Cathy and like to plan ahead, here is a list of parking options: https://www.naperville.il.us/about-naperville/transportation-and-parking/downtown-parking/ Feel free to park at Hotel Indigo or Mason Sabika as well. Note, due to time constrains the shuttle will not transport from the Mason Sabika parking lot to the ceremony. However, the shuttle will transport from Mason Sabika to the hotel once the reception begins.
The ceremony will begin at 3:30p and last approximately 30 minutes. There will be approximately 1 hour between the ceremony end time and reception start time. Within about 2 miles of the ceremony/reception there are lots of places to hang out. For cocktail lovers we recommend Sullivan's for a martini or old fashioned, Quigleys for an Irish beer, or the Lantern for a causal beer and catching up with friends! Don't stay too long -- we will see you at Mason Sabika at 5:00p!
When you RSVP you will be prompted to let us know about food allergies. We will then reach out to you and Mason Sabika for arrangements.
Please RSVP using the name on your invitation envelope. If you received a family invitation, for example "The White Family" or "The Berk Family" please RSVP using that 'name'. We will account for all members of your family. If any members of your family are not attending, just text Allen or Cathy by November 1.
We will wrap up the reception at 11:00p. But we all know the bride loves a good after party.... stay tuned for an impromptu cocktail after the event weather depending.
Absolutely! Take the BNSF Metra line to the Naperville Train Station followed by a short uber/lyft/taxi to the ceremony or reception. Click here for the train schedule: https://chicagolndtransit.org/metra/route/BNSF/schedule