FAQs
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What should I wear?
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The dress code for our wedding is semi-formal/cocktail attire. Think cocktail dresses or a suit and tie. If you’ll be staying at the Union League Club, please note its dress code policy: A relaxed, well-dressed look described as ‘Smart Casual’ is welcomed throughout the club. Smart Casual may include jeans, denim, and collar-less shirts. Business Casual is required in the Wigwam Restaurant during lunch and evening meals. Business Casual does not include denim, but includes collared shirts, including turtlenecks, slacks or skirts with blouses or sweaters.
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What will the weather be like in Chicago this time of year?
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The Windy City is just that. November temperatures usually range between 44F and 53F, with an average high of 48F. Be prepared for anything – including rain or snow! Whatever the weather, it’ll be a beautiful day!
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Where are the ceremony and the reception taking place?
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The wedding ceremony will take place at Old St. Pat’s Church, 700 W. Adams Street, Chicago https://www.oldstpats.org. The reception will immediately follow at the Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago https://ulcc.org. It’s a 7-minute drive between the two locations.
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What happens after the ceremony?
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There’s no gap between ceremony and reception. After the ceremony, guests can head straight to the Union League Club for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
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Do you have a hotel block for guests? Where do you recommend I stay?
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Yes, we have a block of rooms set aside at the Union League Club https://ulcc.org. Please contact the club directly at 312-427-7800 or 800-443-0578 by October 31, 2024 and identify yourself as a Radelet-Farrell wedding guest to reserve your room. The daily group rate for a standard room is $259.00 per room plus 20% per night surcharge. Other nearby hotel suggestions include: The Hoxton Chicago https://thehoxton.com/chicago Nobu Hotel Chicago https://chicago.nobuhotels.com The Publishing House https://www.publishinghousebnb.com The Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chijbpy-canopy-chicago-central-loop/ We suggest you stay away from hotels around Chicago’s North Michigan Avenue because it will be the site of the Lights Festival (Chicago's annual Christmas parade) which means large crowds, tourists, and fireworks on the day of our wedding.
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I’ll be driving. Where should I park? Is parking free?
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At Old St. Pat’s Church, you may park in the parking structure located across the street at 625 W. Adams. If the gate is down, please be sure to pull a complimentary ticket from the Old St. Pat's branded parking box when you pull into the lot. If the gate is up, you may enter without stopping to take a ticket - the gate will also be lifted when you exit after the wedding service. At the Union League Club, you may self-park at the garage next door on the northwest corner of Federal and Van Buren. Special rates are available for guests with tickets that are validated at the Front Desk.
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I’ll be staying at the Union League Club. Is there transportation provided to and from the ceremony?
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Yes, shuttle service will be provided to guests from the Union League Club to the ceremony at Old St. Pat’s Church. A return shuttle will also be provided for guests after the ceremony. It’s a short distance between the two locations.
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Are kids welcome?
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Our reception is kid-free. For those of you who have children in tow, we’ve found Chicago Super Sitters, an excellent, highly reputable babysitting service that provides experienced, fully vetted sitters. Visit their website to learn more: https://chicagosupersitters.com/parent-services/ and then register here https://chicagosupersittersltd.my.site.com/familyportal/s/register. Chicago Super Sitters will contact you personally and make arrangements to fit your childcare needs.
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Can I bring a plus one?
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If your invitation indicates "and Guest," then yes!
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When is the RSVP deadline?
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Please RSVP by November 1, 2024.
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Are the ceremony and reception location wheelchair accessible?
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Both Old St. Pat’s and the Union League Club have elevators and are wheelchair accessible.