FAQs

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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Our ceremony will start at 3pm CST. We ask that our guest be seated by 2:55pm at the very latest. Thank you so much!

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Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

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Our wedding will be fully indoors so if you get cold while indoors, consider bringing a light shawl to stay warm.

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Will the ceremony and reception be at the same location?

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Yes, our ceremony & reception will at all at the Seville. We will be asked to exit the ballroom and head to the lobby once the ceremony is over for the staff to prepare it for the reception.

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Are kids welcome?

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We are welcoming kids of close family, and also of friends that are already on our guest list. Thank you for your understanding!

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Are hotel blocks available? If so, do they provide shuttling to & from the venue?

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We have established a hotel block that provides shuttling transportation to The Seville. Please go to our TRAVEL page on our website when you are ready to make your room reservation for all the details listed.

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Where should I park?

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The Seville offers complimentary valet parking so you don't have to remember where you parked after a night of partying. How nice!

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Are there nearby airports for out-of-town guests?

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O'hare International airport is the closest airport for guests coming in from out of town. The airport code is ORD. If you are looking for lodging, we have a hotel block created for our guests coming into town. Please find more details regarding lodging under our TRAVEL tab on our website.

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Can I bring a plus one?

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We wish we could invite everyone with a guest, but with our limited venue space and wedding budget, we had to keep our guest list very small. We’re only able to accommodate those listed on the invitation. Thank you so much for understanding—we’re so excited to celebrate with you!

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How and when should I RSVP by?

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Great question! We ask everyone to RSVP with the link that was sent to you via text or you can go directly to our website to RSVP. We do ask to have your RSVP submitted by July 1st, 2026.

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Where can I find your registry?

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You can find our registry located right on our website under the REGISTRY tab.

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What kind of food and drinks will be served?

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We are doing a combination of plated food with family buffet style. As Sam's family is Mexican, they are doing mexican food buffet style. We hope you come hungry!

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What if I have dietary restrictions?

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There will be a vegetarian/GF option for people with those specific dietary restrictions. If there is something else, please contact Samantha Jijon or Corey Smith so they can make a note to the vendors about your dietary restrictions.