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FAQs

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When should I RSVP by?

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Please RSVP by May 23rd, 2026

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What are the addresses of the wedding ceremony and reception venues?

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Our ceremony will take place at Ascension Catholic Church. The address is 808 S East Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304. Cocktail hour and our reception will take place at Arrowhead Golf Club. The address is 26W151 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189.

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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We recommend arriving at Ascension Catholic Church for the ceremony at least 30 minutes ahead of the 1:00pm ceremony start time to ensure you have enough time to walk to the ceremony space and find a seat. The Arrowhead Golf Club reception opens at 4:30pm for cocktail hour and dinner to follow.

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Is there parking available near your wedding venue(s)?

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At the church, there is an on-site parking lot along with overflow street parking. At the reception venue, there is a large, on-site parking lot.

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Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors?

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Our ceremony, cocktail hour, and the reception will take place indoors. Several pictures may be taken outdoors.

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Am I allowed to bring a plus-one?

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Unfortunately, we are not allowing additional plus-ones to our wedding, as we'd like to keep the guests list just to those who know us well. The name of every guest invited to attend is clearly listed on your invitation and no additional guests can be accommodated.

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Am I allowed to bring my children?

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As a high school teacher and a child therapist, we love children, but due to space restrictions, we cannot accommodate guests under age 18 on our wedding day.

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Have you reserved blocks of rooms at one or more hotels?

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We have not arranged a hotel block for our wedding. However, there are several excellent lodging options in the area. Guests are kindly encouraged to make their own accommodation arrangements. For your convenience, we’ve listed nearby hotels on the Travel page of our website.

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Will there be a shuttle to and/or from the hotel(s) for the wedding and/or prewedding events?

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While we will not be providing a shuttle, rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in the area. Cars can also be left overnight at the venue.

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What's the dress code for your wedding?

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Semi-formal attire.

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What are the wedding colors?

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Light blue to dusty blue and sage green.

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What type of food will be served at your wedding?

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We'll be serving hors d'oeuvres at cocktail hour followed by a sit-down dinner with a choice of entree. There will be a choice of chicken or fish.

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Will there be meal options for guests with dietary restrictions or allergies?

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If you have additional restrictions please let us know we will accommodate you. We want you to feel comfortable and well fed!

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Will there be an open bar?

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There will be an open bar for guests to enjoy throughout cocktail hour and the reception.

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Could you give me a link to your wedding registry?

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You can find our complete wedding registry here on our website (and purchase directly from our wish list) under the "Registry" tab.

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Where should we bring/send our wedding gift?

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Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for! If you would like to honor us with a gift, a wedding card box will be at our reception.

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Will there be a time gap between your wedding ceremony and reception?

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Yes, please refer to the "Things To Do" page of our website for ideas of things to do in between the ceremony and reception.

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Am I allowed to take photos at your wedding?

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During the wedding church ceremony, with respect to the space, we ask that you refrain from taking photos. We have hired a professional photographer for the day and photos will be made available to you. We encourage you to take as many photos as you want at the reception. We will also provide a QR code for you to give us your photos!

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Can I post wedding photos on social media?

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Feel free to do so!