This is a semi-formal event…at first. The first half of the evening, dress however “up” you feel! For the second half of the evening, Patti and Rachel will be changing into onesies and would love for you to as well. There are bathrooms and side rooms where you can get changed in privacy
Yes. We’ll be doing our vows outside in a wildflower garden onsite UNLESS the weather is unpleasant. The garden is a five-minute stroll from the event hall, so if we need to make our vows indoors, it will be a short commute. Triple-D (drinks, dinner, dancing) will be in an event hall. Independence Grove has a gorgeous patio as well which will be open to us. Rachel will forget to check the weather until the morning of, if at all. Usual early October days in Libertyville range from ~50-70°F
Heck no. We love kiddos, and not just because they’re usually the best dancers on the floor. This event will have alcohol and probably swearing, but we have decided against child sacrifice. Feel free to bring along your mini-mes if these terms are acceptable.
Rachel and Patti have decided to request letters in lieu of speeches. We’d love to hear your thoughts, jokes, warnings, and etc, but would like to do it at our leisure. If you’re reading this and feel so moved, write us a letter!
First off, this was not phrased in the form of a question. Second, we are really NOT into this tradition. Rachel reserves the right to French anyone who tries to pull the old “make the couple kiss because we can.” This is a threat; you have been warned.
Yes, we are working on brunch plans for Sunday morning. Details to come!