FAQs

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WHAT TIME WILL THE CEREMONY START?

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The ceremony begins at 5:30 pm. We encourage you to arrive at the Monte Bello Estate by 5:00 pm. There is free parking onsite.

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WHAT TIME WILL THE RECEPTION START?

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The Reception will start at 6:00 pm. Appetizers, cocktails, and lawn games will be available during cocktail hour from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm. Dinner will be from 7:00 pm-8:00pm.

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WHAT TIME WILL THE RECEPTION END?

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The reception will end at 11:00 pm.

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WHEN IS THE RSVP DEADLINE AND WHERE CAN I RSVP?

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Please RSVP by August 20th, 2024. You can confirm your attendance by going to the RSVP page of this website. You can also message the bride at (630) 777-2284.

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ARE KIDS WELCOME?

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Yes, children are welcome and are included in the invites we've sent out.

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WHAT IS BEING SERVED FOR DINNER? IS THERE A DIFFERENT OPTION FOR KIDS?

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The dinner menu will be: - Arugula and Pear Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts - Guest choice of Chicken Piccata or Beef Fillet in Red Wine Reduction - Side of Parmesan Gnocchi - Side of Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Please inform us of any dietary restrictions. Meals without dairy, meat, nuts, etc. are available upon request. There will also be a children's menu for kids 12 and under. It consists of Chicken Tenders & French Fries with fruit.

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WILL THERE BE A CASH BAR OR OPEN BAR?

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There will be an open bar during the reception. It will be closed during dinner hour and will shut down 15 minutes before the end of the reception.

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CAN I BRING SOMEONE ELSE WITH ME?

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Kindly check your invitation for plus ones. As much as we'd like to invite everyone, we can only accommodate a specific number of guests. Thank you for understanding.

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WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? ANY DRESS CODE?

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For guests not part of the wedding party, the dress code is semi-formal. Dresses do not have to be floor length. Please no denim pants, shorts, or gym shoes.

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AM I ALLOWED TO TAKE PICTURES/VIDEOS?

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During the ceremony, we respectfully ask everyone to refrain from using their electronic devices. You make take photos before/after the ceremony and during the reception, but make sure that you are not blocking the view of our photographer & videographer. Thank you for your cooperation.

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I ALREADY CONFIRMED "YES" TO THE RSVP, BUT UNFORTUNATELY 1 (OR MORE) CANNOT ATTEND ANYMORE. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

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Please inform us right away, so we can update our final head count.