Juleesa Alfaro
Derrick Swart
Juleesa Alfaro
Derrick Swart
May 2, 2026
Schedule
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Ceremony
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
1500 186th St, Lansing, IL 60438
The ceremony will begin promptly at 1pm. Please arrive and be seated by 12:45pm, at the latest.
Reception
5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
526 Indian Boundary Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304
Semi-Formal: Tuxes and gowns are welcome, and so are suits and cocktail dresses.
RSVP
Please enter the first and last name of one member of your party below.
If you're responding for you and a guest (or your family), you'll be able to RSVP for your entire group on the next page.
Travel
Hotel
Waterbird Lakeside Inn
You can book your stay by calling the Waterbird Inn or using our online portal below. If you plan to call, be sure to mention our group name, Alfaro/Swart Wedding, to get the discounted rate. To ensure you receive the discount, please book your reservation by April 15, 2026.
Discount Code - ALSW
Registry
Wedding Party
Brittany Orduño
Maid of Honor
Brandon Swart
Best Man
Marianna Ortega
Bridesmaid
Cleo Barmes
Groomsman
Arianna Carrillo
Bridesmaid
Evan Elliott
Groomsman
Cirila Martinez
Bridesmaid
Jacob Bowman
Groomsman
Maria Milam
Bridesmaid
Joshua Giambattista
Groomsman
Alexis Ridle
Bridesmaid
Justin Heinz
Groomsman
Ethan Kraus
Ring Bearer
Scott Kraus
Ring Bearer
Norah Kraus
Junior Bridesmaid
Emilia Quiroz
Junior Bridesmaid
Sunita Quiroz
Flower Girl
Gallery
FAQs
Question
What is the dress code?
Answer
The dress code is semi-formal. We suggest cocktail dresses for women and suits (tie optional) for men. We ask that our guests refrain from wearing red.
Question
Can I bring a plus one?
Answer
To ensure we can accommodate all our beloved guests, only those explicitly named on your invitation are included. Thank you for understanding!
Question
Can I take pictures during the ceremony?
Answer
We kindly request that guests do not take photos during the event. We have professional photographers to capture every moment so we can unplug and enjoy!
Question
Do you have a hotel block for guests?
Answer
Yes! Please see the travel page on our website for details of our hotel block.
Question
I still have questions, what is the best way to contact you?
Answer
For any questions or concerns, please feel free to text the bride or groom. Juleesa- (219) 670-2650 Derrick- (219) 895-5804
Question
What should I do if I can’t make it?
Answer
If you find yourself unable to attend our wedding, please notify us promptly and update your RSVP to "no" to help us finalize our guest arrangements with accuracy and care.