FAQs

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What can I do in Chicago?

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This is the Chicago tourism site. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/provdrs/attractions_eventsandexhibitions.html

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Is there a dress code?

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Formal Attire.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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There is free parking in both locations.

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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

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Please specify your allergies when you RSVP.

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When should I RSVP by?

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RSVP should be done by October 31st, 2025.

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Can I bring a date?

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Only if specified in the invitation.

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Are kids welcome?

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Only if specified in the invitation.

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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We have a block of rooms in the Holiday Inn Crystal Lake for the wedding. You can take advantage of the discount code from Jan. 15th - Jan.20th 2026 in case you wish to stay some extra days.

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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

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We will offer complementary wedding shuttles from the Holiday Inn Crystal Lake to the Ceremony and from the Ceremony to the Reception ( Reception will be in the Holiday Inn Crystal Lake/Elara Convention Center it is in the same place). Please specify if you need transportation both ways or just one way when you RSVP, so that we can reserve your seat in our shuttles. Please note that we will not be providing transportation back to the Church after the reception.