FAQs

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Attire?

Answer

Welcome Drinks: cocktail / smart casual Ceremony & Reception: black tie optional

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Is transportation provided?

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ALL GUESTS: transportation will be provided from the church to the reception. After the reception buses will loop from Cafe Brauer, to the after party, to Sofitel starting at 10:30pm. GUESTS STAYING AT SOFITEL: transportation will be provided from the hotel to the ceremony. After the reception buses will loop from Cafe Brauer, to the after party, to Sofitel starting at 10:30pm.

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I'm driving. Where can I park?

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CEREMONY: church parking lot (you'll need to move your car after the ceremony - sorry!) RECEPTION: if you let us know in advance, we're happy to secure you a voucher to park in the lot near Cafe Brauer. Alternatively, you can valet at Hotel Lincoln (7 min walk) or find street parking nearby.

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Are kids invited?

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We love your kids—we really do. But we want our wedding to be your night off! Please reach out if you need help finding a sitter in the city.

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Best way to get around downtown?

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Uber or Lyft

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Best way to get downtown from O'Hare airport?

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Uber, Lyft, Taxi or Train Train details: If you're staying at Sofitel take the blue line to the "Jackson" stop, then transfer to the red line (towards Howard). Get off at the "Chicago" stop then walk <5min to the hotel. Alternatively, take the blue line to the "Chicago" stop then uber to the hotel.

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Best way to get downtown from Midway airport?

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Uber, Lyft, Taxi or Train Train details: If you're staying at Sofitel take the orange line to the "Roosevelt" stop, then transfer to the red line (towards Howard). Get off at the "Chicago" stop then walk <5min to the hotel.