FAQs

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When should I RSVP by?

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Please RSVP no later than Friday, April 10th, 2026.

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Are you registered? Where?

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Yes! We are registered at Target and Honeyfund. Links to our registries can be found under the "Registries" tab on this website.

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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The ceremony will begin promptly at 3:30pm CST. We recommend arriving 15–20 minutes before the ceremony so everyone has time to park, be seated, and settle in before we begin.

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What is the dress code?

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Join us dressed for a joyful and elegant evening of celebration. Suits, dress shirts, cocktail dresses, and dressy jumpsuits are all wonderful choices.

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Where should I park?

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Free parking is available on-site at the venue. Please follow posted signs and/or attendants for guidance when you arrive.

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I heard that your ceremony will be "unplugged". What does that mean?

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Yes, we have chosen an "unplugged" ceremony. We kindly invite guests to keep phones (silenced) and cameras put away during the ceremony so everyone can be fully present. Our photographer will capture the special moments, and we promise to share them afterward.

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What happens after the ceremony?

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Following the ceremony, guests are invited to enjoy cocktail hour, on-site, in The Gatsby Room. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served while we step away briefly to capture a few special moments with our photographer. The reception with dinner, toasts, and dancing will follow.

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Will the wedding take place indoors or outdoors?

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The wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception will all be held indoors.

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What's the best way to get to the venue?

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The Olde Wicks Factory is located at 1100 5th Street, Highland, IL 62249 in the historic downtown district. Parking is available near the venue and throughout the surrounding downtown area. If using GPS, simply search “The Olde Wicks Factory – Highland, Illinois.” From the St. Louis / Metro East area: Take I-70 East toward Effingham and exit at IL-143 toward Highland. Follow IL-143 into town, which becomes Broadway as you enter Highland. Continue straight into downtown and follow signs toward The Olde Wicks Factory. From Northern Illinois (Chicago and surrounding areas): Take I-55 South toward St. Louis. Near Edwardsville, merge onto I-270 East, then take I-70 East toward Effingham. Exit at IL-143 toward Highland and follow it into town. IL-143 becomes Broadway, which leads directly into downtown Highland where the venue is located. From Indianapolis, Indiana: Take I-70 West toward St. Louis. Exit at IL-143 toward Highland and follow the highway west into town. Continue straight as IL-143 becomes Broadway, leading into the downtown district near The Olde Wicks Factory. Parking is available near the venue and throughout the surrounding downtown area. If using GPS, simply search “The Olde Wicks Factory – Highland, Illinois.”

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If I have any logistical or emergency questions on your wedding day, who should I call?

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We are fortunate to have Andrea Norton, our AMAZING "Day of Coordinator", available throughout our wedding day to answer any questions that may arise.