FAQs
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What is the weather going to be like?
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¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (This will be updated the closer we get to the wedding.)
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Can I request a song?
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Sure! Use the link below. Song requests close 10/13/2025. https://vibodj.app.link/5tUjQuXn7Wb
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Will transportation be provided?
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Unfortunately not, please see below Q&A regarding public transportation if you aren’t driving.
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How do I get to the venue via public transportation?
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If you are in Chicago you will need to get to the Ogilvie Train Station. There are not any CTA stops directly to this station, but there are nearby Green, Pink, Brown, Orange, and Purple line stops. If coming from O’hare, you will need to take the CTA Blue line (which is located in O’Hare) to either of the stops of Clark/Lake(0.5 miles East) or Clinton (0.5 miles South), both of which are half a mile away from Ogilvie Station. Once at Ogilvie, you will take the UP-N line to the stop at Zion, IL. After that you are about 3 miles away from the venue and can either use a ride share app (Uber, Lyft, etc…) or if you have time can take the scenic route and walk near the lake.
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Will there be accommodations nearby?
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If you decide to stay the night of or the night before and haven’t booked a room at the venue, you can either try to see if the venue has an open room or you can stay at the Holiday Inn nearby ( 1100 33rd St, Zion, IL 60099). There are also many motels nearby and there is a campground as well right by the venue within Illinois Beach State Park.
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Where is the wedding venue?
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The wedding is at the Illinois Beach Hotel, 100 Lake Front Dr, Zion, IL 60099.
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When is the latest I should be there?
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You should be at the ceremony location at 5 p.m. If you arrive once the ceremony is about to start or is going on, you will not be let in the ceremony area to not disturb or disrupt the ceremony.
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What is the date of the wedding?
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October 18th of this year.
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What is the dress code?
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Cocktail
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Is there a theme I have to follow for my outfit?
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If you are not a part of the wedding party, then no.
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Can I bring a plus one?
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If not already listed in your rsvp, then no.
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Are children invited and can I bring my child?
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Yes children are invited. If not already listed in your rsvp, then please contact either Taylor or Alec.
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Are there any local activities or places of interest that I should see if I’m coming from out of town or out of state and are staying multiple days?
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On our wedding website we list a few of the places we like to go both in Chicago and near the area!
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Will there be food and drink?
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For food there will be hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour, the meal you selected for dinner, and some late night snacks. For drinks there will be an open bar during cocktail hour and during the reception once the dinner begins and while the dance floor is open.
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I’m tired and I want to make an Irish exit, is that okay?
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Absolutely, our feelings will not be hurt.
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Will there be an after party?
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There is no after party.