FAQs

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What time is the wedding?

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The ceremony will begin promptly at 5:30pm, with a reception following at 6pm. The venue space opens at 5pm.

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What is the attire for the wedding?

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The attire for the wedding is black-tie optional. A black-tie-optional dress code means you have the option to wear black-tie attire (an evening gown or a tuxedo) but can instead wear formal attire (a suit or long dress). This includes: For Women - floor-length (long) dresses or tasteful pantsuits. For Men - tuxedos or dark suits. To keep the focus on the couple, we kindly ask that guests do not wear fully white or mostly white attire. Clothing with minor white elements (such as prints or a white dress shirt under a jacket) is perfectly acceptable - we simply ask that guests avoid attire that is fully or primarily white.

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How do I get to the venue?

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The ceremony will be held at the People's Gas Pavilion (The Honeycomb) and Café Brauer, both at 2021 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA. The Honeycomb is a wooden structure inside Lincoln Park. Please note, in lieu of a shuttle between hotels and the venue, Ryan and Jean-Paul have opted to sponsor Uber/Lyft rides that will take you to and from the ceremony. More information to follow.

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Unplugged Ceremony?

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Yes

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Is there parking at the venue?

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Generally, no. There are two nearby lots near Cafe Brauer, both of which require walking to reach the venue. The lots are located at Lincoln Park Zoo (2400 N Cannon Dr) and the Chicago History Museum (1756 N Stockton Drive). Both of these lots are paid parking and we recommend using Spothero for discounted rates: https://spothero.com/. We strongly encourage using Uber/Lyft.

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Are children allowed at the wedding?

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No. Children are allowed at the welcome party on Friday night at Barcocina in Lakeview (the neighborhood to the north of Lincoln Park). However, the ceremony and reception are strictly adults. If you intend on bringing children for the weekend, please let us know so we can help recommend sitters.

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Are pets allowed?

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Pets are not allowed on the premises of either Barcocina or Café Brauer.

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How do I get around Chicago?

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Chicago’s public transit is generally the easiest and most cost effective way to venture around the city. The Chicago Transit Authority is responsible for all busses and elevated rail (the L) in the city. To use public transit, please download the Ventra app, create an account, and choose from a selection of fare options. We recommend using either a daily or 3-day pass for your trip. You can use your phone at any turnstile or bus, please have your device ready. Google maps tends to be the most effective way to plan your trips. Please allow for extra time in case of any delays.

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Where should I stay?

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We currently offer a small room block at the Thompson Hotel (Hyatt) in the nearby Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago. Café Brauer is located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood to its north. Because of the wide range of hotel and accommodation options in Chicago, we chose to allow a limited room block and offer Uber/Lyft from your choice of hotel to the ceremony/reception to make things easier for guests. We generally recommend finding accommodation in the following near northside neighborhoods: Lincoln Park (further east towards Lincoln Park or Clark St.) Gold Coast (closer to Gold Coast Triangle off Bellevue, Rush, and State St.) River North (closer to the Chicago river) Streeterville/Magnificent Mile (Michigan Ave.) The Loop (closer to Michigan Ave. to the east or the Chicago river to the north)

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Other than the room block, what are hotels I should look at?

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Below is a list of recommend hotels: Lincoln Park - 1. Hotel Lincoln. Gold Coast - 1. Claridge House Chicago (Hilton); 2. Viceroy Chicago (Marriot); 3. Thompson Chicago (Hyatt). Magnificent Mile - 1. Sofitel Chicago; 2. Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel (Marriot); 3. The Peninsula Chicago; 4. Omni Chicago Hotel; 5. Residence Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile (Marriot); 6. Homewood Suites Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile (Hilton); 7. Warwick Allerton; 8. Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile (IHG). Streeterville - 1. Loews Chicago Hotel; 2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile. River North - 1. The Godfrey; 2. The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North; 3. The Westin Chicago River North; 4. Hotel Felix. The Loop - 1. Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel; 2. theWit Chicago (Hilton); 3. Hyatt Regency Chicago; 4. LondonHouse Chicago (Hilton); 5. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown; 6. Pendry Chicago; 7. Chicago Athletic Association (Hyatt); 8. Palmer House (Hilton)