FAQs
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What time should I arrive?
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Gates open for guests at 5:00pm CST. Don’t forget to factor in drive time AND walking time from parking to the mansion.
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When should I RSVP by?
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RSVP’s need to be submitted through the website by 11:59pm on Friday, June 30th. If you’re having trouble submitting your RSVP through the website or have questions, please let Arjun or Lea Ann know!
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Are you registered? Where?
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We’re registered through Zola, Crate & Barrel, and Amazon. You can order items from any of these registries (or mix-and-match) by going to the Registry page of our website. We’ve selected a wide variety of lovely gifts for our registry, but we do also love surprises!
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Is there a dress code?
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We’d love to see everyone in “comfortable cocktail” attire. We want all our guests to feel confident at our wedding, whether that be in a suit, cocktail dress, jumpsuit, sari or lehenga. Think a patterned button down, dress slacks, and Jordan’s. Think modern-day Bridgerton garden party (minus the corsets maybe, because our caterers are amazing). Think your favorite late-summer kurta. Now here are the dress code don’ts: -Don’t wear white -Don’t stress
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Can I bring a date?
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Use the RSVP page to get for more information regarding who is included on you invitation!
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Are kids welcome?
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Sure are! There will be kid-friendly food and beverage options, areas to explore around the gardens, and a quiet room to relax in!
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Do you have any hotel recommendations?
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Yes — check out the Travel page for top hotels and Airbnb’s close to the venue!
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Is there parking at the venue?
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There is free street parking around the whole block of the venue. Please do not park anywhere that would block resident driveways or fire hydrants. If you’d rather not parallel park, there are a few 24/7/365 parking garage options, the closest being a 7-minute walk from the venue. Fees may be required.
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Are the ceremony and reception indoor or outdoor?
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Weather permitting: the ceremony will be held outdoors on the lawn. While dinner and dancing will be held in the ballroom and dining rooms of the mansions’s first floor. Guests can also mingle outside under a lighted tent and kids can explore the garden. The venue and grounds are fully gated and will only be opened for those working or attending the wedding.
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Will there be an open bar?
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There will be an open wine & beer bar, plus his & her cocktails. Please respect the venue’s “no shots” policy. The bar will close at 9:30pm without a last call.
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What activities are there to do in the area?
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If you’re traveling from out of town and will be arriving early or staying for some time after the wedding, there is plenty to do in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs! Check out the Things to Do page to find fun activities.
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Can I bring my gift to the wedding?
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We will have a dedicated spot for guests to leave both gifts and cards if they so desire, but the registry also allows the option for gifts to be sent to us directly either at the time they’re ordered or just in time for the wedding. Check out the Registry page for more information!
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When will the party end?
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While we wish this night could last forever, we wouldn’t want to interfere with a good night’s sleep. The party ends at 10pm CST.
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How will you communicate any updated information before the wedding?
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All updates will be through the website. We will send email and/or text notification regarding any major updates that require additional communication.
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Who should I contact if I have questions the day of the wedding?
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Life happens, we get it! Please text any day-of questions or concerns to our incredible and knowledgeable Coordinator, Tracie, at 708-738-1618. Secondary points of contact would be the Mother of the Bride, Cindy, and the Mother of the Groom, Neeti. If you need to reach Tracie, please include your name and relation to the bride and/or groom.
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What type of food will be served?
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Meat and vegetarian appetizers will be served during cocktail hour. Dinner will be a buffet of chicken, pasta, and veggie dishes.
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Am I allowed to take photos during the ceremony?
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Yes, but please be discreet (silence your phone) and respectful of the photographer and the guests sitting by you.
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Can I post wedding photos on social media?
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Absolutely! Please tag us and use our wedding hashtag!
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Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
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Yes! The grounds and entire first floor of Cheney Mansion are wheelchair accessible.