Cocktail, please. But we want you to feel comfortable, so if those shoes are too high or that top button is too tight, let it hang loose.
It will take 30-40 minutes to get from the ceremony to the reception. There will be plenty of time to make it for cocktail hour. Please see the "Things To Do" page for fun pit stops.
There are plenty of options, be it in Laporte or Valparaiso. Many guests have opted for a weekend home rental using "airbnb" or "VRBO." If a hotel suits your needs, there are plenty walking distance from the venue in Valparaiso.