FAQs

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Where can we park?

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There is FREE street parking on weekends around St. James 1868. There is also two lots behind the church that costs $5 for the day to park there. St. James 1868 is a hop, skip and a jump away from the Hilton Milwaukee City Center (0.3 miles) if you feel like walking. War Memorial has a parking lot (just North of War Memorial Center off of Lincoln Memorial Drive). Please let Bride or Groom know if you will be needing parking so they can add you to the list. Once you get to the War Memorial Parking lot, please let the parking attendant know you are here for the Lawrence/Gall wedding and they will have you sign in. Once inside the building, proceed to the elevators and head to the main level.

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What is the shuttle schedule for the day?

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There will be a shuttle running from 4:30-5:30 bringing guests from Hilton Milwaukee City Center to the War Memorial for cocktail hour, reception and a night of celebrating! Pick up at War Memorial and drop off at Hilton Milwaukee City Center: 11:30PM-12:30am

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What can we do between the ceremony and reception?

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The bride and groom will be off taking pictures. Take this time to relax before dancing the night away! Here are some restaurants/bars that are close to the church and reception: Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery (917 W Juneau Ave.) Milwaukee Ale House (233 N Water St.) Milwaukee Public Market (400 N. Water Street) Collectivo Coffee Lakefront (1701 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.) Good City Brewing (2108 N. Farwell Ave.)

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Are kids invited?

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We respectfully request no children under 16 at the reception. We LOVE kids, however we want you to enjoy a night out! You deserve it!

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Will the ceremony be unplugged?

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Yes. We request that you turn off all cameras and cell phones during the ceremony so you can enjoy the moment with us! We have amazing photographers and promise to share all the beautiful images that are taken.

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What COVID policies are in place at your venues?

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War Memorial: https://warmemorialcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/COVID-19-Preparedness-Plan-7-16-20.pdf St. James 1868: St. James is following the Milwaukee guidelines as well as the CDC guidelines. There is a mandatory mask mandate for Milwaukee. Events for Milwaukee are at 50% capacity. The rows of chairs will be socially distanced. If you feel sick or have a fever of 100.3 or higher we ask that you stay home and celebrate from afar for the safety of our guests! Milwaukee county COVID information: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/COVID-19