FAQs

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What's the best airport to fly into?

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It really depends on whether or not you like flying Southwest! Both ORD and MDW are easily accessible, but you can pretty much only fly Southwest in and out of MDW. Both airports have train lines that go directly into the city and near hotels (blue line for ORD and orange line for MDW) or 30-40 minutes by taxi or rideshare.

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Where should I stay?

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We have room blocks at 2 hotels pretty close to the venue. You can find specific information on the travel tab of this website. If you prefer a different hotel for points or loyalty reasons, most hotels in the West Loop, Loop, or River North area will be easy to get to and from the venue. We recommend booking as early as possible as summer tends to be busy for hotels in Chicago with festivals/concerts.

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Can I bring my kids/a plus 1?

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Due to capacity limitations, we will only be able to accommodate the guests listed on the invitation.

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When do I need to RSVP by?

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Please confirm your RSVP no later than May 15, 2026.

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What is the dress code?

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Cocktail attire: knee-length or midi dresses, dressy jumpsuits, suits/jackets. For more information or suggestions you can visit https://www.theknot.com/content/cocktail-wedding-attire The bridal party will be wearing dark teal.

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I looked up this venue and it's a concert hall. Is that right? Will there be a concert the same night?

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Yes that's correct! Our wedding will be held upstairs and not in the actual concert space. It's possible that a concert will be scheduled the same night, but our event will be separate from that. Please note that in the event there is a concert scheduled, the downstairs bar of the venue will be open to the public. There is a separate bar upstairs for our event.

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I have mobility issues. Will I need to go up or down stairs?

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The wedding will take place on the second floor. There is an elevator available for use.

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Is there parking available?

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There are a very limited number of parking spaces available at the venue. If you are planning on driving, please reach out to Dana or Mike by no later than June 1 to confirm availability. If the venue's parking has been claimed, there is paid or metered parking in the area. You can check https://www.spothero.com for nearby availability. The parking lot will be unmonitored after the wedding starts so please be mindful of valuables.

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Can I take public transit to the venue?

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Yes! The Ashland Green Line CTA stop is a very short walk from the venue. You can also take the 9 bus to Ashland and Lake which is approximately the same walk. Uber/Lyft/taxis are also great options to avoid driving and parking in the city.

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Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

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Our ceremony and reception will both be indoors. The cocktail hour will be outside, weather permitting. The outdoor area is a patio space, not grass, so feel free to wear your spikiest stilettos without fear of sinking into the ground.

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What time should I arrive for the ceremony?

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Please arrive at 4 pm. The ceremony will begin at 4:30.

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How do I select my meal option?

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We are serving dinner family style, so all entrees and sides will be available for you to take from. If you have indicated a dietary restriction or allergy on your RSVP, you will receive a separate plated dinner.

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Will Bear and Harvey be at the wedding?

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They have incredibly busy social calendars and it's hard for them to make a commitment this early.

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Is it okay for me to post pictures on social media?

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Yes absolutely! We do ask that guests do not take pictures or videos during the ceremony.

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What will the weather be like?

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Most likely hot and humid. Chicago does get rain in June sometimes, in which case everything will be indoors.

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What's the bar situation?

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There will be an open bar as well as several non-alcoholic options. We'd hate for anyone to go thirsty!

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I already RSVPed but need to update my response. How do I do this?

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Please reach out to Dana or Mike!

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I want to make a Chicago trip out of this. Can you recommend some things to do?

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Of course! Check out the "Things to Do" tab for some of our favorite places.

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Where are you registered?

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Please check the registry tab for more details!

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I have another question!

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You can text Dana at (708) 856-4291 or Mike at (630) 251-9392