The Church is conveniently one block over from the reception location. The venue where the reception is held is also part of the hotel.
Black-Tie / Formal attire: Tuxedos or suits and for ladies a full length gown or cocktail dress.
There will be 2 hours between the ceremony and start of cocktail hour to allow for the wedding party to take pictures. For guests that are traveling further distances and are planning to stay in the area we highly encourage visiting the downtown area of Lake Forest which is a 5 minute walk away. It has many shops, cafes and attractions to pass the time. You may also like to sit down for a drink or two at The Bar at Deer Path Inn which opens at 4pm (conveniently next door to the reception).
Church of St. Mary has a parking lot located in back including street parking. The Deer Path Inn offers complimentary valet service to all wedding guests.
Of course! Please reach out to the bride or groom as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, we are only able to accommodate the children that are in the wedding party.
Check-in is at 3pm and check-out is at 11am. The hotel may be able to make specific accommodations with an advanced notice.