FAQs
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IS THERE A DRESS CODE?
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Please dress to impress! Garden Party formal preferred. We want everyone to feel comfortable and enjoy the elegance of the occasion. Ladies, please refrain from wearing white, ivory, or champagne tones. We would love to see all our guests looking their absolute best. Bridesmaids will be in shades of blue.
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CAN I BRING A PLUS ONE?
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In order to keep our wedding as intimate as possible, only the guests formally invited on your wedding invitation will be accommodated. If you received a plus one they will appear when you RSVP. We look forward to celebrating with our closest friends and family.
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ARE CHILDREN INVITED?
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While we love all your little ones, this is an adults only occasion with exception to our 2 flower girls. We want to see you have a date night and get down and funky with it on the dance floor!
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WILL THERE BE AN OPEN BAR?
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DUH!! The drinks are most definitely on us! Please plan accordingly with transportation if you are not taking the shuttle back to the hotel. We want to see that all our favorite people make it home safe.
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WILL THE WEDDING BE OUTDOORS?
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Yes, the ceremony will be taking place completely outdoors. The reception is in a 4 seasons pavilion with all the sides open to the outside. Please dress accordingly and make sure to check weather conditions leading up to the event.
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WILL THERE BE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS?
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Yes, you can book a room at DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville. There will be a shuttle service that will take you to and from the venue. Please see the Travel tab with more information on how to book.
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IS THERE PARKING AT THE VENUE?
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Yes. There will be parking at the pavilion. When you enter the arboretum please let they gate attendants know you are here for the wedding of Collin and Claire. From there you will be directed.- If you need to leave your car at the pavilion over night please let us know so that the park rangers don't think they have to come and find you in the trees :)
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I AM UNABLE TO ATTEND, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
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Whilst you will be truly missed, if you are unable to attend we would be grateful if you could RSVP and let us know at the earliest opportunity so that we can plan accordingly.
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When should I arrive to the ceremony?
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Please try to be seated/arrive by 4:00 p.m. The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30, and late arrivals will not be able to be seated once the ceremony has begun.
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Dietary Restrictions
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If you have a true food allergy or restrictions please let Claire and Collin know so we can make sure to not kill anyone with food.