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We're excited to celebrate with you on our special day, please note this will be an adults-only celebration.

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Nathaniel Clay

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Rachel Jones

Nathaniel Clay

and

Rachel Jones

#claytime

October 6, 2024

Blue Island, IL
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It started here…

The Wedding Website of Rachel Jones and Nathaniel Clay
IT WAS ALL A DREAM! This bond started in a cigar bar in Nashville, and we’ve been experiencing life together ever since!

Schedule

Sunday, October 6, 2024

Wedding

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Lyric Theater Blue Island
12952 Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406

Semi-Formal: Tuxes and gowns are welcome, and so are suits and cocktail dresses. All guest are asked to wear black and white or all black!

Doors open at 4pm and ceremony begins at 430pm. Ceremony and Reception will be held at The Lyric Blue Island!

Travel

Hotel

Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn

9333 South Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
 708-425-7800

This is our recommended hotel near the venue with limited room blocks for our guest, we have negotiated a special discount rate for you if Hilton Oak Lawn is your hotel of choice. Again there’s a limit amount of rooms so please book ASAP by clinking the link below and using the discount code. If you would like to stay at this hotel with our special rate please notify Nate or Rachel if you can't access the booking from the link below. We do encourage our out of town guest to plan their own lodging accommodations if this hotel doesn't work for your needs.

Discount Code - 92I

Hotel

Additional Hotel Options

The link below are additional hotel recommendations for our out of town guest, we specially negotiated group hotel rates for our wedding.

Flight

Chicago Midway

Chicago has two main airports Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare, we do encourage our guest to arrive and depart from Chicago Midway. It is the closest airport located in the heart of Chicago and there are many surrounding hotels in the area.

FAQs

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If you have additional questions other than what's listed, please feel free to reach out to Nate and Rachel at 630-640-3667!
Question

Are you registered? Where?

Answer

Yes we’re registered which you will find under the registry tab on this site. However, if you would like to give a gift in person we are accepting gifts by wishing well on our special day. A wedding wishing well is a basket, decorative box or some other means for guests to contribute a monetary gift inside as their wedding gift!

Question

Are kids welcome?

Answer

We would love to celebrate with everyone, but this is an adults-only celebration!

Question

Is there a dress code?

Answer

We ask all guest to celebrate with us by dressing in our wedding colors black and white or all black!

Question

What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

Answer

Doors open at 4pm CST for guest and ceremony starts promptly at 430pm CST

Question

Can I bring a date?

Answer

Your invitation will indicate if it's a single invite or if you will be allowed to bring a guest!

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When should I RSVP by?

Answer

Please RSVP by August 8, 2024 right here on our website!

Question

Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

Answer

Yes, there's a parking lot behind the venue, street parking, and parking across from the venue!

Registry

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RSVP

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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.

Ex. Sarah Fortune (not The Fortune Family or Dr. & Mr. Fortune)

Favorite Spots in The Chi!

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Here are a few of our favorite restaurants and activities when we are home in Chicago!

Barraco's Pizza

13445 South Cicero Avenue, Crestwood, IL 60445
, (708) 385-2002

Home Run Inn Pizza

10900 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643
, 7734329696

Portillo's Crestwood

13130 South Cicero Avenue, Crestwood, IL 60445
, 7083856400

Orland Square Mall

288 Orland Square Drive, Orland Park, IL 60462

Fashion Outlets of Chicago

5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL 60018
, 8479287500

Garrett Popcorn Shops

26 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601

Magnificent Mile

Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL 60611

Bureau Bar and Restaurant

2115 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60616

Phlavz Bar & Grille

717 West Maxwell Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Ja' Grill Hyde Park

1510 East Harper Court, Chicago, IL 60615

Jerk 48 Beverly

1840 West 95th Street, Chicago, IL 60643

Chemistry Chicago

5121 South Harper Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615
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