4:15pm Ceremony begins, 5pm Cocktail hour begins, 6pm Reception begins, 11pm Reception ends
August 31st; if you do not RSVP we will assume you are not attending and there will not be a seat available for you at the reception.
They are both taking place at Blackberry Farm in Aurora. The ceremony will be outside (In the field to the right of the Red Barn), while the reception is inside (In the Red Barn).
Yes, the farm has a large parking lot located adjacent to the venue.
Yes, we have a block reserved at the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton located at 2423 Bushwood Drive, Aurora IL 60506. With the link below you will receive a 14% discount off your room. If you have any questions you can contact the front desk directly at 630-907-2600. If you do not see the discount applied at check out contact the hotel. https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/hp/reservation/book.htm?ctyhocn=CHIAUHX&corporateCode =0560061264&from=lnrlink
Yes, during cocktail hour there will be a mini train available for riding; be sure they use it!
The food is being catered by Uncle Bub's BBQ located in Westmont. Cocktail hour will start at 5pm after the wedding ceremony where drinks and appetizers will be served. The reception will follow at 6pm and be served buffet style. (If there are any allergies please contact Claudia ASAP for separate meal arrangements)
Yes, open from 5pm to 10:30pm. But, be sure to bring cash to tip the bartenders.
Yes, the gates to the park close but do not lock. Any vehicle left overnight is subject to the risk of the owner. The parking lot is not locked or monitored.