FAQs

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How do I get to the venue from Hotel? (And back)

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There is a hotel shuttle that will take guests round trip. We will be setting up shuttle times and update them here :)

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Parking?

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Parking is free for our wedding guests.

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Where is everything located in the Gardens?

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Once you park. It is a short walk to where the ceremony is (there will be signs to direct you). The ceremony, cocktail hour and reception spaces are all next to each other... nice and easy.

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When will the reception end? Will there be an after party?

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The reception is scheduled to end around 11 PM. We are working on the details of an "after party" at the hotel bar

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What is the dress code?

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Formal but not black tie. Suits or sport coats for men, dresses for women

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Will the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception take place indoors or outdoors?

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The plan is for everything to be outside ( the reception is technically outside but covered). There is a contingency plan for indoor ceremony and cocktail hour if needed.

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I've never been to Chicago. What is some Chicago food I should eat?

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Chicago is best known for the hot dogs, the pizza and the italian beefs. Everyone's lists will be different but for deep dish pizza: 1) Lou Malnati's 2) Pequod's (only one location) 3) Giordanos For italian beef or hot dogs: 1) Portillo's 2) Al's Beef 3) Buona Beef Famous hot dog places: 1) The Wiener Circle 2) Gene and Jude's (suburbs) 3) Jimmy's Red Hots For burgers: 1) Au Cheval or Small Cheval 2) Red Hot Ranch (cash only) Steakhouse: 1) Bavette's Bar and Boeuf (make reservations way ahead of time) 2) Maple & Ash 3) Gibson's 4) Chicago Cut 5) Kinzie Chophouse

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What is the best way to get around the city?

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Uber and Lyft are probably the most convenient and easiest way to navigate the city. Public transportation (CTA) is available via bus or train (the el) but we would recommend Uber/Lyft