Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens - Anniversary Garden & E.G Simpson Clubhouse 7402 Lake Katherine Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Event Details Date: Friday, August 15, 2025 Ceremony Location: Anniversary Garden (Outdoors) Time: 11:00am-12:15am (Guests must be seated before 11:20 am) Reception Location: E.G. Simpson Center (Indoors, Building directly behind the ceremony) Time: 1:00-4:00pm The ceremony will be held outside in the Anniversary Garden with a reception immediately following in the E.G Simpson Clubhouse, located directly behind the Anniversary Garden.
Formal Attire: Dressy but comfortable for an outdoor setting. We suggest men wear a suit or dress shirt with (or without) a tie and women wear a cocktail dress or dressy separates. No jeans, gym shoes or sports attire allowed
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Yes! We’ll be serving a delicious lunch during the reception, along with a selection of limited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Due to limited capacity, we’re only able to accommodate the guests listed on each invitation. We appreciate your understanding as we keep our celebration intimate!
The ceremony and reception will be held at the Anniversary Garden within Lake Katherine Nature Center, located at 7402 W Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463. Upon arrival, guests can park in the main lot adjacent to the Nature Center building. From there, it’s a short, scenic walk to the Anniversary Garden. Follow the paved path leading past the Nature Center, cross the footbridge over the waterfall, and continue along the trail that winds around the lake. The Anniversary Garden is nestled along this path, offering a beautiful lakeside setting for our celebration. For detailed directions and a map, please visit Lake Katherine’s official website https://www.lakekatherine.org
Yes, there is free parking available in the main lot next to the Nature Center building. From there, it’s just a short walk to the ceremony and reception site. We recommend arriving a few minutes early to allow time for parking and the scenic walk to the Anniversary Garden
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