We kindly ask that all RSVPs be submitted by March 20, 2026. You can RSVP directly on this site, and it only takes a minute!
Both the ceremony and reception will be held at: Cheney Mansion 220 North Euclid Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302 Weather permitting, everything will take place outdoors.
The venue is a non-smoking facility. Guests who wish to smoke will need to step off the property grounds to do so. Thank you for understanding and helping us keep the space respectful for everyone!
We’ve reserved a hotel block at the Carlton Hotel in Oak Park. Be sure to refer to the “Travel” tab on this website for specific booking instructions.
Yes! There is ample street parking available around the venue, which does not require a permit and has no parking time restrictions. In the rare instance that street parking is not available, there are public parking garage options, which include: 1. Avenue Parking Garage Address: 101 N Euclid Ave Pricing: free first hour, then tiered hourly rates (1-2.5 hr $2; 2.5-3.5 hr $3; etc) Proximity: 0.2 miles away from Cheney Mansion 2. Holley Court Parking Garage Address: 1125 Ontario St. Pricing: offers the same tiered rate structure as above Proximity: 0.7 miles south of Cheney Mansion 3. Lake & Forest Parking Garage Address: 938 Lake Street Pricing: offers the same tiered rate structure as above Proximity: 0.5 miles east, located in downtown Oak Park 4. Oak Park-River Fort High School Garage Address: 137 N. Scoville Ave Pricing: Sundays are free Proximity: 0.8 miles west of Cheney Mansion If you are staying at the Carlton Hotel in Oak Park, Cheney Mansion is a 0.6-mile walk or a short 3-minute Uber ride.
The ceremony will begin promptly at 3:30 PM, so we recommend arriving 15–30 minutes early to find your seat, take in the scenery, and settle in.
We’ve got a beautiful backup plan! The venue has indoor space and tenting options if the weather doesn’t cooperate, but we’re crossing our fingers for sunshine.
Garden party formal — think floral, festive, and semi-formal. Sundresses, suits, jumpsuits, or dressy separates are all great. If you're unsure, when in doubt, lean dressy.
Yes, we’ll have a full dinner and drinks throughout the night.
Please let us know when you RSVP so we can be sure you're taken care of. We want everyone to feel comfortable and enjoy the meal.
We are registered through Zola. Instead of traditional gifts, we are asking for contributions toward our honeymoon fund to go toward our experiences and help us create memories. You can find all the details on our “Registry” tab.
If your invitation included a guest, we’d love for you to bring them! If not, we’re keeping things intimate and hope you’ll still join us.
While we love your little ones, if not specifically stated on your invitation, our wedding will be an adults-only celebration. We hope this can be a fun night out for you!
The ceremony and reception will be held on grass and stone paths, so we recommend block heels, wedges, or flats.
O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is the closest major airport, about 25 minutes from the venue. Midway (MDW) is also nearby, about 30 minutes away.
We’re asking guests to unplug during the ceremony so we can all be fully present. After that, please feel free to snap away and upload the photos to our shared album. A QR code will be found on your dinner table.
Absolutely, after dinner we’ll be heading straight to the dance floor.