The dress code is black-tie optional. Please refrain from wearing white, ivory, cream, eggshell, or champagne colors. Have a gown, tux, or suit you have been waiting for an occasion to wear? This is it! We would love this event to feel upscale, but do not feel pressure to buy new; borrowing from friends/family, or thrift store purchases are always great! Sample ideas can be found below: https://www.lulus.com/blog/fashion/black-tie-optional-guide/ https://www.marthastewart.com/7912329/what-it-really-means-to-plan-black-tie-wedding Where can I buy/rent a gown? $10+ https://www.windsorstore.com/collections/occasions-black-tie-wedding-guest-dresses?collectionID=271903522867&page=1&sortBy=price_min_to_max Gowns anywhere from $30-$300+ >> https://www.davidsbridal.com/dresses/formal-evening-dresses?price_from=19&price_to=46&sc=nav_dresses_formal $70+ >> https://www.lulus.com/categories/2106_8241/black-tie-wedding-guest-dresses.html?subsite=bridal https://www.renttherunway.com/shop/formal_affair/products
Please RSVP by February 15th 2026. This is necessary for reporting count to our venue, table arrangements, seating charts, and hotel accommodations to be finalized.
Please arrive by 3:30pm; we will be starting right away.
Complimentary valet parking is included for guests for the ceremony & reception. You are also able to self-park your vehicle. Please make sure to enter through the Park Chateau gates and not that of Chateau Grande, as the Chateau Grande entrance is for the hotel.
While we love children, this will be an adults-only wedding reception.
Hors d'ouvres will be served during cocktail hour. These will include vegetarian, meat, and seafood options for every palate. There will be no pork served at this event. Dinner will include an entree, which you can select with your waiter at the reception. Options will include chicken, fish, and meat. You may also order a vegetarian/vegan option. Please let Sherilyn known by 1/15/2026 if you will need a kosher meal.
Guests can access our open bar during cocktail hour and the reception. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.
If you are in need of a kosher meal, please text Sherilyn at 848-250-7625 as soon as possible. Our wedding will be nut-free. There will be shellfish served at both cocktail hour and the reception. Please let your server know if you have any allergies when you sit down at the reception; our salad option will have a crab cake on it otherwise. Servers will take orders when you arrive at the reception; there will be a beef, fish, and chicken option. There will also be a silent vegan option.
Our venue has a spa/salon on premises: https://www.chateaugrande.com/bliss-salon/ We also recommend: https://www.kellyhairdesign.com