FAQs

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When To Arrive

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Please arrive right at 5pm, we only have the space for a short amount of time and want to utilized it to the fullest. Once the ceremony starts we wont be able to let people into the space until the ceremony is over. Our coordinator will help escort you to the right area in the conservatory upon arrival to be seated. Ceremony will start right away and photos with everyone after. We only have the space until 7pm. At 7pm we'll need to be cleared out of the space and head separately to dinner at Maggiano's Banquets.

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Addresses

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Garfield Park Conservatory : 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624 Maggiano's banquets : 111 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654 *note that we are at the Banquet location, not at Little Italy location (thats around the corner)

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Parking

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Parking at the Conservatory on property & free. Maggiano's banquet for dinner: they have valet available or there is a self park garage a 6 min walk away: 60 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654

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What To Wear?

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Please no jeans & no white. Think summery semi-formal garden attire. Summer sundresses, colorful, floral prints, linen suits, ect.

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Will It Be Hot

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Yes. Unfortunately the conservatory does not have AC (so sorry). We will have personal fans for everyone but please dress accordingly.

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Contact Day Of Event

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We wont have our phones on us, if you have any questions day of please reach out to our Coordinator Jen: 773.383.4794