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August 9, 2025
South Bend, IN

Ida & Sam's Wedding Website

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We want to make sure everyone feels comfortable and prepared for our big weekend! If you have any questions outside of what is listed here, please reach out to the bride at 219-898-7339, as the groom probably doesn't know (:
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Are children invited to the wedding?

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Due to space limitations, children under the age of 10 are not invited to the wedding. If you have a child that is 10 years or older, they will be included on the wedding invite and have a separate RSVP. Please note there is not a children's menu option, so everyone will have to choose between the 3 dinner options. We are so sorry the little ones cannot join us this time!

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What is the dress code for guests?

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Our dress code is casual for our welcome event on Friday night, but guests may also wear business casual or cocktail attire. Nice jeans are acceptable. Our dress code is semi-formal on Saturday so we encourage men to wear a jacket and tie, and women to wear a cocktail-length dress or dressy separates. Tuxes for men and long dresses for women are acceptable, but not required!

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Will dinner be provided at the welcome event on Friday?

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We will be serving heavy appetizers so we encourage you to come hungry, but this will not be a formal dinner.

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What are the parking instructions for the Four Winds Casino?

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We will have complimentary valet parking for anyone who decides to drive. Please go to the 2nd entrance which is the hotel entrance and an attendant will park your car.

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What are the parking instructions for St. Patrick's Church?

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There is a large parking lot right behind the church so you shouldn't have any trouble parking.

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Do I need to rent a car if I am flying in for the wedding?

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The hotels, church, and reception venues are all within 15 minutes of each other and the airport so you can easily Uber, Taxi, or Lyft. Renting a car is not necessary.

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Are children allowed at the Four Winds venue?

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Anyone under the age of 21 is not permitted in the roped off casino section of the Four Winds venue. However, our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception will take place in the hotel ballroom where everyone is allowed.

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Can non-Catholic guests attend our first ceremony at St. Patrick Church?

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Yes, anyone may attend our Catholic ceremony at St. Patrick church regardless of their religious affiliation. We will be having a second ceremony at the Four Winds right before our cocktail hour and reception. Guests are welcome to attend both or just the second ceremony.

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Why are there two ceremonies? Are guests required to attend both?

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Given Ida's Catholic background, it's important that our marriage is recognized by the Catholic Church and led by a priest. However, we would also like to share our personal love story and the vows we will write for each other. Therefore, we will have a traditional Catholic ceremony at St. Patrick Church led by Father Eric Zimmer, and a second non-traditional ceremony at the Four Winds right before our cocktail hour and dinner. You are welcome to attend both or just the second ceremony.

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